jddevel Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Can anyone please tell me the name of the metal "brackets" that are often used to for example secure steps or table ends against bulkheads/hullsides. They consist of a l shaped hook on table or steps that the slot into a female fitting on the hull or bulkhead. Had them on previous craft but never needed to buy any. Source would also help. Not being lazy to Google-have tried but not spotted what I need. Thanks in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) I do not know what they are called, but I have seen them for sale at Caravan & Motorhome accessory shops. Edit to add : here is something along the lines : ( folding table / detachable table mounts) http://www.grasshopperleisure.co.uk/deluxe-sliding-table-rail-2068-p.asp?_=&variantid=2069&gclid=Cj0KEQjwzd3GBRDks7SYuNHi3JEBEiQAIm6EIx___XSjiNKOAUoZ7ort704WSCI4ZTeue2MpgzTt-LcaAu2p8P8HAQ Edited March 26, 2017 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Table brackets? http://www.cquip.com/shop_585179155.php The most common make appears to be Perko but I can only find them from US suppliers. The above seem similar. Edited March 26, 2017 by WotEver Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Smith Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 On my rear steps i cut a length of 3x1 hardwood the width of steps then cut a 45deg angle along it and fixed to bulk head, the did the same to steps and all you do is lift steps over the angle and they lock in position there is a na e for it but i cant remember back to my carpentry classes at school. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Drill two holes of about 10mm at the required height for a table through the boats side panel. Stick with Araldite a plain 10mm washer over each hole. Measure and mark two corresponding X's on the table end. Screw into these marks two cheese headed wood screws with 8 or 9mm heads, leaving the heads protruding enough to poke through the washered holes and slip down behind and lock. That's it, your table is ready for noshing on. When dining is over just lift slightly and pull out, folding up whatever leg you have supporting it. Ideally for extra security use screws with big heads or even big headed nails. Edited March 26, 2017 by bizzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stegra Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Flush mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 1 minute ago, stegra said: Flush mounts Yes the washers could be let in flush with the panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 On 26/03/2017 at 10:32, WotEver said: Table brackets? http://www.cquip.com/shop_585179155.php The most common make appears to be Perko but I can only find them from US suppliers. The above seem similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Neil Smith said: On my rear steps i cut a length of 3x1 hardwood the width of steps then cut a 45deg angle along it and fixed to bulk head, the did the same to steps and all you do is lift steps over the angle and they lock in position there is a na e for it but i cant remember back to my carpentry classes at school. Neil French Cleat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddevel Posted March 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Excellent. Thank you for all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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