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Westcott's new edition of the most important book on the elaborate carpentry that supports model railroad layouts.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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Demonstrates how to plan and build the basic framework to support layouts of any size, shape or gauge.

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  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company; 2nd edition (August 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0890242895
  • ISBN-13: 978-0890242896
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, February 21, 2000
The book covers the different types of benchwork, and is very helpful. Lots of pictures and illustrations, as well as charts listing how much overhang and length certain lumber can handle. The only thing it doesn't cover, other than a very brief mention on the last page, is the new foam-board based benchwork. Otherwise, the book covers everything from benchwork to roadbed to handling special situations.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great for big layouts - Overkill for small ones, January 18, 2006
This book covers everything you need to know about building large scale model railroad benchwork. If you're looking for information on building a basic 4' X 8' bench, there are about 3 pages of information that cover this. If you never plan to get much bigger than 4' X 8', this rest if the information in this book is interesting, however, you may be better served, initially, by a different book.
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars how to build model railroad benchwork, June 3, 2000
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I thought that this book was really good, as far as building permanent benchwork. But it did not go into the makings of modular benchwork. That was a disappointment. But overall I gave it 5 stars as it had alot of helpful information
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant
An excellant book for those who desire knowledge before getting started. At 50 years old I thought I knew it all. Highly recommended.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Just another "also ran"
Like so many similar books it just lacks sufficient "How To" information on how to accomplish the things which are illustrated.
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I built 4 L-Girder tables using solely this book. Never done wood work before. If i can do it using this book, then anybody can. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Back to basics
Great book to build layouts of all sorts. If just starting to build a layout, start with the 1st edition or something similar first. This book is an advanced version. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I'd bought this book long ago
An excellent book, if not the best, on support structures for permanent model railroad layouts.

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Published 17 months ago by Martin Daly

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Foundational Book
For building benchwork, this is the best book out there. Benchwork is not fun or glamorous but it is the foundation of all that will follow. It does not pay to skimp on it. Read more
Published on March 16, 2007 by John A Lee III

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
A must for any serious model railroader who wants to learn skills from those who have "been there" and "done that".
Published on January 9, 2007 by N. Denby

5.0 out of 5 stars The benchwork bible
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Published on November 9, 2006 by Gary

5.0 out of 5 stars Building Benchwork? Then get this book!
I also have the First edition of this book and the updates are worth the purchase. Any and all of your questions about how to build quality benchwork for your model railroad will... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars VERY Usefull Refrence!
For somebody without any idea about woodworking and carpentry this is VERY usefull, very clear diagrams and explinations on various bench top types and various bench top sizes, a... Read more
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