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Post by ladywendolyn on Feb 2, 2017 20:11:41 GMT -8
I just want to share these photos of a table leg and trim done by a local friend on his trailer. The leg is three pieces of chrome tube with a ring around it. I think he cannibalized an old table for some of the parts, and the top is actually a piece of floor trim/edging that he overlapped on top of some plain stainless metal. I think it turned out really cool and retro. Much nicer than some of the original legs these tables came with.   |
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Post by barefootonthefarm on Feb 3, 2017 5:24:35 GMT -8
Very nice. I love the look!
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Post by mkzero on Feb 3, 2017 9:06:45 GMT -8
Wow, that does look nice!  |
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Post by Ten on Feb 3, 2017 9:48:27 GMT -8
That very much reminds me of an old vintage kitchen table. Truly a work of art and imagination. Makes you wonder why something like this was not more common in the original manufacture of the higher end campers of the day.  |
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Post by msgoehring on Feb 3, 2017 12:03:58 GMT -8
I keep thinking about how hard it would be to handle a table with that trim. If the table is as thick as the trim (which I don't think it is) it would be way too heavy to move easily and could be too heavy for the wall, bringing so much pressure the wall could collapse. If the trim is the only part that is that thick then how do you prevent it from bending when it's a bed? Would it even be smart to have trim that thick since you'd have to raise the table enough so you don't scrape yourself on it all the time getting in and out.
Yeah I really like the look, but in a trailer it just doesn't seem feasible. I think that's why it wasn't done. All of the trailer tables I've seen have been removable and/or foldable, I don't see this one being able to do that.
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Post by barefootonthefarm on Feb 3, 2017 19:15:22 GMT -8
I really like the leg. I wonder how it hinges to the underside?
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Post by mrmarty51 on Feb 3, 2017 21:45:35 GMT -8
I really like the leg. I wonder how it hinges to the underside? I too was wondering that. Or if it is easily removable. msgoehringI think that the table is probably as thick as the upper portion of the aluminum trim. The ribbed section. Looking at the clips mounted to the bench seat it appears that if it was thicker the top of the table would be above the level of the bench. The lower portion of the trim is inset so it looks to me that the upper trim is the rest for the bench brackets. I could be wrong though. |
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Post by bigbill on Feb 5, 2017 9:13:39 GMT -8
I keep thinking about how hard it would be to handle a table with that trim. If the table is as thick as the trim (which I don't think it is) it would be way too heavy to move easily and could be too heavy for the wall, bringing so much pressure the wall could collapse. If the trim is the only part that is that thick then how do you prevent it from bending when it's a bed? Would it even be smart to have trim that thick since you'd have to raise the table enough so you don't scrape yourself on it all the time getting in and out. Yeah I really like the look, but in a trailer it just doesn't seem feasible. I think that's why it wasn't done. All of the trailer tables I've seen have been removable and/or foldable, I don't see this one being able to do that. At first glance I had the same concerns but after a closer look at the picture and the support brackets on the benches I think the stainless has material behind it (possibly just a inch wide board of the proper thickness) to give it the strength/support it requires when in the bed position plus prevent problems getting in and out. I think the setup is a work of art. |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Feb 15, 2017 17:07:23 GMT -8
I keep thinking about how hard it would be to handle a table with that trim. If the table is as thick as the trim (which I don't think it is) it would be way too heavy to move easily and could be too heavy for the wall, bringing so much pressure the wall could collapse. If the trim is the only part that is that thick then how do you prevent it from bending when it's a bed? Would it even be smart to have trim that thick since you'd have to raise the table enough so you don't scrape yourself on it all the time getting in and out. Yeah I really like the look, but in a trailer it just doesn't seem feasible. I think that's why it wasn't done. All of the trailer tables I've seen have been removable and/or foldable, I don't see this one being able to do that. I think they did not have a bed option so it was not movable. It was in an airstream. I agree that it would be awkward to move. I have to go with a thinner edge on mine because it drops down to a bed, but I may try making a table leg like that one. |
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