And alternative to the 4" x 4" legs would be an L-girder, made from two 1 x 3s or 1 x 4s, glued and screwed into an L-shape. Very strong, but lighter (and costs less).

James, I have height adjustable feet on the bottom of all the modules' legs. Firstly to correct my dubious carpentry and secondly because most floors are not flat. They made a big difference in setting up when I moved house. The other things I would recommend are DCC Concepts Power Point alignment dowels. These are very good for keeping a lift up flap aligned and for feeding it with track power.

This was very informative and well-explained. Looking forward to upcoming episodes.

Just started building my layout. Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to seeing more.

Well done tutorial! Looking forward to the rest of the series!

I noticed you do not use gussets to stabilize benchwork. Good video. I do not drill for my feeders. I have installed little eye hooks and hang inexpensive shower curtain rings that I can open to slide an additional wire in or to add a feeder.

Love Looking Into Bench Working.👍

Very well done. Looking forward to future ones.

any Experience with Foam bench work? I have seen a layout that essentially was 2x4 foot sections of foam board glued together and then the sides where routered out and plywood strips glued in. the entire section was then wrapped in oak 1/4 plywood glued and stappled to the Plywood strips. these modulars were then placed on metal self arms that were screwed into the studs in the wall.

Good stuff covered.

Thanks for the great info James. I'm just beginning to build my benchwork and am looking for as much info as possible. I've just ordered the book on benchwork you showed and looking forward to your next video. Thanks

You should instruct to predrill the 1x4 before putting in the screws because it will split

james is such a good father

At about 5:50 you talk about HO being finicky. I'm in N, much more finicky.

Just rip some plywood to the size you need for your framing .. You can build a lot of modules from one 4x8 sheet

What video # did you build the drop down bridge

i prefer a torsion box build, but your method is not bad at all

The big problem I've run into is there is no straight lumber available anywhere around here. It warps and twists to no end.

Hello friend..

You mean. 4"x4" post not 4 ftx 4ft as you stated😅

Holy crap! 4x4’s? Are you trying to hold up actual RR equipment! Y’all don’t require 1/2” thick plywood for a top. How about Masonite or even thinner material n pile styrofoam on top…that’s all y’all need! Really.