Maybe break out the hair dryer to use while working on it.dsheinem wrote: it isn't the color, it is the material - working it into the groove and around corners is a pain. I read some tips earlier tonight though to heat up the molding first, so may try that tomorrow.
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That is my planHobie-wan wrote:Maybe break out the hair dryer to use while working on it.dsheinem wrote: it isn't the color, it is the material - working it into the groove and around corners is a pain. I read some tips earlier tonight though to heat up the molding first, so may try that tomorrow.
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Where is Bacteriadsheinem wrote:it isn't the color, it is the material - working it into the groove and around corners is a pain. I read some tips earlier tonight though to heat up the molding first, so may try that tomorrow.indecks wrote:Maybe white was a bad choice? Try going black?
For the straight edges U Shaped Aluminum Angle will look nice. Problem is it won't work on curves. Maybe black rubber molding, something like a door threshold seal?

Something like this Threshold Seal, but solid rubber.

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Marry this girl again.CFFJR wrote:I've been showing my wife your progress pictures (she loves it by the way) and I asked her what she thought. She thinks that we should take a crack at building one too.
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you're going to be putting a bezel on that tv right?
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Shouldn't this belong in that thread about the perfect woman for noise? :Psevin0seven wrote:once you go black, you never go back.indecks wrote:Maybe white was a bad choice? Try going black?
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MrPopo wrote:Marry this girl again.CFFJR wrote:I've been showing my wife your progress pictures (she loves it by the way) and I asked her what she thought. She thinks that we should take a crack at building one too.
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yes.AppleQueso wrote:you're going to be putting a bezel on that tv right?
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I think I got the t-molding figured out 


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snazzy!dsheinem wrote:I think I got the t-molding figured out