Nice design, it can also be built using DOWEL to support the table (elsewhere on YT) and the table just slides onto the dowel. If you can cut a groove in that wall the table top thickness, the table can slide into it and be well supported for road shocks while driving.
Thank you, I love your wonderful tutorial and calm demeanor, Tim. :) I'm researching how best to repurpose a drafting table into one of these. It has a black hollow metal curved base with same material legs all mounted together in sections. It also has 1 smaller, 1 larger, melamine table tops that I also hope to use. Has anyone else done something similar?
Tim.. I made the exact same thing.. but I used a 1” pipe so I could put it in a PVC pipe to hold it in place.. I used a pipe bracket to hold the pvc in place!
Can you remove the pipe so you can place the table between the benches to make a bigger bed? I’m going to do this and I think I could just use a pipe to go the height of the bench and then screw a shorter pipe into that for table height, then the arm then the flange
Timothy, I'm inspired by this and plan to do it in my bus conversion! Can you tell me how the mount attaches to the floor? I might use something attached to my couch so I can just pull the table leg out completely, but I'd like to know what you did.
you got the idea from 'alternatives', they were inspired by the laguuun, who i'm sure blatantly copied the idea from 1960's hospital bedside tables we used to have in old hospitals in england, an no doubt many other countries
Always hoping to see a wiggle test for these tables ... for the 'tight' position, and the 'loose' position. How much play is there when you put a full pot (5lbs?) on the corner? (for both positions)
Hi Tim. I came across your video while researching alternatives to the Lagun bracket set up. I agree, the Lagun is great, but on the pricey side so right off, I like the way you think. Creativity is key to living well on the road - or anywhere. lol If I understand correctly, the top connection (just under the table top) allows turning of the table by the threading in that joint. Would that wear with heavy usage or continued movement? I wonder if there would be a way to make that top part swivel by putting it on a lazy-Susan kind of thing under the table? I'm working on a test run of this idea by building a table like this for the side of my recliner before we try one for the RV, which I hope to be living in full time for part of the year. Both would get daily use as dining table/craft surface and laptop/writing desk. As a way to make the table sloped, I'm thinking a double layered table surface that can have one side raised to give a tipped surface - that would be more comfortable when sitting in a reclined position.
Great job. As someone I admire says, "It is not how much money you make that counts the most; it is how you use it." Wishing the best for you and yours. Could you tell me what type of drill bit you have had success with for drilling through the metal ( say the ribs) of your van (s)? I have an old, 2008 Chevy Express. Great job on the table. Take care.
I use the spyder brand at Lowe’s. They’re pretty good and drill through easily. If you need to make holes large any hole saw would work. Also I have found drilling a small hole and then using a step bit works great. I had to use a step bit to drill the holes for my diesel heater and also on steel rims for a car
For painting all your metal surfaces: -use tar and silicone remover to clean surface, -sand out any rust and chemically treat with rust converter (as necessary): CAUTION: harsh chemical but it works great! Do NOT get it on painted surfaces! Where PPE! Wash it off with water after 10 mins when the rust turns colour. Dry immediately. -sand and/or use one coat of etching primer, -paint with single stage enamel starting with a light dust coat. Your paint will stick. Cheers!
Also you wouldn't need rust converter for your table stand anyways. Etching primer is only recommended for bare metal surfaces. It chemically etches the metal for a very strong bonding surface.
He is so full of it saying Lagun table mounts sell around $400. (either CD or USD); either way they actually sell for from $150. USD to $260. USD. Not sure what he is trying to accomplish by lying like that.
Came for ideas, subscribed for the crunchy tunes. Nice build man. Wish me luck in mine
Nice design, it can also be built using DOWEL to support the table (elsewhere on YT) and the table just slides onto the dowel. If you can cut a groove in that wall the table top thickness, the table can slide into it and be well supported for road shocks while driving.
Love your videos. Wish there were more of them. I learn stuff and they relax me. Not frantic like every other nomad out there. More more!!👍😀
My goal is one per week. ☺
Thanks Timothy! Always nice to see new ideas. Take it easy!
Your ability to exist in a state of calm in what looks like a kinda chaotic van is impressive and low key entertaining. Be well "
Hopefully less chaotic once finished 😃
Well done on the table like the stain color. 👍👍
Great job and innovative idea. Maybe move the wires over a couple of inches where the table hits?
Sweet - binging on your videos as a respite from self-torment on the heater issue...
Thank you, I love your wonderful tutorial and calm demeanor, Tim. :) I'm researching how best to repurpose a drafting table into one of these. It has a black hollow metal curved base with same material legs all mounted together in sections. It also has 1 smaller, 1 larger, melamine table tops that I also hope to use. Has anyone else done something similar?
Tim.. I made the exact same thing.. but I used a 1” pipe so I could put it in a PVC pipe to hold it in place.. I used a pipe bracket to hold the pvc in place!
I may switch to 1 inch if 1/2 inch doesn't hold up.
Timothy Keller Vandweller go to your messenger and I sent you a video on my pipe table!!
Can you remove the pipe so you can place the table between the benches to make a bigger bed? I’m going to do this and I think I could just use a pipe to go the height of the bench and then screw a shorter pipe into that for table height, then the arm then the flange
Cool. I know you can't see underneath but I would know and it would drive me insane not being stained😬
How about knees getting scuffed on the bottom of the table that is not sanded
@@JaniceLalla Ouch
My knees don't touch and I'm 6 feet tall. ☺
5th year vanniversary is coming up , I remember your's because we started about the same time 5 years ago.
Yup! ☺
Timothy, I'm inspired by this and plan to do it in my bus conversion! Can you tell me how the mount attaches to the floor? I might use something attached to my couch so I can just pull the table leg out completely, but I'd like to know what you did.
you got the idea from 'alternatives', they were inspired by the laguuun, who i'm sure blatantly copied the idea from 1960's hospital bedside tables we used to have in old hospitals in england, an no doubt many other countries
That's nice.. and super useful! Good job. and you saved many bucks.
U could raise the heater a few inches on a little cubby or shelf - great work
plan to follow your lead in the US 170-200 for lagun style mount minimum so thank you very much
Good idea... it did turn out nicely!
Let us know how things work with the table after some use. Does it stand the test??? Thanks for the bit of a tutorial on this.
Used it with my kids. Works great. ☺
Always hoping to see a wiggle test for these tables ... for the 'tight' position, and the 'loose' position. How much play is there when you put a full pot (5lbs?) on the corner? (for both positions)
@Karlie S I guess you've never cooked in a van before. All surfaces are fair game.
Hey Tim, inch by inch, its getting done, cheers on the coffee, be well out there! tc
Hi Tim. I came across your video while researching alternatives to the Lagun bracket set up. I agree, the Lagun is great, but on the pricey side so right off, I like the way you think. Creativity is key to living well on the road - or anywhere. lol
If I understand correctly, the top connection (just under the table top) allows turning of the table by the threading in that joint. Would that wear with heavy usage or continued movement? I wonder if there would be a way to make that top part swivel by putting it on a lazy-Susan kind of thing under the table? I'm working on a test run of this idea by building a table like this for the side of my recliner before we try one for the RV, which I hope to be living in full time for part of the year. Both would get daily use as dining table/craft surface and laptop/writing desk. As a way to make the table sloped, I'm thinking a double layered table surface that can have one side raised to give a tipped surface - that would be more comfortable when sitting in a reclined position.
Great job. As someone I admire says, "It is not how much money you make that counts the most; it is how you use it." Wishing the best for you and yours. Could you tell me what type of drill bit you have had success with for drilling through the metal ( say the ribs) of your van (s)? I have an old, 2008 Chevy Express. Great job on the table. Take care.
Use bits intended for metal. If it's a big hole , I start small and move up in size. ☺
I use the spyder brand at Lowe’s. They’re pretty good and drill through easily. If you need to make holes large any hole saw would work. Also I have found drilling a small hole and then using a step bit works great. I had to use a step bit to drill the holes for my diesel heater and also on steel rims for a car
Is It possible 2 lock it from swinging back and forth while driving, cause pvc is a little larger diameter than metal pipe
are you able please link the items below ? what is the name of the piece you are directly attaching to the table?
Brilliant, Timothy! Are you adding a clip to the table to clip it against the wall to keep it still and secure when driving?
Hi Terry , hope you are well. Table doesn’t move while driving. ☺
Mine does
Are you still using this? Have you made upgrades to it?
Nice! How is it with a meal on it? Does it tilt under the weight?
It's pretty stable but not 100%
Super functional ! Looks awesome ! You are a financial innovator my friend. Be well stay safe.............🚐💨
very nice music indeed
What size flag do I need?
Splendid project 👍🏼
Thanks Scott. Be well my friend. ☺
Great job Timothy👍. Just for the record, I got my Lagun for $149 US😜
Thanks Bob. Was that new on Amazon?
New, on EBay
Thanks
Can u send me the lengths of the pipes ?
Put one more joint and it'll fold flat against the wall
Are you still in work in these strange times Timothy? Table looks fine. Best wishes from UK
Yes I'm working remotely now. ☺
Clever and very do-able!
For painting all your metal surfaces:
-use tar and silicone remover to clean surface,
-sand out any rust and chemically treat with rust converter (as necessary): CAUTION: harsh chemical but it works great! Do NOT get it on painted surfaces! Where PPE! Wash it off with water after 10 mins when the rust turns colour. Dry immediately.
-sand and/or use one coat of etching primer,
-paint with single stage enamel starting with a light dust coat.
Your paint will stick.
Cheers!
Thanks but I'd rather have paint chip than use harsh chemicals in my van ☺
@@Torin_by_the_Ocean yeah i hear you. I would not suggest painting that inside anyways.
Also you wouldn't need rust converter for your table stand anyways. Etching primer is only recommended for bare metal surfaces. It chemically etches the metal for a very strong bonding surface.
Well done
Thanks Rex ☺
Very cool!
Well... we're you able to eat the meal or was it too hot and spicy?
It was good. Not too spicy. Just can't remember where I bought it.
You could move the flange to 2/3 - 1/3 on one side to flip 180 degrees to clear the heater or wires |_(x)__| vs |__(x)_|
Yeah that's what I plan to do. ☺
Love it.
👍👍
Frugal.
He is so full of it saying Lagun table mounts sell around $400. (either CD or USD); either way they actually sell for from $150. USD to $260. USD. Not sure what he is trying to accomplish by lying like that.