Tools, tips and tricks
Cricut Tip
While we have had our Cricut for 4 months, I have had remarkably few chances to use it. Consequently I am still going through a steep learning curve. This weekend I have been trying a few new things and after considerable head scratching managed to have a couple of wins so thought I would share the experience with you.
Locomotive Sounds
Hi I am looking for a source of MP3´s of Locomotive train sounds of generic steam and diesel locomotives along with just train sounds to play from an iPhone when running a layout due to the fact that I don´t have DCC if anyone knows where I can find some that would be great.
Micro Engineering turnout issue
Ok, here's my dilemma:
Still running DC.. 1 block - 1 engine operation on a small layout…
I recently installed a Micro Engineering turnout. Unbeknownst to me, the through track of the Left turnout, leading to a spur, is dead after the frog. The frog is double gapped on both sides of the frog. I have feeders soldered to the tail track that provide power to the through track and diverting track. There are also two feeds on the other side of the diverting track. Please see diagram:
Is a router a tool that has enough potential applications to make the investment worthwhile?
As a tool junkie I have no problem working up the temptation and I do have a few situations where owning a router would be helpful, but I just don't know if over the long haul it would be a reasonable investment. Perhaps anyone who's used one on their railroad would have an opinion on this.
Building a resistance soldering unit
I'm considering building a resistance soldering station. I've seen and have the plans to build one using a battery charger for power. However if I don't have to I'd rather not have to buy a charger for this. I have easy access to ballasts for metal halide light fixtures. Would one of these work or am I better off just getting a charger? The ballast I have sitting around is multi tap for 120V up to 480V and is made to power 400W metal halide bulb.
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