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Cutting Peco track
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:20 pm
by 16mm
With me being new to 16mm modelling I have a question about the best way of cutting this type of track. I have tried a junior hacksaw but it just does not mark the rails, any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Re: Cutting Peco track
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:27 pm
by tom_tom_go
Hacksaw should work fine.
Have you got a new blade fitted that is for cutting metal and not wood?
Re: Cutting Peco track
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:38 pm
by steamgeorge
I use a junior hacksaw with a metal cutting blade and that works well so you should be fine. Maybe, as tom said, a different blade is in order?
Re: Cutting Peco track
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:46 pm
by Cookie
Fine tooth straight metal cutting blade, normally teeth facing away to cut on the downstroke. But i normally do it the otherway round when holding the blade so it doesn't bend
Re: Cutting Peco track
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:51 pm
by Cookie
And needle files to tidy up, diamond coated work well.
Or you could just use a cut off wheel in a dremel.
Fishplates aren't very good, would using thermex work in 16mm?
Re: Cutting Peco track
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:20 pm
by tom_tom_go
Cookie wrote: Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:51 pm
And needle files to tidy up, diamond coated work well.
Or you could just use a cut off wheel in a dremel.
Fishplates aren't very good, would using thermex work in 16mm?
I use these for joining track:
http://www.cliffbarker.me.uk/NarrowGaugeTrack.html
Re: Cutting Peco track
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:53 am
by 16mm
Thank you to everyone for all the advice, will go to my local DIY store today.
Re: Cutting Peco track
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:28 pm
by -steves-
I cheated and used a dremel cutting disk, good for tidying up afterwards too. Just make sure you wear safety glasses if you go down this route, lol
Re: Cutting Peco track
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:42 am
by FWLR
I use a Dremel type disc also.
Quick and accurate with no slipping with blades getting its first bite.