My Raised Rail Poker Table Build (1 Viewer)

[joshualopez1]

Definately the hardest part of the build so far and i cant feel my finger tips. Im still not completely happy with some uneven bumps in the vinyl so I’ll probably remove and restaple some areas later on. Overall looks decent for a first timer.

 

[joshualopez1]

Was going to add edge banding around the base but ended up painting the edge well see maybe ill add it later on looks good so far

 

[BlackOakRGC]

@joshualopez1 are you planning on adding any lighting? Have you selected a LED diffuser?

If so, which one?

Here's the type of acrylic that I'm using on my current table project. They call it "sign" white from the place where I got it. I purchased a whole 4x8 sheet and just cut it on my table saw with a fine blade. In the 2nd picture, you can see how well this material diffused the COB LED stringer. You'll see the actual colour code below as "WT-7328" hopefully this helps you find something from a plastics seller close to you!

 

[GreekRedEye]

Definately the hardest part of the build so far and i cant feel my finger tips. Im still not completely happy with some uneven bumps in the vinyl so I’ll probably remove and restaple some areas later on. Overall looks decent for a first timer.
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It looks good to me. But when you make something yourself you know where all the imperfections are.

 

[GreekRedEye]

Here's the type of acrylic that I'm using on my current table project. They call it "sign" white from the place where I got it. I purchased a whole 4x8 sheet and just cut it on my table saw with a fine blade. In the 2nd picture, you can see how well this material diffused the COB LED stringer. You'll see the actual colour code below as "WT-7328" hopefully this helps you find something from a plastics seller close to you! View attachment 1248738View attachment 1248739

Helpful info. Thanks!

 

[joshualopez1]

Here's the type of acrylic that I'm using on my current table project. They call it "sign" white from the place where I got it. I purchased a whole 4x8 sheet and just cut it on my table saw with a fine blade. In the 2nd picture, you can see how well this material diffused the COB LED stringer. You'll see the actual colour code below as "WT-7328" hopefully this helps you find something from a plastics seller close to you! View attachment 1248738View attachment 1248739

thankss

 

[Taghkanic]

Wow! You are making quick work of this project! It's looking good.



I have not assembled one of these before, but that looks to me like it might be a catch for the legs when they are folded.
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Yes, that’s what they’re for.

 

[joshualopez1]

Added the 1/8 hardboard trim around the play surface in preparation for the felt and ordered the Tap Plastics diffuser today as well… Almost there..

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Added the 1/8 hardboard trim around the play surface in preparation for the felt and ordered the Tap Plastics diffuser today as well… Almost there..

Do you already have your playing field foam installed here?

 

[joshualopez1]

Do you already have your playing field foam installed here?

yes i just have it facedown … have Volara and pink sew foam from YAT

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Definately the hardest part of the build so far and i cant feel my finger tips. Im still not completely happy with some uneven bumps in the vinyl so I’ll probably remove and restaple some areas later on. Overall looks decent for a first timer.
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What rail foam did you end up using?

 

[joshualopez1]

What rail foam did you end up using?

I used the Foam from Yourautotrim along with whisper vinyl.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

I used the Foam from Yourautotrim along with whisper vinyl.

Unfortunately they don't ship to Canada... you guys have way more resources than us haha Thanks for the info though! I'll definitely use it to source something similar up here!

 

[joshualopez1]

Unfortunately they don't ship to Canada... you guys have way more resources than us haha Thanks for the info though! I'll definitely use it to source something similar up here!

have you spoken to @T_Chan i believe he is in Canada and sells tables and supplies

 

[BlackOakRGC]

have you spoken to @T_Chan i believe he is in Canada and sells tables and supplies

We're on opposite sides of the country and shipping foam is $$$ for some reason... I'm sure I'll find something in Toronto!

 

[T_Chan]

I will sell it, it's just usually a bit cost prohibitive for rail foam since it's so bulky. https://canada.foambymail.com/ ships to Canada for orders of $100+. Unfortunately for me they do it only for certain parts of Canada, and my location is outside of their zone.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

I will sell it, it's just usually a bit cost prohibitive for rail foam since it's so bulky. https://canada.foambymail.com/ ships to Canada for orders of $100+. Unfortunately for me they do it only for certain parts of Canada, and my location is outside of their zone.

Ya for sure, I totally get it! Can you recommend a playing field foam that would be best under your Smooth PG Suede and a rail foam from their site? There's sooo many to choose from that it's dizzying haha The only downside as well is that their rail foam only comes 48" wide so I would have to seam the foam. Do you think the seam in the foam would be noticeable after textured vinyl?

 

[joshualopez1]

TAP Plastics acrylic arrived as well as handles and some copags, never tried bridge size cards so excited to try them out. Have a SSC from YAT arriving tomorrow to place while the @T_Chan cloth arrives next month. ‍ Almost there

 

[joshualopez1]

Added kickstands and carry hamdles. SSC from YAT arrived so placed it on till the @T_Chan cloth arrives. Also got a cover from amazon.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

Added kickstands and carry hamdles. SSC from YAT arrived so placed it on till the @T_Chan cloth arrives. Also got a cover from amazon.

How do your "kickstands" work? I'd like to build similar supports for my table!

 

[Nymor]

SSC from YAT arrived so placed it on till the @T_Chan cloth arrives.

That SSC looks a bit dodgy - similar to one on a Amazon table posted a couple of weeks ago highlighted in this post.

The cloth from Tony will be night and day better

 

[joshualopez1]

@T_Chan cloth arrived today! after a good ironing i got to work and the table is finally complete and it looks and feels great! Lighting is pretty dark in here so looks darker than it is.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

@T_Chan cloth arrived today! after a good ironing i got to work and the table is finally complete and it looks and feels great! Lighting is pretty dark in here so looks darker than it is.

Amazing!!!

 

[joshualopez1]

Amazing!!!

thanks

 

[JonK]

@T_Chan cloth arrived today! after a good ironing i got to work and the table is finally complete and it looks and feels great! Lighting is pretty dark in here so looks darker than it is.

This table turned out awesome! Just getting into this hobby and this is next level stuff. When's the inaugural debut?

I think I'm going to need to put a custom table like this on my list of things to do. Would you change anything for your next time around?

 

[joshualopez1]

This table turned out awesome! Just getting into this hobby and this is next level stuff. When's the inaugural debut?

I think I'm going to need to put a custom table like this on my list of things to do. Would you change anything for your next time around?

The only thing i would probably change is cut the table down a bit. I left it whole 48X96 and its pretty heavy. i should've cut it down to 44X92 possibly. Other than that im pretty happy with my first build.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

@T_Chan cloth arrived today! after a good ironing i got to work and the table is finally complete and it looks and feels great! Lighting is pretty dark in here so looks darker than it is.

Did you glue the felt or just tight with staples?

 

[joshualopez1]

Did you glue the felt or just tight with staples?

I used the 3M 77 first and then secured with staples.Getting everything straight probably took me the longest.

 

[BlackOakRGC]

I used the 3M 77 first and then secured with staples.Getting everything straight probably took me the longest.

Got it! Thanks

 

[JonK]

The only thing i would probably change is cut the table down a bit. I left it whole 48X96 and its pretty heavy. i should've cut it down to 44X92 possibly. Other than that im pretty happy with my first build.

If you went a little smaller, do you think you would be able to squeeze in 10 if needed with 8 or 9 people being ideal?

I've also seen some discussion regarding no cup holders in the rail and using the movable type. Did this come up in your design process when getting ready to build this?