Nice work, looks very well executed. Where did you source materials? Specifics would be appreciated for those looking to replicate.
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Its just too expensive for a resale project as is. No one part of the total sum is expensive per se but the cumulation of all the parts & pieces, bondo, special primer, paint, Formica, aluminum tube, angle, honeycomb panel, epoxy, bondo, etc...make it stupid $.
When you look at the completed table you just wouldn't think it...I'm afraid to add up the actual cost
. I did it because I love to fab and also because no one offers similar on the market. The closest is the K9 table from Eezi-Awn...but it just didn't get me where I wanted to be either...
When you look at the completed table you just wouldn't think it...I'm afraid to add up the actual cost
. I did it because I love to fab and also because no one offers similar on the market. The closest is the K9 table from Eezi-Awn...but it just didn't get me where I wanted to be either...
I really like the DIY stuff too. Would greatly appreciate a close up shot of the center adjusters that you used on the legs on the
underside. Hmm, honeycomb alum, I'm going to have to look that up.
I looked at that video a few times. I got it now. Did you glue formica to the alum honeycomb top then? I really like this, especially the spot on the roof, right where you can get at it.
Quite exceptional, well done!
underside. Hmm, honeycomb alum, I'm going to have to look that up.
I looked at that video a few times. I got it now. Did you glue formica to the alum honeycomb top then? I really like this, especially the spot on the roof, right where you can get at it.
Quite exceptional, well done!
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^ Sorry...I don't have photos of the leg adjusters right now...but the leg adjusters I used: MMC 60945K56. I had to file down the OD slightly to get a nice press fit into the 1x1.
Yes...typical Formica lay-down atop the aluminum. The 3/4" thick panel I got was .016 skin and too thin to use as is for a table top (dents easily); also too thin to weld "hinges" to. They also have .031" skin available but at the end of the day I like the easy to clean and non-glare surface of the Formica...and durability of same (proved itself apart of another custom table I made using Snow Peak Single Action leg assembly)...and lighter weight panel too.
Just know: The panel material will come with dings and dents and you'll need to address the edge void. Word: Bondo.
Hinges: PVC epoxied to the aluminum skin. The fit tolerance between the PVC and the aluminum tube I used for the male portion of the "hinge" was right at 4 thou...perfect fit and just happenstance/chance!
BTW: The total table weight is only 17lbs. Although my original target was <15lbs its just not feasible if you want overall rigidity and durability. If weight wasn't a concern you could utilize steel for legs, etc and probably pick up a little more rigidity.
Yes...typical Formica lay-down atop the aluminum. The 3/4" thick panel I got was .016 skin and too thin to use as is for a table top (dents easily); also too thin to weld "hinges" to. They also have .031" skin available but at the end of the day I like the easy to clean and non-glare surface of the Formica...and durability of same (proved itself apart of another custom table I made using Snow Peak Single Action leg assembly)...and lighter weight panel too.
Just know: The panel material will come with dings and dents and you'll need to address the edge void. Word: Bondo.
Hinges: PVC epoxied to the aluminum skin. The fit tolerance between the PVC and the aluminum tube I used for the male portion of the "hinge" was right at 4 thou...perfect fit and just happenstance/chance!
BTW: The total table weight is only 17lbs. Although my original target was <15lbs its just not feasible if you want overall rigidity and durability. If weight wasn't a concern you could utilize steel for legs, etc and probably pick up a little more rigidity.
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Looks good Dan. Reminds me of the high end fold out tables that I used to design for aircraft interiors. I bet if you skipped the Bondo, you might have attained your 15lbs weight target. 
no you have to break it down it will fold up but looks rather silly ..frankly for my camping ill bring the faucet but doubt ill ever use it
Was at Princess Auto the other day and they had these folding camp tables on clearance. It was a little low once setup but I liked the storage idea underneath.
Pretty similar, if not identical, to http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KJ16AXQ/?tag=ihco-20
They also have some interesting potting and filleting tables with built in sinks and faucets that could work as well.
Outdoor Folding Potting Table | Princess Auto
Portable Fillet Table with Faucet | Princess Auto
Pretty similar, if not identical, to http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KJ16AXQ/?tag=ihco-20
They also have some interesting potting and filleting tables with built in sinks and faucets that could work as well.
Outdoor Folding Potting Table | Princess Auto
Portable Fillet Table with Faucet | Princess Auto
where did you source your honeycomb panel? I've been looking everywhere...thnx!
Online Metals for the aluminum square tubing, angle, channel, etc.; eBay for the 3/4" thick 2'x4' honeycomb panel; MMC (McMaster-Carr) for all the hardware, adhesive backed felt for the channels and 2-part epoxy; paint and PVC from Home Depot.
you're QUICK! doh!
Nice job on the table @spressomon
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@titanpat57, thank you! Right after my fridge/freezer its my most frequently used accessory apart of my Land Cruiser. Well, not including my winch and recovery gear on some trips
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@titanpat57, thank you! Right after my fridge/freezer its my most frequently used accessory apart of my Land Cruiser. Well, not including my winch and recovery gear on some trips
Now that you mention it, I have never seen you use your winch.
Spresso's table is the best camp table I have seen. The best part is the rigid sturdiness of it, which is what ordinary camp tables lack.
Inspirational build spressomon!
A sturdy lightweight table is high on my list of essentials, have not found anything to fit the bill yet and hadn't come up with a design to build either that would be light weight.
Sourced some honeycomb composite panel with a choice of laminate surfaces from factory.
That stuff is stoopidly expensive! But tempting! Well, maybe if I can talk my sister into coughing up better than half the buy price in exchange for building her a table too
What was the rating on the struts you used?
A sturdy lightweight table is high on my list of essentials, have not found anything to fit the bill yet and hadn't come up with a design to build either that would be light weight.
Sourced some honeycomb composite panel with a choice of laminate surfaces from factory.
That stuff is stoopidly expensive! But tempting! Well, maybe if I can talk my sister into coughing up better than half the buy price in exchange for building her a table too
What was the rating on the struts you used?
^ 20lbs.
And thank you for the compliment! Its another one of those accessories that I use often and glad I went to the trouble of making. Roof top storage really is the coup de grace IMO.
And thank you for the compliment! Its another one of those accessories that I use often and glad I went to the trouble of making. Roof top storage really is the coup de grace IMO.
Thanks mate.
Food for thought! Mine would stow in the back in custom made shelves. I prefer to travel light and camp simply so no racks and no espresso rig. But a table makes a big difference.
Food for thought! Mine would stow in the back in custom made shelves. I prefer to travel light and camp simply so no racks and no espresso rig
. But a table makes a big difference.
Do you have plans?Its just too expensive for a resale project as is. No one part of the total sum is expensive per se but the cumulation of all the parts & pieces, bondo, special primer, paint, Formica, aluminum tube, angle, honeycomb panel, epoxy, bondo, etc...make it stupid $.
When you look at the completed table you just wouldn't think it...I'm afraid to add up the actual cost
No...it was just a 'fly by the seat of my pants' prototype.
Anyone considered one of these folding beer pong tables? Looks affordable, waterproof, lightweight and packs to 24"x24"x5", but when open it's a 2ft by 8ft buffet table!
Amazon.com : Beer Pong Table, BeerPongMax 8ft (2.43m) Official Size Beer Pong Folding Table - Portable, Lightweight & Easy-to-Clean : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Beer Pong Table, BeerPongMax 8ft (2.43m) Official Size Beer Pong Folding Table - Portable, Lightweight & Easy-to-Clean : Sports & Outdoors