When testing or performing maintenance or repairs I place this portable station on my workbench and off I go. I also made the simple engine sling to protect the cab while lubricating or working on the bottoms.
They work for me, what do you use?
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Looks like your engines are covered in actual soot! You do have a nice setup though! I would suggest adding some rollers if you don't already have some.
Foam pads placed in some miter boxes plus some all foam cradles I picked up at local train shows.
i like that setup, i’ve been wanting to make something similar that would swing out from under my layout. right now, most of my repairs are done on my makeup table.
For the under the table, search for full extension drawer slides. Rockler, Big box home improvement stores, Woodworkers Express, etc. Just need to make sure they have “catch” or detent that holds them extended or else they will roll back in (like a keyboard tray).
Signalwoman posted:i like that setup, i’ve been wanting to make something similar that would swing out from under my layout. right now, most of my repairs are done on my makeup table.
Great idea, keep it. My wife's make up table would be excellent for servicing equipment. Lighting, wrap around mirrors, seating, outlets, space, clean room, what more could one desire?
I repair for two shops, so I have a little more elaborate setup.
My shop is the nerve center of my extensive empire.......
The plan is to update the wall in back with new pegboard that will hold more tools. I also want to build a test track at the rear instead of the couple of straight pieces sitting on the bench now. For an engine cradle I have two pieces of foam packing from an old laptop. They hold my engines or cars perfectly.
Here's the track plan
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