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Other Stuff => Workbench => Topic started by: OSHIROmodels on July 13, 2017, 06:31:28 PM
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Nearly got the new 'room' sorted so it's time to get a gaming table sorted :)
It has to be demountable because it's going to be 6x4 and I can't justify leaving it up for any length of time.
The basic idea is to have a sturdy framed under structure that has 'locking' elements on top that help to lock the battens together and also help to support the table boards (more on the locking bits tomorrow or Saturday).
The basic battens are cut and have been dry assembled. I'll make the locking bits tomorrow morning. They are labelled as I didn't spend too much time making the cuts even but I will need them the same way round each time.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_13_07_17_7_19_26.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_13_07_17_7_21_49.JPG)
I'm sort of making up as I go along but there is a rough plan... of sorts lol
There'll be a couple of simple trestles underneath to hold the whole thing up and I don't need any storage underneath although that would be nice (having it permanent would be nicer)
cheers
James
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You're off to a flying start mate. It beats using the kitchen table!
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Interesting approach 8)
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I'll plumb for 'curious' approach. I'm happy with a simple 1x3 frame around the outer edge - glued and screwed - and any additional cross pieces needed, using 1/2" plywood and 'white' wood (not pine available much anymore locally) to keep it all relatively light. Is that some sort of particle board you are using? Hope not, heavy crap that can just 'melt' when it gets wet (I know from experience!)
But looks like nice woodworking. No outer frame, just the open grid?
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Thanks chaps :)
It will make more sense with the next picture update. The battens are 15mm plywood so no chance of any real warping or moisture damage.
cheers
James
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Great practice for making shoji! ;)
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lol
Slightly the wrong scale ;)
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The battens are all demountable so great for storage, which would be harder to achieve with a boxed frame and would offer less support internally, especially if you wanted to support reduced level tiles or something?
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Clever way to do a stable 'temporary' frame.
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The battens are all demountable so great for storage, which would be harder to achieve with a boxed frame and would offer less support internally, especially if you wanted to support reduced level tiles or something?
That's what I was thinking. I'm also picturing James'* multi level terrain such as the Dorset sea cliffs.
*Though it might be Nicks, or Marks, ......
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nice start
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Right then, stage two is under way and below are the parts for it.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_14_07_17_12_00_03.JPG)
The large squares will be placed on top but they will have smaller squares underneath that will encapsulate the ply battens and keep them in place. The smaller squares also have a slight angle on them to help slide them on. The large squares are about 16 inches across and they are that colour because that's what we had in the scrap rack.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_14_07_17_12_02_45.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_14_07_17_12_03_42.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_14_07_17_12_01_35.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_14_07_17_12_00_43.JPG)
These will be glued and drying today. Trestles will be looked at next. I think I've got something suitable but I don't know how sturdy they will be.
cheers
James
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Wasn't expecting that ... those 'locking' tiles look like they'll add a lot of rigidity 8)
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Wow, some engineering there. :o
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Great work James! 8)
Ah, to have one's own proper gaming table... Well, once can dream... :D
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Thanks fellas :)
Stage three is done - Trestles
First pic is of the parts and one half of one trestle. There are two trestles to hold the table up with.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_20_07_17_5_48_06.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_20_07_17_5_49_29.JPG)
Hinging the two together was next and then threading a strong, thing rope through some holes to keep them the same distance apart.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_20_07_17_5_49_59.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_20_07_17_5_51_16.JPG)
I had to put a slight angle on the top of the verticals so they didn't interfere with the table top structure.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_20_07_17_5_51_52.JPG)
Then with the two trestles a reasonable distance apart, the table structure itself goes on top along with the locking plates.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_20_07_17_5_52_35.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_20_07_17_5_53_06.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_20_07_17_5_54_03.JPG)
So, a relatively simple but sturdy, demountable gaming table that will hopefully get it's first game next week :D
cheers
James
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That's looking damn good 8)
Though I'll only believe it's sturdy if you put up a picture of you stretched out on it :D
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Though I'll only believe it's sturdy if you put up a picture of you stretched out on it :D
Strike the pose lol
er, no ;D
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(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/29/2619_13_07_17_7_21_49.JPG)
That is a great idea, but I really want to know what is in the case at the bottom...
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Can't open it. EVER! Probably just his dust collection though. Hence the dustpan and broom.
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Noice table James.
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This is a fantastic table - how will you secure the table top to the trestles when it's set up?
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Thanks chaps :)
The metal flight cases are for when we go out on site, they have permanent tool kits in them, cleaning and soldering etc
And a fair amount of dust ;D
Once the table is at home I'll set it up and there will be little brackets screwed to the trestles to keep the frame in place when it's set up.
cheers
James
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Impressive woodworking James. When are we playing? 8)
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Impressive woodworking James. When are we playing? 8)
Whenever you want :D
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Well, that should do the job nicely,
I had to double check the title of the thread, was worried you were building the bridge on a 1:1 scale😁
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Well, that should do the job nicely,
I had to double check the title of the thread, was worried you were building the bridge on a 1:1 scale😁
lol
Not quite, a proper scale bridge is ready though ;)
cheers
James
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Cracking job mate.
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Looking great you are certainly not hanging about making this!
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A brilliant piece of kit!! Going with pads to rest terrain tiles on is a genius alternative to a full framed tabletop! :-*
Have you thought about notching or bracketing the trestles to they "lock" into the framework as well?
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Thanks again chaps :)
Have you thought about notching or bracketing the trestles to they "lock" into the framework as well?
As an afterthought, yes ::) lol
I can still something though.
cheers
James
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Tidy work. You should get yourself up here and put those joinery skills to use. I could do with them at the moment! lol
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lol
Board and lodgings?
:D
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lol
Board and lodgings?
:D
After a fashion!
:D
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After a fashion you build them!
:D
Fixed that spelling error for you... ;D
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lol lol
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If you work for board and lodging. You can come and build a table for me also.