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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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