Fantastic design. Thanks for the inspiration and I may be back for those plans when a game table gets to the top of my list. I think the tokens are cool and could be fun to use dual purpose as coasters.
Liked and subscribed. Plans purchased. The design is ingenious. Materials affordable. Very modular, and open to personalization and customization. Loads of possibilities for accessories. I’m not enthused about pocket hole construction, but that’s something I can work around. It’s the thoughtfulness put into this table that I appreciate Well-played, sir. I have shut up and given you my money.
Oh wow, that is lovely of you to say, thank you so much! And I’m with you on pocket holes, but as far as that goes it’s really only used on the interior bracing, and pretty minimally; almost more to act like clamps to help the glue dry and reinforce. Structurally the weight is all in the legs which are laminated, and the main play surface sits in a groove, so pocket screws aren’t doing any heavy lifting if that makes you feel any better. But thank you for the kind words and for taking a chance on the plans, I really appreciate it!
My favorite trilogy since The Lord of the Rings! Amazing videos and I really need to pick up some woodworking tools. A project like this would be way too advanced but hopefully I can work up to it. Thanks!
Great job! If you happen to do this a second time, I have a suggestion for glueing the fabric onto the board. Lay the fabric upside down on the ground. Tension the fabric with family by getting them to stand on corners, etc. Then with the glued board, lower/drop that board onto the fabric. Again, awesome table!
Thank you! That's a great suggestion; I think the only thing I was hesitant about doing it that way was getting the fabric dirty, but now that I'm more familiar with speed cloth I don't think that would have been an issue.
GTFO! Dude, Johnny, I've been watching you forever! You're one of my main RUclips guys, and I'm not just saying that. I've been thrilled for you in your new space (which is awesome), and always hoped that one day I could make it down for a class. Seriously though, its a real thrill for me that you saw this and like it, you're a big inspiration and I can't wait to see what your take on a gaming table is. Thanks for commenting, made my day!
@@withJordanFrank that's awesome man, thanks so much! I definitely want to do the classes at some point once the attic space is finished out, it'd be a lot of fun. I'm about to dive into SketchUp to try and figure out how I want to build this table, wish me luck!
15:04 Did you take any inspiration for the accessories from the Wyrmwood modular gaming table? If not you might want to check them out - might give you some ideas for even more things you could add later!
Oh I've been stalking @WyrmwoodTV for years now, they're definitely one of my favorites. If I lived close to them I'd roll up with my table and yell "I'm coming for you Wyrmwood!" until they politely asked me to leave their parking lot.
Thanks Mike! I don’t have an exact weight but it’s fairly heavy. Two people can move it though with no issues. I would not recommend going 1/2” - I think there are too many spots where 1/2” might want to warp. Particularly the leaves- those should absolutely stay at 3/4”. Hope that helps!
So far so good. No warping. I think it might be that I coated all sides with three coats of poly so it’s an even seal, but I suspect it’s more the tongue-and-groove joints between each leaf that is helping them keep flat.
Just purchaseded the plans for this! Looking forward to building it! A question I do have tho is how much clearance do you need to insert the leaves... I have a feeling the room I wish to put this in won't have enough room each side to put the leaves away...
You're now officially my favorite Jordan (other than that handsome one I just saw in the mirror)! Great question you ask! The table leaves are each approximately 41" long, so you'll need roughly that amount of clearance on any given side to slide one in. The room mine is in doesn't have clearance on one side so if I store it on that side I have to tip up the table a bit to get it in there, but such is life. If you have any real in-depth questions or issues along the way feel free to email me withjordanfrank@gmail.com and I'll do my best to make you even more confused. Thanks for giving it a go!
@@withJordanFrank thanks so much for the quick reply! It was really funny finding your videos and watching one "hi I'm Jordan" and I was like wow that's me 😂😂 thank you for the info and I will definitely make use of your email in the future when and if needed!
Awesome, thanks Sam! The two screws in each accessory can’t be seen when you attach them to the table, but I take your point that they’re a little obvious when not on the table. You could make something fancier with a similar shape made out of wood; maybe brass screws to class it up a bit? If you think of something cool let me know!
Hey Great build series! Would love an update on how the plywood is holding up and how practical you find it. I oogle this table so much. My husband is concerned that as a D&D player or DM these types of rails don’t hold books and dice and character sheets etc. Do you play any accessory intense RPG to help me convince him to build? Also do you have affiliate links for your plywood router bits, magnets etc? Happy to support if so :) Also faux car upholstery leather makes a great surface that doesn’t streak if you’re considering replacing.
Wow, so much great stuff here, thank you! First I will say I do not have any sponsors or affiliate links or anything like that, I’m not very business minded but probably should be, but thank you for asking. Second that’s a cool tip for a play surface, I will note that somewhere, thank you. Lastly, most importantly, I’ve had zero issues with the durability of the table. None. The closest game I play to D&D might be something like Scythe, but that doesn’t support books or character sheets or anything big and vertical like that. I have no actual plans at the moment to design accessories specifically for D&D, but the beauty of the rail system on this table is the all use the same back piece, so you can make whatever custom accessories you want as long as you fit it in the back pieces. You could absolutely have a larger tray capable of supporting books, etc. I can think of other ways to hook something over the top as well. I’d be happy to consult with you for ideas if it would help
Just watched your entire series - great inspiration for my own upcoming gaming table :) How come you didn't use some LED diffuser panels for your LED strip? It does make it easier on the eyes. What size is your glue bottle?
Ooh, love that. I hope you can grab a few ideas for your own design. And super excellent question: to be honest when I built it I was unaware of those diffuser panels and channels, but came across them after the fact and definitely thought they’d be a step up. Could I switch them out for those now? Sure. Will I? No, because I’m lazy. BUT if I was doing it again I might invest in those for a cleaner look and softer lighting. Great suggestion, and good luck with your build!
Awesome build, great idea with the t track. One question. I did the same think with a 3/4" plywood for the leaves. But they are warping bad, have you noticed issues with this? I was thinking about inlaying steel track or something to force them straight.
Thanks man, I appreciate it. Sorry to hear about your warping, that sucks. I will say I have not had that issue- I don't know if it's because I was careful to coat them all over with 3 coats of poly, or, and I suspect this helps, I think having the tongue-and-groove connection between the leaves might help. It keeps them semi-locked in with each other when they're on the table, and that might be enough to keep them flat. I don't know, but sorry to hear about yours.
@@withJordanFrank Thanks for the response and happy to hear your table top is solid! I actually glued/nailed another 3/4" piece of ply to my leaves underneath, just smaller so it still fits in the slots on the sides. The leaves to feel alot more substantial. At first glance it appears that it did fix my issue. But wont know until its completely dry. Thanks again!
Jordan, congrats my man. Exciting project, and Super (Ply) video👍 Also, thanks for dropping all 3 parts on the same day. Can hardly wait to con... I mean "encourage" son in law to build this while I supervise.👷
Thank you for being the first person to officially sit through them! I told my 16-year-old that I put out my new video and his literal response was "I know dad, I got the notification, and why would you put all three out at the same time? That's not how you RUclips". 😅 It's funny because it's true. I am the worst at this.
Before you showed your token holder I thought it would be cool to have a metal strip or panel that you could put them on with the magnets. Thanks for going through this. Now I have to look at your other videos to see what you do. Oh, and check out your band.
Unfortunately it was a small company that is no longer in business, but a quick "gaming mat" search on Etsy pulled up a lot of places that will do custom sizes. You shouldn't have any trouble getting a mat made for any size you want
I love it! This is something I've been thinking about for quite some time. In several places you mention plans, but when I go to your Etsy site, all I see are the plans for Classic Sturdy Workbench (and Cabinet). Are plans coming? What is the average airspeed of a swallow? How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? :D
WAYNE, thank you so much for saying something!!! I'm brand new to Etsy selling and had mistakenly set the "quantity" to "1", when in fact it's supposed to be "999". Now I know. So yes, they are back and available, all thanks to you Wayne. Thank you!! Oh, and to answer your questions: depends on whether it's an African or a European swallow, and 1,000.
Great question:,it actually was more spill proof than I had hoped. My wife spill some water on the surface that sat there for like a week better two boxes. When I discovered it it ahead slightly stained one of the leaves (even though it had 3 coats of poly) and but there no signs it had leaked below. If it had it was real minimal. So I’m happy with that. Also I think you need some sort of tongue-and-groove just to help hold the surface flat
I was considering adding a full table top to the table instead of the in lay variant to make it more spill resistant. Also to make it more smooth and give it that one piece look. Have to say yours looks great so considering the in lay now. Saves some height.
@@withJordanFrank Upcut is for hogging out. Fast efficient bits but rough. Down cut is for finish work. When you want your lines to be clean and no tear out.
A year later and still waiting on the "next build". More videos please. Seriously though, great projects on this channel, I just wish there was more content. Def planning on building this table though.
Thanks man, I wish there was more too. All I can say is its been a pretty bad year, but things are on the up and I'm looking to put more stuff out soon. Thank you for the encouragement!
When I bought the materials in 2021 the approximate cost to build the table with all the bells and whistles was $575. This will vary for everyone depending on cost of materials at time of purchase and if you choose to add everything. Plywood: $340, Miscellaneous: $160, Electronics: $75. Approximately. Hope that helps!
All you need is to believe in yourself*! *and a table saw, router, pocket-hole jig, drill-press is helpful, sander, a lot of clamps, $600 and a month to do it. But mostly just belief in yourself.
dude wtf i skipped around through some of the videos, and youre a part of quasar wut wut!? wtf! taro sound is amazing, i can't believe it. crazy what roads board games has taken me down.
Wow. Yep, QWW's bassist and all-around-idiot since 1994! You are the first person Ever to comment on being both into woodworking and an obscure album from 2005, so now you're my best friend. Sorry!
Fantastic design. Thanks for the inspiration and I may be back for those plans when a game table gets to the top of my list. I think the tokens are cool and could be fun to use dual purpose as coasters.
Aww cool, thank you! Yeah if nothing else go make yourself some cool coasters using Mod Podge and your favorite random images!
I have a saw and a hammer, and now I have a dream. Thank you for a great series of videos.
Awww, love that, go get it!
Liked and subscribed. Plans purchased.
The design is ingenious. Materials affordable.
Very modular, and open to personalization and customization. Loads of possibilities for accessories.
I’m not enthused about pocket hole construction, but that’s something I can work around. It’s the thoughtfulness put into this table that I appreciate
Well-played, sir. I have shut up and given you my money.
Oh wow, that is lovely of you to say, thank you so much! And I’m with you on pocket holes, but as far as that goes it’s really only used on the interior bracing, and pretty minimally; almost more to act like clamps to help the glue dry and reinforce. Structurally the weight is all in the legs which are laminated, and the main play surface sits in a groove, so pocket screws aren’t doing any heavy lifting if that makes you feel any better. But thank you for the kind words and for taking a chance on the plans, I really appreciate it!
My favorite trilogy since The Lord of the Rings! Amazing videos and I really need to pick up some woodworking tools. A project like this would be way too advanced but hopefully I can work up to it. Thanks!
Come on now, that's one of the nicest things anyone's ever said about my woodworking. Thank you, I mean it.
Great job! If you happen to do this a second time, I have a suggestion for glueing the fabric onto the board. Lay the fabric upside down on the ground. Tension the fabric with family by getting them to stand on corners, etc. Then with the glued board, lower/drop that board onto the fabric.
Again, awesome table!
Thank you! That's a great suggestion; I think the only thing I was hesitant about doing it that way was getting the fabric dirty, but now that I'm more familiar with speed cloth I don't think that would have been an issue.
To get rid of scuffs on speedcloth use a lint brush to smooth the nap in the same direction.
Ooh, fantastic! Thanks David, I'll give that a try!
Great series, planning to build something similar and I love some of these ideas!
GTFO! Dude, Johnny, I've been watching you forever! You're one of my main RUclips guys, and I'm not just saying that. I've been thrilled for you in your new space (which is awesome), and always hoped that one day I could make it down for a class. Seriously though, its a real thrill for me that you saw this and like it, you're a big inspiration and I can't wait to see what your take on a gaming table is. Thanks for commenting, made my day!
@@withJordanFrank that's awesome man, thanks so much! I definitely want to do the classes at some point once the attic space is finished out, it'd be a lot of fun. I'm about to dive into SketchUp to try and figure out how I want to build this table, wish me luck!
Super excited, eagerly await the end results!@@craftedworkshop
Commentary 10 of 10. Nice build!.
Fly the W!
Such a cool project. I'm laughing thinking about you trying to hand out tokens to your family who is completely uninterested in using them. #dadlife!
100%. I’m like Rodney Dangerfield with a nail gun up in here.
15:04 Did you take any inspiration for the accessories from the Wyrmwood modular gaming table? If not you might want to check them out - might give you some ideas for even more things you could add later!
Oh I've been stalking @WyrmwoodTV for years now, they're definitely one of my favorites. If I lived close to them I'd roll up with my table and yell "I'm coming for you Wyrmwood!" until they politely asked me to leave their parking lot.
Great build! I've been looking at a lot of plans and really like yours. How heavy is it using 3/4 ply? Think it'd hold up just as well using 1/2 ply?
Thanks Mike! I don’t have an exact weight but it’s fairly heavy. Two people can move it though with no issues. I would not recommend going 1/2” - I think there are too many spots where 1/2” might want to warp. Particularly the leaves- those should absolutely stay at 3/4”. Hope that helps!
This was excellent. Just ripped through all 3 vids...inspiring.
Great project.
Thanks LSL, I had a crap day and that just brightened it. Thank you
what are you doing to combat warp on the plywood leaves?
So far so good. No warping. I think it might be that I coated all sides with three coats of poly so it’s an even seal, but I suspect it’s more the tongue-and-groove joints between each leaf that is helping them keep flat.
Just purchaseded the plans for this! Looking forward to building it! A question I do have tho is how much clearance do you need to insert the leaves... I have a feeling the room I wish to put this in won't have enough room each side to put the leaves away...
You're now officially my favorite Jordan (other than that handsome one I just saw in the mirror)! Great question you ask! The table leaves are each approximately 41" long, so you'll need roughly that amount of clearance on any given side to slide one in. The room mine is in doesn't have clearance on one side so if I store it on that side I have to tip up the table a bit to get it in there, but such is life. If you have any real in-depth questions or issues along the way feel free to email me withjordanfrank@gmail.com and I'll do my best to make you even more confused. Thanks for giving it a go!
@@withJordanFrank thanks so much for the quick reply! It was really funny finding your videos and watching one "hi I'm Jordan" and I was like wow that's me 😂😂 thank you for the info and I will definitely make use of your email in the future when and if needed!
Awesome table build. Great ideas! Just FYI...you can cut t-track with your regular blade on your miter saw
Thanks Jayme, and thanks for the reminder! I always forget that even though I cut other aluminum with my miter 🤷🏻♂️
the end result is fantastic - and I love some of the ideas you incorporated.
Thank you, that means a lot
Just bought the plans, thanks! I wonder how the accessories could be placed without a screw (simply for aesthetic reasons).
Awesome, thanks Sam! The two screws in each accessory can’t be seen when you attach them to the table, but I take your point that they’re a little obvious when not on the table. You could make something fancier with a similar shape made out of wood; maybe brass screws to class it up a bit? If you think of something cool let me know!
@@withJordanFrank great idea with the brass screws 👍
Hey Great build series! Would love an update on how the plywood is holding up and how practical you find it. I oogle this table so much. My husband is concerned that as a D&D player or DM these types of rails don’t hold books and dice and character sheets etc. Do you play any accessory intense RPG to help me convince him to build?
Also do you have affiliate links for your plywood router bits, magnets etc? Happy to support if so :)
Also faux car upholstery leather makes a great surface that doesn’t streak if you’re considering replacing.
Wow, so much great stuff here, thank you! First I will say I do not have any sponsors or affiliate links or anything like that, I’m not very business minded but probably should be, but thank you for asking.
Second that’s a cool tip for a play surface, I will note that somewhere, thank you.
Lastly, most importantly, I’ve had zero issues with the durability of the table. None. The closest game I play to D&D might be something like Scythe, but that doesn’t support books or character sheets or anything big and vertical like that. I have no actual plans at the moment to design accessories specifically for D&D, but the beauty of the rail system on this table is the all use the same back piece, so you can make whatever custom accessories you want as long as you fit it in the back pieces. You could absolutely have a larger tray capable of supporting books, etc. I can think of other ways to hook something over the top as well. I’d be happy to consult with you for ideas if it would help
@@withJordanFrankyou absolutely should set up an affiliate link for the things you recommend!
Just watched your entire series - great inspiration for my own upcoming gaming table :) How come you didn't use some LED diffuser panels for your LED strip? It does make it easier on the eyes. What size is your glue bottle?
Ooh, love that. I hope you can grab a few ideas for your own design. And super excellent question: to be honest when I built it I was unaware of those diffuser panels and channels, but came across them after the fact and definitely thought they’d be a step up. Could I switch them out for those now? Sure. Will I? No, because I’m lazy. BUT if I was doing it again I might invest in those for a cleaner look and softer lighting. Great suggestion, and good luck with your build!
@@withJordanFrank thanks :) what size is your glue bottle? I want one for myself :)
@@jessicaalvis7063 Oh sorry, it's a 16oz one. I believe this guy right here: a.co/d/4uQKqNk
@@withJordanFrank thank you ❤️
Awesome build, great idea with the t track. One question. I did the same think with a 3/4" plywood for the leaves. But they are warping bad, have you noticed issues with this? I was thinking about inlaying steel track or something to force them straight.
Thanks man, I appreciate it. Sorry to hear about your warping, that sucks. I will say I have not had that issue- I don't know if it's because I was careful to coat them all over with 3 coats of poly, or, and I suspect this helps, I think having the tongue-and-groove connection between the leaves might help. It keeps them semi-locked in with each other when they're on the table, and that might be enough to keep them flat. I don't know, but sorry to hear about yours.
@@withJordanFrank Thanks for the response and happy to hear your table top is solid! I actually glued/nailed another 3/4" piece of ply to my leaves underneath, just smaller so it still fits in the slots on the sides. The leaves to feel alot more substantial. At first glance it appears that it did fix my issue. But wont know until its completely dry. Thanks again!
Jordan, congrats my man.
Exciting project, and Super (Ply) video👍
Also, thanks for dropping all 3 parts on the same day.
Can hardly wait to con... I mean "encourage" son in law to build this while I supervise.👷
Thank you for being the first person to officially sit through them! I told my 16-year-old that I put out my new video and his literal response was "I know dad, I got the notification, and why would you put all three out at the same time? That's not how you RUclips". 😅 It's funny because it's true. I am the worst at this.
Before you showed your token holder I thought it would be cool to have a metal strip or panel that you could put them on with the magnets. Thanks for going through this. Now I have to look at your other videos to see what you do. Oh, and check out your band.
Awesome, I'm glad you liked it, and grateful you want to check out my other stuff. Thank you!
Great Build!! Loved it.
Thank you!
Awsome video! Whats the name of the Etsy-Shop you got the playmat from?
Unfortunately it was a small company that is no longer in business, but a quick "gaming mat" search on Etsy pulled up a lot of places that will do custom sizes. You shouldn't have any trouble getting a mat made for any size you want
Great build mate! Gotta sort out that rockler sponsorship for you now :)
Yes please!
Great design and execution!
Thanks Craig!
I love it! This is something I've been thinking about for quite some time. In several places you mention plans, but when I go to your Etsy site, all I see are the plans for Classic Sturdy Workbench (and Cabinet). Are plans coming? What is the average airspeed of a swallow? How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? :D
WAYNE, thank you so much for saying something!!! I'm brand new to Etsy selling and had mistakenly set the "quantity" to "1", when in fact it's supposed to be "999". Now I know. So yes, they are back and available, all thanks to you Wayne. Thank you!! Oh, and to answer your questions: depends on whether it's an African or a European swallow, and 1,000.
@@withJordanFrank Well dang! Guess I *have* to buy them now. I'll just tell the wife it's to help a fellow maker. ❤🤣
@@wayneosteen1539 If there was ever any doubt that you're the best Wayne out there, it is 100% gone. You are The Only Wayne That Matters.
@@withJordanFrank well DUH! :D
Just wondering: how spill-proof did it turn out?
Thanks for the vid!
Great question:,it actually was more spill proof than I had hoped. My wife spill some water on the surface that sat there for like a week better two boxes. When I discovered it it ahead slightly stained one of the leaves (even though it had 3 coats of poly) and but there no signs it had leaked below. If it had it was real minimal. So I’m happy with that. Also I think you need some sort of tongue-and-groove just to help hold the surface flat
I was considering adding a full table top to the table instead of the in lay variant to make it more spill resistant. Also to make it more smooth and give it that one piece look.
Have to say yours looks great so considering the in lay now. Saves some height.
Okay, maker secret...use downcut spiral bits. They literally leave no tear out.
I'll admit it, I still get confused when to use upcut vs downcut. Thanks for the tip!
@@withJordanFrank Upcut is for hogging out. Fast efficient bits but rough. Down cut is for finish work. When you want your lines to be clean and no tear out.
A year later and still waiting on the "next build". More videos please.
Seriously though, great projects on this channel, I just wish there was more content. Def planning on building this table though.
Thanks man, I wish there was more too. All I can say is its been a pretty bad year, but things are on the up and I'm looking to put more stuff out soon. Thank you for the encouragement!
thank you
Thank You!
How much did the project cost?
When I bought the materials in 2021 the approximate cost to build the table with all the bells and whistles was $575. This will vary for everyone depending on cost of materials at time of purchase and if you choose to add everything. Plywood: $340, Miscellaneous: $160, Electronics: $75. Approximately. Hope that helps!
i would love to make my own table but haven't worked with wood since middle school shop class.
All you need is to believe in yourself*!
*and a table saw, router, pocket-hole jig, drill-press is helpful, sander, a lot of clamps, $600 and a month to do it. But mostly just belief in yourself.
awesome job and sorry for being the 70th like
And yet this 70th like made me smile, so thank you!
dude wtf i skipped around through some of the videos, and youre a part of quasar wut wut!? wtf! taro sound is amazing, i can't believe it. crazy what roads board games has taken me down.
Wow. Yep, QWW's bassist and all-around-idiot since 1994! You are the first person Ever to comment on being both into woodworking and an obscure album from 2005, so now you're my best friend. Sorry!
Not that I'm grumpy - but where's the new video?😒😒😒😒😒😪😪
I know I know, I’ve been negligent in my duties. Kind of lost motivation and I need to get off my butt and get making. Thanks for the reminder.