Date: Wed, 5 May 2021 11:42:27 -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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Thanks to both Bruce and Jim for suggesting this.
On Wed, May 5, 2021 at 9:03 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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