Home Racing World

I think I was taught how to lay down copper tape on the first one. Sorry to see it go. BTW I think you made a pretty good buy for 30 bucks on the router.

Sorry to hear about the track flood. I guess now you can build even a better oval! Nice score on the routing tool.

Jim's dead right about the router. That is made by Ryobi for several big box stores (usually around $60-$80). If you ever have to take the handles apart or take the plunge feature apart, look out! The springs are unsecured (think of that big long screw on the back of an M2), and they will disappear on you. I had a time getting a replacement spring for a friend in Texas when one of his shot over his shoulder and vanished.

Yup. Looks identical to my Ryobi except the color. Great router and has served me very well!

Looking forward to watching it come back to life!

Allan

Happy to see you're getting right on it.

Your tutorials and reports are always inspiring. While I don't see a routed track in my immediate future, I plan to follow this build in order to add to my own knowledge.

I use a Lewin trammel base. Infintely adjustable for a 4" to 24" radius. Mid $30 dollar range.
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Router of choice is a Porter Cable 690 from my old woodworking days. While more expensive, I've been able to get extra bits and pieces when I need them. The only issues were a stripped lock bolt and a bad switch.
I was fortunate to pick up a PC dust collecting base years ago. Works on regular and plunge bases, and did a fine job of containing the dust.

I recommend getting a round clear base for any route one chooses.
Round so it cuts the same no matter it's orientation to the fence.
Clear so you can see the marks on the track surface.

Just my $0.02 worth....

Excellent tool advice. My local home centers do not carry them, but in this online world they are easy to find.

Looking good Harry.By the way your routers make mine look like a kid's toy.Routed several tracks from my cheapo Black and Decker.If they call yours a throw away I would hate to hear what they would call mine.. ;)
Rusty

If you drive up this weekend and bring a few boxes of Little Debbies, I'll let you use the new one.

Harry,you bring the MDF down here with those fancy Routers and I'll supply all the Little Debbies your ever need.. :)

Rusty

Well that sounds tempting. You know you are high on the slot car food chain when you publish an open invite like that.