Westfalia pull out side table.

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by F_Pantos, Nov 16, 2019.

  1. This one has seen better days, the Ply is crumbling where the hinges screw in and the screws don't bite. It also has a chip out of the laminate where the sliding door must have slammed into it. The edging is dented where the door hit. Time for a new one, or a refresh? What does the panel suggest?

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  2. Day

    Day

    Mdf is good but can be heavy.
     
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  3. The Westfalia edging requires a groove to be cut right around the edge of the worktop, very do-able but you'd need a router table or suchlike.
     
  4. Or a steady hand with an angle grinder. Thats what i did with mine.
     
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  5. Did you get your fresh edging from NLAVW?
     
  6. I used the originals. The table was cracked but the edges were still OK. I've heard good things about the NLAVW stuff though.
     
  7. NLA do a repop table, which would have been ideal, but it's got the wrong laminate, which won't match the rest of the Bus.

    The other option is relaminate, NLA's laminate looks very expensive to me, but if it's colour matched then it might well be worth paying the premium, rather than spending hours online and seeking out samples.
     
    Last edited: Nov 17, 2019
  8. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    If its just furry wood not rotten and you have time you could chamfer holes round the damage taking out the damaged wood using a sharp chisel and then shape and chamfer replacement pieces of new ply. Epoxy them in and keep most of the existing table.
     
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  9. I like that idea. My current thinking is very similar. Strip the laminate and edging away. Fill the damage underneath with plastic wood. Re-laminate, re-edge with repop stuff from NLA, then spin the whole thing by 180 degrees and drill fresh holes in the undamaged underside; what was the front edge, is now the back.
     
  10. Norris

    Norris Supporter

    If you're looking to restore it, drill the holes out and glue in some hardwood dowels, using a proper wood glue like titebond. Then when dry drill new pilot holes for the screws.

    Formica isn't cheap, but there are a few suppliers on Ebay. You'd need to strip off the old stuff. Try using a hot knife to slide underneath while you peel it back
     
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