I did a search on here and was not able to find much on the topic of leg levelers. I did find this picture of one option, but I’m curious to see what other options exist.
What have you used?
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I prefer this style with a foot base.
@bigtruckpete posted:I did a search on here and was not able to find much on the topic of leg levelers. I did find this picture of one option, but I’m curious to see what other options exist. I did a search on here and was not able to find much on the topic of leg levelers. I did find this picture of one option, but I’m curious to see what other options exist.
What have you used?
Well, yes, I suppose the pictured adjustors could be used under the layout legs, but frankly they seem upside down, intended to adjust something hanging from the ceiling.
When I built my new layout, I had no trouble finding levelers locally that were designed to be hammered into holes drilled into the end of the legs (anything 2" X 2" or larger -- mine were 2" X 3"), with a carpet-covered ends that screwed into and out of the part hammered into the leg to adjust the length, and look something like these, from Home Depot:
They suited my rough concrete basement floor -- once adjusted and leveled, I haven't had to change them -- and you can also get similar units with swivel casters, if you need to move your layout over the floor. Good luck!
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@Steve Tyler posted:Well, yes, I suppose the pictured adjustors could be used under the layout legs, but frankly they seem upside down, intended to adjust something hanging from the ceiling.
When I built my new layout, I had no trouble finding levelers locally that were designed to be hammered into holes drilled into the end of the legs (anything 2" X 2" or larger -- mine were 2" X 3"), with a carpet-covered ends that screwed into and out of the part hammered into the leg to adjust the length, and look something like these, from Home Depot:
They suited my rough concrete basement floor -- once adjusted and leveled, I haven't had to change them -- and you can also get similar units with swivel casters, if you need to move your layout over the floor. Good luck!
I'm making a similar design. Just using a 4" round piece of 3/4 ply as a foot. Dont trust these skinny feet.
I think these would work well and are cheap. They are used on pinball machines so they can handle weight.
@NJCJOE posted:I prefer this style with a foot base.
Excelllent option. Thanks!
@Steve Tyler posted:Well, yes, I suppose the pictured adjustors could be used under the layout legs, but frankly they seem upside down, intended to adjust something hanging from the ceiling.
When I built my new layout, I had no trouble finding levelers locally that were designed to be hammered into holes drilled into the end of the legs (anything 2" X 2" or larger -- mine were 2" X 3"), with a carpet-covered ends that screwed into and out of the part hammered into the leg to adjust the length, and look something like these, from Home Depot:
They suited my rough concrete basement floor -- once adjusted and leveled, I haven't had to change them -- and you can also get similar units with swivel casters, if you need to move your layout over the floor. Good luck!
Another great option. Thanks!
@Tanner111 posted:I think these would work well and are cheap. They are used on pinball machines so they can handle weight.
Good idea at a nice price. Now you’ve got me looking to buy a pinball machine!!!
@bigtruckpete posted:Good idea at a nice price. Now you’ve got me looking to buy a pinball machine!!!
Whoops! They are pretty fun!
Depending on the material used for the legs of the layout, there are a couple of options for you to use.
if you are using wood legs, you can go to any of the big box stores and pick up some “T”nuts. Depending on size, drill a hole into the end of the leg for the carriage bolt or better yet, an elevator bolt to thread into, then tap the T nut into place. Elevator bolts have a very nice flat surface great for being placed on carpets or hard floors. Carriage bolts work very well also however, if placed onto carpet, they will make a dimple and possibly press through the carpet depending on the type and quality of the carpet.
if you are using metal or PVC type material for the legs, you can take a PVC cap that will fit the leg, drill and tap the hole into the cap for the appropriate size carriage or elevator bolt. I secure the ap onto the leg by using a #6 or a #8 self tapping screw depending on size of cap to be secured.
I prefer something that you can put a wrench on and turn easily when under load. This is especially important when trying to level a larger layout with multiple legs in hard -to-reach locations.
Hex head bolts and T-nuts have been best for me. Another advantage of bolts is that for a very uneven basement floor you are not limited on length and can use whatever length bolt is necessary.
A square cut from any heavy duty rubber material will protect floors.
Jim
Skelang 4 Pcs 1.5" Adjustable Leveling Caster, Leveling Feet Wheels, Swivel Plate Casters for Industry Equipment, Shopping Carts, Dollies, Workbench, Bookshelves, Total Load Capacity 265 Lbs
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