Storable Game Table Cover

Today we got a new table in the house, and to prevent against all the wear and tear of my frequent board game playing, I decided to make this simple table top. It's felt covered with a little batting underneath for a soft play surface and is two pieces so it will be easy to store. Also, since it is separated, if I want to make a cover for the table leaf somewhere down the road it will be nice and easy.

So, let's get started!

Step 1 Don't live in Phoenix

Seriously, it's freakin hot.

Comments

[bump987]

I made one of my own out of Black felt.

[kdickerson_az]

Looks great, man! Is that a little Magic we are playin'?

[bump987]

Yes it was. I debuted the table at Magic night at my house. I used some thin board from Lowes. It was 1/8" thick and big enough that I could make my cover out of it and my buddy could still use the other half for his house. All together it cost me $10 for the felt, batting, and board. Definitely beats playing on a hard wood surface.

[Plautus]

looks like a sweet game top (the extra cushioning is nice, especially for card games). One thing I would like to stress is that you shouldn't cut MDF any more than you need to, and definitely shouldn't sand it if you can avoid it, because breathing MDF dust can seriously make you sick.

[wenpherd]

where did you get Carcassonne?

[Da_Fudge]

"Don't live in Phoenix Seriously, it's freakin hot." LOL!!!

[Fizzxwizz]

You'd be wise to take his advice...... It is HOT! About 100 degrees EVERY DAY. Basically, here summer starts early and ends late. But that just means more time to swim!

[Chard]

v cool might do this with green felt to make poker nights a bit more pro. ill even print lines on it etc! also might be worth adding that cutting MDF can be bad for your lungs and possibly eyes due to the small fibres it spits out. Its best to wear a mask and possibly goggles

[kdickerson_az]

Whoops. Haha. Wore the goggles but no mask. Hope I don't die. Great idea on printing lines! Would it be too hard to add chip trays?

[Chard]

i wouldnt have thought to, the only problem is that because it goes on a normal table they cant be sunk in too deep (only the thickness of the wood. but that shouldnt matter too much. you could probably make your own with some wide enough tubing cut in half

[jongscx]

put a hinge between the two (just thinking how to pad those though...), and some straps, and you can just fold it and go...

[kdickerson_az]

Yeah, I ultimately decided to scrap the hinge idea because of mounting issues. Since the wood is only 1/4" thick, I couldn't think of a sturdy way to mount them without having screws poke through the other side. Any suggestions?

[jongscx]

Pop rivets? hmm... 1/4 in thick... not much to work with there...

[booksb4bread]

Could you use webbing and velcro to create strap hinges and a closure?

[depotdevoid]

Very nice, if we ever get a new table, I'm definitely going to do this! Oh, and carcassonne rocks!

[kdickerson_az]

Heck yes it does!

[kdean1]

It looks terrific! My wife and I were discussing something along these lines recently. I'm going to use what you have learned to make one, too. If you ever visit SE Ohio come play some games!

[bumpus]

Very well done!
The pictures are pretty clear, could use a bit more light!
But this is an excellent project!

_{Phoenix is nice in the winter, but not the summer :D..}

[kdickerson_az]

Thanks! And you're right, winter is not that bad.