Gentlemen, Just to add my two cents: The Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers new display layout also has plywood construction. I personally ripped a number of oak cabinet grade plywood panels to width (4") and then used this as the lumber to construct the four modules that were on display at the 2006 NASG Convention in Pontiac this summer. I constructed 12 of the 16 that comprise the layout. The reason the layout committee chose this option over dimensional lumber is the dimensional stability of plywood over regular lumber. I used a professional style table saw using jigs and fixtures to insure that all major parts were exactly the same. All joints were rabbited and dadoed and a premium wood glue was used. These modules are (so far) holding up very well. When I start on my new home layout, I will be using the same construction techniques.
The modules were stained and finished in urethane by a club member (Chuck Riker) and skirting will be held on using Velcro. So far, they look quite nice. A couple of members (Terry Dwyer, Dale Baker and Tom Hawley) have begun rudimentary scenery, pending more funding. If we were to have used regular dimensional lumber, it would have cost about the same, and from what I have seen in (what passes for) lumber yards lately, I believe that it would have warped very quickly. We store the modules in a trailer that is kept in an inside storage unit. Photos available on request, and some are posted on the SMSG website. Go to "smsgtrains<dot>org". Jerry Poniatowski EX Registrar 2006 NASG National Convention --- In [email protected], "ed_loizeaux" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In [email protected], Bob Werre <bob@> wrote: > > they used 3/4 cabinet grade plywood--$$$). > > Interestingly, a fellow here in the San Jose, CA area cuts up 3/4" > cabinet grade plywood into lengths for use as benchwork. Generally he > cuts it to be 3" or 4" wide and 8' long. And then he cuts it to the > exact length as needed. He claims (unverified by me) that this is > cheaper and stronger than using good quality 1x3 or 1x4 lumber. He > swears by it and has a very sturdy layout. Cheers...Ed L. > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
