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  1. PapaShep

    How can I avoid problems with track expansion?

    Very well put Topic response :-), I too was curious about this as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. PapaShep

    Why ply on track risers?

    Thanks - No problem :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. PapaShep

    Coffee grounds and sawdust?

    I saw a guy on you tube - he ran dried leaves through a blender - sifted & such afterwards :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. PapaShep

    Laying track with hot glue

    This is the white Elmer's glue, dries evenly, firmly & clear. Works for me :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. PapaShep

    Laying track with hot glue

    I have tested a few things on this too, personally I like white Elmer's glue the best. :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. PapaShep

    Why ply on track risers?

    I used the pink foam board for mine :-). Easy to work with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    DairyStateDad : Have you tried the razor knife yet ? :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    I have very roughly laid the track to get a brief idea of what I have going on :-) After removing all the track - I am now going to proceed with the PL 300. I carefully marked each piece with marker so I can place it right back in its spot more easily. Everything seems to be going smoothly so...
  9. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    Do not use the orange style - the handles aren't very strong. 1/2" foam board - one swipe & 3/4 & above, 2 or more swipes to get a clean cut. I have been doing a 1/2 starter swipe & go from there. Seems to work fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    Yeah - the razor knife works pretty good :-). I don't sweat the perfection too much on the straight lines - a steady hand & you can be within an 1/8". It mostly get covered or shaped on the edges anyways :-). I will mainly worry most about straightness - when I lay the roadbed/track. I think the...
  11. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    Thank you, I am using 2" T pins to temporarily hold it. For the cutting I am using a small DeWalt razor knife. 1/2 way through on first swipe & all the way through on 2nd. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    Thank you wombat457 :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    Thank you Davidfd85 :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    Things are going good - I ended up using foam board to widen my risers & I have them all cut - next step PL300. Foam to foam - the stuff holds like super glue :-). Once again - this is my first layout & I may not be doing it "by book" Lol, but it seems to be working for me. :-) Hope you guys...
  15. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    No - its fine - doing tests for what suits me best :-). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    Ok - the construction adhesive is a bit too much for the foam. Back to the Loctite PL 300. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    You guys are great - thanks for the replies :-). I have plenty to keep me busy now Lol. Now I need to figure out how to put a profile pic on here :-). Have a good day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    I have used this to adhere a test piece - we'll see what happens. :-) I guess my main concern is warpage with the wood, but if it is all secure & really - I am in a climate controlled area - I shouldn't be worried about that. You are right about the DAP - I don't need it, just curious :-). I...
  19. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    Looks good Dairystatedad. :-) ok guys - I will probably go with the ply wood onto risers - do you think standard liquid nails construction adhesive will be ok ? I ask because I already have alot on hand. :-). The Dap - does it set hard - or semi soft ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. PapaShep

    Starting a grade: Will this work?

    Not trying to sound naive, but do you mean - use that instead of the plywood ? It would be easier & I wouldn't have to worry about it warping. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk




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