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Last Post 16 Nov 2007 02:22 PM by geo. 12 Replies.
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19 Jan 2007 01:29 PM
    My lovely Wife does a lot of her work on the road and that enables us to travel more often. Instead of sitting in the back at the table, or holding the computer in her lap, I made her a folding table that fits right in front of the shotgun seat up front.  When not in use  the center  leg folds inward and the table folds down.  She loves it!

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    19 Jan 2007 01:34 PM
    That is pretty cool. Your woodworking skills are impressive.

    I've seen the slide out kind in newer Class A's and wondered if I could incorporate something into our dash.

    How do you deal with power? Just an inverter? Also, what about internet access going down the road?


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    19 Jan 2007 01:40 PM
    For power we went to Radio Shack and bought an inverter which plugs into the cigar lighter.  Works fine.  As to the Internet, we have wifi at home, but when traveling we do hit zones such as Minneapolis which is wiring the whole city with wifi.  Also most campgrounds have at least dial up facilities these days.  Lots of coffee shops have wifi and you only need to be close by.


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    19 Jan 2007 01:42 PM
    It occurs to me that a forum for this kind of thing might be useful.  Maybe call it build it yourself or something like that.  Also, I can't get the emoticans to work.


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    19 Jan 2007 04:19 PM
    Nice job, like theway you have it tipped, can you make it level? 


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    19 Jan 2007 05:03 PM
    Actually, my wife likes it so much that she has it in the house now and I need to make another as soon as it gets a little warmer.  I didn't make this one to elevate to level, but the next one will have different settings and will be able to elevate to level.  I have already designed the new one to be even lighter.  I also hope to be able to fold it up and have a carry handle.

    I think this stuff is fun.


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    20 Jan 2007 06:37 AM
    I made a fold down table for my Trade Wind, no room in the MoHo don't ya know! There is a cafe' style table I use in there.


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    20 Jan 2007 09:23 AM
    Hey, I like that design.  Can I use it?  I could use a table like that in the 345.


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    20 Jan 2007 03:22 PM
    Sure can, let me know if you need dimentions



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    20 Jan 2007 03:26 PM
    Actually, I think the picture is sufficient for sizes. I'll adapt to our needs. Thanks.


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    28 Feb 2007 03:49 PM
    My Wife bought a new lap top and it is a lot wider than the old one.  The result is that there is no room for a mouse pad on the previous computer table that I made for her.  Now that the weather is a little warmer, I am in the process of building a new one that is wide enough to accommodate her new lap top as well as the mouse pad.  Watching her work I also realized that having two uprights was making it hard to sit close to it.

    The new one is designed with one upright.  At first it was a little wobbly, but I strengthened the pivot point for the folding leg and now it is quite stable.  I am in the process of finishing it today.  I have two coats of sanding sealer on it now and will varnish it tomorrow.  This one will fold up flat for storage as well. 

    If someone wants measurements I will post them.  Disregard the dates on the photos.  My camera keeps resetting the date on its own.  Took the pictures today.

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    28 Feb 2007 04:38 PM
    Looks like a nice job! 


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    16 Nov 2007 02:22 PM
    I just saw your post & realize you are well beyond looking for a solution, but for others who have not here is an alternative I just bought. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...0166780301


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