If you haven't watched it yet, here is a video about our DIY Board Game Table Topper Mat ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yVCDpeBN_R8.html
Zero experience with wood working and have minimal woodworking tools. Your guide made my process just so easy. I appreciate you so much. Now I feel like I can make anything =)
Just wanted to say that I really appreciated your video! This is the first diy gaming table video that I've seen that actually looks doable without having a woodworkers setup! Cheers!
This is super cool, thanks for sharing it Michael. We don't have a dining table yet, but when we do, you bet I'm going to load up this video again for ideas and try to DIY our own sunken board game table. I love the idea of being able to pause a larger game and still use the table as a table (for another game of course), and the DIY approach is fun and can save a whole bunch of $. If it's fit for your needs, then *it is* perfect 😊
Looks great. I have been thinking about doing this myself. Old large tables can be picked up rather cheaply and refinished into a beautiful gaming table. Thanks for sharing.
Great project. I've looked at a number of dining tables I wanted to convert, but you had some ideas I never though about. I would apply some poly finish over the stained wood for more protection.
That's a really good idea. We've been pretty lucky and haven't had any major spills, but extra protection would be a good addition... Thanks for watching ♥️
Probably already mentioned somewhere below but you might consider removing some length from the bottom of each leg to get it back to the original overall height off the floor.. Having it too high can cause fatigue if you actually use the table for dining.
Just have to make sure that doesn't result in the sides of the table being lower and getting too close to people's legs. Can make sitting down and getting up pretty awkward.
Thinking of converting my old dinning table, was thinking of building the 'box' into the frame instead of ontop, my frame is just different enough. I guess if that doesn't work your idea will be my plan b! Great Job! P.S. I looked on used sites and I found a few tables similar to yours for around $100 if anybody is thinking about this project but doesn't have a table, they are easy to find!
Yes, having the space is definitely nice, and I am very appreciative. That said. You don't need many tools other than a saw and a drill and hammer and nails... Thank you so much for watching. We really appreciate it♥️
Man, I love it! Not sure I could manage it (you're good), but one day maybe I'll give it a whirl. The cool lighting is a nifty touch too. Happy for your success!👏👏
Awwww thank you so much. Honestly, you'd be amazed what you can accomplish. I was pretty overwhelmed at first but just kind of went with it. Yes there are mistakes and it's not perfect, but that's ok. I made it with my own hands and that's all that matters.Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much. Obviously, it's not perfect and there are some mistakes, but I'm very happy with the end result and the price is right😊... Thanks again, I really appreciate it.
Great job. Did you end up with wrinkles in the felt? I'm not sure but i thought I saw some. When you're putting the felt on you need to stretch it. You fasten one side in the middle then go to the opposite side in the middle, pull it tight and then staple it. Then go to one of the other sides pull it tight and staple it. Repeat on the last side. Then go to the middle of each of the sections and pull it tight and staple it. Work your way around like putting on a tire. Once its looking good fill in the rest of the staples.
Thank you, and thanks for the advice. That may have worked better😆. Luckily, the playing surface started nice and flat, but I can see how the way you suggested told be better. Thanks 😊
Are there any pictures with the original table top back on? I had a similar idea and have been looking for used table. This video helps me to turn my idea into reality. I need to be able to put the original top back on to cover what for me will be a puzzle.
I hope this works. Please let me know if you can't open it. Thanks for looking. drive.google.com/file/d/1aYUIMq9xiE88awBYZDcvCILVTdgn4E-g/view?usp=share_link
Really good job! This gave me some ideas on how to do my own. But... the difference that many people buy a board gaming table is to have a "well" so you can hide a game you want to come back to, and make it a dining table, and vice versa. Your table does not have much depth, so does it still work for you??
Thank you so much for the kind words😊... Yes, there is more than enough room to hide a game. I've done it many times. I can't keep the box hidden with the game, but a standard game easily fits.
My dining table has the flat top if taken off, but has metal legs and frame. That could make it difficult to transform. Your table looks great to me - doing it yourself outweighs ultra perfection to me 👍🏻
That would be interesting. I'd love to see your end result of you give it a go. That's the fun in these projects; you never know how it will work until you try because every table is different.... Thank you so much, I really appreciate♥️. Keep me posted on your project😊
Thanks for watching😊. Yes, the lights can dim as well, although there are only 4 brightness settings.... About my basic skills, I have no formal training and if you look closely, you would see mistakes 😆♥️😆... But good enough for the company I keep😊
@@TheNerdShelves Haha. Your skills are fine. What I was trying to say is I think the population of people who retain sufficient skills to do what you did is significantly smaller than you seem to be implying it is. But then maybe I misunderstood what you were trying to imply. :D
@@TheMrTact LOL, that is definitely fair. I can absolutely see what you're saying. Yes, you will need basic skills and more importantly, basic tools, which many may not have. Thank you for helping me clarify. I wouldn't want to give the wrong impression.
Thanks for this video! Great ideas! Just wondering if you also had a picture of it with the top on? Since the top should be a little smaller then the border right? Thinking how I would be able to mask or cover up that new 'ridge'. But love it!
Fantastic video! Thank you for encouraging us! Two questions: 1. how do you use now the original table top? You just put it on top? Or you dont use it all? 2. How expensive was the material u used? (Without the machines 😜)
Yes, the original table top sits on top of everything. It leaves a gap so we can leave a game set up underneath, which is pretty cool. We got the table for free, then I spent about $250 materials... Lumber is pretty expensive these days😞
great conversion. I like the lights a lot. Do you have an estimate of how much you spent on the material? It would be fun to compare to the expensive board gaming tables that are out there.
Sorry for the late reply. The playing surface is 125 x 81 cm or 49.5 x 32 inches.... It's almost perfect, but there are a few games that don't fit well, in looking at you Star Wars: Rebellion 😆
What tool are you using to put the arm rests on? Is that a nail gun? How do you ensure the nails/staples don’t catch clothing/skin? That’s one of my big worries as I am planning a similar project. How to hide the nails and make sure they aren’t a snag hazard.
Yes, I did use a nail gun. You can adjust the power, and after a couple of tests on scrap pieces wood, I made sure the nail was countersunk enough into the wood to not protrude out. We haven't had a single issue. The best part about using this method is that the finishing nails are headless and leave tiny holes, barely noticeable.
Mine was a bit too. I just took a flat head screwdriver and tried to very slowly pry it off. There were chunks of hardened glue I needed to chip off afterwards.
First of all, don't let your cat on it 😆... Seriously though, I use a line brush to remove the dirt and keep it clean, other than that, we put the table top over it when not in use, but it is used almost every day.
Two years ago from the making of this. Is your daughter now explaining she is ready to take on the world, knows everything you don't, and seeking new parents? 😂 It's OK, it happens to all of us parents.
Sorry, I can't resist. The fact that for millania tables are built flat, without borders/fences/whatsoever is because it's a stupid idea. If You are not convinced try to do anything on a table having a piece od 2x2 under Your elbows. Build the table flat. If You want to store a boardgame setup and not to remove it for dinner, You could make a sliding panel underneath. For that maybe You need a woodworker. If that's the case, ask me.
Thank you for stopping by and for watching. We always appreciate comments and feedback. There are many different ways I could have built this table, but I don't think this was "stupid." Many professional poker tables are sunk with rails around the edge for an arm rest. These tables are used in the professional poker tour. Also, many professional board gaming tables made by professional woodworkers are sunk as well. There are many reasons for this. We have been using this table for years and it is very comfortable and works great. Not only that, we have had hundreds of compliments from people playing on our table too. I completely understand that not everyone wants their gaming table like this and would rather a flat table. That's great. There are many options out there. However, I don't think that makes this a "stupid" idea. Thanks again for watching. We appreciate your comments.
