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Subject:Re: Table leg hole?
From:Jeff Palmer
Date:Wed, 5 May 2021 13:05:28 -0500

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
>>>> 
>>> 
>>>