01-17-2011, 10:35 PM
Instead of the soldering tool, get some metal track gauges. I have some nice brass roller gauges from England that can be placed right next to the work; otherwise I use 3-point gauges.
For track work -- is it mostly soldering wires? -- I use an Iron: now with a chisel point. A soldering gun has too big a tip for HO trackwork but is useful for making a quick single joint in the wires somewhere.
I have the tools that fit over the track and use them when cutting rails if it's a situation where I can't take them up or I have to saw/Dremel with the ties on.
I also use a collection of radius templates -- I like Tracksetta for the length but they don't have a complete selection of radii.
For track work -- is it mostly soldering wires? -- I use an Iron: now with a chisel point. A soldering gun has too big a tip for HO trackwork but is useful for making a quick single joint in the wires somewhere.
I have the tools that fit over the track and use them when cutting rails if it's a situation where I can't take them up or I have to saw/Dremel with the ties on.
I also use a collection of radius templates -- I like Tracksetta for the length but they don't have a complete selection of radii.
David
Moderato ma non troppo
Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
In model railroading, there are between six and two hundred ways of performing a given task.
Most modellers can get two of them to work.
Moderato ma non troppo
Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
In model railroading, there are between six and two hundred ways of performing a given task.
Most modellers can get two of them to work.