1st I do appreciate where I got the idea , for using old VHS tapes, and get 5 black perfect for Track Screws
WELL, now I am out of VHS tapes, NO, I did not use the 1ones of the kids, We labeled, those, and still have
them , dont know how people are going to watch, them, ( no machine ), Anyway
NEED , another idea for best practice track screws that will go in the Black ties of tubular track
thanks
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Use square head trim screws. Available in home depot. They have a tiny head and will not interfere with any gear on the underside of the locos.
If you can only find silver screws, you can blacken the heads with a sharpie or other permanent black marker.
--Pete
P.S. -- Get those family tapes digitized before it is too late. They are priceless! There are many services that will do it for you if you are not equipped to do it yourself.
I use #2 pan head screws. I buy them in 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch from Microfasteners.com. I hope this helps. Charlie
So metallic will not mess up the conductivity of the track !!??
thanks
No. The ties are connected to BOTH outer rails and insulated from the center rail. Any screw going thru the ties are touching the same material under the track that the ties are. If there's no electrical problem without the screws then there won't be with them.
BTW: I'm a tubular track 50 year user and have been screwing down my track the entire time with metal screws.
- walt
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