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Now anyone can build virtually perfect #6 frog and switch points for turnouts simply and easily - Guaranteed! With the Fast Tracks PointForm filing jig, modelers of all skill levels can construct realistic looking, better-performing frog or switch points that can reduce derailments and simplify this otherwise difficult step in building a switch. The PointForm works by holding the rail at a precise angle so that points can be filed. Its use is simple, slide the rail into the end marked "Point" to form switch points or the end marked "Frog" to form frog points. Tighten the cap screws using the supplied 5/32" Allan wrench and file the rail flush with the tool's edge, and you are done!
Get perfect results every time!
Frog points formed with the PointForm tool will produce two symmetrical halves of the frog, making placement of the points into a Fast Tracks assembly fixture very easy; slide the two rails forward in the grooves until they meet.
Points constructed with the PointForm tool are ideally suited for creating points for Fast Tracks made trackwork but can also be used for hand-laid trackwork built without a Fast Tracks assembly fixture. This PointForm filing tool can be used to construct frog and switch points for #6 switches using Code 70, 83 & 100 rail and will work with all scales and gauges up to O. Each PointForm filing jig comes complete with a 5/32" Allen wrench for tightening the clamping screws and will last for thousands of uses.
12 reviews for #6 PointForm Filing Jig for Code 70, 83 & 100 Rail
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| PARAMETER | VALUE | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Switch Size | 6 | This turnout size that the PointForm will work with. |
| Works with Rail Codes | 70, 83 & 100 | |
| Switchpoint Angle | 2° | The angle between the straight and diverging route at the switchpoint. |
| Diverging Route Angle | 9.46 (Decimal) 9°/27'/36"(D/M/S) 1:6 (Ratio) | Decimal = Frog angle in decimal degrees D/M/S = Deg/Min/Sec Ratio = Frog angle expressed as a ratio |
| Size | L - 4" (102 mm) W - 1.18" (30 mm) H - 1" (25 mm) | The physical size of the product |
| Weight | 1.056 lbs (0.479 kg) | |
| Material | Blackened Cold Rolled Steel |
Building Turnouts Using Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures
This fully illustrated document provides complete details for building switches using Fast Tracks tools & supplies. These instructions apply to Turnouts, Wyes & Curved Turnouts in all scales and include essential information for building any fixture-built trackwork.
Building A Turnout Switch Using Fast Tracks Tools
Step-by-step videos demonstrate how to build a complete switch using a Fast Tracks assembly fixture, PointForm, StockAid, and other tools.
Using The Fast Tracks PointForm Tool To Build Switchpoints
The PointForm tool is not only used to file Frog points. It can also be used to file perfect switch points as well. Here is how it works.
Using The Fast Tracks PointForm Tool To Build Frogpoints
Building highly accurate frogpoints is made fast and simple with the Fast Tracks PointForm tool. Here is a detailed demonstration showing you how it works.
Using The StockAid Tool To File The Base Of The Stockrail
Video demonstration on using the StockAid tool to remove the base of the stockrail.
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Kevin Goodrich (verified owner) –
I have a #4 PointForm Filing Jig I bought years ago and it has been great and a super help. If you get nothing else from Fast Tracks get these. I was expecting the same product when I ordered the #6 jig, but I was surprised. The quality and look of the new product are super. Well made. Its impressive. They didn't need to improve it. The old one was great, but the quality of the new product is impressive. Well done!!
Richard Rafenstein (verified owner) –
created a frog point very easily on 1rst attempt
Eric Wollan (verified owner) –
Tried a couple "free hand" points; yeah decided to buy the PointForm Jig. This jig saves time, lots of time! Very easy to use and near impossible to make a mistake with it.
Ed Jameson (verified owner) –
I've used many of Fast Tracks products, and not found a clunker in the bunch. All very well designed, and extremely useful. In building my layout, the thing I most dreaded was building turnouts/switches; to my surprise, it's now my most enjoyable and satisfying activity in creating my dream layout (who'd a thought !). Thank you Fast Tracks ! This tool makes filing frog and point angles a snap !
Janet Norton (verified owner) –
I purchased the #6 Turnout assembly fixture after handlaying about a dozen turnouts using paper templates. Once I received it, I realized that the PointForm tool would improve the quality of my work immensely. I placed another order for the PointForm tool, and reviewed all the videos. It took about two hours of time over a couple of days, but while those first solder joints aren't as neat as they could be, a truck rolls smoothly through the very first turnout I created, without requiring any tuning of the turnout. I highly recommend buying both the Assembly Fixture and PointForm at the same time! Making turnouts is much, much easier using the Assembly Fixture and PointForm than going it alone. 29 more turnouts to go!
Steve Colbert (verified owner) –
This takes the guesswork out of forming points. Simply slide the track into the jig per instructions and file down. Comes out right every time.
Patrick Herzog (verified owner) –
This pointForm is fantastic and saves lots of time. Like all the other Fast Tracks tools, very easy to use and near impossible to make a mistake with it.
John Mitchell (verified owner) –
Item is very good quality. Shipping was in a reasonable time. I enjoy using my filing jig.
Kevin Ceroky (verified owner) –
A must-have to make perfect turnouts. The angles are formed with very little effort. Resulting points function so nicely. In my opinion this is a must-have tool. Do the math on the cost of these tools compared to the cost of buying commercial turnouts, and you sure don't have to make very many to be ahead of the game from a financial standpoint, and the big bonus is the turnouts are SO SUPERIOR to commercial ones, no matter what the brand.
Kim Currier (verified owner) –
What can I say!! This tool speaks for itself! I have built my own switches for a few decades, and never used a tool like this. I wish I had gotten it MUCH earlier.... You can count on me acquiring the other fixtures, and tools, one at a time, until I have the ones I need the most. Probably about 4 sets! lol!!! Keep up the great work, and product, fellas!!!
Robert Shimer (verified owner) –
This jig will make it much easier for me to make consistent frogs and points. So far only have made test pieces, but from what I have seen so far I am going to be really pleased. For sure I would buy it again
Ross Leavens (verified owner) –
Really helps with the accuracy of my turnouts! Extremely pleased!