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Newbie; Solder or not? Help
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Soldering is the answer. Flex track is best worked when joined 2 0r 3 sections together prior to laling the track. When used joined sections together on curves the track are best cut with a rotary tool cut off disk to get even lengths. It makes a clean cut that rail joiners slip over. One "oh by the way" is is best to leave a few joints with rail joiners NOT soldered in place to allow for expansion and contraction. Just make sure you run power feeders toboth side of the unsoldered joint and there will be no problems. <br />The key to good soldering is using flux "paste or liquid" otherwise the soler will ball it. It is amazing how well solder will flow with flus pre-applied.
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