Want to use Homasote. No way, found a cheaper alturnative.

[ChiefEagles]

Was trying to buy Homasote here in the South.  You Yam Yankees want too much for it.  1/2" sheet is $20.  Then the distributor tells me Celotex makes a product called Soundstop that is the same specs.  It costs me $8+ per sheet.  Talked to Celotex [now KnightCelotex.com] tec and sure enough its the same.  Check it out.

[el-capitan]

Was trying to buy Homasote here in the South.  You Yam Yankees want too much for it.  1/2" sheet is $20.  Then the distributor tells me Celotex makes a product called Soundstop that is the same specs.  It costs me $8+ per sheet.  Talked to Celotex [now KnightCelotex.com] tec and sure enough its the same.  Check it out.

That's good info but what is a "Yam Yankee"?

[jefelectric]

Was trying to buy Homasote here in the South.  You Yam Yankees want too much for it.  1/2" sheet is $20.  Then the distributor tells me Celotex makes a product called Soundstop that is the same specs.  It costs me $8+ per sheet.  Talked to Celotex [now KnightCelotex.com] tec and sure enough its the same.  Check it out.

Chief, Let us know how it works.  Most Celotex products that I have seen are very soft and wont hold screws, such as track screws, as well as homasote.

[Geno]

Yep, picked up three sheets at the Depot for $8 a piece when I needed to finish covering my benchwork subtop. The Homasote diehards all cry poo-poo, but I've got Homasote on half and Soundstop on the other and I can't tell the difference soundwise.

But I'll give it to the Homasote fans when it comes to material density- it does hold screws. Oh, well- my roadbed and track are getting glued down anyway.

Geno

[ChiefEagles]

John, it is the same specs.  Not the regular Celotex.  It came from the Knight company.  Will hold screws and is waterproof.  Can be painted. 

BTW: maybe Yam Dankees will be understood.  

[csxt30]

Yes !!  I say Poo-Poo on the other brands !!  LOL !! I never heard of a diehard homosote user yet . Been using it since the 1950s though & never heard another homosote user or myself telling others not to try something else. I believe it's cause we value our frindship with those who use something else.   

[laz 57]

I'm a die hard homesote used and love it.

laz57

[ChiefEagles]

Yep, picked up three sheets at the Depot for $8 a piece when I needed to finish covering my benchwork subtop. The Homasote diehards all cry poo-poo, but I've got Homasote on half and Soundstop on the other and I can't tell the difference soundwise.

But I'll give it to the Homasote fans when it comes to material density- it does hold screws. Oh, well- my roadbed and track are getting glued down anyway.

Geno

Geno, email me at [e-mail]   Thanks.    Some Yanks.

[baltimoretrainworks]

GIVE ME HOMASOTE OR GIVE ME DEATH!!!

[traindaddy1]

I appreciate learning about new products but, like the old saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" (Or something like that!)

I have used Homasote for many years and really like the product. 

Another old saying, "If it floats your boat...."   which I think means that if you would choose the newer stuff, go for it!    

PS. "Yam Yankee"   ( or too 'old' to understand the reference.)

[Train Memories]

    Chief, Chief.....Everybody knows that real model railroaders uses Homasote. Just tell everyone that you lost your head and you're going back to Homasote. Don't go cheap on us. You're too well respected.

[zwbob]

Thanks for the info Chief. Homasote it getting harder and harder to find.

Bob

[Jumijo]

Use the Celotex and don't worry about it holding a screw. You're using Realtrax, which doesn't require screws to hold it together like flextrack or traditional girly-man tubular. Also, you can lay down a layer of latex caulk under your track and hold it in place that way. Caulk is very strong and many HO buffs use it exclusively with flextrack, so it must hold well. Finally, when you start putting down your scenery, you will be gluing down grass and ground cover with white glue. Take it from me, whether you want it to or not, the glue will get under your track and hold it down. Sort of a fringe benefit. So again, in your case, Frank, you have very little need for using screws on your layout. Buy the Celotex and use the money saved to buy me something nice. I like post war...

Jim 

[ChiefEagles]

Santa Fe F3s.  OH NO! Thank goodness he finally got his BERK.  Worried me to death wanting mine.   
 

[fifedog]

I yam what I yam...

[danrunner]

I'm working on a corn by-product sound deadening material for general applications.  I'm piloting it in the south.  It's called Grits-a-sote.  When I go international it'll be renamed Polenta-sote.

 

dan 

[Jumijo]

I yam what I yam...

And dats all what I yam... 

Chief, that 736 of yours is going to look nice tooling around the Jumijo! 

[Birds]

Chief,

I was looking at the Celotex product too.  Looks like good stuff.  Unfortunately, for me, the gas to get the Suburban to a distributor quickly brought the total cost of Celotex into the same price range as buying Homasote down the street.  If only my hybrid could hold 4x8 sheets of building materials...

I guess I could have put the Celotex on the roof of the sedan, and used my arm to hold it all down.  From what I have seen that is the correct way to transport mattresses.

Chris 

[Jumijo]

I guess I could have put the Celotex on the roof of the sedan, and used my arm to hold it all down.  From what I have seen that is the correct way to transport mattresses.

Chris 

Yeah, if you live down south... 

[Birds]

Hey... I resemble that remark.

Chris 

[fwright]

    Chief, Chief.....Everybody knows that real model railroaders uses Homasote. Just tell everyone that you lost your head and you're going back to Homasote. Don't go cheap on us. You're too well respected.

If you want respect in the morning, ya gotta use Homasote.  Accept no substitutes (except from Chief)!

still toying with trains, or is training with toys...

Fred W

[Jumijo]

The reason Chiefie isn't going with Homasote is because he's too CHEAP. He needs to dig up some of that civil war confederate moolah in his back yard and spend it!  squeak squeak!!

Jim 

[laz 57]

MAYBE DA CHIEF could spread some GRITS on that celotex and make a tastier meal for himself?

laz57

[fwright]

Perhaps Chief faces an artificially high price on Homasote due to rationing during the Recent Unpleasantness between the Yankee Agressors and those who speak the Queen's English.

Everybody knows that that rascal Jeff Davis absconded with all the gold that was backing those beautiful Confederate notes, and dem Yankess won't accept them anymore.

a gentleman lost in California

[Anonymous]

I am actually just getting ready to build a second level on my layout and I am deliberating what to use homasote or that pink insulation. After reading your posts I think I will go the expensive route and use homasote.

[ChiefEagles]

Birds, my distributor is only 10 miles from my house [for both products].  Gas prices are rediclous.

Yanks have given me an idea.  Make a board out of GRITS!!!!  HUMM, will work on that.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Birds, my distributor is only 10 miles from my house [for both products].  Gas prices are rediclous.

Yanks have given me an idea.  Make a board out of GRITS!!!!  HUMM, will work on that.

RIGHT !!!!!!!......And if you run out of GRITS, you can always use the, ever popular ,Cream of Wheat !!!  (same thing ).

[Anonymous]

as long as it doesn't smell like homosote I'll try it

[tomikawaTT]

I yam what I yam...

Thanks to Spinach???  Or am I the only one around here old enough to recognize the Popeye quote?

Apropos of which, Will someone develop a compressed board product with spinach as a main ingredient?  Talk about 'going Green!"

Chuck (modeling Central Japan in September,1964 - on foam over ply)