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posted: 14 Dec 2019 18:23 from: Rob Manchester
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Does anybody have any ideas regarding bending flat bottom rail ?I have been trying to bend rail ( codes from 82 to 143 ) before spiking to timbers. It seems to me quite difficult to get a constant radius and also not twist the rail when bending to tighter radii. This is for narrow gauge layouts in G scale, 1:32 and 1:43 scales. I use rails with a 'proper' profile rather than just one of the correct height so the rail head and foot are quite wide. Thanks Rob |
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posted: 15 Dec 2019 03:39 from: Martin Wynne
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Hi Rob, You could try making something like this. Some sort of guide to keep the rail flat on the base would be a help to prevent FB rail twisting. http://www.handlaidtrack.com/tl-0004 cheers, Martin. |
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posted: 15 Dec 2019 08:18 from: Hayfield
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One of the G W Models rolling bars "6" Mini Roller and rail bender" has a grove in each roller | ||
posted: 15 Dec 2019 20:27 from: Rob Manchester
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Thanks Martin/John, The US model is rather expensive ( around £130 inc shipping and Taxes ) but would probably be great. I have posted on RMweb here to see what the GW one is like. Thanks Rob |
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posted: 15 Dec 2019 22:05 from: Bruce A Wilson
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Fast Tracks is a Canadian company. They always have great service | ||
posted: 15 Dec 2019 23:27 from: Rob Manchester
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Bruce A Wilson wrote: Fast Tracks is a Canadian company. They always have great serviceHi Bruce, Sorry, slip of the tongue, I do know there is another country or two on your side of the water I liked Vancouver especially Grouse Mountain nearby. My mum's sister went to live in Vancouver. Never been back to your country since, shame. Rob |
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posted: 16 Dec 2019 10:46 from: a_nummelin
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Rob Manchester wrote: Thanks Martin/John,Photo is just to show the GW device, in use it should be in a more substantial vice. I've measured the grooves at 1.6mm wide by 2mm deep and 1.3mm wide by 1mm deep. 1520_160554_380000000.jpg I've never used it for rail but bullhead looks easy: could flat bottom be done by just having the rail foot in a groove? Ideally one would turn a groove to suit the rail profile, but if one can do that it would be better to build a unit from scratch completely. |
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posted: 16 Dec 2019 22:41 from: Andrew Barrowman
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a_nummelin wrote: I read somewhere recently that the rolls should impinge on the rail's web. |
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