Reply To: Points woes

[brownfrog]

I believe that I would reuse them. A Cratex abrasive stick will Get them smooth and shiny, usually in 5 minutes or less. A smooth finish will stay clean longer than a rough finish. Start with the red (medium grit) then follow with slate (fine) grit. If very rough and jagged use a fine sharpening stone or EZE Lap diamond file then follow with a  Cratex stick.   We seem to reach for them in a daily basis in the shop or afield. A medium and a fine stick the size and shape of a candy bar is a useful tool if you have any rolling stock with points in your fleet. These work well for servicing relays, switch contacts and any surfaces that require electrical contact. Much of what we service is dreadfully obsolete and there are no spares for them. Sometimes our vintage fleet seems to get car sick. It performs well at home then has no spark when arriving at the fairgrounds, especially when people are watching. We always have Cratex sticks on board.