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Re: Meeting time and particulars...
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Mon, 20 May 2002 19:45:56 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Ed McGlynn writes:
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> I think the 4'x4' size is way too big. We could get more use out of smaller
> modules connected to gether to make large layouts. Smaller modules fit in
> smaller cars. Plywood may be better than OSB...aw, heck, see more of my
> opinions in http://news.lugnet.com/trains/org/?n=1994.
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> I like the folding leg standard, however, if you're talking about something
> like NGLTC uses and standard banquet tables use, like these links describe:
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> ...cheap, but not compatable with baseplate dimensions:
> http://www.officedepot.com/shop/catalog/sku.asp?ID=471391&LEVEL=SK
> ...cheap too, and compatable with baseplates:
> http://www.officedepot.com/shop/catalog/sku.asp?ID=369009&LEVEL=SK
> ...here's some legs all by themselves:
> http://www.foldinglegs.com/index2.html
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> ...but couldn't I just buy the cheap tables and steal the legs off them for
> that price? Can we consider these pre-made ones? Office Depot has free
> shipping, no tools required, and the 30"x60" fits
I like those middle tables, Ed! Great Find. We can discuss this table stuff
on Saturday too.
> I'm tryig to push for 30"x30" or even better 30"x60" table top dimensions so
> each of us could fit a module in the back seat and not rely on somebody with
> a van for every show, right?
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> You mentioned bulk discount, and that would be nice, but what's the minimum
> for that - 20 legs? Can we meet that? Maybe we could make a few different
> example tops and try them out?
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> I might be able to make it after all - schedule's clearing up a bit that
> weekend.
Great, the more minds, the more ideas. :)
> ...my 2 bricks.
> Ed
-John Rudy
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| (...) The middle tables are NOT compatible with baseplate dimensions, strictly speaking--they would have to be 30 1/4" X 60 1/2" in order to fit 3x6 road plates, according to PNLTC's table plan. I haven't tried measuring baseplates myself, and this (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Wayne Sardullo writes: <snip> (...) I think the 4'x4' size is way too big. We could get more use out of smaller modules connected to gether to make large layouts. Smaller modules fit in smaller cars. Plywood may be better (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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