Braid is down...Wow that was easy!, I still have to wire it up but I was taking a small break first. After seeing how nice Harry's tracks are with the braid a few months ago I knew I wanted to do this on my next track. I have used tape for years but also had problems due to the elements that my tracks endure. My track is in our garage in Florida so the heat/humidity has always been an issue and my tape always peeled up in places. Not only that but I always had electric issues from dead spots and small tears in the tape etc. Don't get me wrong tape is still a very good inexpensive choice for wood tracks and works well but for me I needed something a little more durable.
With that said, I love the braid! It goes down super easy as you just press it down against the sides of the gains and the braid roller is nothing short of genius to roll it down as you go along. I only wish I had done this sooner but thanks to the guys at SCC they have made it so anyone can do this. I love the way it looks on the track and I even think my cars look better too! ;)
For anyone thinking about doing this I say go for it as you wont be dissapointed. The investment will be worth it in the end, it looks great, more durable than tape and you will get better power distribution with no dead spots. Its even easier to put down than tape. Yes, "it is so easy a caveman could do it"
I started by drilling 1/4" holes in the gains for my drops. Its not where I wanted to do them but there was a brace for the table where I originally wanted to put them.
Getting started on the first lane.
First lane completed.
Second lane getting started.
Half of second lane finished
Close up of braid on the track.
Braid completed.