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| I then used 3 5/16" x 2-1/2" bolts with washers and locking washers to further secure the box to the table. I drilled a hole all the way through the table and small box. Then I used my router to route out holes that would allow the washer and bolt head to sink below the surface level. I used locking washers along with the nuts on the back side of the bolts to help secure them in place. | )
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| To finish the woodworking on the pedestal, I added trim on the sides of the pedestal, and along the edges of the octagon base. The trim helps to cover up all the screws and the rough ends of the plywood, as well as just adds a nice look to the pedestal. | )
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| Stain the pedestal. To protect the pedestal, I used Minwax Satin Spray Polyurethane. The spray polyurethane is very easy to apply and goes on evenly (taking the worry out of drips and runs). I sprayed on 3 coats on the pedestal and a 4th coat on the octagon base, since people's feet will be resting on the base, I wanted to make sure it is well protected against wear. | )
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| Next is to apply quilt batting and fabric to the large octagon, which will cover the spots for the chip areas. I used 1/8" thick quilt batting underneath the alova suade fabric to help dampen the hardness of the wood. The alova suade is very thin and allows for almost no padding. The quilt batting ads just enough padding to keep the chips from clunking when dropped on the table. Use 3M Super 77 spray adhesive to apply the batting and fabric. The 8 pieces of batting and fabric should be cut about 1" larger than the space needed (therefore, a 5 1/2" x 10" chip area would need the quilt batting and fabric sheets to be 6 1/2" x 11"). I used a template over the spot to be sprayed to keep the glue from going all over the table. Glue on the quilt batting, then glue the fabric sheet over the quilt batting. After gluing each fabric sheet, I covered it with a towel to avoid any stray glue from getting on the fabric while gluing the other pieces. Also, if you get any glue on your hands while working, wash it off before continuing. Once the 3M 77 glue gets on, it's about impossible to remove! (trust me, I learned the hard way). |
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| Put on the octagon ring on the large octagon, and make sure that the chips areas are completely covered (no gaps). Note: the Diet Coke can was needed to give my digital camera a spot to focus on in the low light level. |
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| Now batting and fabric can be glued to the center octagon. Cut an octagon out of the batting and fabric about 6" larger on each side than the center octagon. Drap the quilt batting over the center octagon, then glue it on with 3M spray glue. It's easiest to glue the batting on in thirds, and the help of a second person makes things easier too. Use plenty of spray glue, and try to avoid creases and bubbles. Once glued, flip the center octagon over, and cut out "V's" at each corner. This keeps the batting from overlapping when the excess is wrapped around and glued underneath. Use spray glue to glue the flaps down. | )
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| Flip the center octagon back over and glue on the fabric. Be very liberal with the spray glue. When applying the glue, make sure that every bit of quilt batting surface gets plenty of glue on it. Again, gluing the fabric in sections at a time will make the job easier. Once the top is glued, flip the octagon over and fold and glue the excess hangover to the bottom of the octagon. Then, secure the fabric with stapes. | )
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| That's it! Put the center octagon onto the table, put the table on the pedestal, insert the cup holders, and you've got yourself a poker table! I used 8 #6 x 1-1/4" screws from the underside of the table to screw up into the octagon ring, and 4 of the same size screws to screw up into the center octagon playing surface, just to add a bit more strength to the table. Now call up some poker buddies and break in that new table of yours! |
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