DIY Pool Table

[@ScotWithOnet]

Since everyone keeps asking, here are drawings for the pocket cutouts, and the rail cross section. This may or may not work for your project depending on the dimensions of the pockets, rail bumpers, etc. My rails overhang the cutouts a bit. Hope this helps someone. i.imgur.com/cbvktmX.jpg i.imgur.com/9pcg3Tc.jpg

[@RDAUGIRD]

This video gives me the confidence to build a table myself. I have a coin-op bar table to rob the slate from.

[@tonymccabe9294]

In my humble opinion, anything you can make with your own hands is worth 100 times what you can buy. Enjoy for years to come. Well done sir.

[@sixtynine1076]

this pool table will last 1000 times longer than an amazon ordered pool table

[@youngdade8800]

Wow what an amazing build. Very impressive 👏👍🤜💯🔥🎱

[@vizio213]

You did a nice job from planning to end!

[@tommarshall5751]

Great video , beautiful woodworking craftmanship to a one of a kind end piece of furnishing !!

[@Wacky-World]

magnificent. Great information, AND video work. Was informative and great to watch your craftsmanship.

[@KBMB47]

Great job, excellent mechanic!

[@kingwhitt6603]

Excellent job!!!!

[@darwink2355]

hey, Thanks for sharing! I enjoy the build!

[@Jkdextro]

Woah...It looks Amazing! Good job!

[@jigsey.]

Fantastic build, new subscriber.. given me confidence to try this....one day .

[@aurorasacredhealing]

could you please share a materials list and blueprint for the four pieces to fit together?

[@Edwin9609]

Can you please post the cad reports/design so I can print them out?

[@davidlobo962]

Amazing video. If you could cut corners and just make a solid Pro spec table how much would the cost be? You not using slabs is genius. I learned a lot from this video. TY

[@tinels5764]

Your project looks great! I'm in the process of building one in my workshop, but I'm having trouble getting the pockets right. What is the wall angle and the position of the center holes?

[@Spratlyk9]

How's the cloth holding up? What brand of cloth did you use? There's a lot of variety at Amazon and its confusing to chose which one. Are you happy with the one you got? thanks!

[@andyhake3406]

Brilliant, well done.

[@aloksutradhar]

Excellent craftsmanship and details. How did you put the marks on the boards including the mark on the top for ball placement.

[@ScotWithOnet]

The marks on the boards? You mean the sights? It's clearly shown in the video. The ball spot on the cloth is a sticker.

[@Spratlyk9]

it's beautiful! You did a fantastic job!!! I'm planning to make one myself. I've been researching DIY videos and I want to copy what you did. How many plywood sheets did you used? I noticed you used the melamine at the top. What did you use underneath the melamine? Last question: this is a question that I cannot find an answer in the internet: what is the official height of the railing? Is it the height of 2 stacked plywood which is equivalent to 1.5 inches? Thank you in advance for any help!

[@ScotWithOnet]

I think I used 2 4x8 sheets of plywood total. The melamine is supported by ribs made from plywood. I show them at one point in the video.

[@ScotWithOnet]

the rail height is determined by the ball height. the point where the cushion meets the ball should be 2/3rds the height of the ball. So this will vary depending on the style/geometry of the rubber cushion you use. I would suggest getting a set of balls, and rubbers (I used standard K66 rubbers from amazon) and start laying things out.

[@Spratlyk9]

@@ScotWithOnet Thank you so much! I'll try to do exactly as you did (fingers crossed). It seems like the height of your rail is 1.75 inches ( 1layer of 1/4, and 2 layers of 3/4 ply). I'm intending to use the regular 2 1/4" balls.

[@michaelescoto1102]

Very nice

[@pgale]

So how do you work out the diamond measures ? From pocket to pocket and how deep from edge of rubber ?

[@ScotWithOnet]

Diamond locations are determined by the cushion-to-cushion dimensions of the playing area. Divide the long side by 8, and the short side by 4, and that is your diamond spacing. As far as how deep from the rubber? It doesn't really matter. I think I just put them in the middle of the rail.

[@pgale]

@@ScotWithOnet Thank you

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

I hate it not being slate. But bro. Be very proud of yourself. I have a 'real' table but for a DIY job, this is very very impressive! This isn't just knocked together. It's a triumph.

[@ScotWithOnet]

From a cost, and especially logistics standpoint, slate was just not happening. It might be marginally better with slate, but I doubt I would be having any more fun with it. I've played on cheap tables before, like the kind you buy from a sporting goods store, and this is way nicer. I am pretty proud of myself though... As a woodworker, I feel like I beat the final boss, LOL.

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

@@ScotWithOnet I noticed the bounce. The ball does die. I pondered if it was just the response from a softwood. But no, I started watching to see where it was going and by the end I just said.. you know what? Fair f'n play lad. My legs never impressed me. I was searching for ideas to go classic build or is there an awesome custom idea I can work with. I love the curved semi circle expensive style. I've not found a build video but more showing off designer tables / commissioned pieces.

[@dieselsmiths]

⁠@@ScotWithOnetI’ve been contemplating building one myself for years and studying or rather researching the design, construction and cost aspect through any type media available off and on over time. I have a lifetime of experience and knowledge about woodworking (grandfather owned sawmill as well as a fine woodworking shop I was in daily at young age, father was a toolmaker/fabricator) You have done an amazing job incorporating practicality and visual appeal with your project, especially when compared to any other diy pool table projects that I have seen. Be very proud of your work and the skills you have, it is impressive! Thank you for the post.

[@dieselsmiths]

@@ScotWithOnetyes, definitely a boss toppling moment!

[@nathanaudet4884]

@@ScotWithOnet did you consider buying a junk slate table of facebook marketplace. People even give tables a way. Then make your build plans around the slate

[@joselitotianes2881]

What is the Size of your table? and can you share the exact measurements of your pockets? I'm planning to do my own pool table.

[@victorhugoojeda01]

Hello, I'm talking to you about Argentina!! Could you provide me with a pdf or something similar of pocket cut jig?

[@tchikoumahmoud4665]

You did everything right but why didnt you put the details of the pocket templates ?

[@Cougar139tweak]

When I've seen pool tables re-felted (my uncle owned a pool hall) they use upholstery spray glue around all edges and pockets just FYI Awesome Build though!

[@LeeHetherington-k5j]

Hi do you have the measurements for the leg panels.

[@ScotWithOnet]

Legs are 9.25" square

[@tommyhadisurya]

After seeing this, I think melamine surface is good enough in terms of playability... at least for a few years, given the controlled humidity etc. Just maybe don't do too much masse shots, and no jump shots, it wont bounce that well and it will only damaging the surface... just normal to firm shots should do fine

[@pedroiiiflores3032]

Awesome!

[@joeclooney1997]

Awesome

[@VincentVega--XD]

I would have gotten actual slate for the table. That MDF is going to be loud and kinda dead, depending on the felt you get you from "Honey what is that noise?" to "as long as I still cant hear it when Dancing with the Stars is on TV you can keep it". I know this is just a concept for him so its not supposed to be perfect but everything looks fine just not the table top. It really needs to be slate.

[@ScotWithOnet]

It works great, the balls roll nicely with the worsted speedcloth, and my wife has no comments on the "noise." LOL WTF?

[@VincentVega--XD]

@@ScotWithOnet Oh man, my friend I was just busting your balls. I wasnt actually trying to be a keyboard warrior. I just wanted to take something minor and blow it completely into the realm of absurdity. Hope I am still allowed at your birthday party.

[@BradleyHofer]

Are using slate