@Craftech posted:Have looked through as many past threads on this subject as I could find.
Seems easy for 027 Track - I have already done it.
But for O Gauge tubular - not easy to find something affordable and suitable.
1. 3R Plastics ties - only available in 027 and also rubber or plastic - I would prefer wood
2. 1/4 x 3/4 in. x 96 in. Solid Pine Screen Molding (which can be cut narrower on a table saw) is NOT 1/4". That and lattice molding are actually 3/16 which is not thick enough.
3. Kappler Scale Lumber makes O Gauge ties, but those are even thinner
4. Northeast Scale Lumber sells bags of ties WITH NO THICKNESS specified. I wrote to them and asked, but they never responded.
5. Midwest Lumber 1/4 x 1/2 x 24 Basswood Strips # 4069. This LOOKS like it is 1/4" in the photos, but is out of stock everywhere and those who claim to have it don't respond to email inquiries.
Any suggestions?
John
Howdy Craftech, try Mt. Albert Scale Lumber. The 12x12x16" or 24" long lumber is square .250". Here's the link to the website. Note: 12"x12" at O scale is .250"x.250".
https://www.handlaidtrack.com/stb-o-12x12-16
These guys have all kinds of scale lumber. I hope it's what you're looking for.
Scott
