In a message dated 1/22/2006 3:45:27 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Bob: > Don't get me wrong I have nothing against steel, heck we all work with > what > we know which is why I was so reluctant to consider Walt's aluminum > construction; I did and still do not know much about aluminum - except for > what I've learned from Walt's tutoring. > > 500 lbs. doesn't seem like that much for a big layout. But isn't aluminum > about 1/3 the weight of steel so something around 175 lbs. for the same > size > layout, not including the PVC legs and DiBond Poly core, so maybe 200 lbs > total. > Actually, I put away Walt's track last year at DH and can say that there is not too much difference in weight. And I think I remember helping take down your other track too, Walt. Weight difference comes from size of material. Because of the rigidity of the steel I was able to use 2x1/8 flat bar for the sides and 1/2 square for the crosspieces. I think the expanded metal is as heavy as the frame work. Bert, I have never had a problem with people bumping the track. And Walt, I don't get tired of you talking about track! :-) You were the inspiration for my method, after all. Bob Starr -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://postfix.45mm.com/pipermail/sslivesteam/attachments/20060122/daf6c92c/attachment.html _______________________________________________ SSLiveSteam mailing list Send messages: [email protected] Cancel subscription: http://postfix.45mm.com/mailman/listinfo/sslivesteam Rules: http://www.45mm.com/sslivesteam_guide.html
