How do I solder rail joiners to flex tack?

@IMRROcom

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.infovideos

@pveredex

2 жыл бұрын

did my dude make a comment asking a question on his video, then answer it in the replies? respect

This Brit really appreciates all the info and videos for model trains sent from across the pond. Keep 'em coming!

@IMRROcom

6 жыл бұрын

thanks

Good deal! Thanks

@IMRROcom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too for watching

Eric, thanks for this video!! Glad I watched and did not know about the flux with Zinc in it. Very important. I have been using an RSU to solder rail joiners, feeders and rails together. Goes pretty fast!! Thanks again!! D. Muse

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

RSU, (Resistance solder unit for the people that do not know) You is hard core. Yes, some solder is conductive. MAKE SURE your solder and flux are rated for circuit boards and electronics. The zinc for the joiners is no big deal as it. if it was a frog or already mounted you have to be careful it might bridge.

Well done. Great tips on soldering.

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

beautiful track work. so important, especially in the n scale. I use the track nails as well as glue. my track nails go back to when I was thinking about hand laying my track.

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Little more work than glue, but that is what I do. Did it in O scale still do it in N scale

Excellent video. Greatly appreciated

@IMRROcom

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ 9:06... you are THE smoothest solderer i've seen to date... some of these guys on YT leave a huge PILE of solder... that was stylish for sure

@IMRROcom

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm getting older now and have the shakes, Used to not do that, it bothers me some.

@25mfd

4 жыл бұрын

@@IMRROcom sorry to hear that... i'm 51, i swear when i hit 40 stuff started goin' downhill FAST... aches and pains i NEVER had before... extra strength tylenol is now my best friend lol

great "how to" Eric... looking forward to seeing train running in this section.. thanks for sharing.. vinny

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

did you see the GP20 on 9 volts :)

@dacuzzz

7 жыл бұрын

IMRROcom yup I did..ran great

Great video Eric! Like the fast moving ops. KUTGW

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thank you! I know it is a older video! However this is something I have read about and tried many many times and never worked! however I never actually seen it done. I am working on starting a new layout and going to try this again.

@IMRROcom

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it helped

Thank you.

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you back

You make it look so easy. I must be using wrong flux all I have right now is a water base. Thanks for the video!

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

More than likely your tip is bad. What is the Flux you used called

@grandparails8858

7 жыл бұрын

worthington water soluble flux

VERY GOOD NICE ONE MATE

@IMRROcom

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Very informative!!

@IMRROcom

5 жыл бұрын

I need to make a more up to date version, that is a little shorter.

@joe.a5350

5 жыл бұрын

IMRROcom , I’m not so sure it needs to be shorter. Beginners and more experienced like me, need measured steady flow. I like that you don’t rush around. Very professional.

Leave the solder on the tip of your iron to prevent it from oxidizing.

Hey nice to see you, seems like a mighty long time. Hope your back on u tubes, I enjoy your channel, hey stay well , I’ll be watching….

@IMRROcom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, maybe some day, someday...

i agree with the nails. easier if repairs are needed

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, Takes me back to my O/027 scale days.

Great vid - thanks for sharing your skills! TBH I'm not keen on the abstract sound effects on the model rail advert in between though.

@IMRROcom

5 жыл бұрын

Ok, Thanks, But this is a model train channel :)

@mattsyogaworkout6989

5 жыл бұрын

@@IMRROcom The content is great, really useful relating to some rail soldering I had to do for the first time, thank you! Keep it up! 👍

Excellent video Eric. Curious about what the wattage of your soldering iron is? I need to get me a roll of that solder, man that was quick.

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

40 watt. not the tip size too. if your doing this with a pencil tip you will melt ties. put the heat into it and take it away quickly.

Great video. Why do you drill before setting the track nails? Holes too small? Or were there no holes to begin with? -Mark

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

The holes are for the nails to go into the plywood. If you nail them in you will never get them out.

When you use track cutters, how do you prevent the small pieces of track from flying across the room :)

@IMRROcom

Жыл бұрын

safety glass.... :) or lay a towel out in the direction it will travel.

Hey Eric Great Video I'm thinking about integrating some code 80 Atlas or Peko with my KATO mainly long straights in my Yard I was wondering can you use Micro Engineering's Rail Joiners to join the code 80 Rail I'd heard that Micro Engineering has some really Good Quality and Tight Gripping Rail Joiners but when I looked for Info on the M.E. Joiners the Size of the Rail is slightly different of the Atlas & Peko With your experience in using Atlas Code 80 would the Micro Engineering Rail Joiners Work properly.. Thanks And Happy Holidays To and your Family..🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃

@IMRROcom

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure on that, I solder mine so to be honest I would not know. Thanks

Hi sparky 107107 sent me over to you as I had my first go at soldering with bad results you make it look so easy but what I want to ask is what track pins do you use and what size drill for the holes please will take a look at your other videos too.

@IMRROcom

6 жыл бұрын

I use the Atlas nails and the drill is something like a #54 .047. Thanks

Thanks for video very good do you mind telling me how wide is you table wall to you and your corners thank you jl

@IMRROcom

4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Irwin most of it is 12”. Corner store inserts are 12” squares cut in half n a 45’. The fat ends of the 2 turn backs are 48”. Basically big raindrop shaped bench work. The new section for Hermosa is the 18”. All operation is set to happen next in the 1st 12” from the front face of the layout, few locations might be in the16” range and 1 at 18”

Look good, a little soldier does the trick, to many guys use to much soldier, & as far as the nails go you can remove them after you ballet can't you, bunch of thumbs-up!

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you can. I noticed after I weather the track it seems to be stuck rather well too.

@jacko9759

7 жыл бұрын

Good idea about drilling the plywood so you can remove the nails, I guess that's why I never used them but I'll try it and I'm going to try the weathering my track on this layout, thanks for the tip!

So fitting, i am close to this stage on my tracks, so a few questions, do you use solid wire, or strand? What is the watts of your soldering iron? Looks great, keep up the good work!!!!

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Solid, for ease of use, 40 watt. see - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmWn3KmAlpitadY.html

@tomp2498

7 жыл бұрын

IMRROcom asked my question too early you answered it in the running video, thanks again, keep them coming

Hi Eric, I'm curious to know if you stagger your joints on curves. I stagger the joints on my curves and I find that the flex track ties give the curves a bit more stability.

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

No, not relay, One I solder the joints they are stable after I pin the track it holds it shape. I do not worry about it my self.

One question, with the seam, when the boards expand, does it push out the putty? Or does the paint protect it from moisture issues.

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Do not know, we will find out together. It is more a soft foam stuff than a putty too.

Does the soldering technique work on all track mterials...brass, nickel and steel? I have all 3 types. Thanks . Very informative video. It good to see one on video.

@IMRROcom

3 жыл бұрын

It should work on most everything as long as it is clean, stainless steal might be a problem, but who has stainless steal track?

I wish we could have seen and heard a little more about the equipment you used here, namely the iron you used, when I solder I have to preheat the rail with the iron and then apply the solder, your way seems easier but I wonder if it requires a different type of iron.

@IMRROcom

6 жыл бұрын

I have a few videos on soldering. They show some if not all the things to get it done.

Good video - what size drill bit did you use?

@IMRROcom

5 жыл бұрын

It is a small wire drill. I just ordered the size the are a little smaller than the track nails. Do not recall the size.

When installing flex track on a curve, do you put the sliding rail on the inside or outside of the curve?

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

I normally put the sliding rail on the inside of the radius. This way you do not need to trim ties. if it is on the outside you end up needing to trim ties. Not sure if this is correct or not, but this is what I do.

I haven't finished watching this yet, but before I forget, is there any special reason why you shortened the small Track, in stad of Installing It as it was, and Cutting a piece off the New Flexitrack ?

@IMRROcom

Жыл бұрын

I need to rewatch myself, but a lot of time it is out of convenience or what I have with me at the time.

There is no way you were able to melt that solder so quickly! Maybe I need to try a new type of solder?

@IMRROcom

4 жыл бұрын

Clean, Properly set up Iron

Do you put expansion gap on your soldered track through out your layout?

@IMRROcom

3 жыл бұрын

Flex Track - Solder - Flex Track - Rail Joiner - Flex Track - Solder - Flex Track. I do believe I cover those expansion gaps for N and HO scale in another video.

What is with all the brushing with the tooth brush??? I just rub the joint with a rag to get the flux of and I never have any problems with electrical or painting. Just wondering...

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Habits from working in a professional solder shop, remove all Flux it is corrosive in some way. Always clean when done. Did not want to be called out for being a hack for not properly cleaning when done.

Your 1 rail doesn't match up with other. It really stuck out after abrasive bar. It'll click everytime it passes there. I use alot of soldier. I like the 2% silver. Use it between my trains in winter and rc's in spring also use dielectric grease. It works well if you have a layout the loses power due to rail joints. Take a very small paint brush dab in dielectric grease and run along joints. Getting it inside. This will automatically complete connection. Unless the problem is to far away for power source and no feeders installed.

@IMRROcom

3 жыл бұрын

t is N scale close up...The wheels will not click and everything in N scale close up looks over exaggerated

@johnramirez5996

3 жыл бұрын

Just started n scale getting use to it. Was stating what it looked like in video. Wasn't downing anything don't take it that way. Just a heads up. Pointing it out.

how do you do it so effortlessly? I am soldering my track for my layout and I have oxidation all over and IM burning the sleepers. My solder doesnt grip like yours and doesnt stay pure like that. What am I doing wrong?

@IMRROcom

5 жыл бұрын

Tip car is key, Soldeer likes things to be clean. - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmWn3KmAlpitadY.html

what are track feeders used for?

@IMRROcom

6 жыл бұрын

Track is a poor conductor. Copper wire is much better so you keep your power on the copper wire and reduce the length of track between feeds. Less voltage drops

I liked it. What , 8 thumbs up and know one down yet? say it aint so.

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

My 3 most dedicated followers will get to it soon enough. :)

@N-Scale

7 жыл бұрын

Well , I hope not.

Actual soldering starts at 6:32 Thank me later,

@IMRROcom

3 жыл бұрын

Thanking you Later...

with your amazon link, We in Canada have to go to amazon.ca . will you still get the cash for this or only the American subs that you have?

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

yes, put it ito your box and then buy it on the .ca Amazon.

How do you put the ties back on?

@IMRROcom

5 жыл бұрын

Just slide them back under the rails.

You make this look WAAAAY easier than it is. I notice you don’t heat the rails first, just touch the solder to it and then immediately touch the iron to it. Isn’t that considered a cold solder (bad thing)? I’m not questioning as an insult or to imply you don’t know what you’re doing. Just trying to learn, as your joins look great!

@IMRROcom

6 жыл бұрын

solder will not flow to cold aka a cold joint. The rail heats up almost instantly and the solder will flow to it. Solder flow to clean and heat. If it was cold it would look like a blob and not be silver but a dull gray.

Guess I'm going to get flux. I've never used it but I've melted a lot of ties heating the rails tho.

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Flux is good. Just understand that some flux is conductive and not a good choice for things like circuit boards, rail frogs and cross over etc. you do not want to bridge the pos and neg side of the rails. but as you can see this case was not a problem.

IPA? India Pale Ale? jk-isopropyl alcohol.

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Well 70% Alcohol, But I still call it IPA...

I just read below what size your nails are I'd rather use the nails too because it's easier to reuse your track !!

@IMRROcom

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is

Why did you need to soldier the rail joiners?

@IMRROcom

6 жыл бұрын

Rail joiners as well as track are poor conductors of electricity .

@Darryl6636

6 жыл бұрын

IMRROcom so if I soldier the rail joiners do I still need feeder and bus lines?

@IMRROcom

5 жыл бұрын

@@Darryl6636 I would do it.

Wow... That ad is LOUD. Tell your sponsor we are LESS likely to buy products if we have our ears blown out. I have never scrambled to find the TV remote so fast...

@IMRROcom

3 жыл бұрын

ok

First baby 👶!!

@IMRROcom

7 жыл бұрын

Who are you, Rumpelstiltskin? My wife wife would kill me if I gave her up.

Bro how long are your nails

@IMRROcom

6 жыл бұрын

Atlas Track nails, about 1/2 an inch

You did not solder the second connection.

@IMRROcom

Жыл бұрын

What?

Are you a MOVIE STAR? Take of the sunglasses And reveal your DRUG EYES

@IMRROcom

6 жыл бұрын

I had one eye shot out by 50cal...the other one is and adopted goat eye.

Putting the camera pretty much anywhere else than where it is would make the vid more helpful.

@IMRROcom

4 жыл бұрын

And what place do you want to stick it in?

@rvnmedic1968

4 жыл бұрын

@@IMRROcom Same here, your hands covered the area that you were working on. If the camera was across from the working area, and more light, we would be able to see it very clearly.

@IMRROcom

4 жыл бұрын

rvnmedic1968 the benchwork is 12” wide. I’m not punching a hole in the wall so I can stick the camera in the master bedroom to get a shot.

What's with the Midwest ad blasting and all the discounts, etc. on the screen. Then when I thought it was done, here comes Midwest blasing its Klaxon horn loudly. This crap takes away from your video.

@IMRROcom

4 жыл бұрын

rvnmedic1968 it also pays for my videos.

Why do people say Soder when it has an L in the name making it Sold er?

@IMRROcom

5 ай бұрын

""Solder" is a modern spelling of the Middle English "souder", which derives from the Old French "soudeur", which itself comes from the Latin "solidare". In the 15th century there was a movement to re-latinize the spelling of words, and the "l" got added back in to the spelling, although the pronunciation didn't change to include the "l" until sometime later." "This is very similar to what happened with "salmon" except that nobody pronounces the L in that one."