More poker tables

Tonychanman

Building poker tables full time has allowed me to pump out some tables out of the Chanman factory. Here's a few I wanted to share. Some of the table are pretty dusty in the pics along with my camera lens.

Octagon table, 54" wide, 59" wide corner to corner.
Custom cloth with simulated SSC pattern

The white specs are just dust/lint from the cloth I used to wipe off the cloth

They also ordered 4 drink carts in oak

Gaming table for board games
48" across

I donated this table to charity last year. They contacted me recently with the specs they wanted. 54" across.

Grey SSC table
42"x84", brushed aluminum raised rail and outside trim
44"x86" dining table cover

Black on black table, 42"x84"
Slide out cup holders x 8

kwsteve

Very nice. The fit and finish of your tables looks outstanding, even when seeing them only in pics.

Tonychanman

Another batch:

Board game table
54"x66", 3" wide rail in grey suede
3/4" raised rail stained in dark walnut
Slide out cup holder trays with dice holders
Folding metal legs, being changed to 3x3 oak
Custom gaming suede cloth

Cash table
48"x96", 6" wide rail, whisper vinyl
Black SSC
Dealer recess
Metal chip tray
30" wide round metal base
Drop slot hole is cut but the drop slot is not installed yet

Basic-ish topper
44"x88", 6" wide rail in black suede
Forest green SSC
Natural golden stain
Suited decorative nails, 1.5" spacing

Dead Man's Hand
42"x92", 6" wide rail in black vinyl
1.5" raised rail, illuminated with suited diffuser (which I made myself)
Custom gaming suede cloth
No legs, customer is making his own

Rail wasn't fully bolted down yet

Big topper
44"x92", 4.5" wide rail
Custom gaming suede
Suited deco nails in gold
3/4" gold raised rail
No legs

Charity table
42"x84"
6" wide rail
Custom gaming suede
Folding metal legs
This table was built to be donated to charity at a fundraiser event I hosted, it was auctioned off for $600

Board game table II, this table is going to be used for Magic The Gathering game
48"x84"
6" wide rail
Custimg gaming suede
Folding metal legs

payperview

Awesome tables. You are very talented. I liked the dead man's hand table and the slide out cup holders in particular.

wildbill7145

How's the business side of things going Tony? I seem to remember you were considering going into this full time, but were considering keeping it part time.

Tonychanman

I did end up going full time with the business. I quit my dayjob in Nov of last year, worked part time and then I got a warehouse in Feb and have been full time ever since. Things are going good. I'm extremely busy, have lots of order as well as I'm doing poker table and equipment rentals. That side of the business is getting some traction. I've got a few bookings this month and even more next month. I just recently got tentatively hired me to build some baccarat tables for the Hard Rock Casino as well, so I'm hoping that turns into something solid.

Thanks for asking.

wildbill7145

Tonychanman;383097 wroteI did end up going full time with the business. I quit my dayjob in Nov of last year, worked part time and then I got a warehouse in Feb and have been full time ever since. Things are going good. I'm extremely busy, have lots of order as well as I'm doing poker table and equipment rentals. That side of the business is getting some traction. I've got a few bookings this month and even more next month. I just recently got tentatively hired me to build some baccarat tables for the Hard Rock Casino as well, so I'm hoping that turns into something solid.

Thanks for asking.

Jesus man! That's really great to hear! Running your own business is absolutely not an easy task. Believe me, I know.

I'm a great painter, horrible business person. I have no clue what I'm doing and basically just stumbling along making money and dealing with paperwork, banking, etc. when the pile becomes insurmountable.

You've made PFC proud Sir.

Tonychanman

Thanks! The business side of things is certainly a steep learning curve. Being the sales rep, accountant, builder, delivery guy, graphic artist, customer service, etc, etc... is hard. I'm stretching myself pretty thin doing everything. I'm in my shop at least 8 hours a day and then I usually go home to do more work on the computer and have this going about 6 days a week.

I'm much busier now that I've picked up graphic design to design all of my customers' custom cloths as well as any raised rail designs. Not to mention 3D renderings of tables using Sketchup. Then all of the bookeeping to top it off... I used to do some bookeeping for my old family business but just simple stuff. Learning about importing/exporting and taxes is exerting.

I'm going away on holidays on a cruise late this month for a week, it should be nice to get away and recharge the batteries. Nothing more relaxing than a cruise where I can kick back and throw down some Mai Tais.

Macke

I'm thinking about possibly hosting some smaller games at my house and curious about tables.. these once again look very nice

Tonychanman

Thanks Macke, feel free to shoot me a PM or email about any questions you have. TonyC@chanmanpokertables.com

The_Awesome

Huge props on the Chive table and the reaper table.

GTA Poker

Macke;383863 wroteI'm thinking about possibly hosting some smaller games at my house and curious about tables.. these once again look very nice

I can come?

pkrfce9

the slide out cup holders are nice but aren't they extremely likely to break off? it is a much cleaner look for the table but i'd be concerned about the upkeep.

Macke

GTA Poker;383895 wroteI can come?

Can you help me move my couch?

Then yes.

Probably if you don't even help me move my couch..... just it causes me back pain and shit.

wildbill7145

Macke;383900 wroteCan you help me move my couch?

Then yes.

Probably if you don't even help me move my couch..... just it causes me back pain and shit.

Sir, you need a pro for that. Amateurs gonna amateur, scuff floors, ding up walls. All hell gonna break loose.

Tonychanman

The slide out cup holders on the black table are made out of 1/4" thick ply. You would have to put a fair bit of pressure to break one off. There's no sliding mechanism to break, it's just a groove cut into some solid maple for the ply to slide through.

On the blue table, I changed to 3/4" solid oak. Those are definitely not going to break. The sides are also made of solid oak, so I would imagine it would be difficult to break one of those.

I'm no pro but I've moved many a couch in my day. If you need a hand let me know.

compuease

Macke;383900 wroteCan you help me move my couch?

wildbill7145;383901 wroteSir, you need a pro for that. Amateurs gonna amateur, scuff floors, ding up walls. All hell gonna break loose.

Tonychanman;383904 wrote I'm no pro but I've moved many a couch in my day. If you need a hand let me know.

You guys really need to be careful, union rules and all that..

wildbill7145

compuease;383908 wroteYou guys really need to be careful, union rules and all that..

I have no idea why we create our own problems, but we just can't seem to stop ourselves.

piggypie123

Macke;383900 wroteCan you help me move my couch?

Then yes.

Probably if you don't even help me move my couch..... just it causes me back pain and shit.

I know a guy.

Card Dead

wildbill7145;383098 wroteJesus man! That's really great to hear! Running your own business is absolutely not an easy task. Believe me, I know.

I'm a great painter, horrible business person. I have no clue what I'm doing and basically just stumbling along making money and dealing with paperwork, banking, etc. when the pile becomes insurmountable.

You've made PFC proud Sir.

Always tough to play both sides of the fence, even if you're strong on both.

I've been doing really well with the business side, and I'm a pretty good painter, but I need additional labour to keep up with demand and for the life of me, I cant solve that riddle. Who'd of thought you couldn't find some who will work for $20/hr?

It's always something.