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Post by superwarp1 on Oct 24, 2024 16:16:18 GMT
It's been over a decade since I've installed any track to the layout. When I built my layout with a mix of Ross and Gargrave track I used a cutting wheel on my Dremel. I decided to expand the amount of yard space with my Son when he's on leave from the Army this Christmas. Should be a good learning experience for him for his own layout someday.
What's everyone using these days cutting Ross/Gargrave track?
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VBR
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Post by VBR on Oct 24, 2024 16:36:34 GMT
Dremel with fiber cutting wheel.
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Post by Sir James on Oct 24, 2024 16:51:06 GMT
Yep Dremel with a cutting disc.
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Post by trainman9 on Oct 24, 2024 17:38:59 GMT
I tried using a chainsaw but it made a big mess. Went back to the Dremel tool and fiber disks.
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Post by superwarp1 on Oct 24, 2024 17:55:16 GMT
I tried using a chainsaw but it made a big mess. Went back to the Dremel tool and fiber disks. LOL, I may Update my Dremel to battery powered. Other than that, seems I'm good.
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Post by atsda on Oct 25, 2024 2:11:08 GMT
Gary, sounds like the disc-cutting method seems to be a favorite. Since I'm in the Stone Age- or Tin Age, I use a hack saw and metal file on my post war Lionel tubular track. Fortunately, I don't do much cutting - only one piece a few few weeks ago. That was to make a test piece - it worked - however, I need to make another piece to actually install on the layout. Alfred
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Post by redjimmy1955 on Oct 25, 2024 11:18:48 GMT
Chainsaw on cutting track?? Thought they were for downed trees and carving the Thanksgiving Turkey? You guys are a bunch of miscreants...lol
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Post by trainman9 on Oct 25, 2024 18:17:11 GMT
I tried using a chainsaw but it made a big mess. Went back to the Dremel tool and fiber disks. LOL, I may Update my Dremel to battery powered. Other than that, seems I'm good.
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Post by af3020 on Oct 25, 2024 18:20:39 GMT
I have a good supply of surplus det cord. It does a great job but you need to do the cutting outdoors.  |
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Post by superwarp1 on Oct 25, 2024 20:41:54 GMT
LOL, I may Update my Dremel to battery powered. Other than that, seems I'm good. What’s the model number?
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Post by heavyduty on Oct 26, 2024 4:18:16 GMT
GarGraves is what I use, tricky getting a clean-cut. Having a Dremel table saw, removed the wood blade. Replacing it with an angle grinder cut-off wheel, enlarged the hole. Pep
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Post by trainman9 on Oct 26, 2024 13:45:53 GMT
I had both an AC and battery version. The battery version was not as fast and did not last long. Maybe Dremel has improved that longevity. What’s the model number?
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Post by superwarp1 on Oct 26, 2024 14:26:10 GMT
After watching a few reviews of dremel and other rotary tools I’m going with the dremel 8250.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Oct 26, 2024 14:46:38 GMT
GarGraves is what I use, tricky getting a clean-cut. Having a Dremel table saw, removed the wood blade. Replacing it with an angle grinder cut-off wheel, enlarged the hole. Pep
That’s a great tip!
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Post by trainman9 on Oct 26, 2024 15:37:30 GMT
After watching a few reviews of dremel and other rotary tools I’m going with the dremel 8250.
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