Track Pins

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frank3447
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Track Pins

Post by frank3447 » Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:05 pm

Hello.
Can anybody suggest suitable track pins to use on Peco SL 600 Flexi track.
Thanks in advance. Frank.

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Re: Track Pins

Post by BorisSpencer » Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:47 pm

For fixing to decking boards I use Screwfix 5/8" no.6 pan head woodscrews.
They stand out a bright silver whilst tracklaying, then a quick dab of burnt umber acrylic paint and they all but disappear.

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Post by philipy » Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:02 pm

Yes I agree, thin S/S or brass woodscrews are what I use. Pins would soon pull out as the timber moves with the weather.
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Re: Track Pins

Post by Jimmyb » Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:25 am

Similar to above, but I use brass countersink, a more flush appearance.

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Post by Soar Valley Light » Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:39 pm

I pinned mine - guess who's going round correcting mis-alignments and fastening down with the above mentioned wood screws! :roll: :oops:

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Re: Track Pins

Post by frank3447 » Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:38 pm

Thanks all.
Screws it is. :thumbup:

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