TEXT: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Game-Table-Conversion/
  technology      workshop      craft      home      food      play      outside      costumes     
  DIY Game Table Conversion
  by drickman156 on February 28, 2016
  Table of Contents
  DIY Game Table Conversion
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  Intro:   DIY Game Table Conversion
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  Step 1:   Measuring
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  Step 2:   Attach Walls
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  Step 3:   Cut Cup Holders from Pine Round
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  Step 4:   Finish edges and sand
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  Step 5:   Cut Molding
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  Step 6:   Stain
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  Step 7:   Seal
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  Step 8:   Glue Fabic
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  Step 9:   Attach the molding
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  Step 10:   Attach Cup Holders
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  Step 11:   Attach Table to the original base
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  Step 12:   Fit Original Tabletop to Game Table
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  Step 13:   (Optional) Add-on Play Areas
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  Step 14:   Play games!
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  http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Game-Table-Conversion/
  Intro:  DIY Game Table Conversion
  IMPORTANT NOTES:
  I am giving these instructions an amateur who simple wanted a game table a did enough research to pull it off.
  These instructions are for converting an existing table, so obviously not all tables could be converted and your dimensions may be complete different, but I will simply use
  my measurements to guide you on how to figure out your own. The table I used is no longer available, but this looks like an even better replacement:
  http://www.walmart.com/ip/Jofran-Olsen-Oak-Counte...
  This built was done entirely with Titebond III wood glue with great success even after countless play sessions over a year. But you may consider using nails or screws
  both to save on drying time and to avoid the stress of worrying if the glue bonded well enough.
  Materials 
  Pipes & Pipe Clamps (2)
  Corner Clamps (4)
  sandpaper (120 - 300+)
  Wood conditioner
  Wood Stain
  Polyurethane
  3/4" plywood 45 ¾” x 45 ¾” (Gaming surface A)
  1”x4” (actual ¾” x 3 ½”) (2) 45 ¾” (Sidewalls C)
  1”x4” (actual ¾” x 3 ½”) (2) 47 ¼” (Sidewalls B)
  molding (4) 45 ¾” (D) Pine round - 15" (E & F) -  http://www.lowes.com/pd_114105-99899-L5RND174415S...
  1" masking tape
  Titebond III Wood glue
  Velvet or similar high quality fabric
  3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive
  Small adhesive rubber feet (for tabletop to rest on)
  Stainless cup holders & Hole saws 
  Small:  http://www.amazon.com/Brybelly-Single-Stainless-D... requires: ~3” hole saw
  Large:  http://www.amazon.com/Brybelly-Single-Stainless-D... requires: ~3 ¾” hole saw
  Add-Ons
  ½” x 6” (actual 5 ½”) Pine Board (2)
  Step 1: Measuring
  Measure the tabletop dimensions. In my case it was 47 1/2" x 47 1/2". Then figure out the material dimensions for the playing surface and walls. My tabletop had a
  beveled edge, so I made the walls 1/4" shorter than the tabletop. I am no expert in wood working, so I used a simple butt joint for the walls. This would give me 47 1/4" for
  the longer walls (Labeled B) and 45 3/4" for the shorter walls (Labeled C) since the boards I am using are (3/4" actual width). Finally, the table surface would fit inside the
  walls, so it would be the dimensions of the shorter wall 45 3/4" x 45 3/4" (Labeled A).
  
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  Step 2: Attach Walls
  Start with gluing the two shorter walls to the playing surface (A & C). Ideally I would have used 4 pipe clamps for this, but I only had 2 so used some regular clamps and a
  nylon hose I had lying around to create tension. Once it has cured (following instructions on the bottle), glue the longer walls to the playing surface and shorter walls (A, B
  & C). A corner clamp can be very helpful to ensure they meet cleanly.
  Step 3: Cut Cup Holders from Pine Round
  While glue is drying, you can be cutting the 15" pine round to be used as the cup-holders. I personally cut the cup holes before cutting the round into 1/4ths. I made 2 of
  them single, larger, cup holders for larger cups or glasses. Then 2 of them double, smaller, cup holders for cans and bottles. See the template for cutting guide.
  
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  Step 4: Finish edges and sand
  Once all the walls are attached to the gaming surface, you'll want to sand corners down a bit and smooth the joints. Then do an overall sanding on the walls just to ensure
  everything is smooth to get ready for staining.
  Step 5: Cut Molding
  Cut the molding (for me 45 3/4") to a miter joint (although it doesn't have to be perfect because it is under the cup holder).
  Step 6: Stain
  I personally used wood conditioner, but that is not required. So condition then stain all the surfaces that will not have glue. This means the back of the cup holder pieces
  and the molding should be unstained. And also, you will need to use masking tape to mask where you are attaching the cup holders and molding to the inside walls. For
  me, I placed the cup holders down about 1/4" from the top of the wall so that the stainless steel cup holders had plenty of clearance from the table surface.
  
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  Step 7: Seal
  Polyurethane all the stained portions with a couple of coats, being careful not to polyurethane the surfaces you plan on gluing. Also make sure you didn't miss any areas
  that will need stain because once you polyurethane it's a pain to go back. For example, some unstained wood was visible just above the molding in one place and I
  ended up having to cover it up with a sharpie.
  Step 8: Glue Fabic
  Adhere the fabric to the game surface. The beauty of the molding is that it does not have to be perfect. You should have about an inch to play with around the edges. But
  you simply need to follow the instructions on the spray adhesive can.
  Step 9:  Attach the molding
  I personally glued it like the rest of the table, but in retrospect this may have been a smart place to use nails in case you want to replace the fabric in the future.
  
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  Step 10: Attach Cup Holders
  Glue cup holders and clamp. Once they are dried, the stainless steel holders should slide right in and easily remove for cleaning or getting in to the corner.
  
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  Step 11: Attach Table to the original base
  I basically just attached this the exact same way the original table top was attached which was just 8 screws, but every table would be different so you'd just have to use
  logic there. Also, this will raise the height of your table by roughly 3.5 inches, so you may need to shave a few inches off the base/legs to avoid making the eating surface
  awkwardly high. Again, this is case by case and just something to consider.
  Step 12: Fit Original Tabletop to Game Table
  Finally, you cut/install walls to the underside of the tabletop (Labeled H in step 1 diagram). My tabletop already had small walls on the underside, but if yours does not you
  will need to add them to ensure the tabletop doesn't move once it's seated. In my example the walls would need to be around 30" in length (surface width 45 3/4" - minus
  pine round 15"). The distance from one outside edge to the other should be a fraction shorter than the width of the gaming surface. In my case, somewhere around 45
  1/2" or just under. Consider the inside walls should only be around 2 -2 1/2" in height to avoid resting on the molding. I also added a strip of adhesive felt to the underside
  of the tabletop walls so that it won't cause scratches while finding it's seat.
  
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  Step 13: (Optional) Add-on Play Areas
  In my case, I knew some games would require a little more space so I made 4 add-on play areas. These add-ons were built using some 1/2 x 5 1/2 pine boards.
  Hopefully the pictures with notes are enough, but if not I can figure out the measurements I used at a later date. One important detail to note is that it's a good idea to
  leave a little extra room in the pocket that fits over the lip of the table. That way you can add some adhesive felt to allow them to slide easily without scratching the table
  walls. These also fit nicely into the table for storage when the tabletop is in place.
  
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  Image Notes
  1. The top side is actual 3 boards pressed together. 2 horizontal and 1 vertical
  sandwiched between them.
  Image Notes
  1. Felt to avoid scratches.
  
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  Step 14: Play games!
  Here is the table in use. We like some of the geekier games, but of course this table would work great for simple card games also.
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   bnicholas3 says:
   Feb 28, 2016. 9:57 PM  REPLY
  what was the games?
   efnnorton says:
   Feb 28, 2016. 8:45 PM  REPLY
  That's cool! I really like the optional play area and the cup holders.
   DIY Hacks and How Tos says:
   Feb 28, 2016. 7:40 PM  REPLY
  Awesome game table.
   drickman156 says:
   Feb 28, 2016. 8:24 PM  REPLY
  Thanks! First real woodworking project, but a little homework paid off.
  
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