Materials required
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- 1/2" Pressure treated plywood
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Local lumber yard
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- 12mm x 8mm Red Cedar ties
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IBEC
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Draw you own
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Terog or other supplier
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- Micro Engineering spikes 1/2" (30102)
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Local hobby shop
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- #6 x 3/4" solid brass Robertson woodscrews
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Local hardware store
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Local hobby shop
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- Printed Circuit Board Material (.060")
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Electronic parts supplier
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Local hobby shop
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Local hardware store
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Industrial supply house or hobby shop
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Electronic parts supplier
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- Emery cloth (120 & 240 Grit)
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Industrial supply house
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Tools required
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Comment
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- 4" Benchvise w/ smooth jaws
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If you don't have one yet, you really need one for all those other projects, too!
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- Counter sink drill for #6 woodscrews
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This is a really handy tool for other jobs as well.
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- Large and small flat files
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They need to be in good condition unless you want to work extra hard!
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- LARGE soldering iron or gun
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150W is the minimum
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To push in the spikes.
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To set the spikes and for adjustments.
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To set the spikes.
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To adjust the rail position.
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To trim and shape the styrene strips.
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Both for the standard track width and for the flange ways.
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To drill the anchor screw holes.
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And last but not least, patience!!
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Back to Track
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