The Atlantic and Southern Build Thread Continued, Part 2

ACL1504 · March 17, 2018, 01:53:19 PM

Quote from: ReadingBob on March 16, 2018, 07:52:57 AM
Quote from: tct855 on March 15, 2018, 07:53:59 PM
ACL 1504,
Were you ever a dam builder in your former life?
Thanx Thom...

I don't think he has but he's always been on the level.

Bob,

I'm on the level except when my bubble is off!

Tom

ACL1504 · March 17, 2018, 01:54:53 PM

Quote from: tct855 on March 16, 2018, 08:03:13 AM
Quote from: ReadingBob on March 16, 2018, 07:52:57 AM
Quote from: tct855 on March 15, 2018, 07:53:59 PM
ACL 1504,
Were you ever a dam builder in your former life?
Thanx Thom...

I don't think he has but he's always been on the level.

I don't think he leans to either side actually!

Thom,

No, I'm pretty much a straight up kind of guy. I don't lean either way.

Tom

ACL1504 · March 17, 2018, 01:56:25 PM

Okay, stop before all the craziness get out of hand.

Tom

ACL1504 · March 17, 2018, 01:57:48 PM

Quote from: Lynnb on March 17, 2018, 03:06:18 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on July 14, 2017, 05:44:12 PM
I scratch built one on my old, old layout and then re-engineered it into a coal dump ramp.

Here is the one from the old, old layout.

This new one won't be as high as the old one.

More in a few.
This is a fantastic looking bridge, well done.

Lynn,

Thank you for the kind words on the bridge. It was a fun scratch building project.

Tom

ACL1504 · March 17, 2018, 04:57:12 PM

The main problem with bench work that is cantilevered over another section is that it needs a support of some sort. This is especiailly true of the one I have over the lubritroium area.

I also plan to have a third level over the second level. The second level is the layout section that will be down the middle and between the East and West sections of the layout.

I plan on using the method of supporting the center third level over the cantilevered area.

I got my idea from Bill Cutler of the Pennsy, Six miles West of Altoona layout.

He has a steel rod this size supporting the upper level over his farm area.

I got a 5/16 threaded steel rod. I cut a small section out of the scenery and drilled the appropriate hole for the rod. I used a washer and nut to prevent the rod from going through the layout.

More in a few.

ACL1504 · March 17, 2018, 05:08:34 PM

The rod appeared to really stand out but after a few days, I hardly notice it. I'll paint it a pale green later.

The cantilevered bench work is now level north, south, east and west.

All is well on the A&S RR. And, as Reading Bob said, I'm on the level.

Tom

GPdemayo · March 17, 2018, 05:14:50 PM

It appears to be a bit more sturdy.....

ACL1504 · March 17, 2018, 06:03:31 PM

Quote from: GPdemayo on March 17, 2018, 05:14:50 PM
It appears to be a bit more sturdy.....

Greg,

Appears?

When you did the pull ups didn't all hold up except the small level?

Tom

cuse · March 17, 2018, 06:10:21 PM

Wow...it's really coming together!

John

ACL1504 · March 17, 2018, 06:12:35 PM

Quote from: Cuse on March 17, 2018, 06:10:21 PM
Wow...it's really coming together!

John

John,

Thank you, I'm moving forward on the third level now.

Tom

bparrish · March 17, 2018, 06:15:21 PM

Tom...

When you paint that ready rod green, put some palm fronds on it and call it a cell tower.

see ya
Bob

ACL1504 · March 17, 2018, 06:15:42 PM

I have very sad news to report this evening.

A very close and dear friend on mine passed away this afternoon. The passing wasn't easy as she tried to hold on but the bearings were just to worn out.

As I was cutting some 1X3 cross braces, my 25 year old 10 inch table saw gave up the ghost.

A moment of silence please.

Tom

bparrish · March 17, 2018, 06:18:33 PM

Tom..

My steam powered table saw from 1954 is still out there chugging away. If it's a belt drive saw unit you should be able to replace the bearings. They don't make 'em that good any more.

see ya
Bob