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Re: Building my train table
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 28 Mar 2000 17:52:32 GMT
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I have found the cheapest way for skirts is colored bed sheets. I bought a a
few sets of sheets (not fitted) and cut them in half, they work great. Plus
they already have the edges seamed. You can add Velcro to the edges or just
use clear thumb tacks.
jt
Bryan Kinkel wrote in message ...
> I'm pleased to say that I completed my tables over the weekend. Birch faced
> plywood was the way to go. The surface is nice and smooth and required
> minimal sanding.
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> The tables also offer the storage advantage when used at home. I can store
> lots (but not all!) of my Legos underneath. Has anyone put "skirts" around
> their tables to hide stuff? I often see skirts around tables at conventions
> and show. Anyone know where I might find pre-made skirts that can be
> attached with Velcro?
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> Bryan
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> Bryan Kinkel <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message
> news:Frw7MK.1Kq@lugnet.com...
> > With all the talk of Lego train tables and layouts, I'm pleased to say • that
> > I will be building my first set of tables this weekend. I'm using the • PNLTC
> > standard plywood table plans as found at
> > http://www.pnltc.org/Modular_Table.html and
> > http://www.baylug.org/zonker/tables/building.html.
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| (...) Quick note - some train shows require that your skirting material be fireproofed. The GMLTC had to spend around $100 to have our skirting treated before last year's NMRA show. (Check with your local dry-cleaner.) Our tables have 1"x4" (I (...) (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| I'm pleased to say that I completed my tables over the weekend. Birch faced plywood was the way to go. The surface is nice and smooth and required minimal sanding. The tables also offer the storage advantage when used at home. I can store lots (but (...) (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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