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marwayne ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1003 |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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Pod People ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088 |
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I still have the original table that came with our 179. If anyone needs it, I am happy to give it to you if you pay the shipping. I have to warn you that it is heavy. If you want to price shipping, I am in zip code 27516. Vann
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417 |
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When I did my dinette modification (see my mods link below), I did it specifically so I would be able to use the table as a part of being able to convert the dinette into an additional 3/4 width bed sleeping area (yes, that is a standard size and sheet sets are available for it). For that reason, I reused the table top although I could have made a table top the same size as the original and had it work also. I did that so that if the time came that I could no longer do the crawl over, we would not have to stop camping, but one of us (most likely me) would be able to use the dinette area as a bed. It has not yet reached that point, and it may be that we would upgrade to the 195 or 196 model and avoid the issue. It would still be hard to give up the counter space of our 179 though.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Pod People ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088 |
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Echo Gale is correct--the homemade table replacement will not serve as a part of the dinette to create a double bed. We are a couple and never need the double bed option. however, the couch can still be used as a single bed and I know personally that it is great for a one person afternoon nap. one of the beauties of the R Pod is that it is very adaptable for personification to one's needs. Vann |
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EchoGale ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 469 |
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I guess it depends on whether you need to maintain the functionality of making this into a bed and how many people you need to seat at a table. But I just bought a two person round pedestal table that comes apart for travel. The shape give me more room to move around, the base slides right up to the edge of the cushion making it as out of the way as possible.
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Daniel ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 20 Aug 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
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Awesome guys thanks for the info I appreciate it
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Pod People ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088 |
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Ben Herman is correct-it is 3/4" Birch veneer plywood. I finished it with Tabletop Varnish from Woodworker's supply. It is a very hard and durable finish. I used 4 coats with steel wool between coats. It has been very serviceable for us and can be easily repaired if it does get scratched. Sand the edges carefully and apply the same finish as the top -there are no rough edges or splintering. I used standard 3/4" B/C grade plywood for the base. It is cut to fit tight between the ottomans and has some velcro glued to the floor and the underside of the base-it is rock solid. the pedestal base and top are screwed to the plywood top and base with 1"x#12 screws. Vann
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Woodmiester ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 Aug 2018 Location: Greenwood IN Online Status: Offline Posts: 142 |
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The very first thing we did was to replace that stupid table with a home built. Man, that thing hurt coming down on your fingers!!!!!
A suggestion.......If you build one, put a table ware drawer on it. (One more drawer freed up)
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Ben Herman ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 356 |
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Looks to me like standard birch plywood. All big box stores carry it in 4x8 sheets. If you have a lumberyard near you, an even better option is baltic birch plywood. Usually comes in 5x5 sheets. Baltic birch is better quality plywood than the standard stuff sold by Home Depot/Lowes. You can get the edges nice and smooth, then 3 coats of poly and you'd be all set. Nice job btw Vann!
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417 |
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I like the wood-grain of your table. Is it some sort of plywood to minimize warping? If so, how did you finish off the raw edges?
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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