I am designing a set of OO9 track alignment jigs that I think will make accurate tracklaying, especially of flexible track, easier.
When they are fine-tuned I plan to sell them in my online shop.
If somebody would agree to test my prototypes I'll pop them in the post.
That sounds interesting. What sort of jig? Are they radius setting jigs similar to Tracksetta ones or ones for setting parallel track distances for loops, sidings and so on like the Peco ones?
I'm interested, but not building anything new in the near future, so no help I'm afraid.
Hi Graeme,
I have an adjustable radius setting jig, a jig for joining curved sections of flex track including with compound curves, a jig for joining straight track sections, and a jig for setting parallel track on 33.5 mm or 35 mm centres. Every jig grips both rails and can be held in place by pins or weights.
Tom
This sounds like a good tool.
However, I have found it is always best to pre-bend the rail on flexi track curves.
This limits the stress on the tiny rail chairs and also helps to stop kinks at rail joints.
That sounds good. Pity I don't have anything planned or I'd love to try them out!
Thanks, Graeme and Brian!
Graeme - if you'd be willing to sacrifice some scraps of track for a test I could still send you my tools.
Brian - wonderful point. I'm therefore adding a tool for easy rail bending.
T
Thanks Tom!
I certainly have spare track and it is perhaps the sort of thing I could take along on the ScOONs stand at exhibitions to let other members have a look and perhaps try?
Graeme, sorry I didn't see this the day you wrote it.
I think this would be a splendid idea. I'll write to you bilaterally about it.
Thanks Tom.