R-pod Owners Forum : new table in 178 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : new table in 178 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:57:42 +0000 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:25:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7223 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ new table in 178 : Commander, I'm much like... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67958#67958 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 6:25pm

Commander, I'm much like you but believe it or not I'm planning on making custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets in the nearer future with my father-in-law.  Not the fronts or drawer boxes (for the nice dovetail look), those I will order custom and unfinished.  All of the enclosed surfaces will be furniture grade plywood and then if we don't paint, solid wood for the exposed ends.  I figure even with buying some tools I need like a decent table saw, I'll still save about $20k over the quotes we received last year.  Plus then I can fit everything perfectly around the appliances.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:25:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67958#67958 new table in 178 : Very nice table. I have zero talent... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67945#67945 Author: Commander203
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Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 9:22am

Very nice table. I have zero talent when it comes to working with wood. I can't even saw a straight line.lol
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:22:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67945#67945 new table in 178 : yes, we made all of the table... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67943#67943 Author: Pod People
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Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 9:13am

yes, we made all of the table hardware.  the aluminum braces are 1/4" flat stock with small lag bolts attached to the legs.  I used star knobs and steel tee nuts (1/4x20) from Woodworkers Supply (woodworker.com) for the connectors.  Standard piano hinges were cut to length for the leg to table top hinge connection. Hope this helps you-let me know if you need more details.

I started with a mock-up and the table top was larger.  We keep cutting it down in size until we thought it was as large as possible while still being usable and would fit as we wanted it.  then we made the real unit

Vann
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:13:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67943#67943 new table in 178 : Did you make the hardware (the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67920#67920 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 9:38am

Did you make the hardware (the removable supports)?]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:38:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67920#67920 new table in 178 : We also built a new table for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67915#67915 Author: Pod People
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Posted: 16 Nov 2015 at 10:04pm

We also built a new table for our 173.  We don't use the dinette area for sleeping, so the table didn't have to be the same size in order to fit between the benches and make the bed platform.  It is made from 3/4" cabinet grade(10 ply) birch plywood.  the finish is 10 coats of table varnish.  It folds flat for traveling and is very sturdy.








travel safe
Vann
]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:04:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67915#67915 new table in 178 : Thanks . Just remembering... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67902#67902 Author: s&lmaz
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Posted: 16 Nov 2015 at 2:16pm


 Thanks .  Just remembering NOT to lean will be the catch.Smile
]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:16:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67902#67902 new table in 178 : Your table looks great. Looks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67901#67901 Author: s&lmaz
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Posted: 16 Nov 2015 at 2:13pm



   Your table looks great.  Looks much more convientant in small space.Thanks for sending the picture!
]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:13:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67901#67901 new table in 178 : Thank you for the suggestions!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67900#67900 Author: s&lmaz
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Posted: 16 Nov 2015 at 2:05pm



    Thank you for the suggestions!  
   
]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:05:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67900#67900 new table in 178 : It is the anti-gravity option!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67875#67875 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 5:44pm

It is the anti-gravity option!]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 17:44:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67875#67875 new table in 178 : I replaced the table in my 179... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67867#67867 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 4:00pm

I replaced the table in my 179 with a similar table.  I screwed the base into a piece of 3/4 plywood the same size as the top.  That way we can scoot the table around or even take it apart for travel by laying it on the bed.  I made the top rectangular so we can use different seating positions, or slide it out of the way.  Much handier than a fixed table.  One just has to learn not to lean on the table when getting up.  ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:00:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67867#67867 new table in 178 : Do t know why it turned upside... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67855#67855 Author: SandD
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Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 11:48am

Do t know why it turned upside down]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:48:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67855#67855 new table in 178 : I made a freestanding table that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67854#67854 Author: SandD
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Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 11:46am


I made a freestanding table that can be moved or rotated as needed. We sometimes use it in the tent room also.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:46:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67854#67854 new table in 178 : A couple owners have changed to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67837#67837 Author: furpod
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Posted: 14 Nov 2015 at 2:39pm

A couple owners have changed to a post style table. You will need to add reinforcement, the floor is a sandwich of foam, between plywood sheets, with an aluminum frame. If i was going to do this mod, I would track down the AL floor "joists", and screw a sheet of 1/2 birch ply, properly weather protected to them, then secure through that with the mounting screws/bolts for the base.
]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:39:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67837#67837 new table in 178 : Does anyone know if it is safe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7223&PID=67836#67836 Author: s&lmaz
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Posted: 14 Nov 2015 at 2:10pm

 Does anyone know if it is safe to screw a bottom pipe falange for a table in the dining area of an r-pod 178.  I didn't see any tanks in that area but don't know how thick the floor is.
   Thanks for any info.
    s&lmaz
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