Jake14mw
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Got up to 60 degrees here today in CT, so I got started on the table I've been planning for a while. So much nicer/easier to work outside!
Why a budget table? Well, mainly because I don't NEED another table. I have an full size 10 person table, and a second 8 person table already. Made them about 10 or more years ago. I only host at my house about 6 times per year, and with the exception of one event per year, I only need one table. Hard to justify to the wife taking much time or money for another one. So, I'm trying to save money however I can. I decided I wanted to try out a round. I remember way back in the old days playing on round tables, and I really like being able to see everyone. Wanted this table to fit 7 or 8. Did a lot of research on here, some people said that 60" is good for 8, but raking pots can be a little difficult, so I decided to cut it back to 58". My biggest worry is that my whisper vinyl is 54". The table will have a small raised rail, so I think I'll be able to stretch it. I know other people have done it, but it might be tricky.
Starting with this table I got on CL for $40.
It actually tilts. This is a must for me for storage. I will either use this, or I have a pedestal base I bought years ago that I might use. I will build either a tilt mechanism for that, or maybe I can make it removable? Hmmm....
Here is the start. Using only 1 piece of plywood for the whole rail!
Progress...
More a little later!
Why a budget table? Well, mainly because I don't NEED another table. I have an full size 10 person table, and a second 8 person table already. Made them about 10 or more years ago. I only host at my house about 6 times per year, and with the exception of one event per year, I only need one table. Hard to justify to the wife taking much time or money for another one. So, I'm trying to save money however I can. I decided I wanted to try out a round. I remember way back in the old days playing on round tables, and I really like being able to see everyone. Wanted this table to fit 7 or 8. Did a lot of research on here, some people said that 60" is good for 8, but raking pots can be a little difficult, so I decided to cut it back to 58". My biggest worry is that my whisper vinyl is 54". The table will have a small raised rail, so I think I'll be able to stretch it. I know other people have done it, but it might be tricky.
Starting with this table I got on CL for $40.
It actually tilts. This is a must for me for storage. I will either use this, or I have a pedestal base I bought years ago that I might use. I will build either a tilt mechanism for that, or maybe I can make it removable? Hmmm....
Here is the start. Using only 1 piece of plywood for the whole rail!
Progress...
More a little later!