One Line Tips

Started by zwilnik, March 31, 2011, 08:41:59 PM

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zwilnik

How about some simple N Gauge tips? Ideally a single line tip that'll help your fellow Ners. I'll start..

a magnet on a stick is your friend :)

upnick

When  using superglue  allow a  small  PC  fan to  run  over your work  while the glue dries  it  prevents the white  kicker  fumes/marks   building up on  your work.

point blank

When working with small springs (couplings etc) work with your hands inside a large clear bag.

(This way when the spring goes ping it doesnt disappear into the carpet never to be seen again.)

cupoftea

When soldering ensure that the parts to be joined are clean and the iron is hot enough to do the job quickly.

m1racleman

When soldering under a baseboard, do NOT drip solder down one's shirt front !!  Take my word for it, IT HURTS !!!!!!!!! :(

jonclox

When in doubt..turn the power off
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N Gauge can seriously damage your wealth.
Never force things. Just use a bigger hammer
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Ruleoneshire
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17646.0
Re: Grainge & Hodder baseboards
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=29659.0

OwL

When fixing wires/cables to the underside of a baseboard use an industrial staple gun. This wont damage the cable,is easy to position and/or remove and helps cable runs being neater, therefore making fault finding easier.


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Irish Padre

A can of compressed air (try Rymans) is a great way to freshen up a dusty station!! ;D

SymonC

Quote from: Irish Padre on April 01, 2011, 10:25:44 PM
A can of compressed air (try Rymans) is a great way to freshen up a dusty station!! ;D

Got two for £1 in Poundland last year!

Irish Padre

Great - get them where you can. Can - geddit??!!
::)


moogle

Strip paint off old models with Oven Cleaner. Spray on, wait 40 minutes, scrub with old toothbrush. Ta Da! (May need 2nd attempt.)
Personal motto: You don't have to be mad to be a modeller, but I find it helps!

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