First Build: $200 table topper (1 Viewer)

[Blazin65]

Hey all,

I thought I'd share my weekends project. I got a tournament coming up and I realized I'm going to need more tables/seats. There was nothing under $500 on facebook marketplace, so I figured I'd just try and improve the roll out mat I already had. The biggest problem was the mat obviously doesn't have any rail, and I didn't have a table that really fit its size perfectly anyways. I didn't want to spend the time on making a legit padded rail, so I looked online for some other options and came across this: https://www.buypokerchips.com/Articles.asp?ID=330.

So I ordered some of this perfect padded rail and it came within a few days. Then I went to Menards, somehow found a really flat piece of pine plywood, and I grabbed a scrap piece of Spillmaster carpet padding that they had in the scrap bin, the purple foam kind ((https://www.menards.com/main/floori...et-pad/ult270st/p-3289655538307008-c-6539.htm).

Supplies:
- 3/4" pine plywood - $40
- Scrap carpet pad - $10
- Poker mat from Amazon - $35
- Perfect Padded Rail - $90
- Staplegun Staples - $5

It came out better than I had hoped for just throwing some random stuff together. I used scrap wood/screws that I had to build a frame around a LifeTime folding table and it sits really solidly on there. All I'd say is thank goodness I had an electric stapler. Between stapling down the mat and then the padded rail, I must have used about 500 staples.

 

[MrBoosh]

Congrats on your build! It looks like it turned out great! Every now and then I see used Barrington tables pop up on my Facebook marketplace feed around the Chicago area for a decent price. You just have to keep your eyes out for them. Good luck with your upcoming tourney!

 

[BGinGA]

Decent and quick for under $200.

 

[allforcharity]

Necessity is the mother of construction!

 

[Riddler409]

How much "lip" do you need on the table for the "perfect padded rail" to work?

 

[Blazin65]

I'd guess you'd want a couple inches at least to give it something solid to sit on. People will be resting their arms/elbows on it, so you want it to be able to push down and not get pushed off the edge. Mine is stapled to the underside of the plywood that it is edging.

 

[Mushmanchuman]

Nice table OP! Nice and clean

How much "lip" do you need on the table for the "perfect padded rail" to work?

I think the measurement is 3 inches or 2.5 deep on the railing. I’ve noticed if it’s deep enough you don’t need to glue or staple it on the bottom. I’ve done both and each worked well. This product isn’t the best but it’s serviceable and flexible. I can take it off and use it for another table.

 

[Riddler409]

Nice table OP! Nice and clean




I think the measurement is 3 inches or 2.5 deep on the railing. I’ve noticed if it’s deep enough you don’t need to glue or staple it on the bottom. I’ve done both and each worked well. This product isn’t the best but it’s serviceable and flexible. I can take it off and use it for another table.

Awesome thanks! I'm working on a pedestal table in our basement to have a dual purpose of a game table and wondered how this might work to slap on there during games. It seems that I may not have enough bottom lip on my table to make it a good option.

 

[Stephendoohamlet]

Really nice build. Gonna try to get one built in the next couple of months when I have a spare weekend!