Login
or
Register
Subscriber & Member Login
Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!
Login
Register
Home
»
Model Railroader
»
Forums
»
Layouts and layout building
»
Benchwork
Edit post
Edit your reply below.
Post Body
Enter your post below.
I just completed my benchwork. I followed Westcott's teachings to a T. 2 L-girders support joists 16" on center. The legs are inset 2' from either end. Stronger than I could have imagined, solid as a rock, and very lightweight. I think a benefit of having the legs inset is that they seem more capable of supporting the weight of the layout. If the legs are on the corners of a 5' x 8', perhaps the top would be more prone over time to sagging? Just a thought, maybe not. One other consideration too might be how you attach the corner legs. If you add fascia later to the perimeter of your layout, how will you be able to remove the legs without removing the fascia. Again, just a thought. Maybe this won't pose a problem for you. <br /> <br />Mike <br />
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag
Update Reply
Subscriber & Member Login
Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!
Login
Register
Users Online
There are no community member online
Search the Community
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Model Railroader Newsletter
See all
Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter
and get model railroad news in your inbox!
Sign up