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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.”
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SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION
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