Raised rail table questions for a 1st timer attempting to build (2 Viewers)

[Cwaters425]

I've gone through every page i can think of on here and I'm still confused on a raised rail table. I am going to attempt to build a table similar to this - https://www.pokerchipforum.com/thre...s-argyle-poker-night-thread.43334/post-806997

I believe the builder used (2) 3/4in and then (1) 1/2in plywood.

Even though he took plenty of pictures of his process, I'm still struggling to visualize what sheet it used for what layer. Anyone that has built a raised rail table, or familiar with building a similar table care to chime in and to and help a newbie that's going to attempt this, just trying to figure out how the puzzle fits together and what pieces from each sheet fit where.

thanks,
Chris

 

[eightyWon]

I struggled visualizing it too when I built mine. Working through it in illustrator helped me quite a bit.

This might help (note the to-scale exploded view cross section which is easy to miss):

 

[Cwaters425]

tyvm! this actually helped tremendously and it finally clicked!

 

[Toxic7]

tyvm! this actually helped tremendously and it finally clicked!

So much excellent information here. Thanks for asking these questions. Really going to help other first time builders.

 

[TheDirtMerchant]

I struggled visualizing it too when I built mine. Working through it in illustrator helped me quite a bit.

This might help (note the to-scale exploded view cross section which is easy to miss):

In the cross section image...what is the greenishbrown unlabeled section between the Top Rail and Bottom Rail/Outer Play ?

 

[PARADOX]

Your rail looks like this once it's put together and before it's bolted to the table.

 

[eightyWon]

In the cross section image...what is the greenishbrown unlabeled section between the Top Rail and Bottom Rail/Outer Play ?

Spacers (I cut them to height from a 2x4):

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MGrxv2yiVvZC4JdKA

 

[TheDirtMerchant]

Very helpful! And yet I have more questions...in a separate thread

 

[Cwaters425]

I’m slowly getting there….now just waiting on my felt from Chanman. The vinyl rail was no joke, I have some wrinkles but I’m fine with it, it was either my sanity or no wrinkles, I opted to leave the wrinkles. Hats off to the builders who do this and make it 100% smooth

 

[rcamp014]

Amazing build! Very well done and thanks for sharing the journey.

 

[yoke386]

Awesome build ! Very nice work, I could not have undertook a raised rail on my first build. Table came out great, will definitely use this thread for inspiration on my next build! Did you have a lot of experience prior to this ?

 

[Cwaters425]

Finally finished my build. Thanks to everyone who answered my silly questions along the way @T_Chan @bsdunbar1 and a few others. I do have some wrinkles in the rail, not sure how the pros do it cause it’s annoying as hell trying to get those out but in the end I’m very happy with the end result

 

[bsdunbar1]

Looks good!

 

[doublebooyah85]

OH -

 

[Cwaters425]

OH -

I O!!!!!!!!

 

[yoke386]

Looks awesome nice job !

 

[RagingAZN]

Great build, looks very tidy!

 

[doublebooyah85]

@Rhodeman77

 

[Cwaters425]

Looks awesome nice job !

Ty!!

 

[Cwaters425]

Great build, looks very tidy!

Ty!!

 

[rcamp014]

Amazing Job!!!! Definitely planning on using your build as my template.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

I’m slowly getting there….now just waiting on my felt from Chanman. The vinyl rail was no joke, I have some wrinkles but I’m fine with it, it was either my sanity or no wrinkles, I opted to leave the wrinkles. Hats off to the builders who do this and make it 100% smooth

Looks absolutely stunning! Great work!!

 

[Valdarian]

I’m slowly getting there….now just waiting on my felt from Chanman. The vinyl rail was no joke, I have some wrinkles but I’m fine with it, it was either my sanity or no wrinkles, I opted to leave the wrinkles. Hats off to the builders who do this and make it 100% smooth

Looks amazing! My biggest thing right now is finding a proper defuser for the light..Can I ask what you used/where you got it from?