[C320-list] Center dinette table

[Dean Vermeire]

As far as the stripped out holes are concerned, do this:

  * Go buy yourself some face-grained wood plugs that are larger than
    the current screw holes (e.g. 1/4", 3/8", etc.)
  * Drill the holes out larger to be the size needed for the plugs (e.g.
    1/4", 3/8", etc.).  A Forstner bit would be best, if you have it.
  * Glue the plugs in with a quality wood glue, such as Titebond II.
  * Trim the plugs off flush with the underside of the table.  Use a
    flush-trim saw, a chisel, etc.
  * Set the table top back on the post and mounting bracket to line it
    up.  Mark the holes with a pencil.
  * Drill pilot holes of a slightly smaller size than the screws you
    will use.  Use a tapered bit, if you have one.
  * Put a little wax on the screws.
  * Mount and screw.

Make sure you get face-grained plugs.  End-grained plugs are easier to 
find, but the screw doesn't bite into the end grain properly.

Dean Vermeire
Moonstuck II (#847)

On 7/10/2014 8:28 PM, colloua5 at aol.com wrote:
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> .Doug,
> The screws that hold the pedestal to the wood table stripped out when lowered to be used as a bed for the night.
> I guess the weight of the guest off center of the base pedestal forced the failure during the night
> For now I installed # 12 wood screws in place of the factory # 10's, but of course the screws are only 3/4" long, I also used "gorilla glue" brand glue on the tips of the new screws when I re-installed them.
> I did not make new holes because I was afraid the table would not properly align when lowered.
> Any other suggestions would be helpful !.
> Thanks Lou Reszoly
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Doug Treff <doug at treff.us>
> To: c320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thu, Jul 10, 2014 8:46 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Center dinette table
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> Lou - we're going to need more information. What part broke? The post?
> Base? Wood table ripped from mounting plate?
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> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
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> On 7/10/2014 7:43 PM, colloua5 at aol.com wrote:
>> Ok, here's one has anyone broken the table off the pedestal stand and what was
> the remedy?
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>> Lou Reszoly
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