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Has anyone used 1/2" plywood, ripped to 3" and 2" to build L-girder benchwork? All the books and diagrams I have seen have specified 3/4" lumber. My thoughts were that plywood would be a little lighter, a little stronger and more uniform in strenght. This is my 1st layout and my intentions are for approx. 24' dogbone, 2-tracks for continuous running in each direction, L-girder benchwork attached to wall with some sort of shelf brackets(ref Aug model railroader), with 1/4" plywood on top of that, then extruded foam insulation board for scenery. <br /> As a beginner I am open to all coments and any other info you guys can send my way. Thanks
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