My first routed track has begun

[tracyridge]

hey rick... How common are little routing mess ups while cutting the slots ?.... for me...more common then id like to admit! :doh:
I buy the 4 lbs can of Durnhams!

[rick42]

I used the Durhams rock hard yesterday for the first time. Repaired 2 zig zags , and they turned out perfect. That stuff is amazing !

[RazorJon]

Hey Rick router mistakes are common, every hand routed track has 1 or 2, don't let it get you down. Durhams putty is the best fix and after paint those little oops will be gone.

Its been said before but Im going to say it again, DO NOT STREACH YOUR TAPE

dont ask how I know lol, good luck on the build

[rick42]

[Nor Cal Mike]

I am looking forward to seeing pics also. Good move on the selection of braid. Here is a little tidbit I can share. It is possible to reuse braid. My current track is almost entirely electrified with the recycled braid I carefully lifted and cleaned after the demolition of one of my previous tracks. I tell you this mostly for this reason: Even though your first track is equipped with the more expensive braid, it is still possible to lift braid, fill and re-route a section later if you find some aspect wanting. It is rare that a first time trackmaker creates a perfect masterpiece on his initial try.I certainly did not nor do I do now. But the beauty of wood is that it is not cast in stone or plastic.