Our 1920 era basement is the home of my IAIS Grimes Line Layout. Due to the plethora of previous home-owners adding their own improvements over the decades, the basement is far from an ideal location. However the stud framing around the walls provides a square and level attachment for the benchwork supports.
Clear basement prior to the lumber arriving. By: James McNab
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Stud supports installed along the exterior walls and along the basement stairs. Spacing is 16 inches on center unless obstructions prevent a stud being placed at that location. By: James McNab
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Studs are built using "compression benchwork" supports based on Malcom Furlow's Carbondale Central project railroad. Each 2x4 has a 4 inch carriage bolt drilled into the bottom to press the stud against the subfloor above. By: James McNab
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Overview of the basement with the Clive peninsula ahead. Track height is 58 inches above the floor. By: James McNab
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1x4 brackets are attached to the support studs using a laser-line level to ensure consistency. Studs are cut to frame under the large return duct along the east wall. By: James McNab
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The bracket at the far right is raised to align with the top of the foam subroadbed. This will eventually support a liftout section across the doorway to the mechanical room. By: James McNab
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The two peninsulas are built with traditional open-grid methods. Legs are 2x4s braced at the top and bottom. By: James McNab
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The Hickman Road underpass required some pre-planning with the bracket supports. The two middle brackets have been lowered 4 inches to support the roadway, while the far right bracket is at track level to allow for another liftout section across the breaker panel. By: James McNab
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2 inch extruded foam board is used for roadbed. The nominal width of the benchwork is 8 inches. By: James McNab
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Clear basement prior to the lumber arriving.
Stud supports installed along the exterior walls and along the basement stairs. Spacing is 16 inches on center unless obstructions prevent a stud being placed at that location.
Studs are built using "compression benchwork" supports based on Malcom Furlow's Carbondale Central project railroad. Each 2x4 has a 4 inch carriage bolt drilled into the bottom to press the stud against the subfloor above.
Overview of the basement with the Clive peninsula ahead. Track height is 58 inches above the floor.
1x4 brackets are attached to the support studs using a laser-line level to ensure consistency. Studs are cut to frame under the large return duct along the east wall.
The bracket at the far right is raised to align with the top of the foam subroadbed. This will eventually support a liftout section across the doorway to the mechanical room.
The two peninsulas are built with traditional open-grid methods. Legs are 2x4s braced at the top and bottom.
The Hickman Road underpass required some pre-planning with the bracket supports. The two middle brackets have been lowered 4 inches to support the roadway, while the far right bracket is at track level to allow for another liftout section across the breaker panel.
2 inch extruded foam board is used for roadbed. The nominal width of the benchwork is 8 inches.
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