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Re: Table News
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Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:23:08 GMT
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"Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message
news:GxyI18.IAn@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Nicole Drumm writes:
> >
> > "Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message
> > news:Gxwtt8.LLM@lugnet.com...
> > > *snip* • <snip>
> > > Tables have arrived!
> >
> > :)
> >
> > > I took a brief opportunity to unpack one of them last night and set up • 18
> > > road plates on the top surface. My sons swarmed the table soon • thereafter
> > > and started building on it. It's a very comfortable height, and very
> > > supportive. These things are sturdy! However, since they use OSB
> >
> > OSB?
>
>
> ...sorry about the abbreviation - that's Oriented Strand Board. It's
> compressed wood chips and sawdust that has a generally flat orientation.
> The chips are aligned in plates on top of each other in a flat plane • instead
> of a random assortment of chips and wood shavings. Makes things very
> strong, is cheaper than regular lumber, and has tons of glue infused it
> holding it all in a nice flat board structure. The price is some extra
weight.
It's ok, and thanks for the explanation.
>
> > > as the
> > > top surface, they are dense and on the heavy side. Not sure, but they • may
> > > way upwards of 30# each. All five of them fit easily in the back of my
> > > Saturn with the seats folded down of course, so they need some room to • be
> > > transported. I don't find them very cumbersome, so they will be a • great
> > fit
> > > for shows, etc.
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>
> *snip*
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> > I think they look great Ed. The overhang *shouldn't* be much of a problem
> > even
> > if there's no spacers if you put some sort of 2X4 or 2X6 plate to • connect.
> > Am I
> > correct? Or just being a normal blond? :)
> > --
> > Thanx~
> > Nicole
> > http://www.geocities.com/duelarcane1/
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=drumm-family
>
> You're correct, Nicole - it's not much of a problem. I placed two of the
> tables next to each other and connected overhanging road plates with small
> plates, and it's a tight, cohesive unit between tables. Probably not
> necessary to have spaces installed underneath.
>
> Ed
Goody.
--
Thanx~
Nicole
http://www.geocities.com/duelarcane1/
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=drumm-family
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