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Post by atsda on Jun 27, 2024 2:50:41 GMT
I've been working on the layout All the live-long day. I've been working on the benchwork Just to pass the time away. Can't you hear the drill bit turning, Rise up so early in the morn; Can't you hear the jigsaw buzzing, Dinah won’t you blow, Dinah won’t you blow, Dinah won’t you blow the saw dust away. Saw dust on the floor, Saw dust in the air, Saw dust everywhere, where, where, where. I’ve Been Working on the Railroad was written in 1894 and found in a Princeton University songbook. The earliest recording was in 1923 by the Shannon Quartet on Victor Records. Attachments:
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Post by firewood on Jun 27, 2024 3:30:57 GMT
Keep up the great work, Alfred…. and the song-writing!
Dave
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Post by healey36 on Jun 27, 2024 10:20:30 GMT
Progress!
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Post by Adam on Jun 27, 2024 12:13:32 GMT
Love it Alfred! I’m waiting for your hit single to be released.
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Post by Country Joe on Jun 27, 2024 14:58:31 GMT
Way to go, Alfred! Any day you can spend working on your railroad is a good day.
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Post by dennym57 on Jun 27, 2024 15:03:26 GMT
Way to go now your version is stuck in my head. Working on you RR is always a good thing.
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Post by david1 on Jun 27, 2024 17:12:17 GMT
Shouldn't you be done your layout Alfred?
Just kidding, your on your way, good things take time!
Dave
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Post by atsda on Jun 28, 2024 0:41:57 GMT
I completed the two sides (12’ each)of the benchwork with three legs each. Joined them together with 56” connection at the center. (Joint is shown.) The end connections on each side have not been made; however, I placed a 3’ x 6’ sheet of plywood on top for fun. (Shown in photo.) At this point, about 42’ of 2” x 4” and 25 #12 1 ½” screws have been used. 3 screws were runed and replaced. The Phillips heads were stripped. The drill head was slightly too small and did not seat securely. It worked on other screws for the most part; until I found a better drill head that fit better. (Two comments: There are far too many screw head types. Also, I believe the quality of metal used now for screws is poor.) Some of the techniques I used: a 1” x 4” x 6” piece of wood with 3 drilled holes as a pattern template and guide for keeping the bit at 90 degrees, and doing pilot holes. (I was really fancy and countersunk holes.) To make joints, I used a 90 degree metal :”L” and “T” level to adjust joints properly. (This tool is my favorite keepsake of my father’s.) I used the Measure App in Level mode on my VoiceOver enabled phone. Alfred )  _ Attachments:
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Post by atsda on Jun 28, 2024 20:42:55 GMT
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Post by Country Joe on Jun 28, 2024 22:03:23 GMT
I have the same tool, Alfred. I just used it earlier this week when I added a shelf to the pantry.
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Post by cornerfieldrailfan on Jun 29, 2024 12:01:13 GMT
I like the way you are cutting wood of using a good old fashion hand saw. Most people today use a circular saw. Keep the updates coming. I like viewing progresses of people's layouts.
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Post by dennym57 on Jun 29, 2024 16:07:31 GMT
I like the way you are cutting wood of using a good old fashion hand saw. Most people today use a circular saw. Keep the updates coming. I like viewing progresses of people's layouts. I used a miter saw I rented from the hardware store.
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Post by atsda on Jun 30, 2024 2:00:31 GMT
The benchwork is complete. I installed 3 stabilizing struts this morning on the 2” x 4” frame. The benchwork is robust and very stable. This evening, I hauled in a 4’ x 7’ plywood panel (15/32”). Three of the four pieces are on the table top. Tomorrow, I am going to lay out some track on the large end of the table to confirm that I can accomplish what I had envisioned for the nested O72 wide radius track loops. I can likely trim off some wood to make access around the perimeter even roomier. (Actually, my son will have to do the trimming; he has the circular saw and a good pair of eyes.) Also, I will have to patch some nicks I made on the edge of a corner of drywall. Good Night. Alfred
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Jun 30, 2024 3:05:55 GMT
Also, I will have to patch some nicks I made on the edge of a corner of drywall. Good Night. Alfred Not to worry, Alfred -- if there's not *some* environmental damage caused by a construction project, you just weren't trying hard enough! 
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Post by atsda on Jul 1, 2024 21:13:38 GMT
I am concerned about asking my wife to see the progress. I'm afraid that she will say - Did you know that there is a gash in the ceiling and the window is cracked? Alfred
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