Making me a new gaming table - Stage three done and all complete

[OSHIROmodels]

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.



Hinging the two together was next and then threading a strong, thing rope through some holes to keep them the same distance apart.



I had to put a slight angle on the top of the verticals so they didn't interfere with the table top structure.


Then with the two trestles a reasonable distance apart, the table structure itself goes on top along with the locking plates.




So, a relatively simple but sturdy, demountable gaming table that will hopefully get it's first game next week 

cheers

James

[Silent Invader]

That's looking damn good 

Though I'll only believe it's sturdy if you put up a picture of you stretched out on it 

[OSHIROmodels]

Though I'll only believe it's sturdy if you put up a picture of you stretched out on it 

Strike the pose 

er, no 

[Coronasan]

That is a great idea, but I really want to know what is in the case at the bottom...

[von Lucky]

Can't open it. EVER! Probably just his dust collection though. Hence the dustpan and broom.

...

Noice table James.

[jmilesr01]

This is a fantastic table - how will you secure the table top to the trestles when it's set up?

[OSHIROmodels]

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 

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

[Captain Blood]

Impressive woodworking James. When are we playing? 

[OSHIROmodels]

Impressive woodworking James. When are we playing? 

Whenever you want 

[olyreed]

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😁

[OSHIROmodels]

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😁

 

Not quite, a proper scale bridge is ready though 

cheers

James

[SABOT]

Cracking job mate.

[Quendil]

Looking great you are certainly not hanging about making this!

[Modhail]

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?

[OSHIROmodels]

Thanks again chaps 

Have you thought about notching or bracketing the trestles to they "lock" into the framework as well?

As an afterthought, yes 

I can still something though.

cheers

James