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Just when you least expect it, something changes. In my case, I thought of a new power distribution scheme I want to experiment with. Suddenly, what was left of my old "Bonus Room" layout was useful! But it was "point to point", since I had literally cut off half the old layout. I removed all track from the track plan in the previous two web pages. Then I copied the track that physically remains from BonusRoom into the new 3D track plan. To the right you can see what I'm working on, and notice that when I designed BonusRoom, the Wood feature didn't exist.
The angled L-girder is new, as is the wall brace at the lower left. The cross members in the upper area are already present. This circle has a 26" radius, which is a bit short for the layout, but it is what fits with the desk.
Here you can see the typical wall brace I've built. My layout is in a bonus room over a garage, so I am trying to keep the weight off the floor and on the walls. I must say, this looks a lot like the real thing...
I repositioned one riser to get me more work room in an access area. Other than that, all the risers are exactly set in position and elevation, ready to receive splines. I did not use splines when I built the section already in place, but I've tried spline construction and found it far more sturdy, very accurate, fun to build, and not too time-consuming. On the right center you can see a yellow "SmartTool". This wonderful digital level reads slopes in many units, including percent. I set the elevation change between each riser to exactly 3.0 percent (per the plan). This is very repeatable and extremely simple and fast to use. I recommend one for everyone. Check your local power tool dealer, as Home Depot doesn't carry it.
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