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Preferred way to adhere Unitrack ?
« on: January 17, 2010, 02:35:20 PM »
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What is your preferred way (for those of you who have ever tried) to adhere Unitrack to a basic wooden train table ?

Need ideas so I can stick this stuff on the tabel for the little roundy round I'm building for my son's friend.
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Re: Preferred way to adhere Unitrack ?
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2010, 02:47:31 PM »
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I use either clear silicone caulk or Liquid nails for projects.Both work rather well though I think the silicone caulk will stick better.
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Re: Preferred way to adhere Unitrack ?
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2010, 03:10:58 PM »
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I used Liquid Nails for projects as well, important safety tip: do not use any adhesive on turnouts. they will stay in place by being held in by the connected track. I had to replace one when some LN oozed in and fouled the mechanism.
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Re: Preferred way to adhere Unitrack ?
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2010, 04:03:29 PM »
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I use plain old Elmer's Glueall.  After it dries, if you want to redo or move track it's an easy lift-off.  Dries clear and you don't even notice it.

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Re: Preferred way to adhere Unitrack ?
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2010, 07:30:38 PM »
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I use the store brand tacky glue - i other words, thich white glue.
Run a bead along where the track meets the board and smooth with your finger, like caulk.

Sticks well and peels off if you need to change it - been peeling up three year old track this weekend - I'll do it again.

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