Earl Q Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 What do you guys use to layout a railing panel? Just looking for different ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulciber Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 What do you guys use to layout a railing panel? Just looking for different ideas. I haven't been commisioned yet but I've seen a few different ways. I have access to recycled 42" by 36" sheets of paper. I use that to draw 1 to 1 scale on. Been tempted to draw designs in autocad and plot them out but that would incur more cost and I haven't run into anything I couldn't draw with a pencil yet. I know a couple guys that have huge welding tables (1" thick 4' wide and 8' long) who use soapstone to draw and fabricate on. I've seen a very talented blacksmith artist use sharpies and plywood "Backyard Blacksmith" author says she uses concrete shop floor and chalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Steel bench, or sheet of thin steel, with chalk or soapstone, and if I want a more lasting layout, line it with ink correction fluid or a paint pen. A master drawing on paper can be made and this transferred onto the steel sheet/bench for working to. This can then be archived for future use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redanvil Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 the shop I work in has a table designated to laying out long runs of rail.. we call it the railing table and it is made of steel. we usually use silver pencil , keep it sharp or your demensions will change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Q Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hmmmmm Redanvil.... A table totally designated for railings, crafted of steel. Ingenious!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creek Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 In the shop that I work at we have metal tables and we draw out the railing in full scale. I use pathagorous theorem to figure slopes and angles and such, plus it is just a good way to cross check measurements taken at the job site. But I guess I got of topic. At home I use concrete or a piece of plywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_sandy_creek_forge Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 a slightly rusted steel topped table. regular old chalkboard chalk (keeping it sharp). oh, and keep the five year old offspring away from the drawing or you might end up with extra spindles or a smiley face right in the middle of your beautiful art deco railing -Aaron @ the SCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I make a full scale drawing on wrapping paper, that way I can roll it up when not in use. For smaller stuff I do a chalk drawing on the garage floor. It cleans up with a broom when I am done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I start with AutoCad or more recently Google Sketchup for rapid design. Working drawings tend to be chalk on the floor. A dedicated table just for railing layout!?! That is just plain Bizarre! Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Q Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thanks for all the input fellas. Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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