On Jun 6, 2007, at 10:37 AM, neil wrote: > Oh ok, I see the idea now. I thought the idea discussed by you, Mike > E. et al, was an actual box. In the words of famous German Architect, Mies Van De Rohe, "Less is more". > > Good one! > > I may make one. And as a thought on those lines..... > > Would a lip at front (facing rear of van) on shelf be over kill? Harder time to get shelf to fit to poptop ceiling when closed, bugger flocking > > How about an arm or some such on each side that would flip up and > connect to strut(s) to secure shelf from tipping? Yes > > I saw the bungees though so obviousy you alreay have found a way to > secure shelf from tipping. Don't need bungees w/ socket tightened U bolts, distributed weight on cantilevered shelf > > Good use of space! Mr. Squirrel has more ideas for hanging things from bottom of shelf, etc. Tom B.- or "more is better" depending on your viewpoint |
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