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Hondaslayer
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Ah, so there is supposed to be trim there, got it.
Yeah, mine is MIA.
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sneakyjack
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me like the tye dye
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TweedLinn
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I finally got my custom table all built and installed. I still need to apply trim around the edge to hide those unsightly plywood layers, I also intend to make a simple plug with 2 cup holders that will slip into the cutout for when the table is up. But overall I am pretty happy with how it turned out...
I made mine different than most, as instead of directly hinging it to the wall, I built a simple hinge system that allowed it to hang, be supported when up, and also come off the wall so additional legs can be put on to be used outside while camping.
I made the table out of plywood, and painted it up. The leg is a cut down paint roller extension / broom handle, with a chair slide on the bottom. The leg screws into the head of a broom that I cut all the bristles off and simply screwed to the bottom.
The “hinge” is made out of 2 footman loops, and 2 heavy duty picture hangers that I modified slightly by straightening out and bending a bit. I really like this system, as like I said before, I can easily remove the table and use it outside, and all you see on the wall are the 2 footman loops, not a bunch of big metal brackets dirtying up my wall..
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TweedLinn
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I also whipped up a bunch of pvc poles of different lengths to be used as flag poles, lantern hangers, jacket hangers, whatever…
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Thrasher22
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Purists be danmed, just keep it in good running shape 
Killer job on the panels, the continuity in the design between the panels really sells it. |
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Bala
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:06 am Post subject: |
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I finally got my custom table all built and installed. I still need to apply trim around the edge to hide those unsightly plywood layers, I also intend to make a simple plug with 2 cup holders that will slip into the cutout for when the table is up. But overall I am pretty happy with how it turned out...
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Nice! I love little projects like this.
Just an idea, but for the cup holder you could make a little 3 sided lip or something for it to slide into when the table is down and it would double as a outlet cover. Then when the table is up, just flip the cover over to turn it into a cup holder. Just thinking out loud here, but let me know if that doesn't make sense and I could draw a little sketch or something.
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TweedLinn
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| Bala wrote: |
Nice! I love little projects like this.
Just an idea, but for the cup holder you could make a little 3 sided lip or something for it to slide into when the table is down and it would double as a outlet cover. Then when the table is up, just flip the cover over to turn it into a cup holder. Just thinking out loud here, but let me know if that doesn't make sense and I could draw a little sketch or something. |
Hmmm... I'm pretty artistic & creative, but I'm having a hard time envisioning this one... Sounds cool, but I can't picture it. I may need your help...
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hammockman
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:32 pm Post subject: Type of material used to cover paneling |
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Hi,
I love the tie-dyed panels what kind of material did you use?
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hammockman
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:33 pm Post subject: Type of material used to cover paneling |
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Hi,
I love the tie-dyed panels what kind of material did you use?
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Bala
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Bala wrote: |
Nice! I love little projects like this.
Just an idea, but for the cup holder you could make a little 3 sided lip or something for it to slide into when the table is down and it would double as a outlet cover. Then when the table is up, just flip the cover over to turn it into a cup holder. Just thinking out loud here, but let me know if that doesn't make sense and I could draw a little sketch or something. |
Hmmm... I'm pretty artistic & creative, but I'm having a hard time envisioning this one... Sounds cool, but I can't picture it. I may need your help... |
Not to scale and I'm at work so I didn't have time to make it nice.
You'd have to remember to remove it before you lifted the table or it'd be stuck. Once the table was up you could just flip the little box and drop it into place. Anyway, maybe too much custom work for a cup holder, but I think it would work well.
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MalibuLX3
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I must say, I'm also one who prefers stock, but wow, that looks great!!! I think you could make some $$$ selling those... 
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TweedLinn
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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Makes total sense now. Yeah that's a bit of work for a cup holder, but it would be pretty cool to show off, & as you might guess, I'm not one who's opposed to showing off the bus...
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TweedLinn
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Great work! Looks awesome!
As a fellow Cyclone Fan and Bus owner, love the Flag! |
GO STATE!!
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TweedLinn
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| MalibuLX3 wrote: |
| I must say, I'm also one who prefers stock, but wow, that looks great!!! I think you could make some $$$ selling those... |
Thanks, I'm not sure its that nice, but hey, I'm always ready to make a quick buck!
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TweedLinn
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| Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Type of material used to cover paneling |
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Hi,
I love the tie-dyed panels what kind of material did you use?
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Mark - they are, or were, just plain white bed sheets...
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