NASG Dispatch Articles: Tools
'S' Lore
Issue:
1990 #6 December
Page:
9
Author:
John Long
Description:
Using superglue.
3D Printing... My Experience
Issue:
2020 #3 May
Page:
14
Author:
Dave Donaldson
Description:
The author continues to describe his experiences with using the AnyCubic Photon S 3D-printer.
3D Printing: Removing Printed Parts
Issue:
2020 #4 July
Page:
8
Author:
Dave Donaldson
Description:
This installment covers how to remove the part from the printer, and what to do with that part when it is removed.
Make Your Own Rerailer
Issue:
2018 #3 May
Page:
7
Author:
Peter Vanvliet
Description:
The author shows how he built his own re-railer, since none are commercially available for S-scale equipment.
My Favorite Glues
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
7
Author:
Steve Monson
Description:
This is a primer on available glues and which to use where.
Short and Easy
Issue:
1992 #2 April
Page:
16
Author:
Kent Singer
Description:
Bill Daiker sent in a note about how to convert the Rix HO-scale coupler into one that can be use with the typical S-scale couplers.
So Here's What I Do
Issue:
2022 #6 November
Page:
7
Author:
Dick Karnes
Description:
Using lead shot to weigh down locomotives for better traction, and how to determine what is sufficient and what is too much.
So Here's What I Do...
Issue:
2022 #5 September
Page:
12
Author:
Dick Karnes
Description:
The author uses lead shot to weigh down his engines to be properly balanced. He does not add weight to cars, and explains why.
So This Is What I Do...
Issue:
2022 #2 March
Page:
6
Author:
Dick Karnes
Description:
The author describe how he glues similar and dissimilar materials together.
Some Dental Instruments That You Can Use in Model Railroading
Issue:
1984 #1 Winter
Page:
4
Author:
James Soberman
Description:
The author is both a dentist and a modeler, and he describes several tools he himself uses in his modeling work.
The Closet Modeller
Issue:
2019 #3 May
Page:
4
Author:
Jim Martin
Description:
The author moved to a new home, and he describes how he uses a closet to be his workbench space, which can be closed off, so the clutter is not readily visible. Includes photos.
What Screw Should I Use?
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
6
Author:
Bill Pyper
Description:
Types of screws, their sizes, and drawings of each.