The construction of the first model begins. I'm using clear pine, Kreg pocket screws, 1/2" thick plywood and 1/2" thick Homasote.
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The layout frame assembled with Kreg pocket screws. |
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The two center pieces had 3" dia. holes cut in them. One side was drilled & sawed halfway through. I'm using my Bridgeport as a drilling machine. |
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Boards are flipped over and cut through. |
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Cutting from both sides assures a nice finished. There is no broken out wood when the saw comes through the other side. |
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Parts dry assembled, ready for the pocket screw holes to be drilled. |
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Drilling the pocket hole screws. |
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After assembling the sides the plywood and Homasote is cut to size. |
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I used regular wood glue and a brad nailer to fasten the plywood to the frame. |
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Same procedure for the Homasote. A bit of glue on the outer edges and some brad nails to hold it in place. The layout frame is done and ready to layout the track. |
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I drew 1" squares to help layout the track plan using N scale cork roadbed. |