converting 5" fastrack to a 51/2" straight plese help thank you

[SD-40T-2]

I am wondering how do i  convert a 5" fastrack to a 51/2" fastrack any ideas please help thank you

[Anonymous]

normally i'd break off with a tubular crack, but your new i'll cut you some slack, j/k  

 

    

 

That is a good question and one of the fast track guys will chime in here, i just wanted to say welcome.  I am kinda curious myself. Not sure if it can be done, being plastic and all, if it was tubular i think it could be done by cutting the track, but fast trasck is differant!

[ChiefEagles]

With a 10" straight and a saw or dremel.

[chuck]

Four sections of 1 3/8"s track will result in a 5 1/2" section of track.

[LS1Heli]

Chuck's idea seems like the logical solution.

[lionelsoni]

If you go with Frank's idea, don't cut the 4 1/2 inches off one end; cut it out of the middle to preserve the end connection features.

[ChiefEagles]

If you go with Frank's idea, don't cut the 4 1/2 inches off one end; cut it out of the middle to preserve the end connection features.

exactly.

[Anonymous]

Chuck's idea seems like the logical solution.

This is the best (easiest) solution.  Cutting FasTrack can be an adventure in and of itself...

[dgraham]

I agree that making one up out of existing pieces is by far the easiest, but cutting fastrack is not a big deal. As mentioned, take your leftover out of the middle.  I've used a radial arm saw and it cuts thru the track and plastic like butter and gives a good straight cut for joining together. A touch of solder on the rails or  short pieces of wire underneath and you're good to go.  I have done this several times to make odd length pieces and it worked out well.

[ChiefEagles]

I agree that making one up out of existing pieces is by far the easiest, but cutting fastrack is not a big deal. As mentioned, take your leftover out of the middle.  I've used a radial arm saw and it cuts thru the track and plastic like butter and gives a good straight cut for joining together. A touch of solder on the rails or  short pieces of wire underneath and you're good to go.  I have done this several times to make odd length pieces and it worked out well.

Yes, I've cut Realtrax too.