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Re: Discussion of Train Table Sizes
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lugnet.trains.org
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Mon, 13 Dec 2004 08:58:08 GMT
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In lugnet.trains.org, Kevin Salm wrote:
> I have always been incredibly impressed by SCLTC tables. Heck, I am always
> impressed by SCLTC layouts, too. All custom-built tables are impressive to some
> degree.
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> Here at LUCNY, us crazy New Yorkers discuss building our own tables regularly,
> but always decide against doing so. Instead, we just buy poly-resin 6-foot
> banquet tables from retailers such as Lowes or Office Max. Whenever possible,
> we use venue-provided tables and deal with the challenges and problems they may
> present. When setting up tables for a show, we can typically have all of our
> tables setup and in place within minutes. No bolts and wrenches required.
We thought about that too, but decided we had to build custom tables or they
might spread apart, causing derailments. How do you keep them together? Do you
clamp them or something?
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 | | Re: Discussion of Train Table Sizes
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| (...) We don't do anything to secure the tables. We just position the tables where we want them and that is all. So far, we have never had a problem. If the tables move a little bit, we just give them a shove back in place. A few small table gaps (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
| | | Re: Discussion of Train Table Sizes
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| (...) I should point out that at SCLTC, we initially provided spring clamps for temporary connection ($0.99 each) or until bolts were installed, but decided that they really were not necessary. We use wing nuts and just fasten the bolts finger (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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| | Re: Discussion of Train Table Sizes
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| I have always been incredibly impressed by SCLTC tables. Heck, I am always impressed by SCLTC layouts, too. All custom-built tables are impressive to some degree. Here at LUCNY, us crazy New Yorkers discuss building our own tables regularly, but (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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