09-24-2023, 03:32 AM
Another major step, adding legs.
Since the module is being stored on a shelf in my train room I wanted the sides to remain flat witout any extrusions. I came up with a way to attach the legs to the sides with the mounting hardware inset.
I found these threaded inserts at Home Depot. They are coarse thread on the outside, machine thread inside. I also bought some antique brass bolts the attach the legs.
The insert is screwed into the plywood on the side. I used the bolt to ensure it was straight. When I was happy with it's alignment I took it back out and applied some 5 minute epoxy to the threads before screwing it in for the final time.
I then attached to legs and let the epoxy set up before flipping the module over and installing the other side.
I used these to make the leveling feet to the legs. If you're going to attacg your module to others, these are a must.
and all four legs are done. I'll probably paint them and the fascia at a later date. I'm getting down to crunch time to make the module operational in less than two weeks.
Since the module is being stored on a shelf in my train room I wanted the sides to remain flat witout any extrusions. I came up with a way to attach the legs to the sides with the mounting hardware inset.
I found these threaded inserts at Home Depot. They are coarse thread on the outside, machine thread inside. I also bought some antique brass bolts the attach the legs.
The insert is screwed into the plywood on the side. I used the bolt to ensure it was straight. When I was happy with it's alignment I took it back out and applied some 5 minute epoxy to the threads before screwing it in for the final time.
I then attached to legs and let the epoxy set up before flipping the module over and installing the other side.
I used these to make the leveling feet to the legs. If you're going to attacg your module to others, these are a must.
and all four legs are done. I'll probably paint them and the fascia at a later date. I'm getting down to crunch time to make the module operational in less than two weeks.