Date: Thu, 6 May 2021 20:44:19 -0700
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Table leg hole?
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I put two thick pieces of d sleeping pad between the table edge & the
bulkhead to prevent the table from bumping/rubbing the bulkhead. But dave
b's solution, which having a Ph. D. prevented me from thinking of, sounds
better.
Can't drive the camper right now (stick shift) due to shoulder surgery, but
will do what dave said when I can.
DMc
On Thu, May 6, 2021 at 5:18 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> Where exactly do you stick this book? And for what purpose? I missed
> something in the thread.
>
> Eric
>
>
> > On May 5, 2021, at 2:05 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > I just stick a book in there.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On May 5, 2021, at 11:03 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Does everyone not know about using a cabinet magnet to keep the table
> from swinging away from the wall while traveling? This was the preferred
> solution some years ago. Maybe it just didn’t work for everyone.
> >>
> >> Jim
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On May 5, 2021, at 9:21 AM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi Eric, From what I saw, the pin is a way to set the table to
> different
> >>> heights, which would be nice. But I would like to find a way to lock
> it
> >>> for traveling without having to reach under and turn the knob under
> there.
> >>> I don't see how a person with large hands can even do so. Perhaps
> with the
> >>> pin, it can be set at a higher level, and then lock with the screw?
> >>>
> >>>>> On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 8:03 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Hi David,
> >>>>
> >>>> Earlier in the thread Ryan described that the function is the same as
> >>>> without the pin. The added pin locks the table in certain set
> positions
> >>>> with the pin. He didn’t discuss rattle or other things. ]
> >>>> He gave some pictures I’m looking forward to going over. The earlier
> posts
> >>>> had the picture links.
> >>>>
> >>>> I’m not completely understanding the placement of the pin or what the
> pin
> >>>> looks like but I can visualize it.
> >>>>
> >>>> For me I would put the pin in the cabinet so it doesn’t show and
> change
> >>>> the original look. I’m not sure where his pictures show it is.
> >>>>
> >>>> Eric Caron
> >>>> 85 GL Auto
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> On May 4, 2021, at 10:55 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> So,are you saying that the pin obviates the under table screw for
> >>>> fastening the table in place? With the pin, does the table fit
> tightly in
> >>>> place with no rattles?
> >>>>
> >>>> On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 10:45 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Not sure why you are not getting the entire threads.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> This is a way of using a drilled hole in the table and collar with a
> >>>>> pin. The several holes lock the table from swinging out in travel
> or lock
> >>>>> up in useful positions when camped. Pin out and all works normally.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> A elligent solution.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Eric
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On May 4, 2021, at 10:42 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Would You Describe the Problem that This Mod Solves ~ Please ~
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On 4 May , 2021, at 5:27 AM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Yeah, it is rock solid for sure. You can tug on it all day long it
> is
> >>>>> not
> >>>>>>> moving.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> This in my estimation solves a problem of table swing while looking
> >>>>> fairly
> >>>>>>> stock.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> The goal in my van has always been to make needed upgrades that
> don't
> >>>>>>> disrupt the factory look...as much as possible it is certainly a
> >>>>> balancing
> >>>>>>> game. (I have done the rear closet sliders so could be an argument
> to
> >>>>> be
> >>>>>>> made there.) But first glance across my van, you would see pretty
> much
> >>>>> a
> >>>>>>> factory look.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> The table leg was a good mod in my opinion. Fixes a problem with
> >>>>> minimal
> >>>>>>> disruption.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Ryan (that's me)
> >>>>>>> Asheville
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
>
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