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Thanks for the well thought out videos showing not only the techniques for the layout but options to consider for other designs. It has been a big help as I put my own layout in place. I know you produced the series several years ago but it is as helpful today as then.
I’ve really enjoyed the videos so far and looking forward to completing my layout….or at least starting it. You make a comment in the video that the joists can extend past the L-Girder for quite a distance if we want them to do so. Is there a formula or rule of thumb for what the maximum, distance a joist can extend past the L-Girder?
David, I remember the original article (I was 23). You absolutely "bubble" when you do some of these. You posses great video presence. And L-Girder is the only serious way to proceed. Moving 3,000 miles to Texas next spring and already deep into the planning stage for the new 11×15 Media (Train) Room. Keep up the good work.
Thanks again, David. I tied together my L-girders today and will add the joists tomorrow. My diorama is on it's way!
After being away from the MRR Video Plus for awhile (No Time) I received an email regarding bench work which I am getting close to starting in my new dedicated 18' x 27' outbuilding. This was a great video to get the juices flowing. As always Keep up the great work David.
I agree completely with the preceding comments. Extremely informative, well presented and helpful. Had I not seen these presentations I would have made a lot of mistakes. Keep up the good work.
Once again, my compliments on your video style, David! The info is presented so clearly, anyone can benefit from your easy-going tutorial methods, no matter what one is trying to construct. All your methods are applicable in some way so they can be used to good advantage. Keep 'em coming, and many thanks for another great video!
This has been a great explanation of L girder benchwork. I have seen the original articles and thought I had a good understanding, but this visual presentation takes all the mystery out. By the way, I always wondered what a Producer does. Now I understand.
Terrific!! I am finally in retirement and am building the HO layout I have always wanted to build. Of course, there is never enough real estate, but this will keep me busy with a ten and a half by seventeen foot space. I am going to use L-girder bench work. I learn best by watching how things are done. These videos have been clear and to the point. This is fun!
Michael N Armstrong
Well done but three comments:1) To mount plywood directly on the joist, screw a cleat to the riser, then the plywood cand be screwed down from below;2) I saw the bottom end of joists at 45 degrees from the center to the bottom, this saves banging my head on a sharp point when I'm under the layout, 3) if you have a scale track plan, you should know where turnouts are located and position the joists accordingly on first construction
Awesome David. With my L-girder layout I drilled larger holes down through the flange and used pan head screws that way the screws pulled the joists firmly onto the L-girders. Also instead of cleats I used pocket screws or if I did need a cleat I would drill a larger hole, enough for the screw to just slip through, and use pan head screws so I don't split the cleats.
And I can't agree with you enough to screw everything from underneath, it makes it so easy to change things later especially after scenery.
Thanks David and keep them coming.
Great segment David on the versatility of the L-girder system shown from above and below the layout(s). You did prove one old adage in this episode, a man can never have enough clamps 🙂
I remember watching the web cam when you had the hi level track at the back, now I know what that was all about!. Great bench work building video.