Introduction: Pocket Yard Pool Table
While at the hardware store getting some supplies I noticed this carpet and decided I was going to make a pocket yard pool set (makes it more challenging then a standard pocket pool set) in the altoids can I had left over from my last project. I decided that it should be a classy game with gemstones for balls and brass for the pool stick ball rack. We only used 4 pockets as not much room to play with any more.
As for supplies we used
Carpet sample (free)
7 Gemstones (we used 6mm beads)
copper rod
Flat copper wire
Step 1: Create the Table
Cut the foam base to raise the pool table up to the correct height. Then trace around the tin and cut the carpet out to fit into the tin as well. After making sure it is a good fit take it back out and cut the pockets for the balls.
Step 2: Create the Rack
Measure the balls and create the rack by bending the flat copper into the correct size triangle this will depend on the size of beads you used.
Step 3: Cut the Pool Que
Then glue the carpet and foam down to make it more solid
after the glue dries test it out and see what you think
I posted a small video per request but my camera does not support long videos.

Finalist in the
Pocket-Sized Contest

Participated in the
4th Epilog Challenge

Participated in the
Make It Stick Contest 2
29 Comments
6 years ago
very cool
10 years ago on Introduction
What an awesome little table! Using some worsted wool might work for getting a flat surface. It has a much smoother finish than the standard woolen cloth. You can learn more about billiard cloth at http://www.dkbilliards.com/faq/#tab=cloth-colors
10 years ago on Introduction
If you dont want to use a copper rod a good alternative is wooden skewers, cut and sanded.
10 years ago on Introduction
nice man thats awesome portable pool table y couldnt i ave thought of that?
10 years ago on Introduction
As of 3:30am EST, the last video in the last step can not be viewed because it is set as 'private' on the host end.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
I will take a look at that tonight... sorry about the delay I have been busy at work.
10 years ago on Introduction
AWESOME! The perfect gift for the guys on my list. Only, I hope it works....as they really love to play pool!
do you think smaller gemstone beads might work too? I guess i just have to make and see.
I hope you work on a design for mini darts...cuz I like to play those ~~~:-)
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Let me know if they do work, I only tried the 1 size. Good luck and let me know how you like it. As for the darts I will have to think about it, sounds like a good project when I get caught back up again so I can play.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
I will. I have seen pocket dart set...sold at the bookstore...it was magnetic...so to create darts with rare earth magnets and use the altoid tin as target and game box...sounds doable.
Or even real darts (pins?) with a cork target....its all seems like a good project challenge.
10 years ago on Introduction
Would airsoft bb's work instead of the beads?
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
I do not know. Part of me says that they would be too light. But as for size they would work. I do not have any to try so let me know if you do.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
what if you used metal bb's? my friend has some and they are quite heavy. for bb's i mean
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
I would think that they would work.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
SWEET!!!
10 years ago on Introduction
Kewl! Thanks for sharing this! Have a nice day!
sunshiine
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Thank you, I was hoping somebody would copy me but not yet I guess:)
10 years ago on Introduction
Very cool! Certainly going to build this tommorow. You have my vote, trully original. Hope you get that new camera you want!
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
you should post some pics when your done:)
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Will do, I just have to find those beads! :)
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Micaels or Hobby Lobby would be where I would suggest looking. I stole them from my girlfriend personally :D If you were close I would give them to you.