Installing 5/8" T-Molding Suggestions?

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I'm sure it's been covered before, but can anyone offer some suggestions on installing 5/8" t-molding?
I don't have a router, but do have a dremel and was going to use a 1/8" tool to cut the groove. Since the t-molding is 2.8 mm or 7/64" wide at the T, I'll probably have to use some hot glue to secure it in place.
Has anyone else installed theirs this way?
Suggestions or tips?

Thanks.
 
My advice is - don't use a dremel. You need a bang on accurate slot, so you'll need a router and proper cutting bit. T-molding.com sells the bit or MLCS, among others. You can't freehand a slot and the results that way will be less than satisfying. On the other hand, while I'm sure you don't want to spend more on tools, you can get a cheapo router for jobs like this, and as long as you can set the depth and lock it, the router will work. I'd test the technique by setting the router depth as accurately as you can measure it, then test it on a 5/8" thick piece of wood, and reset the depth until you get it exactly in the center. I don't mean this as a slam on your method, and I've never use a slot bit, but I've done enough things, where I thought it would be good enough, then wished I'd used the proper tools.

I plan to build a new cabinet for my BZ cabaret, so I'll have to buy the bit myself sometime soon.

Good luck-
 
I looked at router bits and the smallest one is a 1/8" bit on the standard 1/4" base. I've seen that some people have used a plunge router with some success.
I'll have to scratch around some more to get some ideas. I'll likely build some soft of a jig to keep everything stable.
 

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They sell as small as a 1/16" width cutter for $16/shipped. I highly recommend MLCS, as the prices are reasonable + free shipping always. You don't necessarily want a plunge router, as you want a fixed base that you can lock the depth on. The bearing will ride against edge of the wood. All you have to do is play with the depth so it's cutting right in the middle. T-molding.com will sell you the Whiteside brand for $28 or so + shipping. The MLCS no-name brand stuff is fine quality, if you're not doing production work.
 
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