1. Build Your Own Manual Log Splitter

That is an article that I will reread and reread again. I've installed about 120 out of approximately 145 switch motors and these manual controls have me intrigued.

Later I decided to solder my turnouts to PC board ties. This way the turnouts will keep longer and are more easy to adjust.

Now I've soldered a few hundreds for my layouts I estimate. I've built quite a few crossings too.

Here is the for Diamond Valley. There’re a lot of different turnouts commercially available. But if you want special turnouts or you’re into narrow gauge there’re only a few manufacturers like,. Or you can scratch build your own turnouts. That’s a lot cheaper and fun! Joe Fugate ties as jig to make a turnout.

Build Your Own Manual Log Splitter

But sometimes you need a special turnout. You start every turnout with a drawing.

For special turnouts you have to make your own drawing. Most standard turnouts have drawings in the internet, like. I very strongly recommend to view the.

For this example I wanted a H0n3 code 55 curved turnout. From the layout plan I needed an inner radius – my minimum radius – of 500 mm. The red lines are the center lines. These are the lines you really need.

All other lines are only for faster working. For standard turnouts I use the templates from Fast Track.