Cabinet / woodworking restoration

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Hi all. I have a 25" dynamo cut corner cab that must have gotten some water damage to the sides at some point, because the wood that holds in the t-molding looks a bit swollen, and it won't hold the tmolding anymore at the part that curves along the bottom of the control panel. Other than that, the cabinet is in really nice shape.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to repair it? I live in an apartment and don't really have access to a shop or any power tools beyond the mundane everyday stuff. I'm already resigned to living with it for the time being, but if anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

EDIT: Part of the problem is that the t-molding just seems too tight for the cab. Obviously, it fit perfectly at one point, but right now I can't even physically force it to lay flat against the wood...
 
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If you're just looking to keep the t-molding in, hot glue works wonders.
 
If you're just looking to keep the t-molding in, hot glue works wonders.

You may need to open the channel for the T-molding if the wood has swelled. It won't grip the channel at that point, so then use the hot melt glue to glue it into the channel.ken
 
Thanks for the hot glue tip, guys. I'll have to look into borrowing a gun.

Part of the problem seems to be that the t-molding is too tight.. even when I push it into place with my hand, it doesn't seem to want to stay in place... it's almost as if the vinyl has tightened and shortened over time and is just a touch too short to cover the distance anymore... Does this make sense? If it's the case, do I need to replace the t-molding entirely?
 
Thanks for the hot glue tip, guys. I'll have to look into borrowing a gun.

Part of the problem seems to be that the t-molding is too tight.. even when I push it into place with my hand, it doesn't seem to want to stay in place... it's almost as if the vinyl has tightened and shortened over time and is just a touch too short to cover the distance anymore... Does this make sense? If it's the case, do I need to replace the t-molding entirely?
It isn't the molding that tightened it's the cab that grew/ swelled. You can always buy more t-molding and redo the cab. Hot glue is probably your best option atm if you plan on re-using your current molding.
 
It isn't the molding that tightened it's the cab that grew/ swelled. You can always buy more t-molding and redo the cab. Hot glue is probably your best option atm if you plan on re-using your current molding.

That makes perfect sense, thanks. I'll have to see if I can get that hot glue gun. :)
 
I think posts like this were meant for that short-lived Restoration sub-forum. I think it would be a good place for people to discuss cap repair, side art, CPO replacement, etc. Would also help newbies find these topics quicker....
 
I think posts like this were meant for that short-lived Restoration sub-forum. I think it would be a good place for people to discuss cap repair, side art, CPO replacement, etc. Would also help newbies find these topics quicker....

I really liked the idea of a resto forum too.....
 
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