Well, step 1 is done. I've got my modules built! Now I have to screw them all together to add some rigidity, then brace the legs, then add the 1.5 inch rigid foam on top! Everything is made from 1x3 Spruce and 1/4" Luan Mahogany plywood
How exciting!
Now that I am getting closer to being back in the layout club, I am loving all these work in progress posts.
They used to make me so jealous.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Good start!
I may be wrong, but the lack of bracing of the legs makes the whole thing look a little wobbly.
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Tinplate ToddlerI may be wrong, but the lack of bracing of the legs makes the whole thing look a little wobbly.
Hi johnvosh,
Is the benchwork attached to the wall? If so, cross bracing shouldn't be necessary, and without it, getting under the layout will be much easier.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
I too noticed the lack of bracing on the legs.
Is there a track plan for this benchwork? It's always best to draw the track plan first and then the benchwork to fit it, otherwise you may find planning track is hampered or limited by the benchwork - limited curve radii especially comes to mind.
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The thread the OP started in Feb. has his plans.
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/p/280746/3215502.aspx?page=1
Mike.
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Tinplate Toddler Good start! I may be wrong, but the lack of bracing of the legs makes the whole thing look a little wobbly.
I have no bracing and I have one piece that I attached to the wall with a bracket, but every section of bench is screwed to the other one so it is actually quite sturdy. I do still want to fix a few of the legs so it looks better. And then there is one spot under the window on the long bench that I want to put some drawers
hon30critter Hi johnvosh, Is the benchwork attached to the wall? If so, cross bracing shouldn't be necessary, and without it, getting under the layout will be much easier. Dave
I have one piece of the bench work attached to the wall, near the closet to keep my gap the same for my lift out, but I have all the bench sections screwed to the next one os it is all actually quite stable. I still am going to add a bit of bracing to the bottom of the legs, but I still need to drill all my thru holes for my wiring first.
riogrande5761 Is there a track plan for this benchwork? It's always best to draw the track plan first and then the benchwork to fit it, otherwise you may find planning track is hampered or limited by the benchwork - limited curve radii especially comes to mind.
The basis for my layout is the Heart of Georgia layout, I am just modifiying the length and width of the layout. It is based on a 12" wide benchwork being 8' x 9'. My layout is for the most part 24" wide and 10' x 11' and I'll be running two main lines, so I should be able to use the corner radius on that layout plan which are 22 3/4", 25 3/8", 26", 27" radius
johnvoshThe basis for my layout is the Heart of Georgia layout, I am just modifiying the length and width of the layout. It is based on a 12" wide benchwork being 8' x 9'. My layout is for the most part 24" wide and 10' x 11' and I'll be running two main lines, so I should be able to use the corner radius on that layout plan which are 22 3/4", 25 3/8", 26", 27" radius
I looked up the Heart of Georgia track plan and it does look like there are triangle areas that need filling in per the layout design for the curves.
Sorta like this only maybe smaller:
Tom