After much research I decided to build my own table. I was initially thinking of a 10 man 92x44 table, but decided to go with an 84x42 with a five inch rail (Wood Cut Dimension). I figured this size table will allow for eight or a snug nine. I knew from the start that I would be doing a raised rail and would be getting a cloth from Chanman. Undecided was the playing surface foam. After reading and reading I went with 1/4" ensolite.
The legs I got from a local restore. I sanded them down and painted them semi gloss black. The spanner was garbage, so I took some 3/8" galvanized pipe and made a new one. I then painted the new spanner a metallic aluminum.
My initial thinking for the inner (Exposed) portion of the raised rail was to inlay some 1/16" x 1 aluminum by cutting an 1/8" groove in the playing surface with my router, but after setting up my homemade jig I realized that it wouldn't be quite accurate enough, so that idea was scrapped. I then opted to paint it with the same metallic aluminum spray paint I used for the spanner.
I mounted an old cash box to the position that I'll sit in. It seems to be ok as far as leg clearance, but I may remove it if I feel it starts to get in the way.
The hardest part of the build was upholstering the outer curves of the rail. I found splitting the difference worked well and had to get over the pride of having to remove staples. Once I slowed down and really took my time it turned out well with a slight "chatter" on the lower portion of one side. The top side is nice and smooth though.
The rail is attached with 1/4x20 threaded inserts. I used my 1/4 router bit to get the initial hole and then finished it off with a 5/16 bit in my drill for the insert to go in.
I have to cut my foam flush to the inner side of my raised rail as it is currently squished down, but there is a gap as I didn't use a spacer in my outer section. I will wait till I get my Chanman cloth before I cut it.
The legs I got from a local restore. I sanded them down and painted them semi gloss black. The spanner was garbage, so I took some 3/8" galvanized pipe and made a new one. I then painted the new spanner a metallic aluminum.
My initial thinking for the inner (Exposed) portion of the raised rail was to inlay some 1/16" x 1 aluminum by cutting an 1/8" groove in the playing surface with my router, but after setting up my homemade jig I realized that it wouldn't be quite accurate enough, so that idea was scrapped. I then opted to paint it with the same metallic aluminum spray paint I used for the spanner.
I mounted an old cash box to the position that I'll sit in. It seems to be ok as far as leg clearance, but I may remove it if I feel it starts to get in the way.
The hardest part of the build was upholstering the outer curves of the rail. I found splitting the difference worked well and had to get over the pride of having to remove staples. Once I slowed down and really took my time it turned out well with a slight "chatter" on the lower portion of one side. The top side is nice and smooth though.
The rail is attached with 1/4x20 threaded inserts. I used my 1/4 router bit to get the initial hole and then finished it off with a 5/16 bit in my drill for the insert to go in.
I have to cut my foam flush to the inner side of my raised rail as it is currently squished down, but there is a gap as I didn't use a spacer in my outer section. I will wait till I get my Chanman cloth before I cut it.
Well executed in areas new people often struggle in. 
