Warchild001 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Greetings all. I just purchased my first home, and have a nice space in the basement (man cave) reserved for a wargaming table. I'm looking for some advice for a little DIY project. Not a quick fix, but something durable that will last a few years. - Proper tabletop dimensions to accommodate a variety of 40k/FB games - Decent table height - Materials required - Maybe a lip around the edge for rolling dice Thanks in advance for any / all help. The Emperor Protects! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealSmith Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Congratulations! Nineteen years ago, I built 3 - 4x6 tables that I have put together into a 12x6 (historical minis was my start). plywood for top 2x2 for legs 1x4 to attach legs to and attach top to Make a box out of the 1x4, screw plywood onto box. Attach legs with screws or nut/bolt so they can be removed when you want to move to a new house later in life... real simple. legs being 30" tall is the optimum height, generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofwaranddeath Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 This is how I plan to do mine when I get around to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Fire Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Would be interested if anyone does have decent plans for one of these tables available? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Scout Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I find 2nd hand fold up table tennis tables perfect and at the end of the day...cheaper (mostly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealSmith Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 The youtube link is basically what I was talking about. I'd use 1x4 to give the legs more support. If you use 3/4" plywood (more expensive) then you don't need the cross bracing. Here's the ultimate game table if you want to go this far: http://www.geekchichq.com/Co_Store/The_Sho...The_Sultan.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquigBait Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Here is the best guide I have seen for making your own that wont break the bank. http://www.drunkdwarves.com/?p=200 http://www.drunkdwarves.com/?p=278 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agama Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hi mate, I blogged this last year on what I built for myself. I plan on making another two (Ash waste and green) as I have my Mars/Aussie Outback table now. Anyway here are the links: Part One Part Two Part Three * Links should work now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Scout Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 The youtube link is basically what I was talking about. I'd use 1x4 to give the legs more support. If you use 3/4" plywood (more expensive) then you don't need the cross bracing. Here's the ultimate game table if you want to go this far: http://www.geekchichq.com/Co_Store/The_Sho...The_Sultan.html Holy :tu: !! Such a table would only be utilised by the most decadent chaos players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealSmith Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Such a table would only be utilised by the most decadent chaos players? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navvik Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 You see my good man, I prefer the Emmisary. Lower price, less bells and whistles, not to mention that... it comes in cherry, which is a very fine wood. http://www.geekchichq.com/Co_Store/The_Sho...e_Emissary.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild001 Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 I really appreciate the great sources and links. This is the exact type of information I need to get rolling. Thanks again all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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