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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>One more comment.....I just came up the stairs from
my "favorite" room in the house and noted one more, I think, salient
issue. A "low": table leaves a lot more wall space for pictures, posters,
photographs, art work, calendars, plaques, whatever. Things
that I enjoy displaying, and also seem to be always interesting to
visitors, which we do want, don't we?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>One of the saddest things in the world to me is a
train layout only the builder enjoys/sees! (I always wane profound late at
night <smile>)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bob Nichols..</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:09
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: BENCHWORK HEIGHT</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face="Times New Roman">When I built this last layout several
things became inportant.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face="Times New Roman">1. Keep in mind that once O rail
height is established rail and scenery usually goes up from
there.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face="Times New Roman">2. One has to get under the layout to
wire and do other things, so height of working overhead is important, you will
spend time on your back!.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face="Times New Roman">3. If possible suspend the layout
with a few legs as possible, if it is a shelf layout so much
better</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face="Times New Roman">4. Keep wiring in mind and design the
frame to accomodate it, drill holes in risers and cross members as they are
installed, it really helps.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face="Times New Roman">5. Keep in mind viewing height, my
wife is 5'3" and she wants to see what is going on especially if she
participates. Height is important for visitors and the young ones, they want
to see.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face="Times New Roman">6. Avoid if possible long reaches to
work areas. Access holes are ok, but one has to go under to get
up.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face="Times New Roman">7. Modelers have a great tendancy to
shore materials and stuff under the layout so it is important that any rolling
cabinets or the like clear under the layout.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face="Times New Roman">I hope these help, they did me. Cal
Reynolds.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:09
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: BENCHWORK HEIGHT</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I have seen Bob's layout, and can confirm what
he says about its relationship to the room. BTW, he is an architect, so he
would tend to be more aware of this than the average one of us; but it does
give the layout a very attractive appearance. Can't comment on the fun he
had laying on his back, but I do know that half-squatting under a higher
layout can be uncomfortable. His layout is one of the more attractive
ones I have seen. (Yes, he is my cousin). Jim
Nichols</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, March 09, 2009 8:32
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: BENCHWORK HEIGHT</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Benchwork height - a VERY important decision
- and one like most things in Model Railroading, very personal.....and
whatever we want to do on our own RR is okay and is the
right thing to do, correct? </FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial>However,
let me suggest some considerations not acknowledged, at least as of yet,
and I am a lower rather than a higher benchwork guy - 35 inches to me
is "about perfect".- because:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(1) Much better for grandchildren, which I do
do this partially for - if not grandchildren, it does seem to regularly
draw a lot of little people!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(2) I was surprised how much time was
spent flat on my back doing wiring! This height was perfect
for laying on the floor reaching up to the work plane - just do
not sit up without a hard hat!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(3) A casual walker (including myself)
entering into the room gets an excellent overview of the layout and
its terrain from their normal standing eye height - it makes me happy
every time!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(4) I provide 24 to 26-inch standard
stools for those that like to sit and look at it closer to their
own eye level.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(5) The earlier referenced standard 24 to
26-inch stool is also perfect for me to sit at the control desk, just
below bench level.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(6) It looks in good scale to the room and
other furniture (My layout is in a rec room setting).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>At least that is the way I "see" it
(everyday)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bob Nichols (HO)</FONT></DIV>
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