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Electric Switch Machine

John wants to hear from readers on Electric Switch Machines:

“I have a train board having 1 1/2″ foam board on top of 3/8″ plywood. Does anyone know how best could I add electric switch machines to my switches? The Tortoise switch machine tells you to drill a hole from the top down and then drill a 1/4″ hole up to bottom of switch. The problem is I’m not able to find a drill bit .032-040 that long.”

Suggestions from readers can be posted using the green comments link below.

One Response to Electric Switch Machine

  • Anonymous says:

    John,
    Long drill bits are available from dedicated tool retailers, however, you can always cut out a square section of foam, drill the required position hole, glue back a foam insert and extend the hole thru’ the foam base from the bottom of the board with a longer piece of firm heated wire.
    Regards

    Ian

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