Building a Table - suggestions?
So I'm really down with throwing $600 on a new poker table, so I thought i'd build one.
Anyone done it? Got any tips?
My basic concept is to get a 4x8 SPF plywood and round the corners. Was planning on finding/buying some fold out legs to screw into it.
I'm a little worried about the stability of having 10 dudes lean on it, and I'm wondering what I shouild do about making a rail/speed felt.
Also cup-holders. I figure I can get some Ikea stainless steel tins and just cut holes around the rail, but if I wanted to make a spill-proof area around it, whats the easiest way? All the manufactured tables have wood, but i'm cheap, and don't really know what to do with the bend.
Think I can get away with vinyl or is it just trash?
Some pics would be awesome thanks!
Anyone done it? Got any tips?
My basic concept is to get a 4x8 SPF plywood and round the corners. Was planning on finding/buying some fold out legs to screw into it.
I'm a little worried about the stability of having 10 dudes lean on it, and I'm wondering what I shouild do about making a rail/speed felt.
Also cup-holders. I figure I can get some Ikea stainless steel tins and just cut holes around the rail, but if I wanted to make a spill-proof area around it, whats the easiest way? All the manufactured tables have wood, but i'm cheap, and don't really know what to do with the bend.
Think I can get away with vinyl or is it just trash?
Some pics would be awesome thanks!
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You can get new tables with speecloth for like 350, and imo you're gonna spend like 200 on supplies building one yourself and it'll likely be shitty (at least that was my theory).
Also, Craigslist and Kijiji ftw. People buy some really nice stuff and sell it dirt cheap barely used.
I've checked periodically and I haven't found one cheaper in Vancouver for <500. But i'll keep my eye out. Did you buy yours used?
GTA: I hear what you're saying but I enjoy making stuff, and I can customize it to what I want. Building your own shit is uber cool.
New. There are alot of small custom builders out there that can sell with almost no overhead b/c theyre simple home based businesses. The bigger businesses that typically pop up when you google are obviously much more expensive.
This site has everything you need to know about building a table.
I also like making things, but when I realized how much materials I was going to have to buy and how many different ways I could screw everything up at various steps I decided it wasn't worth it.
I used to know a few guys in Vancouver or Richmond that made racetrack type folding tables for around $165. Don't know how they did it. Materials should cost more. I'll see if my buddy out there still has their numbers, but it's been a while.
Check out Folding Poker Tables & Poker Table Tops from PokerChipSets.ca
There located in Maple Ridge.
I second this. Just was at Paul's new warehouse this weekend and picked up a few tables like you are talking about. 10 seats, big stainless cupholders, folding legs, your choice in color of speedcloth, dealer tray or not, and betting line. Very happy with the tables!
What are the Legacy folding tables like?
If it is the one I am thinking of, (I went there only for the ones I bought but did snoop a bit) I thought the seams and everything around the fold were pretty decently done and the table was skookum enough for sure. I saw it in black and it definitely looked good.
The new warehouse was in a bit of disarray as he was just moving in and getting it painted so I didn't get to look at everything....next time I am down there I will spend more time for sure though.