RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2021 (edited) 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted November 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2021 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. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ITG Posted November 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2021 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. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I use these from Ikea for my layout - they are height adjustable as well. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyJay Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 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. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2021 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 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 27, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2021 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) 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 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 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. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) 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 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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