That’s a good tip, and you could take it one step further by filing down the tips of each edge so they are more blunt and apply a more broad contact surface.
I used a similar tool prior to assembly, very lightly on the female end. Then applied Ox-Gard (anti-oxidant compound) to the male pins, then assembled the track.
I had discovered this trick about 6 months ago and it really does help. Highly recommend doing this on existing Fastrack or new installation as well.
@@rickculver7333 great minds…. Thanks for watching!
Fantastic tip! Thank you! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
That’s a good tip, and you could take it one step further by filing down the tips of each edge so they are more blunt and apply a more broad contact surface.
Messing with those tips makes me nervous. First one I ever touched snapped off. Not very good steel that’s for sure.
I used a similar tool prior to assembly, very lightly on the female end. Then applied Ox-Gard (anti-oxidant compound) to the male pins, then assembled the track.
@@AudiOhm I haven’t tried the ox guard yet but I’ve seen videos on it. I still have the other 2/3 of my layout to build so I definitely will get some.
another fix is to bend the middle pin the right way for better contact for when you put the track together it makes a big difference
@@bernardconeghen I tried that once. Snapped the pin. Haven’t touched one since other than to clean it.
yeah I almost came close to doing that I found out it payes to go slow