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Post by chipset35 on Nov 11, 2019 14:01:28 GMT
For those who either have no woodworking skills or do not feel like hauling and lifting heavy lumber. Here is a great "back saving" way to have fast and easy benchwork. These are plastic modular shelving units available from Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I usually go with 3 shelves high for perfect height and in black color to be less visually intrusive, just like wooden benchwork. Have purchased many of these and never looked back, just place your foam on top of them and glue down with woodland scenics foam tac glue:  www.homedepot.com/p/Sandusky-56-in-H-x-36-in-W-x-24-in-D-4-Shelf-Black-Plastic-Shelving-Unit-PS362456-4B/301364195 |
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Post by Joe Saggese on Nov 11, 2019 19:07:08 GMT
Ive had my eye on them for quite a while. About to get a few for the basement.
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Post by curtis on Sept 13, 2021 13:15:33 GMT
Now that is an interesting concept!
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Post by Adam on Sept 18, 2021 9:28:33 GMT
Not a bad idea!
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Post by mpcsteve on Nov 14, 2021 21:26:42 GMT
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Post by Adam on Nov 15, 2021 1:16:22 GMT
Such a smart and easy way to build a layout benchwork. I will need to keep this in mind for future builds.
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gftiv
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Post by gftiv on May 24, 2022 10:30:10 GMT
How does the shelving work for under table train storage?
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Post by JKP on May 24, 2022 22:22:18 GMT
How does the shelving work for under table train storage? I don't use them for benchwork, but they do fit under mianne bench work. I had shelving units collecting spider webs and dust so I decided to have them hold extra trains. I have it tilted a little and added a stop at the back. 
I cut, drilled, and wired tied the wood panels and then screwed the track. I can store 21-24 scale pieces of rolling stock 13" on this.
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Post by dennym57 on May 29, 2022 14:34:04 GMT
I several by my layout. I put it that sticky back carpet tiles on it so the cars don't roll around.
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Post by atsda on Jun 6, 2022 0:31:50 GMT
This is a great building solution, and it provides lots of possibilities for under layout storage.
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kurtj
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Post by kurtj on Aug 18, 2022 17:55:56 GMT
Wow is this timely - thanks for the tip!
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Post by atsda on Aug 19, 2022 2:04:58 GMT
I am set with my current layout. It is 'project board' framed with 1" x 2" pine. It is supported using saw horses. I am not likely to do any more building. I like the shelving idea. I The tubular track is screwed onto the board. I did not consider any sound and vibration damping material - that would have been a good idea. I note that you have track on foam. What other material could be used under track if it is going to be on wood? Alfred
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Post by curtis on Aug 19, 2022 13:21:20 GMT
I am set with my current layout. It is 'project board' framed with 1" x 2" pine. It is supported using saw horses. I am not likely to do any more building. I like the shelving idea. I The tubular track is screwed onto the board. I did not consider any sound and vibration damping material - that would have been a good idea. I note that you have track on foam. What other material could be used under track if it is going to be on wood? Alfred a Large number of people like Homasote. You can also use cork. I put 1" foam (used in the housing industry and comes in 4x8 sheets (Blue and NO FOIL BACKING)) on top of my plywood. Damp-in's sound, easy to stick trees and scenery into, easily cut for creeks, streams, lakes, ditches etc. and easy to work with. Light weight also.
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