Push-pull knob system for model railway points/switchs/turnouts
Push-pull knob system for model railway points/switchs/turnouts
3D
Published 2021-10-18T15:24:24+00:00
I was in search of an easy system to move my points without reaching onto the layout scenery (previous bad experience).
I saw the piano wire method, but didn't want to buy anything.
I had some 1.5mm Stainless steel wire laying around (fits perfectly into the hornby point i got), it's a bit flexible(more than i want to) but so far it's working nicely.
You just have to pass the wire all the way through the handle and either glue it or if you have a 3d filament pen, plaster pla all over it. (make sure the wire is tight before gluing/pla-ing)
Make sure you drill nice holes under the point for it though (6mm for OO/HO is bang on)
It might be a bit squeaky, so maybe using some pla-friendly lube perhaps (didn't try so far).
Want to check my other project like this Hogsmeade-Goathland station?
https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-goathland-hogsmeade-station-in-1-76-scale-oo-188007
No support needed,
You might have the drill the holes a bit bigger on some printers
Resolution: 0.24
Infill : 40%
| Date published | 18/10/2021 |
| Time to do | 60 - 61 minutes |
| Support Free | YES |