Best Screws to Use With MTH RealTrax? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Barry BroskowitzOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Id appreciate knowing what is the best size and type of screw to use when screwing MTH RealTrax directly to plywood.

Thanks!

2/5/1310:58 PM

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gg1manOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

Hi Barry, I always thought that the #4 LGB track screws looked the best. finding a # 4 screw that is long enough can take a little work.

If you must use a silver screw paint the head before installation.

Hey, it's good having the MTH information going the other way for a change.

AGHRMattOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

#4x3/4 flat-head wood screws have a good fit, but can be tricky to find. You can thread #6's through the holes if using a power screwdriver, but the #4's are better as they'll allow a little vertical "float" in the track if they're not put in too tight.

2/6/131:09 AM

Bluegill1OGR Forum Member

For those #4 wood screws, might want to check with your local Ace Hardware store.

I was surprised at their stock. Their sizes go all the way down to a #2 screw.

2/6/131:55 AM

mort1345OGR Forum Member

I get the #4 x 3/4 at Lowes, pkgs of 100 or 20 if you just need a few. My
ACE hardware has them, but a better price at Lowes.

Mort

2/6/137:33 AM

baltimoretrainworksOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

McMaster Carr also has them in a number of lengths:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/119/2982/=lcyf0d

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/119/2982/=lcyfax

Jerry

2/6/137:53 AM

Barry BroskowitzOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Thank you all - Mario, Matt, David, John, Mort, & Jerry!

This is for my son's/granddaughter's layout that I'm putting together to ship to them. All of my layout building has been with Gargraves.

Thanks again!

2/6/138:58 AM

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