Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

just fitted this t-molding on the door -- its from the "arcade video game restoration industry"-- (yes there is such a thing) It gives a nice finish and was very easy to fit after routing out the 1/16th slot. I need to seal the edge of the door yet and then it'll be done.

Philip

Oooo, thats nice. Might have to look into that!!

Thanks

How hard is it to cut a 1/16" groove all the way around the door? What actually holds it in place... just compression on the ridges on the flange?

tinksdad wrote:How hard is it to cut a 1/16" groove all the way around the door? What actually holds it in place... just compression on the ridges on the flange?

They make a router dit for cutting the groove. You can get the same stuff from a lot of flooring companies. It is sold as countertop edging. Yes, just compression fit.

Jeremy

tinksdad wrote:How hard is it to cut a 1/16" groove all the way around the door? What actually holds it in place... just compression on the ridges on the flange?

Yes a 1/16th router bit -- I bought it from the company that sold the t molding. I tested cuttinbg on some wood scraps -- it turned out easier than I had expected. The part that goes into the slot has barbs on it that hold it in tightly -- I guess that's compression fit.

Got a link to the moulding? Looks kind of interesting.
Bruce

halfdome, Danny wrote:I wouldn't use it . "T" molding is used on cheap institutional cabinets. I have a roll of it in white from a job I did years ago and won't recommend it to anyone. With it affixed just at the 1/16" groove there is no way to protect the wood from moisture unless you goop up everything and that could be a mess and it won't lay flat. It also has a crown to it and can reduce the gap between your door and teardrop. Just my opinion. Danny

plastic molding is just that - plastic molding even when used on "cheap institutional cabinets" or on "expensive arcade video games" it's still plastic molding -- I sealed the edges and as to the crown -- that's exactly why I used it!
Philip

bdosborn wrote:Got a link to the moulding? Looks kind of interesting.
Bruce

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page ... okietest=1

Endo wrote:

bdosborn wrote:Got a link to the moulding? Looks kind of interesting.
Bruce

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page ... okietest=1

Here's the link to the supplier I used:

http://www.t-molding.com/store/home.php?cat=7

Philip

Creamcracker wrote:

halfdome, Danny wrote:I wouldn't use it . "T" molding is used on cheap institutional cabinets. I have a roll of it in white from a job I did years ago and won't recommend it to anyone. With it affixed just at the 1/16" groove there is no way to protect the wood from moisture unless you goop up everything and that could be a mess and it won't lay flat. It also has a crown to it and can reduce the gap between your door and teardrop. Just my opinion. Danny

plastic molding is just that - plastic molding even when used on "cheap institutional cabinets" or on "expensive arcade video games" it's still plastic molding -- I sealed the edges and as to the crown -- that's exactly why I used it!
Philip

I've built hundreds of doors with the stuff. Over time it will break loose from the groove. Do a test and pull the "T" molding from one end and find how easy it is. It's meant for interior applications. It's your choice, good luck . Danny

halfdome, Danny wrote:

Creamcracker wrote:

halfdome, Danny wrote:I wouldn't use it . "T" molding is used on cheap institutional cabinets. I have a roll of it in white from a job I did years ago and won't recommend it to anyone. With it affixed just at the 1/16" groove there is no way to protect the wood from moisture unless you goop up everything and that could be a mess and it won't lay flat. It also has a crown to it and can reduce the gap between your door and teardrop. Just my opinion. Danny

plastic molding is just that - plastic molding even when used on "cheap institutional cabinets" or on "expensive arcade video games" it's still plastic molding -- I sealed the edges and as to the crown -- that's exactly why I used it!
Philip

I've built hundreds of doors with the stuff. Over time it will break loose from the groove. Do a test and pull the "T" molding from one end and find how easy it is. It's meant for interior applications. It's your choice, good luck . Danny

I'm going to be "gluing" it into the groove. It does pull out easily as you say with those doors that you mention you built.
Philp

halfdome, Danny wrote:

Creamcracker wrote:

halfdome, Danny wrote:I wouldn't use it . "T" molding is used on cheap institutional cabinets. I have a roll of it in white from a job I did years ago and won't recommend it to anyone. With it affixed just at the 1/16" groove there is no way to protect the wood from moisture unless you goop up everything and that could be a mess and it won't lay flat. It also has a crown to it and can reduce the gap between your door and teardrop. Just my opinion. Danny

plastic molding is just that - plastic molding even when used on "cheap institutional cabinets" or on "expensive arcade video games" it's still plastic molding -- I sealed the edges and as to the crown -- that's exactly why I used it!
Philip

I've built hundreds of doors with the stuff. Over time it will break loose from the groove. Do a test and pull the "T" molding from one end and find how easy it is. It's meant for interior applications. It's your choice, good luck . Danny

I agree and all that I have seen over the years had a gap where the two ends joined together.I am sure it did not leave the manufacturer with a 1/4" gap..

Greg.

Hmmm, I thought it might make a nice table edging but I think I'll keep looking for something else.

Bruce