First 2 baseboards assembled
I managed to get my second 'kit of parts' assembled into a baseboard this weekend. I'll be honest and admit that I'd made a few errors in the drawing on this one, some of which resulted in a bit of 'fettling' being required. I'd missed out one set of slots and got a tab 6mm out of place. When you try to cut rectangular holes in 6mm ply the traditional way, with a drill and a piecing saw and file, you realise how much you get spoiled by a laser cutter.
I've still got to fit base-board dowels, captive 'T' nuts etc
As I suggested in my previous entry I added some diagonal bracing to the first board. It is amazing the impact this has had changing the board for 'a little bit to flexible' to 'damn rigid'. Now if you put the board on a flat surface and lift one corner the whole side immediately lifts up.
Fortunately I was able to locate the diagonals without hitting any of the fixed locations under the board where turnout operating mechanisms or uncoupling magnets need to go. I've now drawn out bracing for the second board and will hopefully get back on the cutter to make these during the week.
I'm planning to order some 6mm cork this week in flat sheets so I can get the next step underway.
David
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