Can anyone recommend the best spike laying pliers for hand laying of O-Scale 2-rail track and switches?
Is the Micro-Mark 3 piece set worth the $60? I like the 2 pliers but usually use my Dremel with cut-off wheel instead of track cutters. The pliers alone are $20.00 each.
Anyone else make a better set, as most available are for the smaller scales like HO?
Is there a larger dealer that might handle such an item?
Thanks...
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I am looking on the net and see that the Xuron tools are for 1/4" spikes and the Burfitt spike insertion pliers is better for 0-Scale spikes... Anyone else have this experience?
I've always used a good pair of plain needle nose pliers. Some people cut a small notch in them. I don't even do that.
I have always used a good needle nose pliers with serrated jaws. If the ridges on the jaws wear away, you need a new pair. I still have my original Craftsman pair and they still work.
I also use the dremel for the cutoff tool. I tried a "rail-cutter" and it was too light for the O Scale code 148 rail I was using. The cutter just would not do it with my hands.
I have always used a good needle nose pliers with serrated jaws.
cutter just would not do it with my hands.
Same here; a couple of decent needle nose pliers works fine....
Cutoff tool - Dremel works for close fine stuff, but for most track laying work I just nip the nail close with these
and finish the end with the belt sander. Same for switches to shape points and frogs....
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