John has very kindly sent in this excellent tip that I’m sure will be helpful to many readers:

“We all know it’s like working under your layout when you have age and knee problem. What I have done with my lay out 9ft X 5ft is I built it in two layers. The top is hinged to the bottom layer so when I want to work underneath all I have to do is hinge the top layer up, lock it in place with a strut at either end and I then can sit on a stool underneath and wire quite comfortably.”

John adds:

“As I have previously said my layout is only 9 X 5ft and if you look carefully I’ve anchored the bottom part of the layout to the floor so as to reduce the risk of tipping when working underneath. I hope this will help others. PS If the layout is larger you might consider some sort of hoisting device to assist with the initial lift.”

I’m sure this tip will be a big help for many, especially those who are getting on in years or struggle with mobility. Well done John for sharing this helpful tip. It is very thoughtful!