>Ed & List,
>Ken attacked the benchwork like a construction project.
>He had the entire benchwork cut list made on the computer. He bought
most of
>the plywood at one time, saving money there, and kept cutting until he
was
>done! Does that answer your questions?
>Bill Lane
Mr. Bill....
To be honest, I didn't even have a question, but was just explaining
what someone else did. But you sparked some thinking on my part and now
I do have a question. Actually, several questions that maybe the List
can help me with.
Here goes: I will soon start to construct two portable modular staging
yards. Each will be about 24 feet long by 2 feet wide and consist of a
half dozen stub sidings -- more or less. My wonderful wife says I can
set these up in the family room during op sessions, but I must take them
down when not in use. For some strange reason, she wants the family
room returned to normal in between op sessions. There are some storage
cabinets that can accommodate sections up to 42" long which are
conveniently nearby. Thus, I envision about seven sections for each
staging yard.
My goal is to have a flat surface for the trackwork with no scenery at
all. One staging yard will have a slight (1.75% grade) and the other is
perfectly level. Minimum weight. Quick & easy to set up and put away.
No sagging and strong enough to last 20 years. I am curious about using
foam, but know nothing about it. Or plywood (how thick)? I should add
that 3/4" plywood seems a lot thicker than what is needed, but I could
be wrong. Techniques for the supporting framework/legs/braces/etc. are
strange to me. Hinges, adjustable feet, methods of connecting sections,
etc. are also things I have never dealt with before. Transport distance
would be about ten feet on the average. It would never leave home --
with or without an American Express credit card. If it isn't obvious
yet, I have never built a module.
So I was wondering if anyone out there in S Cyber Land has perhaps done
something like this and could offer some advice or suggestions based on
actually having done it rather than something read in a magazine
article. Theory is nice, but I'd prefer some hands-on experiences.
Sagging is a nagging potential problem in my mind. Am I overly
sensitive to this or not? What's the best way to assure a no-sag
platform.
Thanks in advance for all ideas and responses. Do appreciate 'em.
Cheers...Ed L.
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