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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 2:47 pm    Post subject: My take on a swivel table for my bus Reply with quote

I wanted a swivel table that would swivel out and around to my passenger door so could cook on it etc. I used the Metal handles off an old power washer I had, I cut them up, arranged them and welded them together so I could fold it against my passenger seat being held in place by the circular magnets. It takes up no room inside and folds out with only2 pins to hold it in place outside the bus. I still need to attach the table but you get the idea.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 3:35 pm    Post subject: Re: My take on a swivel table for my bus Reply with quote

Necessity is the mother of invention:). Nice work. Even better repurposing old stuff Smile I repurposed an old laptop table for mine. Yours has more articulation and size.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 4:02 pm    Post subject: Re: My take on a swivel table for my bus Reply with quote

That's well done! And the table is large enough for the side gas bottle too. (I have the same stove.)

A suggestion would be some generous radii on the outside corners of the table.

Looks great!
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:57 pm    Post subject: Re: My take on a swivel table for my bus Reply with quote

I did something similar, but just moved the original mount and table from the corner of the cabinet to the location in front that you used. The table can swivel out with the door open.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 4:44 am    Post subject: Re: My take on a swivel table for my bus Reply with quote

Nice work. I like how it stows. Had a similar thought while repairing the floor on daughters bus. Since she is gonna live in it, wanted a way to get the table outside, but also usable (swung), inside.


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 7:51 am    Post subject: Re: My take on a swivel table for my bus Reply with quote

Can't wait to see this in action. Where to next, Poconos?
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