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FlamesFan
March 11th, 2007, 08:37 PM
Yesterday I was busy putting down cork for my layout when the cork kept popping up on one of my curves... yes it was a sharp curve (18")... I was wondering what I would use to weigh it down while the glue dries. I went to the dollar store and bought 25 balloons for a $1 and I filled them with sand... now I have 25 weights that form to the object that need to be weighed down... they work great.

What have other people used to weigh objects down? When I put the foam down on the plywood I used an encyclopedia set to weigh it down... (I knew there was a good use for encyclopedias:teeth: )

Cheers,
Wolfgang Dudler
March 11th, 2007, 09:32 PM
I've used different weights: pic (http://www.westportterminal.de/westport/P7183235_1200.jpg) :angel:

Wolfgang
Pete Nolan
March 12th, 2007, 12:28 AM
Old 18v. batteries from dead Ryobi tools work well.
Hytec
March 12th, 2007, 01:54 AM
The sand-balloon idea sounds good, but I'd be worried about them expanding onto neighboring scenery. I use 4-6" chunks of 2x4's, occasionally stacking them 2 and 3 deep for weight. How about soft drink cans and bottles filled with water....?
L Lee Davis
March 12th, 2007, 03:02 AM
I picked up some spacer's for trailer hitches they weigh about 2 lbs. each and work great. (see photo gallery weighted ties) and the price was right too! Free for the takeing.

"Still training After All These Years"
FlamesFan
March 12th, 2007, 09:33 PM
The sand-balloon idea sounds good, but I'd be worried about them expanding onto neighboring scenery. I use 4-6" chunks of 2x4's, occasionally stacking them 2 and 3 deep for weight. How about soft drink cans and bottles filled with water....?

the balloons don't really expand which is kinda nice... the pop cans with water sounds like a good idea...
Pete Nolan
March 13th, 2007, 02:41 AM
I have a metal shop nearby that has a scrap table. I can get very precise chunks of steel from $2 - $6, depending on size. The $6 one fills my palm and is pretty heavy. A machine shop might have the same. They are also very good for jigs for buildings.
Arctic Train
March 14th, 2007, 11:06 PM
After spending all my money on train stuff I could only afford cheap "weights". Now I know why model railroading gives me a headache!!!
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/oct06_001.jpg

Brian
HemiAdda2d
March 15th, 2007, 12:31 PM
I use my staple gun. Works great, cuz sometimes no matter how much weight you place, the item keeps moving anyways. Staples for an Arrow T-50 are cheap.
Wolfgang Dudler
March 15th, 2007, 06:33 PM
Brian,

for a good weight I think the bottles are full.
What's the taste of this brand?

Wolfgang
Arctic Train
March 16th, 2007, 02:41 AM
Brian,

for a good weight I think the bottles are full.
What's the taste of this brand?

Wolfgang

Wolfgang,
I usually have a couple of cases laying around the house so I have a good supply of full "weights".
Charles Shaw, or more commonly called "2 buck chuck" aint your fancy schmancy, impress your friends kind of wine but it works for me. Not too sweet. I've been told however that I have no taste.:omg:

Brian
Gats
March 16th, 2007, 02:55 AM
Charles Shaw, or more commonly called "2 buck chuck" aint your fancy schmancy, impress your friends kind of wine but it works for me. Not too sweet. I've been told however that I have no taste.:omg:

Brian

At $2 a bottle if you didn't have any taste when you started, you certainly have lost the sensation now! :eek: (just kidding)

I have to admit your weight system has got a certain class about it, Brian. :thumbs_up: (try Shiraz next time - it's heavier! ;))

'Cleanskins' are the rage around here - excess production bottled with a non-descript label (like "product of SE Australia") ranging in cost from AU$2.99 to $7.99 for the 'fancier' types like Shiraz and Chardonnay. Good gear, better price!