RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 I'll be getting my 6mm Birch ply from here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 There are some general rules on keying , where breaking was common keys would be arranged so that the breaking action would tighten the keys, similarly on a slope the keys were on the up side. However if the ganagers found keys were working loose too quickly they could try them from the other side. It was down to the local PW gang who had a vested interest in the not working loose too quickly. So I wouldn't get too upset if someone says you have them in wrong. I do usually try to have the opposite hands on any one sleeper so the keys is from the same direction. Don Thanks Don - I've been chair and key spotting from the armchair looking at photos of the area. My conclusions are that the 'alternate L/R on single lines' rule was a very nice idea but one that was nowhere near religiously followed on the ground for the reasons you state. There's examples of LLLRRLRRRRLL LLRRLLLR and so on and so on! I'm starting to wonder if i'm better going for the approach of randomly picking chairs out of a mixed LR pot?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Thanks Don - I've been chair and key spotting from the armchair looking at photos of the area. My conclusions are that the 'alternate L/R on single lines' rule was a very nice idea but one that was nowhere near religiously followed on the ground for the reasons you state. There's examples of LLLRRLRRRRLL LLRRLLLR and so on and so on! I'm starting to wonder if i'm better going for the approach of randomly picking chairs out of a mixed LR pot?! But the keychair counter will say - no, you got it wrong - it should be LLLRRLRRLRLLLLRRLLLR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2014 Mike and Paul, I've got to ask... Why is the 10 push disk yellow? It's been puzzling me and I've not found an answer in my book on SR signaling. A yellow disk allows trains to pass it at danger for routes to which it does not apply. In your case trains can shunt into the neck with the signal at danger but need it to be cleared for moves into the platform line. hth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 A yellow disk allows trains to pass it at danger for routes to which it does not apply. In your case trains can shunt into the neck with the signal at danger but need it to be cleared for moves into the platform line. hth Thanks chap - think I've got it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 Finally got around to working out the cutting list for the board construction. After a few attempts to get all the bits to fit nicely this evening, this is what I've come up with for each of the scenic boards (so that's 3 sheets of 8' x 4' x 1/4" birch ply): 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 What's the allowance for the width of the saw cuts, Chris? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 What's the allowance for the width of the saw cuts, Chris? 5mm - more than enough. Made that mistake before! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2014 If all the sides are either 1000 or 960, some will need trimming by 1/4 inch each end... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 If all the sides are either 1000 or 960, some will need trimming by 1/4 inch each end... You'd think that wouldn't you Stu, but I have a cunning plan... (The clue is in the two bits that are non-standard 80mm or 160mm deep) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2014 Curved sides ? Dovetails ? Mitred edges ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted March 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2014 Curved sides ? Dovetails ? Mitred edges ? 6" nails? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Have you ordered the splinters? Edited March 10, 2014 by Coombe Barton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted March 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2014 Have you ordered the splinters? I think they come with it FOC. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 6" nails? Them's just tacks... Have you ordered the splinters? I understand Mr Ross has some spare sandpaper... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 If all the sides are either 1000 or 960, some will need trimming by 1/4 inch each end... OK, so some bits will need trimming but the amount will depend on how thick the wooden spacers are. I was going to try and work it out in advance but decided to trim to suit in-situ. Hopefully the cross-section and plan below will clarify things a little: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted March 10, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 OK, so some bits will need trimming but the amount will depend on how thick the wooden spacers are. I was going to try and work it out in advance but decided to trim to suit in-situ. Hopefully the cross-section and plan below will clarify things a little: ScreenHunter_03 Mar. 10 21.57.jpg ScreenHunter_02 Mar. 10 21.57.jpg I'd say that you had too much time on your hands...... Ohhh but you have........ Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 I'd say that you had too much time on your hands...... Ohhh but you have........ Andy It's the vast amount of time I've now got having given up bitter and red wine for lent... You could have built a layout by now Banks if you'd done the same ;-p Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs. Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Have you ordered the splinters? I have a box of assorted splinters which I can dig out for you, several wrong-ends of sticks and a large bag of things measured just once before cutting; you`re welcome to them all; absolutely gratis! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2014 a large bag of things measured just once before cutting; you`re welcome to them all; absolutely gratis! Mmm, been there too - hence why I've spent a little time working out how to get all the bits I need out of the sheets of ply. Thanks Debs, could do with some more splitters, the fingers have none in at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted March 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2014 On a more sane note I rub down the edges of plywood with some sandpaper IMMEDIATELY after cutting hopefully before I get too many splinters. I does seem to make a difference. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2014 If all the sides are either 1000 or 960, some will need trimming by 1/4 inch each end... OK, so some bits will need trimming but the amount will depend on how thick the wooden spacers are. I was going to try and work it out in advance but decided to trim to suit in-situ. Hopefully the cross-section and plan below will clarify things a little: Ok, I admit I was wrong - apart from one green and one orange, ALL the pieces will need trimming !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 11, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 11, 2014 Ok, I admit I was wrong - apart from one green and one orange, ALL the pieces will need trimming !! 1 green, 1 orange and 2 blue don't need trimming actually! I felt that leaving the other bits over-length was safer - their adjustments will depend on the actual thickness of the blocks and the ply. Oh, and I may change my mind on the design! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Siddall Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I have a box of assorted splinters which I can dig out for you, several wrong-ends of sticks and a large bag of things measured just once before cutting; you`re welcome to them all; absolutely gratis! And unless you're going for all glued construction I can let you have a couple of packets of left-over holes... ;-) David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted March 11, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 11, 2014 And unless you're going for all glued construction I can let you have a couple of packets of left-over holes... ;-) David Very generous David - I will need a few holes. What diameter are they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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