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| Mark Scott Rating: |
I have built an L-shaped dinette. I have built a "mock-up" table top that I would like to mount to single pedestal/table leg. What I would like to know from anyone in the community, do they know of, or where to buy a sliding mechanism that will allow the top to move fore and aft from its fixed pedestal. I saw this top in action when the Discovery channel showcased Marathon Coach. It makes for add'l room when traveling since you can "push" the top a few inches toward the seating area or, you can "push" it away from the seats when attempting to seat several adults at the table. Buying this mechanism is what I desire.We will use a corian top. Any help or suggestions is appreciated. Mark | ||
| John MC9 Rating: N/A |
"table top that I would like to mount to single pedestal/table leg...". with a "sliding mechanism that will allow the top to move fore and aft " Not much different that the driver's seat, huh? Same mechanism? | ||
| tony bare
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We have a 2005 Montana 5th wheel that has the same type of table. It came with a table and chairs and the table has a latch under it that lets the table move in either direction to make it easier to enter or exit. Any Montana dealer should be able to help you find the part or let you look at one to see how they are made so that you can come up with something that will work as well. | ||
| Jim Ashworth (Jimnh)
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I've seen some with only a plywood piece attached to the pedestal and the top has two 'L' shaped strips that capture the edges of the plywood so it slides fore/aft. Another pair of blocks will limit the travel. With all that friction, it wouldn't be necessary to latch it but it would still move with little effort. A simple solution that may work for you. KISS theory at work here. Jim | ||
| Steve (Steve)
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Call Texas Coach In Pipe Creek, Texas they build prevost coaches. I think Bob might know where to get that double slider part. | ||
| KC Jack Rating: N/A |
Drawer slides can be used “on their side”. Rockler even has weight limits for them when they are extended. They (or Lee Valley) even use one under a full height pantry slide. Since the cantilever will only be 4”, two drawer slides laid flat should work. I would get the slides the same length as the table width for maximum stability. The sliding table sounds like a great idea. If you get any better idea on the mechanism I hope you will post it here. Jack In KC | ||
| John MC9 Rating: N/A |
Mark - I guess I should have been more fluent with the wording of my suggestion. The typical seat mechanisms that allow the seat to slide forward and back, and lock into position, are fairly small sized, i.e.: they don't take up too much room under the seat (or table top, in your case). Any junkyard can be the source. "Captains" chairs from vans, etc, often are affixed to pedestals, but any slider should work, once it's removed from the seat. | ||
| CaSteve Rating: N/A |
Mark, please send me your e-addy( subject-busnut) so I can send you a pic of an electrical mechanism that I have that would work perfectly if you are willing to put your table pedestal on a short riser, to hide the two extension arms of the mechanism. CaSteve---bigbaddad-at-ocsnet.net | ||
| Marc Bourget Rating: N/A |
Excuse if I'm "jumping" to a conclusion. Based on the above limited, 'facts', Is Corian strong/stable enough to use as a table top unsupported? (i.e. by itself, not in conjunction with wood?} | ||
| Rob King Rating: N/A |
Hi Mark here is a link for a slide mechanism on eBay at this time for $9.99 plus freight. It may work for you. But as Marc said, think about the brittleness of corian without some support such as 3/4" plywood, etc. Good Luck http:www.eBaymotors.com, when there type 4607715929 in the search window. If this doesn't bring it up, go the RV, Bus parts section. Rob 91 LeMirage Missouri | ||
| Mark Scott Rating: N/A |
Thanks for your input. This discussion has helpful and informative. Corian is not strong enough unless it's "built-up" with a wood core for support. The cores edges are concealed with the corian edge treatment. Thanks, Mark | ||
| FAST FRED Rating: N/A |
If the required movement is 0nly 10 inches or so a marine seat adjuster,built for a pedistal base will do fine. The base will allow up & down movement (if needed to lower table to sleep on),and the seat base will alow rotation also. FAST FRED | ||
| coolbus Rating: N/A |
Fred, Ive been looking for one of those contraptions like you've described above (marine seat adjustor) but can't locate a source. Any ideas as to where one could see one / purchase on line? Thanks Mark | ||
| KC Jack Rating: N/A |
Here are boat pedestals and seat adjusters at Cabelas. Another trick is to mount a round table off center and twist it to move it in and out. Also, Rockler has table leave hardware that holds the leaf up under the table. Jack In KC |
