Layout support - trestles

[bcnPete]

Hi all,

 

Had a quick search prior before posting this but does any manufacturer make timber trestles to order?

 

I have been using a couple of Draper (metal) ones which are good as I usually like to set my layouts with rail height 1200mm above finished floor level. Am looking at other options for a new layout and my timber skills are pretty hopeless (plus I have no facilities to build in my apartment)

 

Just wondered whether anyone manufactures them?

 

Many thanks in advance,

 

Pete

Edited November 14, 2021 by bcnPete
Clarifying metal trestles

[Stubby47]

Hi Pete,

I'd have thought any competent local carpenter could make you some trestles, to what ever spec you wanted, for a reasonable amount of dosh.

[ITG]

The various baseboard manufacturers all provide legs of some sort, albeit not all may be trestle type. I suspect most could be utilised and adapted for a home-built baseboard, although of course they are designed for their own configurations.

[Jules]

I use these from Ikea for my layout - they are height adjustable as well.

[dasatcopthorne]

4 hours ago, Jules said:

I use these from Ikea for my layout - they are height adjustable as well.

 

Nice trestles but the shelf is fixed and would need dismantling for transport probably.

 

Dave.

[AyJay]

I use six of  these:

I  Hove made a frame from plywood strips that sits across them to support the layout.  Needs foam pads underneath to protect the floor.

[Gilbert]

36 minutes ago, AyJay said:

I use six of  these:

I  Hove made a frame from plywood strips that sits across them to support the layout.  Needs foam pads underneath to protect the floor.

I've done something very similar. A few of us each have some which helps with exhibitions.

Chris

[bcnPete]

Many thanks to everyone for your help and responses.

 

As mentioned I have two of the Draper ones already which am pleased with - just thought I would ask as we have various baseboard manufacturers to choose from now…but not for the supports.

 

As someone once commented on a table design “nice table top…shame about the legs”  

 

This week I have made a support frame to sit on top of the Draper trestles as for my next planned layout I already have the Tim Horn baseboards which can sit directly on top. I will post a blog entry later today on whatI did.

 

Thank you again everyone for your input to this thread

 

Pete

[Gilbert]

My simple substructure with G&H boards on top. Not seen are the internal lips which stop the layout from shifting.....there is a shelf as well which helps keep everything square as well.

 

Edited November 27, 2021 by Gilbert

[Tim V]

What is the problem with any trestle is the enormous amount of room they take up when being transported.

 

I made my own that interlocked for transport - took up about 1/4 space they used to take.

[Gilbert]

1 hour ago, Tim V said:

What is the problem with any trestle is the enormous amount of room they take up when being transported.

 

I made my own that interlocked for transport - took up about 1/4 space they used to take.

The Screwfix ones do fold down a bit - in addition a number of us have them which often means one of the team who is not transporting the layout brings a pair.

Chris

Edited November 27, 2021 by Gilbert