neo train model

"Paralysis by analysis... Definitely time to build!"

??The basic plan is to use 1" x 3" kiln-dried clear pine and build simple grid sections 20" deep that vary in length from 80" - 96". Sections will be bolted together and screwed into the wall. Diagonal struts anchored at the room's baseboard will support the bench work and provide plenty of freedom from wandering feet. The peninsula is very similar, but will have leg units that mimic the diagonal struts.
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Clamps and temporary legs, plus the ledger strip, allowed me to install the bench work sections one at a time all by my lonesome. So far, so good. No need for the magic tripod yet, but some outlet covers would be nice.?

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The peninsula end was crafted somewhat differently than the rest of the orthogonal sections, but easily bolted into place. The temporary brown paper valence is in place in the background while a 1"x 3" ceiling support for the lighting system is evident above the peninsula. More on that in our next post.   Nothing too fancy below. The 5/4" x 2" strut is rock solid, chamfered and anchored into the baseplate through the baseboard. A couple of screws do the trick up top. Struts are spaced about every 4'.

The peninsula legs eventually got adjustable screw-in 'feet.'

The magic tripod was pilfered from my daughter's closet while  she's away at college. It held a mannequin for a high school    class in fashion design. I dispensed with the torso and slipped  part of our patio umbrella shaft onto the tripod's adjustable  shaft for extra length and substance. Presto, a third hand and  a leveling agent all in one. Thanks, honey.