Benchwork Update for the ATSF Ferry Slip

Finally had some spare time over the weekend to add the plywood top to the aluminum framework.  My nephew was helpful and used a 3D printer to fabricate brackets, while another friend was kind enough to let me use his table saw to cut the top.

Benchwork construction began with 20mm x 40mm extruded aluminum.

First step was to cut the t-slot extrusion to length (yes, we moved everything out of the way before we turned on the saw):

Next came some of the "erector set" pieces to join the cut strut into a frame:

But even more important than anything else, the module frame is "Rule 0" compliant, so it will actually be available for use in a setup:

Here is a view of the underside— those blue components are secured to the sides of the module frame, and allow the top to be fastened from below: