petemosss

Think plumber. Use 1/2" or 3/8" galvanized pipe fittings for angles and nipples to get correct heights or offsets. Use a same size floor flange for mounting on bottom and at laptop cradle. Use small flat head screws and nylock nuts on both areas for flush fitting and "0" clearances, ie. bottom of laptop to cradle. I just used a piece of black plastic cut the same size as my laptop and bent a little flange on it kinda like a music stand. The industrial strength Velcro works fantastic to attach laptop to the cradle, just be aware of any cooling holes to not cover with Velcro. A hole can be cut in cradle with a small hole saw for a custom vent if needed. very cool. sorry. Screw one floor flange to floor and use a pipe union to be able to quick disconnect the computer stand if need be. The electrical aisle in your favorite home box store has flexible, split black plastic conduit which fits over whole assembly to give the $300 look. 1" or 1 1/4" i remember. I put mine together for a 60 city concert tour last year and it worked like a charm. I even had the laptop velcro'd to a cooler for part of it too and it held on for dear life in nyc, philly, la etc... Maybe have $25 total in it. With the right configuration in your truck you can have it swing in to use and still be able to get it out of the way and still see the screen. You know your rig better than anyone!