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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Joining tables
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Anonymous
on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 5:06 PM
Just wondering how do you join to layout tables together permanently[?][?][?]
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Anonymous
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April 2003
305,205 posts
Joining tables
Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 5:06 PM
Just wondering how do you join to layout tables together permanently[?][?][?]
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OhioRailroader
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July 2002
From: Centerville, Ohio
90 posts
Posted by
OhioRailroader
on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 5:15 PM
I've always used C-clamps to hold them together and level them up and drill 2-4 1/2" holes and bolt them together with carriage bolts, washers and nuts underneath. I'm sure others have different ways though, so it's whatever you feel is the best for you.
John McManaman Ohio Valley Free-mo Website - http://www.trainweb.org/ohiovalleyfreemo Ohio Valley Free-mo Forum - http://ovfm.ipbfree.com
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OhioRailroader
Member since
July 2002
From: Centerville, Ohio
90 posts
Posted by
OhioRailroader
on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 5:15 PM
I've always used C-clamps to hold them together and level them up and drill 2-4 1/2" holes and bolt them together with carriage bolts, washers and nuts underneath. I'm sure others have different ways though, so it's whatever you feel is the best for you.
John McManaman Ohio Valley Free-mo Website - http://www.trainweb.org/ohiovalleyfreemo Ohio Valley Free-mo Forum - http://ovfm.ipbfree.com
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Puckdropper
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December 2002
From: US
725 posts
Posted by
Puckdropper
on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 6:17 PM
I use two 1/2" dowel rods for alignment, and screws to hold them together. It's almost the same as OHRRer.
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Puckdropper
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December 2002
From: US
725 posts
Posted by
Puckdropper
on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 6:17 PM
I use two 1/2" dowel rods for alignment, and screws to hold them together. It's almost the same as OHRRer.
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OhioRailroader
Member since
July 2002
From: Centerville, Ohio
90 posts
Posted by
OhioRailroader
on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 6:34 PM
Yeah, any way it's done is basically the same method, just different materials.
John McManaman Ohio Valley Free-mo Website - http://www.trainweb.org/ohiovalleyfreemo Ohio Valley Free-mo Forum - http://ovfm.ipbfree.com
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OhioRailroader
Member since
July 2002
From: Centerville, Ohio
90 posts
Posted by
OhioRailroader
on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 6:34 PM
Yeah, any way it's done is basically the same method, just different materials.
John McManaman Ohio Valley Free-mo Website - http://www.trainweb.org/ohiovalleyfreemo Ohio Valley Free-mo Forum - http://ovfm.ipbfree.com
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IRONROOSTER
Member since
June 2003
From: Culpeper, Va
8,204 posts
Posted by
IRONROOSTER
on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:28 PM
I found it easier to screw a scrap block of wood to the existing table leg and then rest the new module on it - saves a set of legs. My construction method has the legs flush with the ends and sides of the first module which rest on top of the legs. This makes it easy to tell where the scrap block goes.
Enjoy
Paul
If you're having fun, you're doing it the right way.
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IRONROOSTER
Member since
June 2003
From: Culpeper, Va
8,204 posts
Posted by
IRONROOSTER
on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:28 PM
I found it easier to screw a scrap block of wood to the existing table leg and then rest the new module on it - saves a set of legs. My construction method has the legs flush with the ends and sides of the first module which rest on top of the legs. This makes it easy to tell where the scrap block goes.
Enjoy
Paul
If you're having fun, you're doing it the right way.
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dknelson
Member since
March 2002
From: Milwaukee WI (Fox Point)
11,439 posts
Posted by
dknelson
on Thursday, September 11, 2003 9:48 AM
I clamp the tables so that the tops are exactly even (this might call for adjusting the leg height -- I use carriable bolts in T Nuts in the wood legs)
Then I drill 1/4 inch holes where the tables meet, use 1/4 inch threaded steel rod that I have cut to length and use two wing nuts. I find it easier to tighten two wing nuts than use a bolt for this purpose.
Dave Nelson
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dknelson
Member since
March 2002
From: Milwaukee WI (Fox Point)
11,439 posts
Posted by
dknelson
on Thursday, September 11, 2003 9:48 AM
I clamp the tables so that the tops are exactly even (this might call for adjusting the leg height -- I use carriable bolts in T Nuts in the wood legs)
Then I drill 1/4 inch holes where the tables meet, use 1/4 inch threaded steel rod that I have cut to length and use two wing nuts. I find it easier to tighten two wing nuts than use a bolt for this purpose.
Dave Nelson
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MAbruce
Member since
November 2001
From: US
1,720 posts
Posted by
MAbruce
on Thursday, September 11, 2003 10:02 AM
It really depends on the type of "tables" you are trying to join. If they are home-made with a wood frame, then the clamp and screw together method will do it. If you are using tables that are pre-manufactured with metal, then you have a problem that I can't answer.
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MAbruce
Member since
November 2001
From: US
1,720 posts
Posted by
MAbruce
on Thursday, September 11, 2003 10:02 AM
It really depends on the type of "tables" you are trying to join. If they are home-made with a wood frame, then the clamp and screw together method will do it. If you are using tables that are pre-manufactured with metal, then you have a problem that I can't answer.
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Anonymous
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April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, September 11, 2003 10:17 AM
The permant tables are joined with about six deck screws which are like wall board screws only galvanised and courser thread. The non permant modules with Chineese c clamps.
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, September 11, 2003 10:17 AM
The permant tables are joined with about six deck screws which are like wall board screws only galvanised and courser thread. The non permant modules with Chineese c clamps.
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