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Ridge Road still has some of the 4.5' SS track (it has been discontinued) - http://www.ridgeroadstation.com/istar.asp?a=3&manufacturer=255&dept=trains&class=G&subclass=&icon1=13

I found a small hack saw blade the easiest way to cut the tie webbing.


You'll also need a bunch of Split Jaw (or Hillman plated or Aristo) rail clamps.


I use a 4 inch metal cutting disk on an angle grinder. Zips right though the SS. You'll just need a small file to clean up the bottom edge.

-Brian

 

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Posted By up9018 on 12/29/2008 5:37 PM
Posted By Greg Elmassian on 12/28/2008 8:40 PM
I don't like manual saws, I use a dremel with the new quick release metal cutting blades. Stainless is pretty tough, and when I use a hand saw, it really torques the rail back and forth, and often pulls it out of the "spikes".

These new blades are less prone to breakage and much larger in diameter than the 1" wheels you have seen before.

Regards, Greg


I have not seen these, what is the quick release part. I would love to get rid of the old cut-off wheels that break half way thru and throws out a chuck that wacks you. BTW Greg, have you tried using one of the battery powered Dremels? I was considering it when I laid my track, but didn't know how well the battery would hold up.




Dremel EZ Lock -

I got a set a year ago. They are pretty sweet!


-Brian

 

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The Train Li does a great job! Its very easy to use.

-Brian

 

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Posted By blueregal on 12/30/2008 8:23 AM
I just mark em and cut em on my table saw has a fine tooth blade good for cutting cedar too!!! Works great no muss no fuss and quick. The Regal

You're cutting stainless steel on your table saw?!?

-Brian

 

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You can get 5 foot track via UPS still. Its just considered oversized. Over 80 lbs and its overweight costing lots more since its considered a two man job. I got a couple of cases of AMS code 332 5 footers last summer from Ridge Road (upstate NY to DC area) and shipping ran $30/case.

-Brian

 

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Posted By Engineercub on 12/30/2008 4:08 PM
What tool works the best for cutting through Stainless? Anyone have experience with multiple methods?

-Will




Anything with a metal cutting disc will work well. They are all pretty much the same fiberglass disc impregnated with abrasives. Dremel works okay but the small size of the disc makes it more difficult to get a straight cut. I like to cut in place on the ground while laying track just marking it by eye and hitting it with the 4 inch metal disc on the angle grinder because I like to work fast. A metal disc in a chop saw is probably the best for a straight cut but I'm too lazy to mark the track then carry it over to the saw and back.
A hack saw will work fine if you got more time than money

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-Brian