CUSTOM POKER TABLE BLUEPRINT (5 Viewers)

[louBdub]

I love 8

 

[BlackOakRGC]

I love 8

It's such a cigar lounge style right?!

 

[Mr_ESN]

Okay... 2 more... I should also probably sleep haha

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I choose the first one, because I prefer more empty center areas

 

[BlackOakRGC]

I choose the first one, because I prefer more empty center areas

Yes I get it too... its been something that I've been thinking about as well! I made one version where I removed the rock glass and left the cards instead too... still not 100% sure on the overall design

 

[Rymack10]

Yes I get it too... its been something that I've been thinking about as well! I made one version where I removed the rock glass and left the cards instead too... still not 100% sure on the overall design

Have you tried putting the leaf where the cards are? Could fit in nicely with the curve of the text. Also, just personal preference but I think having the repeating small icons around the edge looks great, I'd just have them very muted so they are subtle.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Have you tried putting the leaf where the cards are? Could fit in nicely with the curve of the text. Also, just personal preference but I think having the repeating small icons around the edge looks great, I'd just have them very muted so they are subtle.

The leaf definitely fits well with the txt! I agree too with making the outside pattern more subtle for sure great point!

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Rail is completely glued and nailed and the correct bolts for the playing surface came in... now to find all the right materials for foam, vinyl and felt!

Any suggestions of the foam would be great!!
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Looks great! Definitely saving this thread for when I get around to building a table.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Looks great! Definitely saving this thread for when I get around to building a table.

If you have any questions I'd be happy to share any lessons learned! Haha Just finished gluing all the foam yesterday. Will update tomorrow!

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Finally got to the foam! I used 1" open cell HD foam for the rail and 1/4" closed cell foam for the playing field.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Used 3M 77 spray glue to apply the playing field foam. Covered each T-nut with a piece of blue painters tape just to make sure the spray glue didn't get into the threads. Laid out the foam over the table, folded back half and applied the glue to both the plywood and the foam. Once the glue tacked up, I laid the foam down making sure to roll it down from the center out to the edges to avoid any bubbles or lumps. Once both sides were done, I used a hard roller to do a final pass over the foam to make sure there was solid contact. Cutting the foam is super easy using a fresh OLFA/box cutter knife blade. Cuts super clean and easy.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Once the playing field was complete, I started on the rail. This was a little more tricky as the 1" foam took a bit more time to get formed and glued. I bought the foam from a local upholstery store and instead of buying a full sheet, @4SUMERZ made a great cost saving suggestion to just use strips and glue the seams and I must say it's basically seamless! And half the price!! I bought 2 straight peices for the long sides and 2 pieces that were roughly 28"x30" for the radius ends of the table. The foam wanted to fold/crease going around the radius which lead to me assuming it would be a smart idea to cut relief cuts but in reality, It worked better to work slower and slightly pull and stretch the foam into shape. Again, trimming with a fresh exacto knife blade worked perfectly!

 

[Nymor]

Just caught up with this thread - nice going - I used the same foam for my rail and playing surface, (although I went open cell on both), so that will be perfect!

Interested in a comment you made early on...

I found some packing foam and tested different thicknesses that seamed to work really nicely at diffusing the light! Maybe a future product!

Was excited that someone may be joining me in the foam-as-a-diffuser gang but alas I'm still on my own I think . I used (very high density) white EVA foam for mine and it works brilliantly and gives a soft surface for cards to bounce off if over pitched. I went that route mainly because my table needs to come apart so it seemed a better option than trying to use acrylic . It is a good alternative (imo) for any table though.

Following with interest - rail upholstery soon

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Just caught up with this thread - nice going - I used the same foam for my rail and playing surface, (although I went open cell on both), so that will be perfect!

Interested in a comment you made early on...



Was excited that someone may be joining me in the foam-as-a-diffuser gang but alas I'm still on my own I think . I used (very high density) white EVA foam for mine and it works brilliantly and gives a soft surface for cards to bounce off if over pitched. I went that route mainly because my table needs to come apart so it seemed a better option than trying to use acrylic . It is a good alternative (imo) for any table though.

Following with interest - rail upholstery soon

It's so crazy how good a job it does making such a soft lighting effect!!!

 

[BlackOakRGC]

I went that route mainly because my table needs to come apart so it seemed a better option than trying to use acrylic

@Nymor This table also comes apart using the white acrylic. The rail, playing field, diffuser support ring and base are 4 separate parts that are all removable.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

I'm leaning towards a cognac coloured vinyl for the rail but I'm having an incredibly hard time finding it? Also, most places close to me don't sell whisper vinyl and instead they all sell marine vinyl. The difficult part is that it's not that stretchy.... does anyone know what kind of viny you used for your rail? Was it 2 way stretch or 4 way stretch? Is there a good online source that delivers to Canada?

 

[BlackOakRGC]

I'm leaning towards a cognac coloured vinyl for the rail but I'm having an incredibly hard time finding it? Also, most places close to me don't sell whisper vinyl and instead they all sell marine vinyl. The difficult part is that it's not that stretchy.... does anyone know what kind of viny you used for your rail? Was it 2 way stretch or 4 way stretch? Is there a good online source that delivers to Canada?

 

[Deklan]

I know the feeling...I worked for weeks on the computer, and have more Mirage felt design variations than one would ever want or need. The hockey rink design was quick and easy...well compared to the Mirage one anyway.

Would you mind sharing some of the Mirage felt designs?

 

[4SUMERZ]

I'm leaning towards a cognac coloured vinyl for the rail but I'm having an incredibly hard time finding it? Also, most places close to me don't sell whisper vinyl and instead they all sell marine vinyl. The difficult part is that it's not that stretchy.... does anyone know what kind of viny you used for your rail? Was it 2 way stretch or 4 way stretch? Is there a good online source that delivers to Canada?

Great job on everything. It looks amazing. I purchased my vinyl at a fabric store (Fabricville) and I picked one that had stretch both ways.
I can't remember what it was called, but the store had a wide variety of vinyl and colors.
I'm not sure if that store brand is in your area or not. Try any large local fabric franchise, and they should have tons of vinyl to pick from.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Great job on everything. It looks amazing. I purchased my vinyl at a fabric store (Fabricville) and I picked one that had stretch both ways.
I can't remember what it was called, but the store had a wide variety of vinyl and colors.
I'm not sure if that store brand is in your area or not. Try any large local fabric franchise, and they should have tons of vinyl to pick from.

Yes I believe we have the same franchise but it's call Fabricland here. I'll have to do some more hunting!

 

[LeRoi]

Great writeup so far. I also love your felt designs. This is gonna be a great table, I’m sure. Looking forward to the next update.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Great writeup so far. I also love your felt designs. This is gonna be a great table, I’m sure. Looking forward to the next update.

Still stuck on design... unfortunately I think I might order a cheap Amazon SSC for now until I can finalize the design. I also built another entire 8 player table from the scraps of this raised rail table too! I'll be posting details on that soon as the scrap table! Haha

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Has anyone experimented with different techniques to customize the led diffuser on a raised rail table? Stickers? Decals? Vinyl wrap?....

 

[Tonysquander]

Has anyone experimented with different techniques to customize the led diffuser on a raised rail table? Stickers? Decals? Vinyl wrap?....

Several of the poker table vendors/members do it. Check out vendor pages and websites for:

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/hello-from-big-slik-poker-tables.89099/

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/forums/chanman-poker-tables.44/

https://www.pplpoker.com/gallery-of-tables/

They are all super helpful so just ask them if you have questions about their process for the diffusers.

 

[4SUMERZ]

Has anyone experimented with different techniques to customize the led diffuser on a raised rail table? Stickers? Decals? Vinyl wrap?....

I got decals done in vinyl and stuck them on the front of the plexiglass. It took 9 strips at 23.5 long. My diffuser is only 3/4" high. Chanman sells custom diffusers on his site.
https://www.chanmanpokertables.com/product-page/suited-diffusers

 

[BlackOakRGC]

I got decals done in vinyl and stuck them on the front of the plexiglass. It took 9 strips at 23.5 long. My diffuser is only 3/4" high. Chanman sells custom diffusers on his site.
https://www.chanmanpokertables.com/product-page/suited-diffusers

Ahhh okay awesome! Thanks buddy!! I'm just waiting on 2 semi-custom simple felts from them now. I couldn't decide on a design yet so I did something super simple for the time being haha I'll definitely ask them about the custom diffuser options before they ship out the felts!

 

[JD3]

Any updates? I’m invested now, I like a lot of your designs

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Any updates? I’m invested now, I like a lot of your designs

I ended up going with a semi custom more simple design for now. Sorry I haven't made any updates to this post! I'll get the rest up this week! Here's a look at the main table in action...(teal) and the secondary table (green)

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Any updates? I’m invested now, I like a lot of your designs

Post in thread 'Table Showcase (pics)' https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/table-showcase-pics.17451/post-2431421

 

[JD3]

Post in thread 'Table Showcase (pics)' https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/table-showcase-pics.17451/post-2431421

Looks killer! How do you like the rail lights? Do you play with them on or do you find yourself leaving them off most days?

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Looks killer! How do you like the rail lights? Do you play with them on or do you find yourself leaving them off most days?

They're always on. The group I play with hasn't ever complained about it to be honest. I also have a custom vinyl sticker (kind of like a decal) that I'm going to get printed for the diffuser so that it's not so bright white.