Date: Thu, 6 May 2021 20:18:32 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Table leg hole?
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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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