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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote:
> I picked up a laser level on the weekend. It was on at canadian tire
> for $23 down from $60. I figured for that price it was worth a try to
> see if it would help with setting up the train layout.
>
> It comes with a tripod so we can set it at a particular hight then cast
> it over the setup area. I figure you set it to be three or four blocks
> higher then the height we want the tables. Then we can set brick
> towers on the tables and see how high each part of the table needs to
> be. Easier then trying to cast it over the surface of the tables.
Worth a try--one of the problems we keep having is one end of the layout being
two to four inches higher than the other end :) A global reference might help.
What are the other key problems with the layout being uneven?
-Uneven floor
-Uneven holes between modules
-Not square modules
Calum
PS-I guess our next event is in April, Dave?
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| (...) There is no way the convention center floor is off the 2-4 inches in the twenty foot dimensions of our layout. 1/8 to a 1/4 inch maybe. So I hope this is a big help for that. (...) Most of our modules are pretty good now. The only problem I've (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Frank called me on the weekend--he's pretty much keen on us being there but I mentioned that we had to sign off on it first. So as long as the consensus is good, I'll give him a shout this week. Or do we want to talka bout it at dinner? Dave K (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| I picked up a laser level on the weekend. It was on at canadian tire for $23 down from $60. I figured for that price it was worth a try to see if it would help with setting up the train layout. It comes with a tripod so we can set it at a particular (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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