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PRICE : $5.50(USD)
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Use our laser-cut SweepSticks to aid in precisely forming HO flextrack in a perfectly straight line. In addition to holding flextrack straight, SweepSticks can be used as an aid to track planning. They are also great for determining whether the desired radius will fit as planned before starting any track laying. No cheating with SweepSticks!
SweepSticks can also be used in hand laying straight and curved track; notches provide clearance for spiking. They work great for confidently centering the rail onto the wood ties. No more off-center track!
HO SweepSticks track forming tools are:
- Precise! - Form perfectly straight lengths of commercial flextrack.
- Inexpensive - Priced to allow a modeler to build a library of sizes.
- Versatile - All curved and straight HO SweepSticks are interchangeable.
- Robust - Don't let the wood construction fool you, SweepSticks are cut from stable aircraft grade plywood.
- Multiple Use - Can be used to form flextrack, plan a layout, or as a tool for hand laying trackwork.
- Vast - An extensive collection of radii is available, including custom sizes.
- Compatible - HO SweepSticks can be used with all types of commercial flextrack.
HO SweepSticks are precision laser cut from 2mm aircraft grade Baltic Birch plywood. The multiple directions of the wood grain in plywood make it very stable and ideally suitable for SweepSticks. Each SweepStick size includes two 10" lengths that can be glued together to form a single, long piece. Additional lengths and sizes can be added to make a Sweep as long as desired.
- The end of each SweepStick forms a box joint that is interchangeable with any other HO scale SweepStick.
- Centerline slots are provided for drawing track centerlines onto the roadbed.
- Clearance is provided for spiking if the SweepSticks are used for hand laying track. Note: Due to limited clearance, HOn2, HOn3, HOn30, N, Nn3, and Z scales do not have notches for spiking.
4 reviews for HO Scale 5" Long SweepSticks
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PARAMETER | VALUE | DETAILS |
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Radius | " | The radius these SweepSticks will form. |
Full circle | !ERROR! C3 -> Formula Error: Unexpected operator '*' | |
Track Gauge | 0.66" (17 mm) | The distance between the stock rails. |
Weight | 0.023 lbs (0.01 kg) | |
Material | 2mm thick 3 Ply Baltic Birch |

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Joseph Kurilec (verified owner) –
Like the 10" Sweep Sticks these are very helpful and work great.
Gordon Lennox (verified owner) –
Using both the 5" and 10" sticks has made is easy to lay both the road bed and flex track noon 13 x26 layout. The yards have been especially easy and every holding and run around track are dead straight, GREAT PRODUCTS. QUICK DELIVERY INEXPENSIVE
Wayne Reid (verified owner) –
Excellent product. Did the job just fine.
Gregory Baker (verified owner) –
I find track planning with software to be difficult; I can't visualize the final product very well. Using sweep sticks I'm able to mock up the track layout for a module at a reasonable cost. They are durable and reusable, so I can keep rejigging my track plans until I get them right. Recommended!