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I'm almost done my second track, using the Keld/Dremel method for the first time. I was worried about getting the depth right for the lane change plates, until I found a nice little tool for the job. It's called a chisel plane and holds a chisel in a cast frame at a constant angle and depth. I used a 1/4" wood chisel and set the depth by setting the plane on two lengths of the piano wire. I chiseled and glued four lane changes in about 5 or 10 minutes. They all worked first time once the wire was put in the Dremel grooves. I don't have a steady hand, so freehand Dremel cutting is not an option. Instead, I built two jigs for the Dremel, one for cutting curves and another for cutting straights. The jig for curves rotates around a nail held in a hole drilled in the board. The jig for straights slides along a straight edge tacked to the board. I'll post a video of my new track once I have a few people over to race on it, but I thought I'd share these now. I hope someone finds them useful.

oh Yes this is very useful,
the chisel plane, I did see that many years ago, but forgot, that is perfect for the job. thanks
looking forward to see more

Very easy, great idea. Thanks for sharing. Regards Jens

John,
Can you tell me the brand and model number of the chisel plane?
Any idea where I might buy one?
Ned

It is a Veritas® Chisel Plane purchased from Lee Valley Tools.
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=32661

Thanks John.