Using that magnet (or something) between the table edge and the wall is the
right place to solve the problem. If you solve it at the other end, the
pivot into the base at the cabinet, your solution has to take into account
the force of the weight of the table times the length of the table arm
times the force of the bump you hit. And it still doesn't guarantee that
the table isn't going to rattle against the wall.

Besides, being able to pull the table loose from the magnet and swinging it
away with one hand, as opposed to reaching down to turn a knob or similar,
is a convenience.

Jim

On Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 4:50 AM, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:

> I use a magnet to the wall.
> Zoltan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Karl Mullendore
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:46 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Securing table
>
> That should read "they areN'T holding"
>
> In a '90, if the inner locking pieces are still inside the brackets along
> with stock knobs, there is only one reason they are holding: lubricate the
> knob/bolt threads (in my best Scott Foss voice)! I have never had a problem
> with '86-on tables staying securely in place. If that still isn't quite
> enough, remove the locking pieces from the brackets and rough up the
> surface
> with 40-grit sandpaper. That should give some bite.
>