Author:  Created:  Rating: WITTERQUICK Oct. 16, 2002, 10:09PM   9 Ratings     12345     Overview: As mentioned in the last version of this article, I am planning on building a 4'x6' gaming table with the following guidelines: 1) cheap--under $50 2) portable--all materials must be able to get home in my car 3) easy--I'm no great whiz at carpenty, although I can get by. My initial plan had been to create a table using three 2'x4' segments that could be laid side-by-side when assembled. That meant a trip to the hardware store. Ther are several options for the surface itself, including particle board, MDF board, and even foamboard insulation. I also wanted to think about a supporting frame for the table, including legs. After looking at the various materials, I went with 3/4" thick MDF board, which was both cheap (at less than $5 a section) and incredibly sturdy and rigid, particularly in comparison with particleboard. MDF has a pretty smooth finish, which I might cover with a simple texture later on. The frame was a bigger problem. I want something I can fold up and put away later (I actually looked at some folding tables while I was at the hardware store). I kicked around building a folding frame from lumber, and locking the pieces together using sliding bolt locks. That will take some time and thought, however. During this stage, my wife suggested just using the dining room table, provided a didn't damage it (this came out of the blue), so I also began construction on a pad for that table as well. More on that later. BTW, I don't mind people rating the article, but it is going to be in long gaps as I find the time to sit down and write the updates (not to mention work on the table) so be patient! WITTERQUICK - to see new ideas about terrain construction and wargaming  Public Comments Please log in to post a comment    You must be a registered member to post comments. You may sign-in Here.

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