Date: Tue, 4 May 2021 08:24:52 -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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The biggest difficulty with the rear table support/adjustment is the screw
to lock the table horizontally. Getting one's hand under the table to
manipulate that knob, and manipulating the knob in that confined/awkward
space is not easy. Allistair, a solution?
On Mon, May 3, 2021 at 7:44 PM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Jim,
>
> Sounds like you have a pretty nice knob
>
> :-)
>
> I replaced same knob with a t handle type thing. Yeah it’s ok for
> leverage. But it still thing the basic premise of the system is iffy. Even
> if you have the little metal flap thing inside the table leg upper support
> that helps spread out the applied force from screw knob.
>
> Ryan ( is that right) pin method is sound. Bombproof. No doubt in that you
> have the table secured. No screeching when you try to pull the table and
> haven’t loosened the knob.
>
> Ab
>
> > On May 3, 2021, at 5:49 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I have a table leg knob made for me out of solid stainless billet with
> the knob part being about twice as thick as the plastic knob, and it is
> knurled. It is beautiful. Threads are lathe cut into the billet. I’d let it
> go to someone’s this list who wants it. Thirty bucks and shipping.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On May 3, 2021, at 7:29 PM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Pin is just when not using the table so mostly in for travel. Then
> when at
> >> camp remove pin and use the knob as usual.
> >> I have one configuration up high just under spice rack and over sink
> that I
> >> lock in for camping sometimes. Makes for easy access to the two side
> >> cupboards and kitchen sink for water. It's also a nice bar set up high
> to
> >> mix drinks.
> >>
> >> Here are a couple more images showing a bit more
> >>
> >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZuCjKPMD2Z99pLgf6
> >>
> >>
> >>>> On Mon, May 3, 2021, 8:00 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Thank you for this.
> >>>
> >>> Great to know this is a possible workable mod.
> >>>
> >>> I’ll go over the pictures with someone but can you tell me. Do you
> still
> >>> use the knob to tighten or is that gone and you just use the pin for
> >>> different locations?
> >>>
> >>> I’m hoping the knob is still functional and the pin and holes add
> >>> functionality.
> >>>
> >>> Eric Caron 85 GL auto
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On May 3, 2021, at 6:53 PM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> That is the solution used in my van. Hole is in line of the leg with a
> >>> collar and a cotter pin. Multiple holes so it can be moved up and over
> the
> >>> sink or down for traveling. I also have the PVC insert so it can be
> brought
> >>> all the way up. It works great, looks better than most solutions I have
> >>> seen and easy to manage.
> >>>
> >>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/RWYAb6oePANHuHAv6
> >>>
> >>> Hope that helps!
> >>> Ryan in Asheville
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
>
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