Category Archives: Construction

Articles about the construction of the layout.

Progress Report – 3 June 2019

Posted on June 4, 2019 by timf

Since the last update I have done the following: Installed the 3/8″ plywood. Painted the backdrop sky blue. Installed the 1-1/2″ pink foam. Determined what the basic track plan should be. Laid out the track plan on the foam, placing … Continue reading →

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Benchwork!

Posted on May 27, 2019 by timf

Exciting! Yesterday I finished building the benchwork and installed it! I built the benchwork out of 3/4″ sheathing plywood. It’s all hidden so it doesn’t need to be pretty. I ripped 3″ and 2″ strips and used L-girder construction – … Continue reading →

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Ready to start construction of the benchwork!

Posted on May 19, 2019 by timf

Yesterday afternoon I borrowed my friend Gus and his pickup truck and ran to Home Depot to buy the sheet goods required to build the benchwork. Sitting in my garage waiting for it to stop raining is: 1 sheet 3/4″ … Continue reading →

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