Building a table question...

[IaHawk]

Ok, i have looked at all the posts on goallin.com so please do not direct me there, that post is too long now and the board does not have quick enough response time. My question is for people who have built a table themselves.

1. Did you use a folding table underneath the plywood or did you just add legs to the plywood?

2. What kind of cloth did you use? I went and looked at felt some other materials but i want to make sure i am picking one that will last.

3. Did you make your own rails? if so, can you give me some direction on that. I think i will atempt to build the rail if it is cheap enough, otherwise i will just order it off casinosupply.com.

I think that is it for now, oh yeah...how thick of foam did you use for the top? Ok, now that is really it...thanks for any help.

IaHawk

[DevilfishRob]

I host a weekly game (http://www.UtahPlayers.com) in Utah and was concerned about wear and tear so I recent recovered my table using vinyl and have been very pleased, but rather than go into detail about foam, vinyl and the lot, check out this link (http://www.pcpotato.com/pokertable1.htm), this guy has done an awesome job with a full "how to" that will answer all your questions..with photos even.

Let us know if it helps.

[L0QTiS]

My project to build a table is currently "in progress" so take this with a grain of salt. I'm at the point where most of the supplies are on the way so most of my decisions on construction have already been made.

I've settled for a standard oval measuring 42"x72"

1.
I ordered 37" wide folding legs from Ebco Products (http://www.ebcoproducts.com) for $37.99 / Set - a great price considering that includes shipping, although I have to supply my own mounting hardware.

2, 3, etc.
Speedcloth (not casino cloth), "Perfect Padded Rails" and foam padding from casinosupply.com

I've found only one brief tutorial on constructing your own table where the padding was made from scratch. A core with foam over a vinal cover:

http://www.casinosupply.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=BUILD

While it appears straight forward enough, I can see that this is where some folks might flounder depending on their construction/upolstry skill so I just oped for the pre-fab rails to keep it simple.

[fsuplayer]

Lootis-
I am building a table myself...where did you get your prefabricated table rail?
Thanks in advance,
FsuPlayer

[Phat Mack]

I would avoid folding table legs. They will eventually break because of the proclivity of poker players to lean on the table. A quick way is to buy folding saw horses and attach them to the bottom, or make cleats that will hold them in place. If you have the inclination, design your own folding legs.

[L0QTiS]

casinosupply.com

But I just checked the site and it's no longer listed. Very interesting. You may want to email them, they run out from time to time.

[tacoshooter]

I managed to build a pretty decent poker table out of an old dining room table. I've seen tables of this type for around $50 at garage sales here and there, so it's not like it's something special; think Target.

I did some reinforcement to the table first by screwing in the expansion leaf in the middle and adding some brackets to strategic locations in order to make it completely solid. Then I went to Lowe's and got some thin, high-quality carpet padding. Glued this to the top of the table with spray glue. Shaved off the overhang with a razor knife.

On top of this, I stretched poker speed cloth which I bought from one of the sites online. This is good stuff; I urge everyone to spend a few extra bucks for a good cover.

Once the top was done, I built a rail over a frame made of aspen that was put together with angle irons and just big enough to slip over the top (makes it easy to take off and clean). Bought some vinyl at the fabric shop, covered the aspen frame with more carpet padding and then streched the vinyl over.

It was a day's project and all told cost less than $100 (tack another $50 on for a table if you don't have one handy). Originally I had started down the road of building a table using plywood and folding legs, but this was pretty easy and looks great. Of course, it doesn't fold up but that wasn't an issue as it has a spot in a dedicated room.

Picture:

http://forums.illiniboard.com/user_images/pokertable.jpg