MNCW
Thanks for responding and the requests. The wood sizes are in post 7. I added a sentence or two on painting the layout at the end of post 7
The details of the height will appear later in post on adding legs which was done only 4 years ago or so. But here are is the height used. I chose a height of 35 1/2 inches to the top of the layout side board. The layout surface is recessed 1 inch inside of the top of the side board or 34 1/2 inches. Much thought went into this height. I was used to seeing the layout on the floor, either standing looking, sitting in a recliner, laying on the floor with grandkids or knelling sitting at the control panel operating. I do not like layout at eye level when standing as the view is not good at eye level and I do not stand well ! The 35 1/2 inch height has proven to be great for me or I would change it as the legs are just bolted on. I have 4 chairs at 24 inches, one at 18 inches, one director chair at 29 inches and two stools available at 24 and 29 inches. Sitting in the 24 inch chairs and stool gives one an eye level view. I have several viewing heights available. I usually operate standing or sitting on a stool.
Charlie
