How To Build A Train Table With Folding Legs
We have made a train table for Calvins HO model train.
How to build a train table with folding legs. Add fold down legs for stability in lowered position. Drop down train table on winch system. An easy way to create a folding train table is to utilise the metal support assembly from a standard rectangular folding table of about 3 by 8 feet.
Train layout tables particular those of a large size greater than 4 feet by 8 feet for example can require many legs in order to support the layout top in a level position. The modules sit on the banquet tables so the legs are very short but this is a very versatile product and with a little bit of imagination it wouldnt be too hard to design folding legs. Pick up the table flip it over and set it down.
Add fold down legs for stability in lowered position. Before beginning work adequate floor space must be cleared in which to lay out a 4 by 8-foot piece of. For the structure of the table I started with the idea of a torsion box which is a structure with a t.
Construct table layout legs from a lightweight but strong material. 4 X 8 GRID TABLE I x4x96 frame sides Joists on 19e centers Cut to fit plywood gussets 1 x2 braces 1 x 4x46½ frame ends and joists 2x4 legs Side brace omitted for THE TRICKS SECREIS OF. Start to build up the main spars and then make them intersect with the cross-members.
You can build as many tables as you like and have room for and place them side by side. This video series hosted by Michael Gross will teach you the simple how-to workshop techniques you need to know to take an HO scale electric train set and. You just cant have a lot of scenery that is realistic and have a folding table unless in the middle of a three part folding table you have a 2 foot center table width such that the tables outside two sections can fold up vertically with room in the middle to accomodate up to 1 foot tall scenery on.
If desired paint the table to give it a finished appearance. Use the screwdriver to tighten each screw snugly. Drop down train table on winch system.