crazynitwit Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 One of the pieces of wood that makes up the underframe has warped making my layout tilt forward. It's only noticeable from the side but is still noticeable. What should I do . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted December 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2017 You could try to pack out the track so that even though the board is warped, the track remains flat. The problem is that if it has started to warp it could get worse. You could try replacing the timber(s) that have caused the warp. But the most near bullet proof solution is to replace the warped board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazynitwit Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 You could try to pack out the track so that even though the board is warped, the track remains flat. The problem is that if it has started to warp it could get worse. You could try replacing the timber(s) that have caused the warp. But the most near bullet proof solution is to replace the warped board. The board itself is near enough perfect. It's the slats underneath of which one has warped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 You need to get the warped piece out. It's no good so use any means possible. You can try cutting into smaller sections, If you cannot saw, drilling can normally weaken it enough to break it out. Then find a nice straight section to replace it. It is ironic that boat builders steam timber to make it bend round the hull, they should visit B&Q instead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 The board is the foundation of your layout. If it is out of true it is probably not worth trying to bodge. You don't say what wood you used. I would recommend ply for everything. Get 4" strips cut for the sides and ends, and use good 3/8" ply for the top. DIY 1x2 pine is usually pretty horrid. My layout thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/127114-another-as-yet-unnamed-7mm-layout/ John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I'm not saying you have, but don't buy timber from DiY shops. There is a reason they usually sell it in bundles. I have a timber merchant near me and you can choose the pieces that you want. I've been using them for nearly 30 years for various projects and never had an issue with anything purchased there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Bodge fix is to make a number of saw cuts in the warped piece of wood and introducing a number of small wedges to correct the bend. Depending on the severity of the bend slight over correction might be needed. Replacement would be best but may do more damage.... Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted December 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2017 What size is the bracing you've used ? It would be very unusual for a piece of (say) 2"x1" to warp/twist enough to lift a board. What is the thickness and type of board you've used as a baseboard and how is it framed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazynitwit Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm just going to have a go at making a new layout with proper wood that can support itself. (Not MDF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm just going to have a go at making a new layout with proper wood that can support itself. (Not MDF) If you use 19mm ply for the main frame, 9mm ply for the internal cross bracing and the top and you will be sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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