Brian Kirby Uncoupling Method

[michaelp]

I am going to use the above method for stock uncoupling, I am using 9mm ply for my baseboards and was wondering if anyone has a quick way for cutting out the 4mm deep oblong hole in the baseboard to fit the magnets into?

 

At the moment I am using craft knife to make cuts then an old screwdriver to gouge out the wood, a very crude way of doing things I know, there must be a better and safer way.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Michael

 

 

[Andy Y]

I wouldn't bother Michael; just get stronger magnets - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10pcs-Strong-Block-Cuboid-Magnets-15mm-x-6mm-x-3mm-Rare-Earth-Neodymium-N50-/331345113377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d25b53121

[michaelp]

Thanks Andy, so will these work through the thickness of the baseboard?

 

Michael

[Andy Y]

I've used smaller ones through 6mm ply + cork + ballast + track; worked well enough with the staple tail to the couplings so I think you should be safe.

 

The trick is to tape one magnet in place above the track where you want it to be, glue the magnet for underneath and throw it at the board you will find it'll jump to just the right place. Take magnet away from above the track; job done.

[michaelp]

Thanks for the tips Andy, I should be able to keep my finger ends intact!

[KalKat]

Some with screww holes too........

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5pcs-Super-Strong-Block-Magnets-20-x-10-x-5mm-Hole-4mm-Rare-Earth-Neodymium-N50-/321360477795?tfrom=331345113377&tpos=top&ttype=price&talgo=undefined

 

 

Emma

[RedgateModels]

I found that a lolly stick was the perfect spacer for separating the magnets under the board. I too just used the bar type "scalextric traction magnets" from eBay under the board - 6mm ply, 3mm cork plus ballast etc

[Il Grifone]

The correct tool is a chisel, of course, or just drill holes in the baseboard and file to shape. Car body filler will then hold the magnet in place.

 

Stronger magnets are another solution and save a lot of work.

[Bill Radford]

I've found this an excellent method of remote uncoupling - but - has anybody else run a Hornby class 153  over their magnets? I've found mine slow somewhat, no other loco, DMU etc does it.

[michaelp]

The correct tool is a chisel, of course, or just drill holes in the baseboard and file to shape. Car body filler will then hold the magnet in place.

 

Stronger magnets are another solution and save a lot of work.

Yes a decent stock of tools would be very useful, however, I  like the idea of under baseboard magnets, a lot easier as you say.

 

Michael

[michaelp]

I found that a lolly stick was the perfect spacer for separating the magnets under the board. I too just used the bar type "scalextric traction magnets" from eBay under the board - 6mm ply, 3mm cork plus ballast etc

 

I have never heard of those magnets before, they sound ideal, I am using 9mm ply for baseboards so hopefully they will be ok.

Not sure what you mean about using the lolly stick under the baseboard.

[RedgateModels]

When you have a BK uncoupler on each wagon you need a magnet for each coupling spaced the right distance apart, as it happens a lolly stick (the frozen type from an ice cream van) is the right width to space the magnets at the right distance. It also stops them pulling each other together while the glue dries

[michaelp]

When you have a BK uncoupler on each wagon you need a magnet for each coupling spaced the right distance apart, as it happens a lolly stick (the frozen type from an ice cream van) is the right width to space the magnets at the right distance. It also stops them pulling each other together while the glue dries

 

Thanks, I see what you mean now.

[Merc435]

Use a very small round  Neodinidn, Neodynuim Rare earth Magnet about 3-4mm diameter. Drill a 3-4mm hole about 2mm below the baseboard top and glue in place. Quick dab of dirty paint should hide it. If you are doubling up the hooks place 1 between sleepers 1 & 2, miss one gap and fit 2 more between sleepers 3,4 and 5.

 

Work everytime! 

[Il Grifone]

Yes a decent stock of tools would be very useful, however, I  like the idea of under baseboard magnets, a lot easier as you say.

 

Michael

 

A chisel can always be charged to the domestic budget.......  

[michaelp]

Hi David,

 

yes I think I can just about get away with that, the kitchen looks in need of some rolling stock too.

 

Michael

[peak experience]

Interesting..Now i'm wondering if these under baseboard magnets could be used to operate Kadees..I'm about to start building a diorama and i've Kadees fitted to my stock

[melmerby]

The correct tool is a chisel, of course,

Or a router. (much neater)

 

Keith

[two tone green]

Will my internet stop working if I use it to make holes in my base boards.