Game Table

Years and years ago, when I lived in Montana, I made a set of game boards.  I had a sheet of 1/2 inch plywood that I cut into four 2 foot by 4 foot pieces.  I painted and flocked the tops with green and brown and then coated them with matte clear coat spray.  I've used them by simply laying them atop a convenient table and can make anything from a 2 foot by 4 foot table to a full 4X8, assuming the under table was large enough.  They've served me well over the years.

For a long time I've wanted to put folding legs on them and make 4 separate tables that can be linked together or stand alone.  A few weeks ago I stumbled across these at Menard's...

They were only $20 so I decided to give it a go.  First I needed to reinforce the plywood boards...

The gap is for the legs to fold into.  I probably should have looked for a set of narrower legs but these will work fine if positioned well.  As it turned out, the folded legs make a great handle on the side of the table for carrying.

I also needed to add a thicker, more solid surface for the legs to attach to...

Then it was a simple matter of screwing the legs into place...

After only a couple hours in the shop...voila!  A couple of stand alone tables...

They are a little bulky.  If I were building these from the start as individual tables I would probably use a thinner plywood.  I might also look for a set of legs that are more narrow at the bottom.  Alternatively, I might cut my plywood into 3 foot by 4 foot sections.  Still, for only a small amount of money and a little time in the workshop I've managed to build a games table that I can set up anywhere.  With care, it can even be moved mid-game.

The table set up for a recent game

That's it for this week  Next week I will have another battle report for you.  Another game night with my beloved.  The pic above is a teaser...  Until then, peace.