Shahnuli’s raised rail table build (2 Viewers)

[shahnuli]

So had to learn how to use a bore bit, t nuts. Did some practice runs on scrap wood:

Wasn't able to make the cleanest of cuts with the bore bit. Couldn’t use forstner bit since it wasn’t big enough for the t nuts. Couldn’t use the router since I didn’t have a bit wider than 3/4 (t nuts are 1”).

Battled through and eventually got em all done on the rail. Will put gorilla glue later tonight. A bit messy. But hopefully will do the trick.

 

[poislb]

5/16” bolts? A little late to chime in but 1/4-20 would have been just fine brother... bigger bolts are sexier anyway...lol

 

[shahnuli]

5/16” bolts? A little late to chime in but 1/4-20 would have been just fine brother... bigger bolts are sexier anyway...lol

Yeah. Definitely went too big. Live and learn I guess

 

[poislb]

It’s looking fantastic, I look forward to your new posts each day... love the rail.. really like the look of it wider. Keep up the great work my friend.

 

[Alex Lundstrum]

Looking good!

 

[shahnuli]

pedestal legs - painted. Didn’t bother with stripping and restraining. I think it looks decent enough:

 

[shahnuli]

Pedestal base done:

Also recessed the bolt marks on the sub base so that it’s easier to align when putting together in the future:

closer look:

 

[shahnuli]

Got the word from Tony this morning that the Chanman custom cloth is printed and on its way!

 

[justsomedude]

Are you a photographer? What's the background stand and backdrop about?

 

[shahnuli]

Are you a photographer? What's the background stand and backdrop about?

Lol. Yeah I do a bit of photography. Good eye.

 

[justsomedude]

Lol. Yeah I do a bit of photography. Good eye.

Cheesehead shoots? In Chicago? That's blasphemy in those parts.

 

[shahnuli]

getting ready for aligning pedestal, base and playing surface piece:

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Cheesehead shoots? In Chicago? That's blasphemy in those parts.

Hahahaahahah. Yeah it’s tough. My girls are bears fans (had to...didnt want them beaten up at school!) since they were born here.

 

[sheikh617]

Stoked for the end product!

 

[justsomedude]

Damn, that looks good.

 

[TeamNapoli]

looks great, so did you choose the colonial style base to match existing furniture in your house or you just liked the design versus cutting out the "center railing"?

 

[shahnuli]

looks great, so did you choose the colonial style base to match existing furniture in your house or you just liked the design versus cutting out the "center railing"?

Thx. Totally lucked out on that front. My existing furniture is more on the traditional side of things so this will fit in nicely. I was actually just looking for decent yet cheapest pedestal legs. Also. I think the center ‘runner’ will add to the stability of the table too.

 

[shahnuli]

About to start rail vinyl. Wish me luck! With all the woodworking things I’ve had learn and do from scratch in the last week or so, I am most nervous about this step more than anything else!

 

[shahnuli]

Wasn’t able to get to vinyl today. Spent time with a bunch of minor adjustments and sanding and more freaking adjustments. Finally put the whole thing together to ensure everything will bolt together ok:

Tomorrow is def vinyl day!

 

[CaseAce]

I was the same way, very nervous about the vinyl. It went on really smooth, was much easier than I ever thought it would be. Good luck!

 

[shahnuli]

Foam cutting process. Easiest of all steps so far lol.

I went with 2” overhang on outside and 1” overhang on the inside.

 

[shahnuli]

Holy staples Batman! Finally done. Not the best rail but probably not the worst. Hands are exhausted.

 

[shahnuli]

I was the same way, very nervous about the vinyl. It went on really smooth, was much easier than I ever thought it would be. Good luck!

Umm. You must have hand strength like the hulk lol!

 

[CaseAce]

Umm. You must have hand strength like the hulk lol!

I had two things, you may not have had.
1. So happen to have bought a really nice dewalt stapler a few days prior. Made stapling crazy easy.
2 my wife's friend gave me a hand with stretching the vinyl. She has played with vinyl before and having her helping hand made it alot easier than me doing that part by myself.

 

[Jake14mw]

Looks great to me. Congrats!

 

[shahnuli]

Looks great to me. Congrats!

Thx!

 

[Balanar]

Can't wait for the next update! Looks really good!

 

[shahnuli]

All bolted down with layers and legs. Feels pretty solid even with just half the bolts in the pedestal base.

Btw went with ezlok inserts at the bottom of playing surface layer. It took a little practice to get it right but overall not too much of a PITA.
I switched to open cell foam from YAT for playing surface foam. My combo of closed cell and sew foam just didn’t feel ‘right’.

Whats left:
- Waiting for the 1/4” foam come in
- Also custom cloth from Tony to get here
- Ordered a couple of carrying handles. So that I can move this thing more easily if needs be.
- raised rail finishing: when the cloth comes in I’ll try a few things out to see what looks best as a finish.

 

[shahnuli]

5/16” bolts? A little late to chime in but 1/4-20 would have been just fine brother... bigger bolts are sexier anyway...lol

Btw. It’s worse than that...I used 3/8 bolts on the outside lol. I switched 1/4 later on. Thx!

 

[poislb]

The rail looks fantastic, great job brother..

 

[shahnuli]

Got bored waiting for stuff to arrive so did the decorative nails for some easy bling not to mention it covers up nicely the slightly wonkyily finished outer rail