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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: Xarcade on January 22, 2014, 10:31:05 am

Title: Slot cutter sizes question
Post by: Xarcade on January 22, 2014, 10:31:05 am

Hey guys quick question I searched but returned nothing. I'm going to order t-molding and I need some 5/8 for the cab and 3/4 for the CP. Now I already have the slot cutter for 5/8 t-molding, would I need to purchase a different size slot cutter for the 3/4 t-molding?


Thanks

Title: Re: Slot cutter sizes question
Post by: JDFan on January 22, 2014, 11:12:27 am

According to the pic on Tmolding.com their 3\4" molding needs a 3\32" slot

(http://www.t-molding.com/store/image.php?type=D&id=4)

While the 5\8 molding needs a 7\64" slot

(http://www.t-molding.com/store/image.php?type=D&id=94)

So since you already have the larger of the 2 sizes it might still be close enough to the proper size and may work ( I would run a test fit on some scrap first to see if it would work before buying a new bit ) - You could also use a bit of wood glue when installing to fill the extra 1\64" if you find it is too loose to hold the CP molding in place if needed rather than spending the $20 for a second slot cutter - esp. if only building the one cabinet. 

Title: Re: Slot cutter sizes question
Post by: Xarcade on January 22, 2014, 07:59:14 pm

I hadnt realize there is actually 1/64 between the two...will test fit first then, thanks.