Poker table troubles.... (2 Viewers)

[Tracy]

I have a major poker table problem and I'm hoping someone here can help. Almost a year ago I bought my husband a poker table- fairly nice but nothing to fancy. When it got shipped the legs had no way of attaching and were also dented (made out of fake wood) the top was fine. So we kept the table thinking I would just buy new legs - so I did and when I put them on (they're folding legs) two things happen. 1. They don't lock in to place so if you're sitting at the table and you move it, it seems like the whole table will fall down. And 2. If you sit in the center there doesn't seek to be enough support.

Basically I need suggestions of a place to buy new legs that will support the whole table. They don't have to fold. I want my husband to be finally able to have games!

suggestions please!!!

 

[mummel]

I think pics would help to understand whats going on.

@T_Chan may be able to assist.

 

[Trihonda]

Pics, and links to the original sale site, brand, etc.. A lot of tables are build differently, so knowing the manufacturer can help,diagnose and suggest solutions.

 

[DJ Mack]

As to the legs it sounds like those are a separate issue since you bought them separately. The table itself wouldn't have anything to do with whether or not those lock. I agree some pics would be great.

 

[derekdd23]

I have a major poker table problem and I'm hoping someone here can help. Almost a year ago I bought my husband a poker table- fairly nice but nothing to fancy. When it got shipped the legs had no way of attaching and were also dented (made out of fake wood) the top was fine. So we kept the table thinking I would just buy new legs - so I did and when I put them on (they're folding legs) two things happen. 1. They don't lock in to place so if you're sitting at the table and you move it, it seems like the whole table will fall down. And 2. If you sit in the center there doesn't seek to be enough support.

Basically I need suggestions of a place to buy new legs that will support the whole table. They don't have to fold. I want my husband to be finally able to have games!

suggestions please!!!

I wish my wife was this concerned with my poker stuff. (y) :thumbsup:

 

[DJ Mack]

I wish my wife was this concerned with my poker stuff. (y) :thumbsup:

And a year of PCF membership with 70ish posts, not too shabby!

 

[mummel]

I wish my wife was this concerned with my poker stuff. (y) :thumbsup:

For real....

 

[brains613]

There are a multitude of options. Post us a couple pics and we'll be happy to help.

 

[MegaTon44]

I have a major poker table problem and I'm hoping someone here can help. Almost a year ago I bought my husband a poker table- fairly nice but nothing to fancy. When it got shipped the legs had no way of attaching and were also dented (made out of fake wood) the top was fine. So we kept the table thinking I would just buy new legs - so I did and when I put them on (they're folding legs) two things happen. 1. They don't lock in to place so if you're sitting at the table and you move it, it seems like the whole table will fall down. And 2. If you sit in the center there doesn't seek to be enough support.

Basically I need suggestions of a place to buy new legs that will support the whole table. They don't have to fold. I want my husband to be finally able to have games!

suggestions please!!!

Lauren, tell Mike to figure that shit out himself if he wants to play so bad

 

[Mental Nomad]

If we're not talking a round table on a pedestal base, the support for the center doesn't actually come from the legs.

It's either inherent in a strong material for the actual table, or there's a reinforcing frame/ribs on the bottom of the table.

Example:

The green part is the folding legs. The red part is a rail to give strength to the center of the table.

If the table needs it, you can add a metal rail, or use wood, but the wood would have to be taller to be effective.


Also,

They don't lock in to place

That can be as simple as adjusting where/how the folding legs are connected to the table so that they can lock properly. Some leg designs are finicky.

As others say - post pics of what you've got, so that people can give good advice.

 

[gmunny]

Here is a lazy man's option (i'm an expert in this), if the table top is okay, i'd get a cheap table from office max and just put the table on top of it. Maybe put something on top like a mat or piece of rubber so it won't slide around. Just make sure the table is small enough to fit under the top and large enough so it doesn't tip. Good luck!

 

[manamongkids]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/POKER-TABLE...675466?hash=item4b0b45de4a:g:HHMAAOSwPRlXn3yn

 

[DJ Mack]

For real....

On second thought I'm glad my wife is not. As it is right now she understands the value of everything and the price of nothing when it comes to my hobby.

If she was involved then she'd know the price of everything which would considerably reduce the value of those same things.

 

[Meddler2]

If the table top already has padding and poker cloth then attaching support underneath the table might be a problem depending on how thick the table is.
Your problem should be relatively easy to solve though. Looking forward to your pics. If you have any trouble uploading them here, feel free to send them to me and I'll post them for you. My phone is 512.417.7946.

 

[Tracy]

Here are some pictures. When I put my hand on the table and press down and move to the left the whole table shifts. The legs will bend all the way out. I got the legs from amazon and they weren't that expensive. I'm obviously not against trying new legs- I just want to get it right

 

[Tracy]

Here are some pictures. When I put my hand on the table and press down and move to the left the whole table shifts. The legs will bend all the way out. I got the legs from amazon and they weren't that expensive. I'm obviously not against trying new legs- I just want to get it right

Here is a close up of one leg

 

[Hot Nuts]

The legs aren't locked

 

[Tracy]

And a year of PCF membership with 70ish posts, not too shabby!

Before I met my husband I played poker every now and then with my brother who played professionally for several years in vegas. I'm not great at playing, however I love the chips. I support my husbands hobby 100%. The cost of the chips and everything doesn't bother me one bit!

 

[T_Chan]

Looks like the legs are not screwed in at the right spots. Remove the legs. Flip the table over. Open the legs so that the angular two pieces are straight, aligned with each other, not bent. Have the legs straight up in the air, then screw down the legs at all 4 points. This should help with the stability.

As for the sag in the middle, screw in some braces lengthwise under the table. Whether it's metal or wood, some bracing will help.

 

[T_Chan]

These need to be straight. You might need to give them a good bang to lock them in place. When they're straight, the legs should be vertical, not on an angle.

 

[DJ Mack]

Looks like the legs are not screwed in at the right spots. Remove the legs. Flip the table over. Open the legs so that the angular two pieces are straight, aligned with each other, not bent. Have the legs straight up in the air, then screw down the legs at all 4 points. This should help with the stability.

As for the sag in the middle, screw in some braces lengthwise under the table. Whether it's metal or wood, some bracing will help.

Yep, that's what I'm thinking now that I've seen the picture. I noticed some heavy duty artillery in the middle right of the photo; the whole job should take less than 10 minutes start to finish.

But, if all else fails since cost is no object, a Chanman table may be the way to go honestly.

 

[Mental Nomad]

Yeah, the braces are not screwed in to the correct place for the braces to lock. Here's a step-by-step to fix:

1. Flip table upside down, legs in the air.
2. Unscrew the brace leg from the table; leave the main legs screwed in.
3. Lock out the brace to be straight. Wear gloves; may need to tap the hinge with a hammer to lock it out. It'll click.
4. Holding the main leg straight up, find where the (now straight) brace meets the table. That's the right spot to screw it in. It may only be an inch away from the prior spot, but it matters.
5. Screw it in.
6. Flip table back over and check stability.

The middle probably feels better already, since the braces can lend some support, but if you want to stiffen it, a pair of these screwed in on either side will do the trick:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-4-in-x-48-in-Zinc-Plated-Punched-Angle-801337/204225757

If you put them outside the legs, then the legs will still fold flat for storage.

 

[72o]

Here is a picture of a portion of the underside of my shitty table (not saying your table is shitty by any means). Same folding type legs. Do as others have stated above. Lock the brace (circled in blue) and make sure the leg is straight up and down (basically 90 degrees from the table). Now attach the portion of the brace (circled in green) to the table. It should be much further apart from the leg than on your picture. Then add additional support (red arrows) as see fit. All I used was 2x3 scraps I had laying around the basement and painted them black. Way better with the extra supports too.

 

[Meddler2]

Yep, those legs aren't in the right spot nor are they locked.
The dimple needs to lock into the bottom hole.

 

[Tracy]

These need to be straight. You might need to give them a good bang to lock them in place. When they're straight, the legs should be vertical, not on an angle.

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When you say straight do you mean parallel or horizontal?

 

[cgraham86]

When you say straight do you mean parallel or horizontal?

No, he means the supporting struts that fold when you lock the legs up for storage should then lock in a straight line between the table and the leg when the legs are unfolded. If they aren't locked straight they can't support the table properly.

 

[Psypher1000]

When you say straight do you mean parallel or horizontal?

When the legs are locked in place, they should be completely perpendicular to the table surface. Purely vertical.

 

[Tracy]

Thank you all so much!! I spent the morning working on it while Mike is at work and it's fixed!

 

[Tracy]

Yeah, the braces are not screwed in to the correct place for the braces to lock. Here's a step-by-step to fix:

1. Flip table upside down, legs in the air.
2. Unscrew the brace leg from the table; leave the main legs screwed in.
3. Lock out the brace to be straight. Wear gloves; may need to tap the hinge with a hammer to lock it out. It'll click.
4. Holding the main leg straight up, find where the (now straight) brace meets the table. That's the right spot to screw it in. It may only be an inch away from the prior spot, but it matters.
5. Screw it in.
6. Flip table back over and check stability.

The middle probably feels better already, since the braces can lend some support, but if you want to stiffen it, a pair of these screwed in on either side will do the trick:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-4-in-x-48-in-Zinc-Plated-Punched-Angle-801337/204225757

If you put them outside the legs, then the legs will still fold flat for storage.

I fixed the legs and it's great! Might add those for extra support but I'm not totally sure where those would screw in- would I be able to look up a picture of them in use?

 

[Mental Nomad]

I fixed the legs and it's great!

Hooray!