I sanded the lock on the pole--works GREAT! I also sanded the ring of metal under the table, and that now locks perfectly too. stan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Jowell Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 7:40 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Securing table I agree with Karl. My 88 Westy table lock works perfectly. A little lube and rough the leg up worked for me. Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm
> On Nov 25, 2014, at 7:03 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Using that magnet (or something) between the table edge and the wall > is the right place to solve the problem. If you solve it at the other > end, the pivot into the base at the cabinet, your solution has to take > into account the force of the weight of the table times the length of > the table arm times the force of the bump you hit. And it still > doesn't guarantee that the table isn't going to rattle against the wall. > > Besides, being able to pull the table loose from the magnet and > swinging it away with one hand, as opposed to reaching down to turn a > knob or similar, is a convenience. > > Jim > >> On Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 4:50 AM, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: >> >> I use a magnet to the wall. >> Zoltan >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Karl Mullendore >> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:46 PM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: Securing table >> >> That should read "they areN'T holding" >> >> In a '90, if the inner locking pieces are still inside the brackets >> along with stock knobs, there is only one reason they are holding: >> lubricate the knob/bolt threads (in my best Scott Foss voice)! I have >> never had a problem with '86-on tables staying securely in place. If >> that still isn't quite enough, remove the locking pieces from the >> brackets and rough up the surface with 40-grit sandpaper. That should >> give some bite. >> |
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