I ran several Searches for this topic and didn’t find anything.
What I’d like to know is what materials and methods do you use for building the layout fascia.
I have several curves to go around, probably 6" radius or thereabouts. I tried using 1/8" Masonite but the first piece I tried snapped.
I wet the backside of where I thought the bends would be and let it set for a while but a loud “snap” told me that that didn’t work.
I’ve had good luck with cheap panelling, with the smooth back out. Jerry is right, though, 6" radius is very small. I’m trying to picture where a 6" radius would be used – if it’s an inside corner, I’d be inclined to not fool with a curve that small, just make an angle joint. Won’t cost much space, and a whole lot easier!
You may want to include a 3" ledge with the fascia. Something to hold on to, put a beverage or throttle, or aside hand tool. Just needs a little more bracing and planning.
For tight radius consider veneer or formica.
Try soaking the masonite in water for about 2 hours, then clamping it in place. When it dries, it should be ready to fasten permanently into place. Maybe you could use a piece of linoleum to go around that curve.
Styrene is another possibility. I used it for corners in my train room, and I’m sure it would take the tight curve. Can get sheet pretty cheap at plastics store in Yellow Pages.
Hal
I used 1/4 plywood and curved my corners with posterboard.
Nick
A cheap source of styrene is “For Sale” signs at Wal-Mart. Get the biggest ones you can find. I use them to make my streets and bridge plates on my trestle. Small picture nails or a hot glue gun works great.
Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the input. I will try soaking the Masonite first. If that doesn’t work, I wil try the styrene.
Source for styrene rolls custom size:
http://www.interstateplastics.com/detail.aspx?ID=StyrenesheetGP-SB1012