How far do you space on your benchwork ***Built 1 so far ***

[TurboOne]

Thanks all.
Chuck the pic is great, but I like your whole site.

Randy I like the idea of building main section and adding only two legs. Might do that with my 2 x 6 sections except I will put legs in the center and bolt the ends to the 4 x 8s.

Chip how far are you on your layout ? Good luck with the 12 year old.

Ryan do you have pics of your layout.? Would like to see them if you do.

Tim

[cwclark]

here is my webshot site with the benchwork if you want to look at them for ideas.. click the arrow to the right and there are a lot more pictures...I space mine every 16" and use 3/4" plywood for the subroadbed...Chuck
http://community.webshots.com/photo/137793353/143342317INQQnc

[SilverSpike]

[#ditto]

What he said! The 16" to 24" range is what I have used in the past.

And it also depends on various sections of the layout landscape, such as for lower elevation streams, rivers, or valley cuts. If your layout is mostly level surface then you wont have to concern yourself with land forming issues. I had one area of benchwork where they were spaced only 8" apart to support the sides of landscaping for a large stream and to have a base for the bridge to set up on.

It sounds like you have a fun weekend ahead!

Keep on rollin!

Thanks,

Ryan

[rrinker]

I have everything on 16" centers, although with only 2' of width, I could probably easily go to 24" centers.
Take a lesson from what I learned - I built all 4 of my sections exactly the same, including the legs. It's too many legs, no way do i need all those legs I have on there to hold it up without sagging. I plan to use similar framework for the expansion around the room - in that case, each section will get only two legs, at the 'open' end (I don't think that I will fill the basemnt with benchwork at one time, more likely build a couple of modules and slowly work my way around). Thus each expansion section will have a pair of legs holding up the open end, and the 'near end' connected to the existing benchwork will be held up by the bolts into the previous section.

--Randy

[SpaceMouse]

I used 1x4 16" on center on a 4x8. The farther the span, the closer you need to space your stringers. The less you use, the more likely you will get sagging. You could space less on the 2x6 sections because the span is only half the 4 x 8.

[TurboOne]

Got all the wood for the benchwork. Have plywood already. Even thought ahead and got all screws and bolts. That alone is different for me, I never plan ahead so woo hoo we are ready to go.

I have 2 4 x 8 sections, and 2 2x6 sections. I am thinking every 24 inches on the 4 x 8 sections, and 15 inches on the 2 x 6. Will be starting on bench work Friday, so your ideas would be helpful. I am also using 2 x 2 for legs, and I am thinking 48 inches high, and I can really have some nice storage below set. I am going to build some stairs for the kids so they can see.

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Screw gun is charged. Man is on a mission. 11:30 my time, all four legs are attached. The benchwork is standing upright. Repeat the benchwork is standing upright. Still have to add the carriage bolts, but can't make that much noise late at night. Tomorrow I will add the bolts, attach the plywood, and have a 48 inch high honest to goodness train table.

[banghead]The exciting part is I don't use power tools, I don't build anything, I am a full on computer user, and a salesperson. The last 4 weeks I've been helping on a contractor friend, and I've learned a lot. So, I read, and read, and read on how to, I bought the wood, the screws, I charged the wife's power tools, and I built it. I asked a lot of questions on these forums, and now

Wooooooooooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooo

we have bench. The first of my 4 x 8 tables is almost done. Tomorrow it will be finished, then 3 more benches to go. But yes, big slap on back, I did it. Thanks to all of you who were patient with my many questions, and inquiry's. [bow] [bow]

Hopefully I will have some pics soon.

Tim (dancing back and forth) [oX)] [swg] [swg] [swg] [oX)]


Thanks guys

Tim