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| EngineerJeff |  Do it yourself! Build a nice wargaming table |
  Member Since: May 7, 2013  RK: 1 MP: 0   | Sunday May 12, 2013 9:18 PM I don't make enough $$$ to buy the high end gaming tables that you see at the conventions, but I really wanted something beyond just a 6x4 piece of plywood to game on. I have decent woodworking skills, so I figured I would put them to use and build a table that I could take down and stow when I didn't need it up for gaming. The first thing I decided was that I didn't want to build legs for this project, so I would use an existing folding table I picked up a while back at Lowes. It is 72" long by 30" wide. I had some good 1x6x6s that I ripped down to 1x4x6 to make a frame that would fit around the folding table..  I glued the joints and used 1.5" drywall screws to fasten it together.  I tested the frame to make sure it would fit on the table. Snug as a bug on a rug!  I bought some 1/2" finished plywood from Home Depot for about $35, and had them cut it into a 6x4 piece. I placed it on the ground then positioned my frame on top and drew lines so I would be know where to run my drywall screws and attached them together.  More to come! My YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/EngineerJeff?feature=watch |
| EngineerJeff | RE: Do it yourself! Build a nice wargaming table |
Member Since: May 7, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Sunday May 12, 2013 9:32 PM I countersunk the screws a bit so I could cover them with wood filler.. Then filled the holes..  A view from underneath.. This table is rock solid. I can easily stand on it and I'm 230lbs.  Another shot from underneath..  After this was done, I took a break for about a week. Today, (12 May 2013), I attached the 4" frame that fit around the top of the 6x4 table surface. I don't have any pics of that, so you will have to wait till I get my video finished.  My YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/EngineerJeff?feature=watch |
| blackblade68 | RE: Do it yourself! Build a nice wargaming table |
 Member Since: May 7, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Sunday May 12, 2013 9:49 PM Looking awesome so far! Do you have any plans drawn out? What kind of table are you hoping to build? |
| RareChoiceGames | RE: Do it yourself! Build a nice wargaming table |
 Member Since: May 11, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Monday May 13, 2013 12:29 AM These look great. I am going to make a couple of these for some folding tables at my shop. They will work great for a tournament I am running soon. Thanks for sharing this. Owner of Rare Choice Games RCG YOUTUBE RCG TWITTER |
| Jriv193 | RE: Do it yourself! Build a nice wargaming table |
 Member Since: May 11, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Monday May 13, 2013 1:29 AM Looks like a nice solid table, and it gave me ideas on how to do mine. Thanks! [[Edited by Jriv193 on Monday May 13, 2013 1:35 AM]] May your beard grow ever longer, and your enemies tremble at the sound of your guns. My Armies: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Angels - Deathwing, Ravenwing, and 4th Battle Company Warhammer Fantasy: Dwarfs - Marines of Barak Varr Warmachine: Protectorate of Menoth |
| NurgleCommand | RE: Do it yourself! Build a nice wargaming table |
 Member Since: May 7, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Monday May 13, 2013 4:13 AM Keep it up Jeff! This is looking awesome  See my Personal Army grow on Facebook Need wargaming supplies? Check out my webstore Want to see tutorials and how tos? Come read my Squidoo lenses!  |
| EngineerJeff | RE: Do it yourself! Build a nice wargaming table |
Member Since: May 7, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Monday May 13, 2013 10:13 AM I have no plans drawn up. I'm measuring as I go, but I was inspired by some of the better table designs on YouTube and the Geek Chic furniture.My YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/EngineerJeff?feature=watch |
| Y-Bird | RE: Do it yourself! Build a nice wargaming table |
 Member Since: May 8, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Monday May 13, 2013 12:14 PM i would love to try this but i have no skills at wood work or anything i learnt in shop but how to make an ash tray lolTomas aka jack of all trades master of none |
| GTTechnics | RE: Do it yourself! Build a nice wargaming table |
 Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Monday May 13, 2013 12:33 PM That looks great. I wish I had all of the woodworking tools to do a project like this. |
| MunkeyJoe | RE: Do it yourself! Build a nice wargaming table |
 Member Since: May 10, 2013 RK: 1 MP: 0 | Saturday May 18, 2013 2:39 PM Interesting.... Imma watch this one. |
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