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Subject:Re: Table leg hole?
From:Eric Caron
Date:Thu, 6 May 2021 20:18:32 -0400

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
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>