I agree. His elevated layout was great.
Rick Marty’s layout is something like that as well.
Well, funny you say that Rick…
This appeared (meaning I noticed it ) a week ago on a supposedly unstressed piece of timber. This is in the upper loop - about a year old.
Caused by the knot an inch or so behind the check cut I’m assuming. So tractors are off the menu for a wee while yet.
Glue and screw as a temp fix till I get around to replacing.
Cheers
N
No Neil,
glue and screw is the final fix, you just haven’t realized that yet 
That’s so true. I’ve found the propaganda is true… Tightbond wood glue is generally stronger than the wood itself when used correctly.
Well Neil that isn’t exactly true. Unbeknownst to you i was there about a week ago and had a long conversation with Timber discussing Amtrak. He couldn’t take it anymore and snapped so it’s my fault.
Ha ha - yeah I probably knew it at the time too Rick but thanks for pointing it out!
No such thing as a temporary fix…
Cheers
N
Thanks for the kind words Dan. I was thinking it’s just more of the same stuff - framing and paint with not much train (yet) so glad you’re still following.
Hurry up and finish the new shop will ya so we can watch your layout build. 
Cheers
N
What! You want to run an interchange siding to the FCR?? You might need a bit more track Cliff… 
I spent ages (over) analysing your plan for ideas. Don’t make me do it again…
Cheers
N
Yup, full credit to Richard, Rick, Kabitha (NZ), and all other benchwork layouts for having the ideas that I’ve blatantly pinched. The PoC log was mandatory bedside reading for a long while.
Hats off too you all.
Cheers
N
I almost had it in mind to use urethane glue so there would be no doubt - but I stubbornly clung to my temporary frame of mind. 
It’s another experiment - although I can get Titebond III here the price is horrendous. So I use aliphatic PVA which (as far as I can tell) passes everything for being ‘water resistant’ but doesn’t have the boil test at the end which makes it ‘waterproof’.
Time will tell!
Cheers
N
On no, you’ve set a timeline Korm… The answer will always be one more bag than you actually have.
Let me know when you’re running low, and I’ll finish the thread - and start a new one…
Cheers
N
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Huh, and you didn’t raid the beer fridge? (or did I just not notice. ) I need to get me a Rooster Cam so I can spot your next stealth visit.
Cheers
N
PS Is there a limit to the number of consecutive posts on a thread before I get a slap by the software?
Edit: Not yet…
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Well since Neil and I are having an unofficial competition about who get their layout done first, he’s clearly took the leaderboard at least for the month of January. I’m sure I can catch up as we get to May, June and July…
Watch out for what you wish for, Neil.
With 5 to go, Wayne and Cliff combined are about to consecutively outpost Rooster on the Another Unless Post… thread, largely turning the thread into useful posts. 
Mind blowing!
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Hell I ain’t hit it so why would you worry about it . However that Bill I’ll tell ya’ is probably getting close!
I can only bet Neil as shes pricy here. I have paid for her many times in the states.
Hence her name she does get the job done buddy!
Excellent choice!
However if you really wanna get wild, check out Quick and Thick now shes a hoot to work with but for a better price. Titebond
Wait …what were we talking about
Neil, (and others)…
Do you use Amazon?
There is a free price tracker called https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/ in Oz and for the Yanks, camelcamelcamel.com.
It will:
- show past prices
- current price (in this case 3 pack Titebond)
- email you when the price reaches what you are willing to pay.
It may not save you as much as you think, because days/weeks/months later many things that you’ve forgotten you’re tracking (e.g. headphones) come up at or near the price you set for purchasing.
Well, I did finish hanging lights in Herself’s shop today. Bathroom framing is next.
Your temporary fix may be stronger than a new piece. If it ain’t broke (again), don’t fix it!
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