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Date:         Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:43:17 -0800
Reply-To:     Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
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From:         Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
Comments: To: Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com>
Comments: cc: Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com>
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Michael:

I would remove the nylon insert as Loren suggested. You'll get a much tighter fit, and that is what is needed in this case. The inside diameter of the leg (in my case) is 1 3/16" Bear in mind that I do not have the stock table leg, but rather one of the newer aftermarket ones from Go Westy. YMMV. Dowel rods do not come in that particular diameter, but they do come in 1 1/4". I ran mind through the table saw, rotating it a tiny bit each time, but I suspect a hand plane would work as well. I would suggest coating the dowel rod when you're finished with some type of sealant, otherwise it may end up warping. I used Watco oil.

Most Dowel rods are made from maple, or some other hardwood like beech or birch. I found it very helpful to use a little lubricant on the threaded insert, dish soap seem to work fine for me.

The problem area comes from the table leg coming out of the hole at an angle which in turn chips the plastic laminate. A company called Rockler Woodworking does carry grommets Loren mentioned. Whether or not they have the correct diameter I don't know, but they have quite a few of them. Do a search--sorry I don't have a URL.

Troy

----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Elliott" <camping.elliott@gmail.com> To: "Troy" <colorworks@gci.net> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>; "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 6:10 AM Subject: Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)

> Thanks for posting that link, Troy. It looks to be a handy mod. Is there > any text that goes with the pictures? I have a couple questions: > > The picture "Bottom End of Table Leg" shows a nylon insert in the end of > the table leg -- is it removed or kept? > > 2. What's the diameter of the Guide Rod? > > 3. Photo "Problem Area.JPG" -- Loren, what happened there? I don't think > there were any mods done to that hole, were there? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR > > > > Troy typed: >> Just finished up a table leg modification that Loren Bush suggested: >> See:http://www.pbase.com/labusch/tablemods >> >> I bought my table from Go Westy, which does not have the Center bushing >> like the stock table. This actually worked out better for me as I took a >> 1 1/4 inch dowel rod, and shape it down to 1 3/16 to fit inside the table >> leg with minimal amount of movement. I think the whole thing took maybe >> 40 minutes. A very worthwhile modification in my opinion, and just want >> to take this opportunity to thank Loren for posting the detailed pictures >> on how to do the modification. Pretty simple idea, but it works extremely >> well! No more lopsided tables, and it makes getting to the storage >> "cubicles" below the table a breeze, without having to completely moved >> the table out-of-the-way. >> Thank you Loren! >> >> Troy >> >


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