Mallard4468 posted:One issue with the "fold down" or "fold out" concept is that it would be easy for a passerby to get caught on anything that protrudes from the surface. Also, would need to be very conscious of items on the surface when moving / storing the layout.
Thanks, this is exactly what I was hoping for - comments to ID possible concerns. This will help determine up front if I can/cannot find a way to mitigate the issues in order to see if proceeding with this type of layout makes sense.
I think I have one of those two issues solved. I was thinking last night that the fold down leaves should lower just inside the static middle table ends. By doing so, I can put a solid piece of plywood on each end. And I can maneuver the thing from the ends rather than touching the layout. Another bonus would be I can go narrower on the center table (6"?), but much wider at the base for additional stability.... I think.
