Joined: 15/08/2017(UTC) Posts: 25 Location: New York, New York City
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I have 3 foot sections of flexable K Tack is there any way to cut them? Thanks for any advice.
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Joined: 10/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 3,997
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Joined: 15/08/2017(UTC) Posts: 25 Location: New York, New York City
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Originally Posted by: DaleSchultz  Thanks for the info I really appreciate it.
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Joined: 04/04/2013(UTC) Posts: 1,291 Location: Port Moody, BC
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I use the Xuron 2175M which is specifically designed for Maerklin track. I have gone through 3 boxes of flex track where each piece needed cutting of at least one rail, usually both and this cutter is still as good as when I bought it.
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Joined: 31/12/2010(UTC) Posts: 3,994 Location: Paremata, Wellington
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Originally Posted by: marklin 279  Originally Posted by: DaleSchultz  Thanks for the info I really appreciate it. In addition to the other contributions, there is also a leaflet below that originally came with K-flextrack showing cutting and rejoining - a pack of joiner peices was normally included with each new box of track. Hope it helps  |
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Joined: 21/05/2004(UTC) Posts: 1,768 Location: Brisbane, Queensland
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Dremel with cut off disc No. 409
Beware that the 900mm flex tracks have one rail secured at each end. Therefore if you want a long sweeping curve you have to cut it off just after the rail tie, or it wont bend. |
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Joined: 10/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 3,997
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Originally Posted by: applor  Dremel with cut off disc No. 409 no, do not bother with those they just keep breaking. Buy the small diamond cutter disk and you will never look back. Originally Posted by: applor  Beware that the 900mm flex tracks have one rail secured at each end.
correct Originally Posted by: applor  Therefore if you want a long sweeping curve you have to cut it off just after the rail tie, or it wont bend. simply ensure that you do the cutting at the other end, leave the anchored end anchored. |
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Joined: 21/05/2004(UTC) Posts: 1,768 Location: Brisbane, Queensland
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Originally Posted by: DaleSchultz  Originally Posted by: applor  Dremel with cut off disc No. 409 no, do not bother with those they just keep breaking. Buy the small diamond cutter disk and you will never look back. Well each to their own but you get 20 discs in the pack - more than enough for a large layout. Yes, they are fragile and can break but they do excellent thin cuts for isolation gaps and cut through rails effortlessly. In my experience the disc diameter is more important as I have often needed to get as much reach as possible to achieve a vertical cut in situations where I haven't cut or been able to cut the rails before laying. |
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Joined: 15/12/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,589 Location: Spain
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Sorry for being redundant, but; "-what applor said!" |
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