T-Molding
No cabinet restore is complete without new molding. This cabinet featured black 3/4” round molding with textured “leathering” that is so common I keep it in stock.
Many portions of the channel that vertical part of the “T” in T-Molding were destroyed. The Bondo makes a good replacement for strength but often the channel is filled in by the Bondo application. I found a router bit that opens (re-cuts) the channel and got to work.
The is is a nicely styled cabinet that includes several turns for the molding. You have to measure, cut and apply the molding in a rough estimate fashion then make the breaks and wedges in the grip (vertical part of the T) to accommodate smooth application around the curves.
I like to apply small amounts of Expanding Glue (like Gorilla brand) in the control panel sides and bottoms just to ensure a tighter fit/grip where the most wear occurs. Keep it light! adjustment may be needed and eventual replacement will happen. If you stuff the channel with Gorilla Glue you will regret it at replacement time and it often oozes out and looks plain ugly to me.
Many portions of the channel that vertical part of the “T” in T-Molding were destroyed. The Bondo makes a good replacement for strength but often the channel is filled in by the Bondo application. I found a router bit that opens (re-cuts) the channel and got to work.
The is is a nicely styled cabinet that includes several turns for the molding. You have to measure, cut and apply the molding in a rough estimate fashion then make the breaks and wedges in the grip (vertical part of the T) to accommodate smooth application around the curves.
I like to apply small amounts of Expanding Glue (like Gorilla brand) in the control panel sides and bottoms just to ensure a tighter fit/grip where the most wear occurs. Keep it light! adjustment may be needed and eventual replacement will happen. If you stuff the channel with Gorilla Glue you will regret it at replacement time and it often oozes out and looks plain ugly to me.