How to temporarily attach to vertical metal poles??

Chrisegovia · 17-11-2013 09:27PM #1

Hi, currently in the process of creating an easel attachment for a wheelchair or other such frames like a bedframe. The idea is to mount something onto the wheelchair so then the easels frame, consisting of Aluminium tubing can slot into place. Its to be a temporary fixture, meaning that no drilling of the sort is needed into the actual wheelchairs frame, just something that can fasten onto it and be removed just as easily.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

-quick little paint sketch just to give a visual aid is attached.

fergal.b · 17-11-2013 09:44PM

You can get a fitting like this in most marine shops it's for clamping onto frames.

With this part you could glue an allen key in place for easy removal.

and with this you could build up the frame to hold the easel.

Chrisegovia · 18-11-2013 06:21PM

Hi and thanks for your reply. The proposed assembly would work perfect ! would you happen to know the names of these pieces? might need to look them up online for purchasement most likely.
Thanks again:D

fergal.b · 18-11-2013 07:00PM

You should be able to get them on ebay handy enough

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_kw=boat+canopy+frame

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Stainless-boat-Bimini-top-hinged-jaw-slide-7-8-22mm-/280731703006

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-7-8-Eye-End-Boat-Top-Bimini-Fitting-/150388974102?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item2303e1a216&vxp=mtr

I think the one that clamps on is a "hinged jaw slide" and the other is an "eye end"

Or you could also give these a call.

http://www.marineparts.ie/

http://www.chmarine.com/

http://www.unionchandlery.ie/

fergal.b · 18-11-2013 08:17PM

You can also buy a clamp on table for wheelchairs might be worth looking into http://www.wayfair.com/Jobar-International-Swivel-Wheelchair-Tray-JB6221-JIT1115.html

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How to temporarily attach to vertical metal poles??

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