I wanted a simple and inexpensive alternative to the Eagle post mounted dinette table and came up with this alternative using fittings I had in my shop. The table and post assembly is removeable, swivels forward and back, and can be stowed vertically when not in use or for transport. Removal of the floor mounted post bracket not only provides more foot room but provides an unobscured cubby for our Golden Retriever.
The two clamps are boat dock supports and are made by Playstar, Inc. out of Janesville, Wisconsin; part number PS1416. I purchased the clamps from Menards, my local home supply store, for $4.89 each. I removed the 3/8NC lock bolt supplied with the clamps and replaced with 3/8NC T-bolts. A 1 1/4" pipe strap clamp positioned 8" outboard of the table top clamp provides alignment for the top. A 1 1/4 PVC pipe cap fastened below the vertical dock support clamp provides additional vertical support as well as a bearing surface to handle the vertical load. (The complete assembly weighs 1 lb less than the original)
The support tube is 1 1/4" aluminum pipe, another dock supply item. I cut the tubes to length with each end cut at 45 degrees and had a local welder make the weld connection for which I was charged $10. I had a small sheet of birch plywood for the top on hand so my total project cost less than $30.
Not as sophisticated as the Lagun support but fits my needs and pocketbook.
The two clamps are boat dock supports and are made by Playstar, Inc. out of Janesville, Wisconsin; part number PS1416. I purchased the clamps from Menards, my local home supply store, for $4.89 each. I removed the 3/8NC lock bolt supplied with the clamps and replaced with 3/8NC T-bolts. A 1 1/4" pipe strap clamp positioned 8" outboard of the table top clamp provides alignment for the top. A 1 1/4 PVC pipe cap fastened below the vertical dock support clamp provides additional vertical support as well as a bearing surface to handle the vertical load. (The complete assembly weighs 1 lb less than the original)
The support tube is 1 1/4" aluminum pipe, another dock supply item. I cut the tubes to length with each end cut at 45 degrees and had a local welder make the weld connection for which I was charged $10. I had a small sheet of birch plywood for the top on hand so my total project cost less than $30.
Not as sophisticated as the Lagun support but fits my needs and pocketbook.
