VonVilkee Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 So I've always dreamed of a nice large table. Well rather a series of tables making it possible to play apoc more easily. I bought what some would say is too many frontline gaming/table war gaming mats (3). But was never able to finish off what would be a $300 ish setup. I only consider one of the "mega" mats in that price as I have had a home table setup for a long time and two mats makes for great alternative terrain setups. So earlier this week one of my neighbors decides to throw out perfectly good plywood! This is the expensive part of any setup! I'm like this is awesome as I drag enough plywood to cover 2 and a third four foot by six foot tables. I stash it in the garage with plans for today apparently. This morning I felt really motivated and after cleaning the kitchen and some breakfast I get to work. First things first off to get some lumber for my plan to work I need to build some frames. My plan is to do a big capital i setup, like this... This lazy way obviously won't work as the mats would be all wrinkly, and that center section would bow and be unstable! So I build the first frame... I used two by threes as they are stout enough but allowed me to get the framing for 20 bucks. I spent another 10 on screws and stuff. The brilliance of my plan is that the center frame has arms to span the gap between my existing tables. Up till now I used to just cram the two tables next to each other and slap a mat down. I also made notches so the next two tables would sit down nice and flush but be tied together and allow for break down storage... Ooooo snazzy Not quite flush but I ain't no carpenter And then yada yada yada I'm skipping to the end after nine hours... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Oh! While I was deleting photos I realized I should give special mention to the third board... I dubbed it Franken board the third... And it is cobbled together from all the off cuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 ROFL Awesome job bro! Way to use your resources!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliusRedwings Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 I have a piece of plywood that I use so my lawnmower doesn't leave grass stains in my garage. You can have it if you come pick it up. I'm only about 6 hours away ish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne_Cobbb Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Love how it is like two City Blocks with a Ruined park or whatever in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach_5 Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Nice notches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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