Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:58:26 -0500
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Swinging table
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So, could you describe the " 1" dowel trick"? Thanks, mcneely
---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Speaking of adjustable height, everyone should consider the 1" dowel trick so that that could raise the table to any height they want.
>
> As far as the various swinging table problem goes, I haven't seen a solution yet that measures up to a 2.00 magnet.
>
> Jim
>
> > On Jun 18, 2014, at 7:03 AM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Never seen this fix talked about but if you drill a small 1/8 hole
> > below the tightening knob in the cabinet, then mark that in line with
> > the table leg and drill it out...you can fit a long cotter pin through
> > it and lock the whole thing into place. I have mine set for different
> > heights and when going camping I have it locked over the sink so I can
> > get to the cupboards and closet that it is always blocking. Great mod
> > and takes care of the issue with hardly any notice, looks stock.
> >
> > You can kinda see it here just below the knob:
> > https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WPRXrH7G-_w/U0G69J_997I/AAAAAAAArIA/IIGsbO7LelE/w1207-h905-no/GOPR3040.JPG
> >
> > Ryan Perry
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 3:32 PM, Chris S. <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Also foam block under table arm helps and quietens.
> >>
> >> Chris.
> >>
> >> Wysłane z iPhone'a
> >>
> >> Dnia Jun 17, 2014 o godz. 12:40 Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):
> >>
> >>> I no longer use the tables (they were always in the way, especially with my early vans where the closet door is blocked), but when I did, I tightened the knob with the table swung out a few inches and moved it back and forth tightening as much as I could and then pushing it back against the wall. Worked pretty well.
> >>>
> >>> A more sophisticated fix is to glue a piece of rubber on the flange that is pushed against the pole by the screw.
> >>>
> >>> Stuart
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>
> >>>> On Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 4:39 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Hi,
> >>>>
> >>>> Anyone have a cure for the rear table swinging out while driving? I've
> >>>> tightened the adjustment knob as much as I can, but it still swings
> >>>> out especially when making a turn.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks.
> >>>>
> >>>> Ric
> >>>>
> >>>> 87 Westy
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent from my iPhone
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David McNeely
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