@Jacobpaul81 posted:
Hey Rusty,
Was curious how you did the legs on your "modules". Is it just 3/4" ply screwed through the 3/4" fascia? Any reenforcement?
I've been digging for ideas - planning to build modules - especially after the build-in-place layout I attempted previously ended in full tear out and destruction.
The modules are from Model Railroad Benchwork. Everything is pre-drilled and secured together with the supplied pocket screws. I then pre-assembled the legs using the framework as a guide. I was able to put everything together on my bench in the vise.
The only part not pre-drilled is where the legs fit into the frame, I had to lay out the location for mounting the screws. A light penciled in square may be seen in some of the photos:
The "pads" are post caps I got from Menards to better protect the carpeting in the room.
I had everything pre-assembled, stained and ready to go...
The nice thing is it's sort of self supporting so one man can get everything lined up, clamped and verified with a speed square. Then the legs are screwed with four screws on from the inside, again with the supplied screws. Not shown is a fifth screw I decided to add just as I was adding the plywood:
Then it was a matter of bolting everything together. MRB supplied carriage bolts, I decided to use hex bolts and washers instead so I could have a socket wrench on both sides to tighten things together:
The legs are only on the corner 2'x4' modules. The whole thing is pretty solid without any additional bracing.
Rusty
