Diy Shuffleboard Table Plans}

Submitted by: Patrick King

If youre interested in trying to construct a shuffleboard table and have zero previous wood working know-how, then we have something in common. I fairly recently built a shuffleboard table in my basement with zero tools, materials or production expertise going in. The setbacks occurred early and frequently. However by and large the shuffleboard project ended up really good and I have learned an awful lot along the way. Assuming you are looking at embarking on a Build-it-yourself shuffleboard project, listed below is a summary of the main steps that it took me to finish the challenge.

Timing / Expenses:

Anyone needs to have an appreciation for the cost and time frame it takes to make a shuffleboard table. Altogether the undertaking required 21 days (weekends along with a couple of evenings during the week). This, on the other hand, is a lengthy approximation taking into consideration the range of slipups which I came across and that I hope you might evade.

As far as expenses go, Ive added up the actual expenditures I sustained as well as required costs (not investing in items that werent required). Ive additionally looked at project-specific items and general purpose equipment (ex. Tools) that might be used for more than purely this unique endeavor.

Overall costs:

Process-specific elements (required): $495

All items & tools (required): $837

Truthfully, I attempted to be as sensible and budget-conscious as possible when aggregating these estimates. It was in fact costlier than Id hoped but I came out with a terrific table, a good start to my tool bench and some practical knowledge.

Preparing:

Before you begin the project, youll prefer to split it into reasonable segments. This might also help with expenditures and visits to the home improvement center. I didnt want to get in over my head and purchase a truck completely full of supplies straight out of the gate. Alternatively, I originated with the shuffleboard playing field. I figured that the success or failure of the project really relies upon on a even and smooth playing court for the shuffleboard stones to float over. The three reasonable components of my undertaking (in order) were:

1. The Playing Court

2. The Box

3. The Supports

Playing Court (important tasks):

Draw out the specifications (or reference my sketches)

Obtain your initial set of materials and tools at the hardware store

If the playing table is more than 8 feet, youll will be needing to link a couple of portions of MDF with adhesive or a biscuit join

Sand down the seam and administer wood filler, if desired

Paint the whole surface (three To 4 coats)

Carefully sand down the painted surface to eradicate imperfections

Apply polyurethane or polycrylic with a fine bristle brush (at the very least 5 applications)

Gently sand the polyurethane

Administer more poly with a fine bristle brush (at a minimum of 3 applications)

Finish off the playing field with a aerosol bottle of poly

The Box (major steps):

Sketch out dimensions for the cradle (or refer to my sketches)

Acquire your next set of materials and equipment from the hardware store

Connect the ends of the box to the sides of the box

Attach supporting rails of wood, every couple of ft, along the bottom part of the box

Lay down the base of box (OBF) over the supporting wood rails

Put down carpet so that it covers the complete interior of the box (use stapler)

Install shelving rail and carriage bolt assemblies everywhere youd like the playing field to be held up

The Legs (major steps):

Draw the dimensions for the bottom of the box and legs (or print out my sketches)

Acquire your 3rd set of components and tools at the hardware store

Cut a portion of wood to the size of the breadth of the box, screw a leg post into each side

Where the cross-beam of wood is attached to the posts, screw in 2 metal, ninety degree brackets

In between the two posts, attach a support wood beam

Replicate this for as many sets of legs that you require to hold up the cradle

Screw in the leg sub-assemblies to the base of the cradle, with equivalent lengths in between them to evenly allocate the mass

About the Author: For explanations, pictures, blueprints and expenditures for my DIY shuffleboard table project, please visit

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