For anyone looking for measurements to build one of these table holders, I have compiled and listed them on the picture below.
As I mentioned earlier, I built this from scrap wood I had laying around. If you want to use wood, here is what I used. The base that the holder rests on is a 1x6 (dimensionally it measures 3/4x5&1/2) and the holder itself was built from 2x6 lumber (dimensionally measuring 1&1/2 x 5&1/2). The lengths you need to cut are shown in the picture . The end pieces are cut from the 2x6 also and you then have to taper one end.......the heights for each side are shown for the inside and the outside of the board so you get the angle right. Just so I make myself clear, you should cut two pieces (of the 2x6) exactly 1&5/8 in length. That's how wide the opening needs to be to fit the table. Then taper one end using the heights I show in the picture. When you assemble the end pieces use two screws on either end long enough to go thru the 2x6 on one side, thru the end pieces, and into the 2x6 on the other side. (Be sure you drill two holes bigger than your screws thru the two pieces first or you will split the end pieces when assembling the holder). I recommend you have your table available too as you are building so you can verify everything fits OK as well before assembling the pieces. The width of the holder should allow enough room for the table to fit in place without scraping the sides. What will "lock" the table in place will be the sticky back foam you place on one side of the holper towards the bottom. I used two pieces of it and attached it as shown in the second picture below (put foam on the tapered pieces as well.) The longer piece is placed on top of the shorter piece and this will "guide" the table into place and hold it. I bought this sticky back foam at WalMart in their craft section. It is called Darico Foamies and comes in s8&1/2x11 sheets. Each sheet is less than a buck. Use all stainless screws and prime and paint everything and you should be ready to go. If you have a few questions post them here but if you need quite a few questions answered then please PM me instead.
I see a couple of folks with 240DAs are going to try this. Make sure you verify first that this holder will fit in your bilge OK and clear your hatch. It will work fine in the 2005 thru 2007 260DAs if you position it as I did mine (shown in the previous pictures).
As I mentioned earlier, I built this from scrap wood I had laying around. If you want to use wood, here is what I used. The base that the holder rests on is a 1x6 (dimensionally it measures 3/4x5&1/2) and the holder itself was built from 2x6 lumber (dimensionally measuring 1&1/2 x 5&1/2). The lengths you need to cut are shown in the picture . The end pieces are cut from the 2x6 also and you then have to taper one end.......the heights for each side are shown for the inside and the outside of the board so you get the angle right. Just so I make myself clear, you should cut two pieces (of the 2x6) exactly 1&5/8 in length. That's how wide the opening needs to be to fit the table. Then taper one end using the heights I show in the picture. When you assemble the end pieces use two screws on either end long enough to go thru the 2x6 on one side, thru the end pieces, and into the 2x6 on the other side. (Be sure you drill two holes bigger than your screws thru the two pieces first or you will split the end pieces when assembling the holder). I recommend you have your table available too as you are building so you can verify everything fits OK as well before assembling the pieces. The width of the holder should allow enough room for the table to fit in place without scraping the sides. What will "lock" the table in place will be the sticky back foam you place on one side of the holper towards the bottom. I used two pieces of it and attached it as shown in the second picture below (put foam on the tapered pieces as well.) The longer piece is placed on top of the shorter piece and this will "guide" the table into place and hold it. I bought this sticky back foam at WalMart in their craft section. It is called Darico Foamies and comes in s8&1/2x11 sheets. Each sheet is less than a buck. Use all stainless screws and prime and paint everything and you should be ready to go. If you have a few questions post them here but if you need quite a few questions answered then please PM me instead.
I see a couple of folks with 240DAs are going to try this. Make sure you verify first that this holder will fit in your bilge OK and clear your hatch. It will work fine in the 2005 thru 2007 260DAs if you position it as I did mine (shown in the previous pictures).
