Basic Model Railroad Benchwork: The Complete Photo Guide (Model Railroader) (Paperback)

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Kalmbach Publishing presents "Basic Model Railroad Benchwork" / A Model Railroader Book by Jeff Wilson. / / FEATURES: Paperback book with glossy-type pages. / A step-by-step photo guide to building framework for a model railroad / Complete introduction to the basic tools, materials, and techniques / you'll need to construct a foundation for a layout of any size or / scale. / Clear, concise instructions and over 250 step-by-step color photo- / graphs and diagrams demonstrate quick and easy, yet effective, / techniques for assembling one of the most important components of / your model railroad. / You will learn how to: / -Choose the proper tools and use them safely / -Evaluate various construction materials and determine where they / are best used / -Build free-standing, wall-mounted, or modular benchwork / -Work confidently with risers, roadbed, backdrops, fascia boards, / and scenic supports / -Construct benchwork for special situations, including belixes and / multiple-deck layouts--even integrated into beautifully crafted / furniture / Includes tools and material lists. / / INCLUDES: 96 Pages / / SPECS: Size: 8-1/4" x 10-3/4" (210mm x 273mm) / kr10/30/02 / ir/jxs

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company (October 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890246157
• ISBN-13: 978-0890246153
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #145,168 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommended "how-to" book for devoted woodworkers, November 9, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Basic Model Railroad Benchwork: The Complete Photo Guide by model railroading expert Jeff Wilson, is thoroughly "user friendly", step-by-step guide illustrated with numerous full-color photographs on building the foundation and layout for a model railroad hobbyist. From choosing the proper tools and using them with the utmost regard to safety, to meticulously measuring and crafting a sturdy benchwork (perhaps mounted on the wall to save space), to crafting smoothly integrated backdrops and more, Basic Model Railroad Benchwork is a highly recommended "how-to" book for devoted woodworkers and model railroading enthusiasts.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Opinion Of This Book, January 7, 2008

By	Duane N. Hampton "Model Railroader In HO Gauge" (In South West Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In simple terms, I could not have asked for a more easy to understand compilation of explanations and pictures!! As well as being highly detailed it is very easy to understand for the beginner, the intermediate, as well as the more highly sophisticated model railroad builder, which in my opinion covers all three bases in one book. I highly recommend "Basic Model Railroad Benchwork" to anyone who is considering starting to build a model railroad layout, or to the the builder who is thinking of extending his current layout, or the person who would like to become involved into the more serious layout techniques such as adding a Helix to your current layout. All of the methods are well documented in words and pictures within this book.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Firm Foundation, August 29, 2006

By	John A Lee III "jal3" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

One of the most important parts of a reliable model railroad is the unseen benchwork that underlies it. This book is an excellent introduction into how that benchwork is built. It covers several different styles and shows how they can be integrated together, each doing what it does best.

It is a good introduction and all that most people will ever need but I like Linn Wescott's book on the same subject better.