But that begs the question - exactly when does construction start?
I've gotten a good start at the Phase 1 benchwork/framing plan - basically the Richford peninsula and it's approach tracks. In fact, I'm at the point where I could start assembling open grid "boxes."
Of course, benchwork building will require some wood - as I mentioned previously Bernie was getting some 3/4" "plywood ripped into 3" boards (essentially creating strong and straight 1x3s at less cost than dimensional lumber). So he was kind enough to tack on some to his order. A whole bunch of it in fact.
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| The final photo I took of the previous layout showed the scrap in the back of a truck on its way to the recycling center, it seems fitting that the first photo of the new layout mimics that - in this case the wood in Bernie's wife's car. |
Philosophical query of the day:
Can you ever be less than 100% started on benchwork?
Does obtaining the wood count as "starting construction?"
And, if not, does staining the legs and shelves count as "starting?"
Or, does sawdust actually have to be produced to be considered 100% started?
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I bought the first sheet of plywood and had it ripped into two long pieces so that I could start trackplanning "full size" on the layout tops, and at that time I considered my benchwork "started."
I think you've started. Looking forward to your progress.
Jerry
I think when you have to undo something to get back to a place where you could choose a different project, that’s when you have 100% started. So, a pile of raw lumber is at best 50% started. :-)
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