In
Part 2 I described the way in which I mounted the Masonite and prepared the surface
for a future backdrop.
The
next step was to construct some bench-work. The bench-work that was to sit on top
of the shelf brackets was based on simple L-girder construction with a 1/8 in. Masonite
fascia mounted to the front of some basic framing.
All bench-work would eventually be topped with extruded foam insulation panels.
I
wanted the peninsula support to be very strong, but light and I wanted it to be
self-supporting and not in any way relying for its strength on the shelf
supports.
Having
seen many and built several railway trestles in my time was aware of the strength
of this design but without having to use a lot of material. However, a traditional
trestle would not lend itself well to supporting my peninsula because the base
would be wider than the top, creating a tripping hazard.
I
reasoned that an upside-down trestle would be just as strong so I built my
trestle structure upside down. With the base being narrower than the top, there
was no tripping hazard. I used 2x2 and 1x2 lumber to construct the trestle.
To
be continued……