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Blocking Table 1

This phase of construction involves cutting blocks and wedges to size and using them to get the proper height, elevation change, and turn banking as the track is mounted in the table. Luf's video really makes this look easy. He has pre-cut wedges and he just puts them in place. In reality it took me a quite bit of time to cut out the blocks and wedges to the correct proportions. It's kind of hard to get a sense of the banking from the photos. But keep in mind that I'm using 1x6 sized sides. I chose this because I really wanted to have a fair amount of variation in grade and turn banking on the course.

I decided to use wood screws to fasten the MDF to the blocks and wedges. I experimented on a couple of scraps first. Then I started work on the track. I will fill these screw holes with some wood filler.

Notes:

• I will hopefully finish up most of the work on table 1 this week and then be ready to start on table 2 next weekend. Can we see the light at the end of the tunnel yet?
• I used my cordless Ryobi saber saw to cut most of the blocks. I was concerned that the jig saw wouldn't do as good a job. But, after my battery wore down a bit, I used the Jig and it worked fine.
• There's quite a bit of overlap at the connection point. I am pretty sure I will have to cut the track end a bit to deal with this.
• Instead of making a third small table, I think I will attach the tight corner turn around section right on to the second table. So It will be L shaped and be about 7 feet long on that end. It will hopefully not be too awkward.
• I'm going to have to make a trip to Gateway Electronics pretty soon to get some wire and terminal blocks. Also have to order some copper tape. I found a good source by doing a bit of googling.
• Training on the bike is definitely taking a hit due to the track construction. I'm thinking I will really work on the second half of the season after the track is done. Cyclocross will be priority one this year for sure.

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