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I was on a search for just the right side table for my weekly home game. Since I am not the handiest guy, building one was out of the question. After a while, I opted to try a Vasagle table for $39.99 and have a friend cut holes for drink cups. It turned out to be the right choice.

The table is sturdy and a nice height for food and beverages. There is no shelf on the bottom, but it doesn’t seem to be a big deal. If you’re looking for a good looking side table at a reasonable price, this may be the way to go.

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Those look great Kevin, I'll be switching to carts this winter (keeping busy in Covid times)
 
I bought them through Amazon. As a Prome member it’s free shipping. They sometimes are listed for $49.99, so just wait until the price drops to $39.99.
 
Looks good. I was thinking of getting a few folding tv tables and cutting holes in them. Space is a premium with me so it means I can fold them for storage.

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Looks good. I was thinking of getting a few folding tv tables and cutting holes in them. Space is a premium with me so it means I can fold them for storage.

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I used trays like that with cup holders cut into them for years. They worked great. BUT if you have the room, it is soooo much better having side tables that you can roll around and easily move out of the way when you need to get up. The possibility of tipping the tray over is gone.
 
I used trays like that with cup holders cut into them for years. They worked great. BUT if you have the room, it is soooo much better having side tables that you can roll around and easily move out of the way when you need to get up. The possibility of tipping the tray over is gone.
Alas the space isn’t there... I need a basement
 
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I was on a search for just the right side table for my weekly home game. Since I am not the handiest guy, building one was out of the question. After a while, I opted to try a Vasagle table for $39.99 and have a friend cut holes for drink cups. It turned out to be the right choice.
I just ordered one of these (from https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077MLYPKZ ) to try out. Going to drill holes for cupholders before I even assemble it. This might be a perfect solution for my need to have a cart at a buddy's weekly 'traveling' game (he usually hosts in a hotel suite). I've made myself several carts from justsomedude's plans, but they're oak, and kind of heavy, and a pain in the posterior to haul to and from a site every week.
 
Looks good. I was thinking of getting a few folding tv tables and cutting holes in them. Space is a premium with me so it means I can fold them for storage.

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Stumbled across this thread as I’m also looking for a side table solution (going the “no cup holder” route on my new table topper).

I had a similar thought as storage is also at a premium. I wonder how stable these folding tables are in reality - did you end up trying this out already @BonScot?
 
Stumbled across this thread as I’m also looking for a side table solution (going the “no cup holder” route on my new table topper).

I had a similar thought as storage is also at a premium. I wonder how stable these folding tables are in reality - did you end up trying this out already @BonScot?
Nah. Still in lockdown so not had a game in over a year.
 
Nah. Still in lockdown so not had a game in over a year.
I keep forgetting we had it fairly easy here in Switzerland in the Fall vs. most of Europe. That said, at the rate we're vaccinating here, it might be 2023 by the time Switzerland catches up to the rest of the world. We've been back in lockdown only since January, but even that seems like an eternity now...

I was considering something like this from IKEA. Nothing fancy, but the tray is removable. Not the most compact though compared to a folding option.

What are people's opinions on needing cup holders on a side table? Necessary still?
 
I just ordered one of these (from https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077MLYPKZ ) to try out. Going to drill holes for cupholders before I even assemble it. This might be a perfect solution for my need to have a cart at a buddy's weekly 'traveling' game (he usually hosts in a hotel suite). I've made myself several carts from justsomedude's plans, but they're oak, and kind of heavy, and a pain in the posterior to haul to and from a site every week.
Did this, and it was a smashing success.
 

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Wouldn't take much to cover the bottom frame with a piece of plywood/MDF/sheet metal if you wanted a bottom shelf
 
Stumbled across this thread as I’m also looking for a side table solution (going the “no cup holder” route on my new table topper).

I had a similar thought as storage is also at a premium. I wonder how stable these folding tables are in reality - did you end up trying this out already @BonScot?
I've been using them for years. They're okay if you don't have room for rolling carts, but 2 things are guaranteed to happen.

1. Players always feel the need to pull them right next to the back (off to the side) of their chair.
2. Said players always forgets they are there and shit goes everywhere. Or the player next to them knocks them over.

My buddy has rolling carts and we have never had a tip at his place because they roll out of the way when you bump them.

This past weekend, I finally came to the realization that a poker table at the Seeking Alpha SOCIAL Club is damn near useless without cup holders in the rail. So this will hopefully minimizes the spills.

Without cup holders.

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Improved with cup holders and new felt

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Just bought 2 of these tables from Amazon. What did you guys use to cut the holes for the cup holders? Hole saw bit?
 
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Yeah, hole saw or a router with a circle jig.

I suppose you could also do it with a jig saw if you don’t have either of the above. Just take your time with it.
 
Just a heads up to anyone cutting holes in these. I bought the Brybelly jumbo cup holders and a 3.5” hole saw bit is too small. Buy or use a 3 5/8” bit.
 
So. I’m a big dumb idiot. In the course of drilling the “not big enough hole” and forcing the cup holder I broke one of the tops. I wised up on the second one.
The frame was still good of course, so I began brainstorming. The cheapest option to me, was to buy a cutting board. I couldn’t have done it cheaper buying wood, stain and sealer.
So I found a 14x20” bamboo cutting board on Amazon for $25. The carts don’t match, but that’s ok.
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So. I’m a big dumb idiot. In the course of drilling the “not big enough hole” and forcing the cup holder I broke one of the tops. I wised up on the second one.
The frame was still good of course, so I began brainstorming. The cheapest option to me, was to buy a cutting board. I couldn’t have done it cheaper buying wood, stain and sealer.
So I found a 14x20” bamboo cutting board on Amazon for $25. The carts don’t match, but that’s ok.
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If it were me, I might even buy another cutting board and refit the first one so that there's a matching set...
 
I love this idea of having the drinks off the table. Let us know how the players like it when you host a game.
 
This thread inspired me to build my own side tables/ drink carts. The end tables I purchased were a bit pricey compared to the Amazon ones, but I felt they were better quality. Solid mango wood top and cleanly welded solid frame.

Saved 20% on the entire order by joining Beyond plus membership.

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Chose a solid brass cup holder from Amazon.

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The side tables were a perfect match to the poker table.

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Finished product turned out great!

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cup holders + shuffle tech = not the best idea . . .
I’m assuming because of the risk of spilling? Or from the machine vibration?

I would put the cup holders to the back of the cart, not the front.
 

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