Anybody have a good source for trackbraid? Any info that should be known before buying braid?
Source for track braid
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MattD
, Oct 07 2015 03:01 PM
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Posted 07 October 2015 - 03:01 PM
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Posted 07 October 2015 - 04:03 PM
Matt,
I buy my braid from USA Raceways in Conn..
(203) 739-0108
They have two thicknesses, both are wider than 1/4" so you'll want to route your recess at least 13/16" wide.
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Posted 07 October 2015 - 04:11 PM
I believe SpeedZone PTC in Georgia sells and distributes track braid.
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Posted 07 October 2015 - 05:27 PM
Check out slotcarcorner's website. They sell braid and all the tools you need to get the job done. I ordered from them when I did my oval. Worked out great.
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Posted 07 October 2015 - 08:36 PM
The owner of USA Raceways Dist. & Danbury Raceway, Peter Adamo, passed away earlier this year. Did someone else purchase the companies?
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Posted 08 October 2015 - 07:57 AM
Thanks for all the replies. I've got some good info on purchasing braid, types of braid, measuring, and installing.
Matt Bishop
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Posted 08 October 2015 - 02:49 PM
Magnetic braid from Jim Hunnicut also has extra long life as well as working well with homeset cars when installed flush to the track surface.
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