It's fairly sturdy, plywood is very strong, there is only a small amount of give at the far ends of the table. Even so, I will be installing runners along each side of the table, but I'm not sure what I'm going to use yet. I'll have to talk to good ol' handy hank at Home Depot
The people I've talked to said that this was an option, which probably depends on your environment. If you get a fair amount of humidity in your place (like I do) you probably want to support it with rails so that you don't get bowing.
Also, if you have a friend who bangs the table, or wieghs in at > 300lbs, then you may not want to put them at the ends of the table.
The runners will be screwed to the underside of the table on each side of my folding legs. They will solidify the structure of the table to keep it from bowing (warping).
Now I understand, thanks.
I was originally going to only make a table "top" but I think I am going to attach legs to it now. It will just make things easier for me..
I was thinking that I would run 2x4's along the length (runners) and also the width where I would the attach the folding legs. One of my buddies was saying that I can use aluminum for this in order to still keep the table light. It would kind of be a ladder looking effect.
What are your thoughts?
I will now attach some pics in my "poker table top" post.
Now I understand, thanks.
I was originally going to only make a table "top" but I think I am going to attach legs to it now. It will just make things easier for me..
I was thinking that I would run 2x4's along the length (runners) and also the width where I would the attach the folding legs. One of my buddies was saying that I can use aluminum for this in order to still keep the table light. It would kind of be a ladder looking effect.
What are your thoughts?
I will now attach some pics in my "poker table top" post.
Hrmm aluminum is a really good idea. Strong but light, that sounds like a good tip! Let me know if you decide to do this.
I have also scrapped my cheap fabric padding and gone with the underlay as you have done. The fabric stuff gave too much bounce, and it wasn't flat enough (you could see imperfections through the pool table felt).
Good thing I didn't attach the felt yet, but tonight I'll be glueing the underlay on, and then tomorrow I'll attach the felt.
Damn djw!!!! That's so sweet!!! When are you going to post that in the zucru forum? I think you're going to make a few of the other guys want to build one this summer.
But, for the lazier/less skilled among us, where's a good place to pick up a relatively cheap table for an 8-handed game? Quality is not a big issue here, since I anticipate much drink-spillage.
Please post a report when you get the rail, I am curious to see how you like it. I think I will go that way with my table if you find it works well and looks good.
I was thinking that I would run 2x4's along the length (runners) and also the width where I would the attach the folding legs. One of my buddies was saying that I can use aluminum for this in order to still keep the table light.
Hrmm aluminum is a really good idea. Strong but light, that sounds like a good tip! Let me know if you decide to do this.
The aluminum is apparently very expensive so I picked up some pine 2x4's. I will post some pics once I get time to install them...
for cup holder on my table i purchased vehicle window mount cup holder, 4 for less then $5.00 at Canadian Tire, then drilled with one screw with washer to underside of table, holder can now move if player is not using or find annoying. Not the prettiest but very cheap and efficient. Have pic but not sure how to attach
also for felt, stay away from hobby store felt, if you find billiard cloth to expensive, try suede it works well and less expensive then billiard cloth.
I cut out a 3.5" rail from plywood. Then I wrap it in foam and vinyl. Screw it down from the under side. This is the way the pro tables are built. Take a look next time your at Branford or Rama.
Has anyone used pipe insulation as a rail? Just curious, I just purchased some, and it looks pretty good, cheap cost .65 cent for 6 feet and easy to install.
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The people I've talked to said that this was an option, which probably depends on your environment. If you get a fair amount of humidity in your place (like I do) you probably want to support it with rails so that you don't get bowing.
Also, if you have a friend who bangs the table, or wieghs in at > 300lbs, then you may not want to put them at the ends of the table.
I have finished mine(sort of) and will post the pics soon...
Here is an example:
I was originally going to only make a table "top" but I think I am going to attach legs to it now. It will just make things easier for me..
I was thinking that I would run 2x4's along the length (runners) and also the width where I would the attach the folding legs. One of my buddies was saying that I can use aluminum for this in order to still keep the table light. It would kind of be a ladder looking effect.
What are your thoughts?
I will now attach some pics in my "poker table top" post.
Hrmm aluminum is a really good idea. Strong but light, that sounds like a good tip! Let me know if you decide to do this.
I have also scrapped my cheap fabric padding and gone with the underlay as you have done. The fabric stuff gave too much bounce, and it wasn't flat enough (you could see imperfections through the pool table felt).
Good thing I didn't attach the felt yet, but tonight I'll be glueing the underlay on, and then tomorrow I'll attach the felt.
I'll take more pics and post em.
And here we are with the felt attached:
And I'm all set for our low limit 10 person game tonight! weeee 8)
I'm purchasing it from here: http://www.casinosupply.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=50-0033&Category_Code=OCH
Well done!
Yup! http://poker.perldev.org/
But, for the lazier/less skilled among us, where's a good place to pick up a relatively cheap table for an 8-handed game? Quality is not a big issue here, since I anticipate much drink-spillage.
dvst8r: I'll post that right away hehe
By the way, we played tonight and I am SO GLAD I sprang for the pool table felt. it ROCKS!!!
Good to hear you're happy with the felt! Small business opportunity, maybe?
Please post a report when you get the rail, I am curious to see how you like it. I think I will go that way with my table if you find it works well and looks good.
Thanks.
The aluminum is apparently very expensive so I picked up some pine 2x4's. I will post some pics once I get time to install them...
I will definately post pics etc once I get it, and attach it to the table.
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The first table I built was this one
It is a travel table. It breaks down into three pieces and can fit in any car. I built an extension so it can hold 12 players
Then I built this one
The latest table is like the one above but it is a 5' round like at "KGB's place".
I use pool table felt.
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