Date: Wed, 5 May 2021 10:18:27 -0500
Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Table leg hole?
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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
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> 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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