Caught your channel via Alastair’s blog. Had to subscribe to your channel after what that video. My father in law from my first wife was the man that got me interested in model railroading back in 1969. I helped him do a simple table layout in apartment bedroom. Dabbled with trains on and off, mostly off till five years ago. Ironically his name was John Arthur. Thanks for sharing, Cary
Welcome - That is fascinating - I have to ask where that John Arthur was located. I have family all over. Glad to hear that you seem to be more fully "on" with the hobby these days!
Thanks for the update John. I have used L-girders just like yours as the fundamental structural component of my benchwork for 50 years. The problem now days is finding lumber at the home center (without paying an arm and a leg for premium grade material) that isn't so warped and twisted that building a proper L-girder is impossible. Take care and keep up the good work.
Agreed, Art. I spend a lot of time inspecting each piece, pulling one board out of the bend, looking down lengthwise, and rejecting 90% of them. grab another, repeat! shouldn't be so hard.
L girders work great in many different applications. Used them many years ago and was very happy with the result. Great to see you making progress John 👍🏼
Not bad! I've made L girders for my ceiling track lighting but to also allow me to install a facia on the front to help contain that light on the layout. Looking forward to seeing the yard in that corner! - Jason
One of my early "permanent" model railroads was based on The HO Railroad That Grows. It included instructions on building an L-girder table, which my dad and I built as the base. It was very sturdy - enough so that I could stand on the table.
@@johnarthur6302 I didn't, but the table was reused for my second HO layout. It was still standing by the time my parents moved out of that house in 2007 (the original table was built in the early 1980's). I dropped out of the hobby once I started college and when I got back into it I went with N scale as I was living in an apartment at the time.
Caught your channel via Alastair’s blog. Had to subscribe to your channel after what that video.
My father in law from my first wife was the man that got me interested in model railroading back in 1969. I helped him do a simple table layout in apartment bedroom.
Dabbled with trains on and off, mostly off till five years ago.
Ironically his name was John Arthur.
Thanks for sharing, Cary
Welcome - That is fascinating - I have to ask where that John Arthur was located. I have family all over.
Glad to hear that you seem to be more fully "on" with the hobby these days!
@@johnarthur6302 He was from Washington DC and in his late 30’s, early 40’s moved to Maryland suburbs. Was Union bricklayer
I’ve heard so much about these for years but you gave the best explanation. Thank you.
Doubtful, but thank you! =)
Thanks for the update John. I have used L-girders just like yours as the fundamental structural component of my benchwork for 50 years. The problem now days is finding lumber at the home center (without paying an arm and a leg for premium grade material) that isn't so warped and twisted that building a proper L-girder is impossible. Take care and keep up the good work.
Agreed, Art. I spend a lot of time inspecting each piece, pulling one board out of the bend, looking down lengthwise, and rejecting 90% of them. grab another, repeat! shouldn't be so hard.
L girders work great in many different applications. Used them many years ago and was very happy with the result. Great to see you making progress John 👍🏼
Slow and steady, for sure. It is a lot more work, and a lot more destructive to move things than I realized.
I was going to look into making L girders on my next layout.
Nice. They are super useful and easy to work with.
What a coincidence, I also built some L-Girders myself this week end! Looking forward to progress.
Fantastic! They are versatile, and strong. I will be making several more for the expansion.
Not bad! I've made L girders for my ceiling track lighting but to also allow me to install a facia on the front to help contain that light on the layout. Looking forward to seeing the yard in that corner! - Jason
I keep talking about how versatile they are, but that is a new one, still! Fantastic, Jason.
One of my early "permanent" model railroads was based on The HO Railroad That Grows. It included instructions on building an L-girder table, which my dad and I built as the base. It was very sturdy - enough so that I could stand on the table.
I am familiar with that one! Did you build beyond the initial table?
@@johnarthur6302 I didn't, but the table was reused for my second HO layout. It was still standing by the time my parents moved out of that house in 2007 (the original table was built in the early 1980's). I dropped out of the hobby once I started college and when I got back into it I went with N scale as I was living in an apartment at the time.
Not done yet... Well this video is a wash, expecting more next time :)
you calling me out, Eric? =p
You're not wrong though, moving this thing is a lot of work! most of which is not very interesting...
Looking good
Thanks!
You can buy a “countersink bit” that drills the hole and makes the indentation for the screwhead at the same time.
That would be very handy, especially if doing a large project. uh-hem.. =)
Making progress is always good. With your garage door have you thought about garage door insulation kit?
I have not, I am pretty sure it is an insulated door already. Am not sure how to tell though?
@@johnarthur6302 The bracing for the garage door does it have open channels? Almost like a C channel
@@EmPtySworld1 I will take a look when I get home. I’m on the road for another week or two.
WISH BEST IN NEW LAYOUT BUILD PLANS
Thanks Robert! It's a lot more work/destructive than I figured it would be to move things!
Could you share your measurements on the cubbyhole storage unit you got there? By the way L girt is the way to go
Hi Rob, the openings are approximately 12 1/2" by 12 1/2".
Aah, the old L girder ploy. Yes, I know that. I use L girders all the time, even if I’m building a table top area. No more excuses. Back to work. Lol.
They are quite versatile! Yes, go get some work done, assuming you mean on your layout! =)