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Title: How to fix incorrectly cut t-molding groove depth?
Post by: gatordad on November 01, 2007, 01:02:12 pm

Looking for advice here.
I mistakenly cut t-molding slot at the wrong depth  :banghead: , what would be the easiest way to fix it.
It's not a large area, but enough so that the anal retentive part of me will notice.
I was cutting slots for t-molding for the circular side art cut outs like the neon mame has
T-molding does not come out all the way to corner edge  but is recessed approx 1/8 inch.


My inital thoughts are to
1) bondo, sand and recut
2) cut the difference out so the notch is centered and use hot glue to secure t-molding
3) cut the incertion part off of the t-molding and glue t-molding to edge (not sure how well this would work)
4) buy a 1/8 round over and round the corner (remember mistake is for side art circle cutouts only)


Any suggestions?
Thanks

Title: Re: How to fix incorrectly cut t-molding groove depth?
Post by: Kaytrim on November 01, 2007, 01:14:14 pm

Option 1

Title: Re: How to fix incorrectly cut t-molding groove depth?
Post by: javeryh on November 01, 2007, 02:15:11 pm

Quote from: Kaytrim on November 01, 2007, 01:14:14 pm

Option 1

Agreed.  Although any of the first three methods you posted should do the trick if you are careful.

Title: Re: How to fix incorrectly cut t-molding groove depth?
Post by: ScottS on November 01, 2007, 02:21:25 pm

I'd go for option #2. It requires the least amount of work.

Title: Re: How to fix incorrectly cut t-molding groove depth?
Post by: Greenskein on November 04, 2007, 10:16:36 pm

I just had a similar problem, my setup moved slightly during routing so my perfect slot moved out of position.

I filled the slot with bulldog construction adhesive, let it cure, then re-routered...worked out perfectly...Bondo should work the same...

Title: Re: How to fix incorrectly cut t-molding groove depth?
Post by: fjl on November 05, 2007, 01:18:58 am

I had the same problem earlier today. The router was adjusted wrong so the groove was off. I filled it with bondo, sanded and re-routed it. Came out really good now.

Just careful when routing the bondo part. I was routing the groove and to prevent the dust from flying all over me I set a fan to blow all the dust away. Worked really good until I reached the part with bondo. Bondo is obviously heavier and doesn't cut off as dust so small pieces flew toward my face. I practically ate some bondo. I had my goggles on so nothing got in my eyes. And yes I use goggles not safety glasses. Goggles are way better when it comes to flying dust and in my experience flying bondo.

Title: Re: How to fix incorrectly cut t-molding groove depth?
Post by: FooMonk on November 06, 2007, 03:01:52 pm

Quote from: efjayel on November 05, 2007, 01:18:58 am

Goggles are way better when it comes to flying dust and in my experience flying bondo.

And they make you look cooler - like a mad scientist.