Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:54:17 -0500
Reply-To: mcneely4@COX.NET
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Swinging table
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Thanks Jim. Now we need a modification that gets away from the adjustment knob UNDER the table. That one is a real pain when stowing and opening the table for use. My wife isn't strong enough to tighten and loosen it when in the stowed position, having to reach under the table. I've given it thought, but just haven't arrived at a reasonable solution. For us, the only thing we have come up with is to remove the table from the leg for traveling, stowing it in the back with other gear, and fitting it onto the leg when ready to use it.
One thing I have considered is rather than a magnet, fitting a latch to the table and the bulkhead, and just tighten the table with the knob when it is in use, otherwise leave it just tight enough to keep the knob from vibrating off.
mcneely
---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> It's really better documented than what I am describing here, but basically you buy a 1 inch diameter oak dowel and cut it off about the distance from the bottom of the rear leg to where it starts to bend. You whittle one end down to fit snugly inside the mounting collar on the base down in the bottom of the cabinet. Tap it home. Now, reinstall the table leg over the dowel, and put the table into place.
>
> Now, you can use the table as normal in the "down" position, but you can also loosen the knob, raise the table to clear the tops of the cabinets when they are open, and even higher than that.
>
> Jim
>
> > On Jun 18, 2014, at 8:58 AM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely
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David McNeely
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