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Down sizing...... Sort of

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Down sizing...... Sort of
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 9:59 PM
I recently build a huge square train table with a hole in the center to walk around in only to find that it wouldn't fit quite well without having to bend ore backwards to get around.

I want to take one corner of the layout and place it ontor of the other to male a double layer 'L' shaped layout. The bottom will be for a staging area and the top- the actual layout. Does anyone know how to do this?
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Posted by SpaceMouse on Monday, August 22, 2005 10:01 PM
Do you have a plan of the layout?

Chip

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Posted by TomDiehl on Monday, August 22, 2005 10:03 PM
Are you talking about modifying the table without any track on it?
Smile, it makes people wonder what you're up to. Chief of Sanitation; Clowntown
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 6:22 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl

Are you talking about modifying the table without any track on it?


yes

I do have a turntable but it isn't secured yet.
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Posted by TomDiehl on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 6:45 AM
Depending on how the framework is made, it should just be a simple circular saw job.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 9:45 AM
I seem to be confused about what you are trying to do, but I understand that you want to cut some wood. I think a circular saw would be the best answer, but if it requires cutting some curves, I would use a saber-saw.

Good Luck With Your Layout!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 4:11 PM
That should be all I need. now that I think about it it doesn't seem as complicated as I origionaly thought.
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Posted by NZRMac on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 12:06 AM
With a Helix at each end? Sounds like it might work ok. Helix's take up about 5 square feet I think. 30" radius track

Ken.

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