I've never seen that book, but I'll guess the reason the lengths of the legs are not mentioned is because everybody likes to have their layout at different heights. In other words, it's up to you.
If the layout was just for me, I'd make the legs long enough so the track is at about armpit level. However, if you intend for younger children to see, you may wish to go lower. I think the modular standard is that the track be 40 inches from the floor.
Chip
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puma wrote:I can't locate the lengnth of legs or the 2x2 legs listed in the "Benchwork Materials List". Has anyone run into this issue?
As others have already indicated, the length of the legs and thus the height of the layout, are a matter of personal preference.
Incidentally, in my opinion, in deciding to build Sassi's New England layout, you've chosen one of the best basic layout designs around. If done with care, it comes out very impressive and a lot of fun to operate.
CNJ831
I've used a 48" standard for years on several layouts.
It's tall enough not to require bending to work on the layout, you can get under the benchwork, and, of course, you can get two legs from each (nominal) 2"x2"x8' section!
Midnight Railroader wrote:I've used a 48" standard for years on several layouts.It's tall enough not to require bending to work on the layout, you can get under the benchwork, and, of course, you can get two legs from each (nominal) 2"x2"x8' section!
The bench work I just built uses that height too. Like was mentioned by someone else, I have a step stool/ladder for my son. One of those offset creepers like I have seen in the micro mark catalog looks like it could be useful for the long reaches.
The legs should be long enough to reach the floor. Sheesh.
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larak wrote: The legs should be long enough to reach the floor. Sheesh.
But when I put one end of my yard stick on the floor and the other end up it always ends at 0"!!!! How high is that???
concretelackey wrote:But when I put one end of my yard stick on the floor and the other end up it always ends at 0"!!!! How high is that???
Duh! It's -36" !!!
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concretelackey wrote:I'd suggest going a bit longer at first and screw/bolt them fast. You can always shorten them down the road. Remember, no matter how many times you cut a board it ain't gonna get longer!
And this is the flip side of "Measure twice, cut once!"
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Dave
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