Hey all,
Played my first game at my house the other day. Set up two 2'x4' pieces of plywood on my 3'x4' coffee table. Realized that for 1500pts of a side of 40k we would need a much larger surface.
I want to build a folding gaming surface that can be set out on top of my coffee table. I've looked at a couple different designs and have settled on using two sheets of thick plywood 3'x4' hinged in the middle to give a 6'x4' gaming surface. I want the table to fold "gaming surface in" which means I'll have to recess the hinges in on the gaming side. I want to attach felt to the backside of the table so it won't scratch up my coffee table.
Has anyone done this before? Does anyone have any advice as to what thickness of plywood I should use? I want plywood thick enough so it won't warp (as it will be overhanging the coffee table by a foot on each of the short sides and 6" on each of the long sides). I have thought of attaching strips to brace the plywood to prevent warping, however then I'll have these contacting the surface of the coffee table which may make it uneven.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Played my first game at my house the other day. Set up two 2'x4' pieces of plywood on my 3'x4' coffee table. Realized that for 1500pts of a side of 40k we would need a much larger surface.
I want to build a folding gaming surface that can be set out on top of my coffee table. I've looked at a couple different designs and have settled on using two sheets of thick plywood 3'x4' hinged in the middle to give a 6'x4' gaming surface. I want the table to fold "gaming surface in" which means I'll have to recess the hinges in on the gaming side. I want to attach felt to the backside of the table so it won't scratch up my coffee table.
Has anyone done this before? Does anyone have any advice as to what thickness of plywood I should use? I want plywood thick enough so it won't warp (as it will be overhanging the coffee table by a foot on each of the short sides and 6" on each of the long sides). I have thought of attaching strips to brace the plywood to prevent warping, however then I'll have these contacting the surface of the coffee table which may make it uneven.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks!