A professional poker table is a great addition to any home game room. However, these tables are often hard to find and expensive to ship. The good news is that you can easily build your own poker table in a few easy steps. The instructions in this article will guide you through the process of building a 48″ x 96″ poker table with a 4″ wide racetrack. The table can seat up to 10 players and is a great focal point for family and friend poker nights. The plan also includes detailed instructions for constructing the frame and legs as well as a removable padded rail, just like you will find in casinos.
The first step is to assemble the table frame. The best way to do this is to lay the table top flat on a surface that is large enough to accommodate it. Then, using a pencil, outline both the inside and outside of the frame. Then mark the locations of the center support and the leg mounts. It is important that the lines you draw are accurate, so be careful not to get too close to any of the edges.
Once you have the frame positioned correctly, attach it to the table top with wood glue. Once the glue has dried, you can begin assembling the table legs. Start by adding the screw portion of the legs to the pilot holes you drilled earlier. Be sure to leave a small gap between the bottom of the leg and the table. This will allow you to upholster the padded rail later.
When the glue on the frame has dried, you can begin working on the padded rail. This can be more challenging than working with the playing surface as the padded rail has to wrap around the outer and inner octagon of the racetrack. To help with this, it is important to measure the width of your trim before you cut the octagon on your MDF. This will ensure that you have the correct length of trim for your project.
To make this easier, you can use the octagon from the MDF as a template to cut your trimmed piece of oak. Once the oak has been cut, you can install it in place of the octagon that was cut from the MDF. This will give your poker table a finished look and prevent it from looking sloppy when the octagon is removed.
Once the octagon is installed, it’s time to upholster it. Start by wrapping the octagon in vinyl. This can be difficult, but with a little bit of patience you’ll be able to do it. Once the vinyl is wrapped, staple it down in a few places. Be sure to only staple the area that you can reach with your hands and use a pair of pliers to remove any areas that aren’t fully secured. This will keep the vinyl from bunching up and ruining the appearance of your poker table.