Accessory Holder
I guess I was in an organizational mood over the weekend. In addition to the throttle holder I decided it was time to make something to hold the pencils and uncoupling skewers that are usually found scattered over the layout. A pencil sitting in the middle of a well detailed scene can really take away from the ambiance!
Again, I decided to see what I could come up with using only the wood scraps scattered around my woodworking shop. Hmmmm… I notice a trend – stuff scattered around the layout and stuff scattered around the shop. Yes, I should organize my workshop better, but I prefer to work on the layout.
Anyway, this is what I came up with (click the image for a larger view)
It is hard to see since it blends into the valance, but it is a small block of 3/4″ pine with a smaller piece of 1/4″ ply glue to the top. There are two holes drilled in the 1/4″ piece for the uncoupling skewers (I had to add tape to the top so they wouldn’t fall through) and a large hole drilled almost through the 3/4″ piece the size of the pencil. Now there’s no reason for any of that stuff to be on the layout. Hear that guys!!!!
Scott
What about a paperwork holder?
My crew has required me to use a clipboards to hold their paperwork. So I now have push pins installed around the layout to hold the clipboards.
Doug
I haven’t purposely taken a picture but most jobs have clipboards that can be hung on hooks behind/under the valance. You can see the clipboard hanging in some of the operations photos. Here’s an example from the Moncton visit – http://bsandt.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/2003-03-08-bst-3.jpg
Scott
Nice idea Scott. Doug’s comment above brings up a real need on my layout–but I still haven’t seen anything that I really like for the “paperwork.”
Steve
Check the link above.
Scott
Steve, how about a bulldog clip and a small metal hook?
Scott, I’m very interested with your organizational prowess – it’s got me thinking!
Prowess? I don’t think so! But I do get a good idea once in a while. Ha!
Scott