MarshMan114
Sitting Out
Hey Everyone,
I'm starting a new build and thought I'd document it here. It will probably be my 5th or so and I was looking for a little more of a challenge and might need some design ideas. I live within 30 minutes of a local casino, but Covid has shut it down and pushed everyone to home games. I sold my last table and am starting a new one.
My last table was a super down and dirty budget build. Our last house (rental) had no work space so I did this over a weekend.
All our home games are pretty legit around here so my next build will have a dealer spot and cup holders in the rail. I've got a decent woodworking hobby/background and was looking for some sort of challenge. I was trying to think about how to incorporate a dovetail design somewhere but since I don't prefer a racetrack I couldn't come up with anything. I think instead I'm going to try my hand at a kidney bean shape. I've done lights before, but don't really want them in this build either.
However, I think I might add a little raised rail because I like how it makes the rail wrapping perfect. I also like having an exposed edge under the rail, but again, not real sure what to do with it yet. And I don't want to use 4 sheets of plywood if I can help it. Maybe edge banding? Either way, that's a problem for future me!
So all my builds start with the base. Unless I get commissioned for a 'perfect' table I usually wait and get a good deal on a craigslist table and go from there. So I've been scouring and found this gem for $40.
I'd prefer claw feet, but these will clean up nicely.
I usually go with volera 1/4" from Your Auto Trim with unsuited speed cloth, but we have some Diva dealers who think it's 'too rough' so I might try out Chanman and some custom cloth. I've got a super cool idea (in my head) but I'm not sure if it's executable like I want. I have a back up design though which should be easy enough. My favorite beer is Guinness and I just love their logo. So if my first idea (can't spoil it yet) doesn't work out I was thinking Guinness custom felt and a 'cream' colored rail to tie it together.
Aside about Your Auto Trim. I always went with speed cloth, but the person who bought that table above wanted softer felt. I ordered and refelted with Reno Suede and it's unplayable. Cards don't slide and you can't sweep them up at all. Super surprised they would even advertise that as a playing surface. Is there any place to get actual gaming suede for cheap? Anyone try the velveteen from American Gaming Supply?
Up next will be the kidney design and hopefully people can help me think through a few things.
Marsh
I'm starting a new build and thought I'd document it here. It will probably be my 5th or so and I was looking for a little more of a challenge and might need some design ideas. I live within 30 minutes of a local casino, but Covid has shut it down and pushed everyone to home games. I sold my last table and am starting a new one.
My last table was a super down and dirty budget build. Our last house (rental) had no work space so I did this over a weekend.
All our home games are pretty legit around here so my next build will have a dealer spot and cup holders in the rail. I've got a decent woodworking hobby/background and was looking for some sort of challenge. I was trying to think about how to incorporate a dovetail design somewhere but since I don't prefer a racetrack I couldn't come up with anything. I think instead I'm going to try my hand at a kidney bean shape. I've done lights before, but don't really want them in this build either.
However, I think I might add a little raised rail because I like how it makes the rail wrapping perfect. I also like having an exposed edge under the rail, but again, not real sure what to do with it yet. And I don't want to use 4 sheets of plywood if I can help it. Maybe edge banding? Either way, that's a problem for future me!
So all my builds start with the base. Unless I get commissioned for a 'perfect' table I usually wait and get a good deal on a craigslist table and go from there. So I've been scouring and found this gem for $40.
I'd prefer claw feet, but these will clean up nicely.
I usually go with volera 1/4" from Your Auto Trim with unsuited speed cloth, but we have some Diva dealers who think it's 'too rough' so I might try out Chanman and some custom cloth. I've got a super cool idea (in my head) but I'm not sure if it's executable like I want. I have a back up design though which should be easy enough. My favorite beer is Guinness and I just love their logo. So if my first idea (can't spoil it yet) doesn't work out I was thinking Guinness custom felt and a 'cream' colored rail to tie it together.
Aside about Your Auto Trim. I always went with speed cloth, but the person who bought that table above wanted softer felt. I ordered and refelted with Reno Suede and it's unplayable. Cards don't slide and you can't sweep them up at all. Super surprised they would even advertise that as a playing surface. Is there any place to get actual gaming suede for cheap? Anyone try the velveteen from American Gaming Supply?
Up next will be the kidney design and hopefully people can help me think through a few things.
Marsh