Easy DIY Gaming Table (no woodworking)

From a functional point of view, I would be concerned about the metal edge. With it appearing to stick over the wooden edge of the table it appears to be something that would hurt when someone bumps it with a body part. Also the corners could scrape or tear clothing and skin. Interested to see how things turn out.

aco175 said:

From a functional point of view, I would be concerned about the metal edge. With it appearing to stick over the wooden edge of the table it appears to be something that would hurt when someone bumps it with a body part. Also the corners could scrape or tear clothing and skin. Interested to see how things turn out.

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That’s a great point. The edge is rounded, so that shouldn’t be a problem. The corners might be, though. I have them coming together in a 45 degree miter cut, which might be sharp.

I’m going to start by ordering a subset of the parts to do a test run. I’ll test that too. Thanks!

Cool project! I am interested in all kinds of D&D/gaming DIY projects.

I will follow closely.

One approach others may find useful is a hybrid. I bought a huge dining table at a thrift store for $40. It was dinged up but very sturdy. The dimensions are 44” x 66” but it has two leaves that can extend into about 80” or 94”.

Anyway, buying a thrift table and then deconstructing reconstructing a new top and accessories is one way to go and is my next step after I redo two walls in the game room for a shelf system and more power outlets.

Truename said:

But this is a big table and somebody is probably going to stand on it at some point, so I wanted to err on the side of strength.

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What kind of games are you running!? I approve!


My collection of different sized fold out banquet and work tables that or select from and arrange depending upon the game and number of people would never survive us standing on them, but I wouldn't be particularly put out if one is broken.

Love these kinds of threads. Looking forward to reading more about how your table comes together!

MNblockhead said:

What kind of games are you running!? I approve!


My collection of different sized fold out banquet and work tables that or select from and arrange depending upon the game and number of people would never survive us standing on them, but I wouldn't be particularly put out if one is broken.

Love these kinds of threads. Looking forward to reading more about how your table comes together!

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Thanks! I might be paranoid, but I could totally see someone standing on the table to change a lightbulb or something. I don’t plan to play those kinds of games on it, but it seems responsible to account for uses a bit outside the norm.