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QUOTE: Originally posted by Robert Knapp Without studs/ framework continuing up to the ceiling, I don't see how this could be very stable. Even if it were overbuilt and had feet, one good bump would send trains off the tracks. Someone on the forum has posted pics of their benchwork that is similar, but the framework does run floor to ceiling. Just can't remember who. Bob K.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse The legs would be built by making the lowest section to be open-frame construction--like a typical table top. You could use this against the wall like you say, providing you have a way to attach it to the wall. The cross members that extend out from the wall would have to be firmly bolted as they don't have the other side for a counter-balance.
QUOTE: Originally posted by electrolove QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse The legs would be built by making the lowest section to be open-frame construction--like a typical table top. You could use this against the wall like you say, providing you have a way to attach it to the wall. The cross members that extend out from the wall would have to be firmly bolted as they don't have the other side for a counter-balance. I can't attack it to the wall, I'm not allowed to do that. That is the problem I have.
QUOTE: Originally posted by electrolove QUOTE: Originally posted by Robert Knapp Without studs/ framework continuing up to the ceiling, I don't see how this could be very stable. Even if it were overbuilt and had feet, one good bump would send trains off the tracks. Someone on the forum has posted pics of their benchwork that is similar, but the framework does run floor to ceiling. Just can't remember who. Bob K. There is a construction on page 67 of 'How to build model railroad benchwork' that I took these ideas from and modified it a little. That construction does not continuing up to the ceiling as far as I can see. I can't publi***hat picture here so please look at that page.
Tom
QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse QUOTE: Originally posted by electrolove QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse The legs would be built by making the lowest section to be open-frame construction--like a typical table top. You could use this against the wall like you say, providing you have a way to attach it to the wall. The cross members that extend out from the wall would have to be firmly bolted as they don't have the other side for a counter-balance. I can't attack it to the wall, I'm not allowed to do that. That is the problem I have. Then the base of your layout must be extend out past the center of gravity of the layout. An h shape would work. Why can't you attach? Any damage you do is fixable.
..... Bob
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