It's been a long time....

[Schraddel]

That's quite the set up Lutz.  If you don't mind my asking...How much did it cost though?

It's nice you have a tool that makes life easier.  I definately would've have appreciated it if I had one myself.  Thanks for the idea though.  Definately something to keep in mind for future bulk kit builds.  

What I could really use in the near future is a good pair of wire nippers for phosphor bronze wire Tichy provides for the grabs.  Preferably a pair with hardened jaws that won't go dull or start to show nicks after several cuts.  I keep meaning to get some and the old Xuron rail cutter I've been making due with needs to be retired after much abuse.

Hello,

these Micromot mini drills are about 40-50 USD (ebay.com). It is better to buy the version with drill chuck.
You do not need the expensive Proxxon transformer. Here a old modelrailroad transformer with controllable DC outlet is better. Connect the mini drill to the outlets for rail. So you will be able to reduce the speed of the mini drill twice. At first with the speed controller in the mini drill itself and then second by the adjustable transformer outlet. This enables the pretty low rpm's you will need.


For wire cutters:

The left one is a new from Xuron. It will cut only cutting flush at his very tips.
The middle one and the right one are electronic cutters from Belzer. They have withstand the test of time and were used over 40 years. But sadly Belzer tool with their far superior quality is no more. If you got a second hand occasion snatch the offer.





As replacement i purchased this Knipex flush cutter. This makes really flush cuts. But only for soft wire. Plastics, brass no problem, but bronze is marginal. For harder wire a piano wire cutter is the far better choice.

my 2 €ents


Lutz