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Battleground Games & Hobbies => General Discussion => Topic started by: StrategicCommand on September 27, 2009, 02:14:04 PM

Title: Fold Away Gaming Table!!! Here is how I did it!
Post by: StrategicCommand on September 27, 2009, 02:14:04 PM

So I just stated my very own gaming club (Strategic Command (http://strategiccommand.webs.com/)) since there are no hobby stores that do 40k or miniature war gaming within a 45min (1 way) drive of my house. So I now need a place to play. I need a table that I can store away after use and is durable enough that it would look like garbage after only a few uses...

I went to Home Depot and bought:



2:  1-3/8" HC 24" X 80" Flush Hardwood (No-Bore!!) Doors
2:  6-1/2" Door Pulls
2:  2-1/2" Rotating Post Safety Hasps
1:  1-1/2" 72" Continual Hinge
2:  Collapsible / Expandable Plastic Saw Horses

Total Cost:  $95

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0009.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0012.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0015.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0014.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0008.jpg)

First I took the doors and laid them down on the sawhorses and lined them up so they would be flush.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0010.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0011.jpg)

Then I centered the Continual hinge and screwed it in.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0016.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0018.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0019.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0020.jpg)

Next I attached the Door Pulls in the center of the tables on the edges. This makes a Nice carrying handle that supports the table.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0021.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0022.jpg)

Finally I attached the Rotating Post Safety Hasp so that when the table was folded it would be latched together 

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0026.jpg)

TADA!!!
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0030.jpg)

All you need now is so pink foam insulation 24x80 and you slide them together with the tongue and groove.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0031.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Tarfulcrum/StrategicCommandClub/mini-DSC_0032.jpg)

So what do you think?

Title: Re: Fold Away Gaming Table!!! Here is how I did it!
Post by: the_trooper on September 27, 2009, 07:02:49 PM

Looks good and pretty nice idea for a table.  I just went the 2x3 foot slabs that I stow behind the living room couch.  I had the intent to be able to transport it via car if I wanted to but mine also requires a stable surface underneath.

Title: Re: Fold Away Gaming Table!!! Here is how I did it!
Post by: Jonathan on September 29, 2009, 02:07:00 PM

That is one nice looking table.  It'll be fun to play on.  Good job!