Got the first rail finished. This was a major pain in the ass. I managed to get it wrinkle free but it's a bit lumpy. Not perfect but not flawed enough to make me want to pull staples out. The vinyl tore a couple times, but thankfully not to where it can be seen. Here's to hoping the second one goes smoother.
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Windy Crest Tables Build Thread (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter CraigT78
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If I do anymore tables I might look into seeing what it would cost to have it upholstered professionally. I don't know if whisper vinyl is easier to work with, but the stuff I picked, while it looks amazing, was very hard to pull and was tearing left and right. I might try a heat gun on the second table and see if it makes it easier to work with.
ParrotheadMZ
Flush
Very nice work. (y) :thumbsup:
bsdunbar1
4 of a Kind
Rails have to be without a doubt the worst part of the whole project IMHO.
I have only used Whisper Vinyl and have been impressed with how easy it is to work with. It is almost rubbery, it stretches so well in every direction. I've been too scared to try anything else because it works so well.
At any rate those tables look great.
Looking really nice. Upholstery's certainly one of those skills of the trade that needs practice. Years ago I attempted to have it contracted out so I hired a professional upholsterer to do a rail for me and it turned out bad. though there were no wrinkles, it was loose and lumpy.Since then I just do it myself with some good old fashioned elbow grease. I think I've nearly got it down to a science.
The vinyl you pick can play a huge role in how easy/hard it is to upholstery. Whisper vinyl is my preferred choice. I think I've tried about 6 different types of vinyl and whisper's the best for rails and for how it looks, plus durability. Heidi vinyl is easier to work with but doesn't look as nice IMO.
Your rails look great. I'm sure you and your players will have lots of great nights on them.
The vinyl you pick can play a huge role in how easy/hard it is to upholstery. Whisper vinyl is my preferred choice. I think I've tried about 6 different types of vinyl and whisper's the best for rails and for how it looks, plus durability. Heidi vinyl is easier to work with but doesn't look as nice IMO.
Your rails look great. I'm sure you and your players will have lots of great nights on them.
Jambine
Full House
Looking great!
FDLmold
Royal Flush
I like 'em. I took some notes for my own table adventures.
Thanks! Let me know if you have any specific questions.
FDLmold
Royal Flush
I will, and will probably bother everybody else here too. My first ever build is merging two other tables' parts into one. It's just getting started.
I just saw your thread. My first two tables were Octagon finds on Craig's List. Served me well for over a year!
detroitdad
Royal Flush
Very classy design. I like the lack of built in cup holders. I prefer the steel, slide under the rail cup holders.
Thanks! I went with the plastic holders with a cut out as I wanted to be able to hold coffee cups as well. I was also worried the steel would cause more wear and tear on the felt.
chipjoker
Flush
Looks great. Awesome job.
Kyle
Full House
Awesome thread. 
But it was lacking some cigar pics. 
But it was lacking some cigar pics. Too hot and humid for a cigar these days. Even my poker games go non-smoking in the summer. It's no bueno.Awesome thread.
Kyle
Full House
Man can't imagine the heat in Texas right now.
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