Legs

Overview

October 2026 correspondence regarding his Fremo modules leg construction.

Summary

Construction Method

• Henk recommends that 6 mm marine plywood is sufficient for module tops and sides when adequately supported to prevent warping. He advises keeping modules as light as possible, noting that he has only used 9 mm plywood for boards 1.25 metres or longer with heavy track loads such as fiddle yards
• 2 cross members for each pair of legs
• Legs screwed with M6 wing bolts and wing nuts (inset M6 alternative available but takes more time)
• Forstner drill needed for recessing round dowel into square vertical leg (9mm depth) — allows the 22mm round bar to protrude 9mm into the 27mm square leg
• Henk recommends using 8mm bolts instead of 6mm spec to allow some play during module connection
• Landscape-dependent choice: Depending on the landscape: flat top or open to allow undulations and appropriate side boards.

Visual References from Henk

Fig 1: Cross members being assembled with clamps. Wooden dowel cross pieces, not metal bars.

Fig 2: Interior/underside view of completed closed-top module showing wiring, electronics, and internal bracing compartments.

Fig 3: Hand-drawn technical sketch showing module dimensions (800mm, 1220mm heights noted) and leg configuration with cross member details.