Soldering Basics
Tim Warris demonstrates basic soldering techniques and provides information about the tools and supplies you will need for soldering trackwork, how to take care of your tools and how to get the most out of them.
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Soldering Trackwork Using Acid Based Flux
Tim demonstrates how to solder trackwork in a Fast Tracks assembly fixture using acid-based solder flux and small diameter solder with a 35-watt pencil tip soldering iron. Watch the entire video for valuable tips to ensure soldering success.
The track gauge through the Frog and the guardrails is wider than I prefer, is this normal?
The gauge through the frog and the guardrail is within NMRA standards. Our interpretation of the NMRA Standards puts the gauge in the middle between the high and low tolerance limits. We believe this will provide the maximum amount of variance with the equipment (wheels) operating through the turnout. Manufacturers seem to struggle to produce ... Read more
There are no switch points on a crossing; do I still need a PointForm tool?
Yes. Building crossings require many angles to be formed onto the rail. The crossing PointForm tools will produce the acute and obtuse angles needed to create a properly functioning crossing.
What are QuickSticks made from?
QuickSticks are cut from Baltic birch plywood, specially made in Finland for Fast Tracks.
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