Descriptions of the construction progress of my new Florida model railroad featuring the line from Lakeland to Punta Gorda. Originally a journal of RV trips throughout the United States and Canada with Patti and Bob. Also photo documentation of the progress on my Maryland model railroad, the Allegheny and Shenandoah, a mythical class one line connecting Strasburg VA. with Elkins WV.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Let the shelves begin
This is the start of what would normally be the benchwork phase. I'm trying something new this time using Closet Maid wire shelving. Their system is very complete and actually quite simple to use. You do NOT find the studs, you simply drill 1/4" holes insert the clips into them and then push in what looks like a small nail to expand the clip inside the wall ala a molly bolt. You can see the small shiny bit in the top photo. No finding studs, or hammering fittings. The wire shelf simply snaps into the clips. There are diagonal bars that fit under the shelves to support and level them. Very easy and very cool. The bottom photo is what used to be the closet and is now the Phosphate mine above and the workbench below. The blue tape is left in place until the holes are drilled to insure a level shelf then removed. The railroad shelf will go where the blue tape is and a shelf will be installed on either side of the workbench level with the top. Also a short lower one will probably be installed under one side. This area is next on my list.
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