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Re: Cutting tracks?
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lugnet.parts.mod
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Fri, 20 May 2005 12:14:33 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote:
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I have a question for a very novice modder....
Let’s just say... someone wanted to cut some Lego train track... what fairly
common, and inexpensive tool could an novice with a limited tool
selection/budget to attempt said mod?
What would a “pro” use? And finally... lets just say you wanted to cut only
the rails leaving the “bed” intact?
Any suggestions welcomed, thanks.
Janey “Red Brick”
PS. I also posted this to rtl, because I do happen to know, not mentioning any
names (*cough*Dave*cough*) ummm I mean “someone” has cut a few tracks in his
days.
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The tool of choice would have to be the Dremel and then a very sharp razor knife and a jewel saw.
The metal rails on a track can be removed with out cutting, you can just pry
them off.
jt
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| (...) NO! Only my opinon, but the tool of choice is not a Dremel. If you do not already own a hand held rotary tool, I recommend a Black & Decker multi-speed. These are cheaper, more reliable, and most importantly they have a lower RPM and better (...) (20 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| I have a question for a very novice modder.... Let's just say... someone wanted to cut some Lego train track... what fairly common, and inexpensive tool could an novice with a limited tool selection/budget to attempt said mod? What would a "pro" (...) (20 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.parts.mod)
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