Great video. The 3 ingredients for good work in anything are the right tools, the right materials, and trusting yourself. Even the top pros will make mistakes, and you just learn from it and keep going. The more you do, the more you can do.
a trick I picked up from a UA-cam channel in the US , Track side scenery, is not to glue the intermediary's and maybe do not install them till your track layout is fixed because you may find one coinciding with a switch motor location. If you haven't glued or fitted them it is then very easy to relocate the cross bars to a different position avoiding the motor. Neil
Hi Neil! Thanks for watching the video and the feedback. For most of the layout, the track will be above the level of the frames on risers, so I'm not too worried about the cross beams at this stage. I'll have to think about that when doing the risers though.
Good job there Richard. As you say take your time and make sure you've got the right tools. I've got a vast amount of knowledge in carpentry, first thing I did after leaving school and still do it now as part of my business. Those frames will certainly stand the test of time, very well built. I took the more complex route of L girder beams and a ladder frame all from PSE timber. Not the cheapest but I knew it'll hold together for years to come. After all that's the most important part of any layout.
Yeah - I just wanted to make sure I was building a solid foundation for everything else that is going to go on top. Pointless spending time working on the interesting bits if the baseboards are going to fall apart
Well Richard, you make that look very easy, I bet I'd make a right dogs ear of it. I think the key from what I saw was your preparation as well as lessons learnt...I have plenty of those. Thanks for putting this up and many notes taken for my impending upgrade! Cheers.
Well I'm sure if you follow this method you'll do it easily! I'm really looking forward to seeing your upgrade, and hopefully this video helps in some way.
Great video , you've convinced me to use that method myself. Just to be clear , what type of wood was that, think I heard right was it 18mm poplar ply Thanks
Just came across your channel Richard and loved every second of it. That jig is brilliant, makes everything so much easier, must get one myself. Slowly going through your videos playing catch up. Regards Chris
Hi Chris! Sorry I've only just seen your comments. Glad that you've found the videos and are enjoying them. The jig is certainly great - did you get one in the end?
Only a week late watching your video Richard but what a expert job you have done there 10 out of 10 for me something else for me to think about when I start my layout 👍👍take care for now Gary Leicestertmd 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚂
Well done 👍🏻 looks great and I’m sure it’ll stand the test of time 😄 Gorilla glue is fantastic. Looking forward to seeing the next video cheers Stevie 😎
Hi Richard, Very well done they do look professionally done but as I watched this on the TV did not get the description so was going to ask how you cut the wood to size but I have my answer now, just shows how important having a plan is when you do it this way so you know the sizes to get everything cut ready to by someone else. Look forward to seeing the frames in place and the start of the real work, but looking good so far. Cheers Robert.
Thanks Robert! Yeah, everything was cut from Avon Plywood. I'm sure I could have cut it, but then it's more equipment as I wouldn't have got the accuracy from hand saws. Very excited about the next step - some more wood work to get those frames attached to legs and get everything set up!
@@stmichaelshill7421 very simple design of laying down 8x4 boards, gluing 2x2 onto the underside and battoning, screw for extra strength. The legs are the issue I'm wrangling with as I want them to either fold or be easily removable but without compromising stability.
Great video, mate! Really glad you've gone down the pocket hole joinery route. It makes baseboard framing so quick and easy in comparison to some other techniques. I've used it for so many things, not just my layout. It's defo worth getting the Kreg kit too. I tried a cheap one first, but had loads of issue with it; sold it and got a Kreg one, never looked back. 👍🏻😊
...forgot to say, you can get a special pocket hole clamp with a dowel end that goes into the pocket hole and a normal clamp on the other jaw. They're pricey and only work with pocket hole joinery, but they are invaluable for some joints.
@@StrathpefferJunction Thanks mate - I did see that special clamp, I felt for these ones I was OK! Thanks so much for mentioning pocket hole stuff to me in the first place. I know at the time I was saying I didn't think I'd be able to do it! Cheers for the support and for giving me the confidence!
Well I’m finally ready to build my railway and have lots of spare time due to the current mad situation ! I’ve got my list of ply that I need to be cut - but guess what ? Can’t get anyone anywhere to cut me any plywood due to the plague ! So frustrating 😡
Hi Richard, You've changed my mind about how I'm going to build my layout. I was going for the L-beam approach, but this looks more straightforward. One question though - how deep are the frames? I don't think you mentioned it and I'm trying to guess. Is it 150mm, or a bit less?
Well done Richard, the pocket hole jig is really brilliant, those joints look super strong with very little effort. The correct tools make the job a lot easier, how much weight is one of those 3x2 boards? comparable to a fully topped ply board? Looks strong and stable to me (ok I threw in the politics there haha) Great stuff to see it coming along so quickly.
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Great video. The 3 ingredients for good work in anything are the right tools, the right materials, and trusting yourself. Even the top pros will make mistakes, and you just learn from it and keep going. The more you do, the more you can do.
Thanks Anthony. I think I've got the first two down, and the more I did these the more I got the third!
Wow an inspiration thank you
Thanks very much Bob!
a trick I picked up from a UA-cam channel in the US , Track side scenery, is not to glue the intermediary's and maybe do not install them till your track layout is fixed because you may find one coinciding with a switch motor location. If you haven't glued or fitted them it is then very easy to relocate the cross bars to a different position avoiding the motor. Neil
Hi Neil! Thanks for watching the video and the feedback. For most of the layout, the track will be above the level of the frames on risers, so I'm not too worried about the cross beams at this stage. I'll have to think about that when doing the risers though.
Great job. I really appreciate your skill and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Hi Dave! Thanks so much! Honestly, my skill levels are not high. Just an easy way to do it!
Good job there Richard. As you say take your time and make sure you've got the right tools.
I've got a vast amount of knowledge in carpentry, first thing I did after leaving school and still do it now as part of my business.
Those frames will certainly stand the test of time, very well built.
I took the more complex route of L girder beams and a ladder frame all from PSE timber. Not the cheapest but I knew it'll hold together for years to come.
After all that's the most important part of any layout.
Yeah - I just wanted to make sure I was building a solid foundation for everything else that is going to go on top. Pointless spending time working on the interesting bits if the baseboards are going to fall apart
Well Richard, you make that look very easy, I bet I'd make a right dogs ear of it. I think the key from what I saw was your preparation as well as lessons learnt...I have plenty of those. Thanks for putting this up and many notes taken for my impending upgrade!
Cheers.
Well I'm sure if you follow this method you'll do it easily! I'm really looking forward to seeing your upgrade, and hopefully this video helps in some way.
That is an excellent tutorial on baseboard construction, very tidy and well finished. Paul
Thanks Paul! Means a lot coming from a modeller like you. I'm really pleased with how they have all come out. I surprised myself!
with all the right tools, and you have become a master woodworker. they look awesome. good job sir
Thanks Sparky!!
Very nice job indeed, well done they look fantastic, Chris
Just Chris. I'm so pleased with how they have come out. Legs next!
Great video , you've convinced me to use that method myself.
Just to be clear , what type of wood was that, think I heard right was it 18mm poplar ply
Thanks
That's correct Geoffrey. 18mm poplar ply
That's a very good method and the Kreg looks a very good piece of kit. Cheers Kev
Cheers Kev. The Kreg is AWESOME. I'm sure there are other brands that do something similar but the tool has made the work a doddle!
Just came across your channel Richard and loved every second of it. That jig is brilliant, makes everything so much easier, must get one myself. Slowly going through your videos playing catch up.
Regards Chris
Hi Chris! Sorry I've only just seen your comments. Glad that you've found the videos and are enjoying them. The jig is certainly great - did you get one in the end?
Only a week late watching your video Richard but what a expert job you have done there 10 out of 10 for me something else for me to think about when I start my layout 👍👍take care for now Gary Leicestertmd 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚂
Thanks Gary! Doesn't matter how late you are! I'm really pleased with how these came out! All the best, Rich
How odd, I was literally just thinking about your old layout yesterday!
Well done 👍🏻 looks great and I’m sure it’ll stand the test of time 😄 Gorilla glue is fantastic. Looking forward to seeing the next video cheers Stevie 😎
Thanks Stevie! I really hope it does - I'm working on the legs at the moment! Hopefully a video soon!
Good advice and an informative “how to”video nice work👍
Thanks very much! Hopefully someone will find it useful!
Hi Richard,
Very well done they do look professionally done but as I watched this on the TV did not get the description so was going to ask how you cut the wood to size but I have my answer now, just shows how important having a plan is when you do it this way so you know the sizes to get everything cut ready to by someone else. Look forward to seeing the frames in place and the start of the real work, but looking good so far.
Cheers Robert.
Thanks Robert! Yeah, everything was cut from Avon Plywood. I'm sure I could have cut it, but then it's more equipment as I wouldn't have got the accuracy from hand saws.
Very excited about the next step - some more wood work to get those frames attached to legs and get everything set up!
Looks like a good solid build.
I've lots of work to do before my baseboards are fully up!
Thanks mate. Each of the frames is very solid. Hopefully it gives me a really good base to work from. How are you building yours Dan?
@@stmichaelshill7421 very simple design of laying down 8x4 boards, gluing 2x2 onto the underside and battoning, screw for extra strength.
The legs are the issue I'm wrangling with as I want them to either fold or be easily removable but without compromising stability.
Great video, mate! Really glad you've gone down the pocket hole joinery route. It makes baseboard framing so quick and easy in comparison to some other techniques. I've used it for so many things, not just my layout. It's defo worth getting the Kreg kit too. I tried a cheap one first, but had loads of issue with it; sold it and got a Kreg one, never looked back. 👍🏻😊
...forgot to say, you can get a special pocket hole clamp with a dowel end that goes into the pocket hole and a normal clamp on the other jaw. They're pricey and only work with pocket hole joinery, but they are invaluable for some joints.
@@StrathpefferJunction Thanks mate - I did see that special clamp, I felt for these ones I was OK!
Thanks so much for mentioning pocket hole stuff to me in the first place. I know at the time I was saying I didn't think I'd be able to do it! Cheers for the support and for giving me the confidence!
Well I’m finally ready to build my railway and have lots of spare time due to the current mad situation ! I’ve got my list of ply that I need to be cut - but guess what ? Can’t get anyone anywhere to cut me any plywood due to the plague ! So frustrating 😡
Hi Richard,
You've changed my mind about how I'm going to build my layout. I was going for the L-beam approach, but this looks more straightforward. One question though - how deep are the frames? I don't think you mentioned it and I'm trying to guess. Is it 150mm, or a bit less?
Sorry, just replied to your other comment and recommended you watch this, but saw you already have. The frames are 100mm deep.
@@stmichaelshill7421 Ta!
Well done Richard, the pocket hole jig is really brilliant, those joints look super strong with very little effort.
The correct tools make the job a lot easier, how much weight is one of those 3x2 boards? comparable to a fully topped ply board? Looks strong and stable to me (ok I threw in the politics there haha)
Great stuff to see it coming along so quickly.
The weight compared to a full topped board is about half, but some of my boards will end up being topped (for the fiddle yard etc.).