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Title: Cutting EZ Track
Post by: Teamanglerx on March 13, 2007, 06:20:29 PM
What is the best tool for cutting EZ track?  I have some gaps I need to fill and I need to create a custom sized piece.
Title: Re: Cutting EZ Track
Post by: 0n30nutz on March 13, 2007, 06:57:56 PM
   I've used a Zona fine tooth saw to cut pieces of EZ Track for display cases, and find it works quite well...I've had a few over the years and have used them on Atlas and Lionel track also. They are available at most hobby shops...I paid about 4 bucks for a new one about 4 months ago...

Howard
Title: Re: Cutting EZ Track
Post by: Ralph-On30 on March 13, 2007, 07:10:42 PM

Yes;

Zona saw and miter box.
Title: Re: Cutting EZ Track
Post by: mwoky on October 13, 2008, 10:35:08 PM
Quote from: Teamanglerx on March 13, 2007, 06:20:29 PM
What is the best tool for cutting EZ track?  I have some gaps I need to fill and I need to create a custom sized piece.
Title: Re: Cutting EZ Track
Post by: Joe Satnik on October 14, 2008, 10:52:01 AM
Dear T,

Are you a Tea Mangler, or a Team Angler?

If you have room to expand your layout a few inches, you can use what I call "Differential" gap filling. 

Say you need to fill a gap of 3/4".  Expand the other side of your layout with a 2.25" straight, then put a 3" piece where the gap was.

3" - 2.25" = 3/4".

This concept works very well (maxgap = 1/4") if 2" straights are available.  (At this time only found in the 90 degree crossing package.)

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Joe Satnik

Free the 2" Straights !