how i make a pool table (diy)

this is how I made a small pool table,its 5ft ,made from a sheet of 3/4 mdf and was a lot of fun to make.
im new to the lathe but I also made the que's
thank you for watching
steve
thank you for watching My videos are for entertainment only. Woodworking can be dangerous. The methods I use are my methods, and are not necessarily correct or safe! If in doubt, DON'T DO IT, it is best to learn more before you start. And always remember to read, understand and follow, all the manufacturers instructions that come with your tools. Always wear all necessary protection equipment, the safety in your workshop is your responsibility,
Be safe and have fun,happy making

[@sdmcustoms]

I used cheap window insulation for the cushions but that didnt work so i later replaced them with real rubber bumper i ordered from ebay

[@user-lg4kf7pz4k]

Show how it works now. Ty

[@charlesdimino6524]

Your kids must love you you're one of the coolest dads I've ever seen do something for their kids keep up the good work Daddy

[@hwfranjr]

LOL,FOR SOME ONE WHO SIDNT KNOW HOW TO USE LATHE YOU DID DAMN GOOD,HATE TO SEE WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE.

[@sdmcustoms]

Thanks for watching

[@Shopcat22]

That is really cool. Love the setup of the ball return.

[@sdmcustoms]

+Waylight Creations thank you, thanks for watching

[@jpwoodwork]

that is awesome, LOVE IT!!!

[@sdmcustoms]

+jp woodwork thanks man, thanks for watching

[@ruiteixeira9802]

Wow.. Very cool!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@sdmcustoms]

+Rui Teixeira thank you! , thank you for watching

[@alejandrouribe1756]

i think this is the best pool table ive ever seen like im not kiding im impressed this is really gooooood

[@sdmcustoms]

+Alejandro Uribe thank you very much, thanks for watching

[@MichaelLawing]

I'm always inspired by your stuff, brother! This was awesome!!!

[@sdmcustoms]

+Michael Lawing thank you Micheal, thank you for watching, I really appreciate it my friend

[@bottlecap57]

Great job, that was so much work. Build it and they will come....

[@sdmcustoms]

+The Snookerist thank you

[@lancejira9903]

If you like what I do?Are you kidding me?I LOVE WHAT YOU DO...AWESOME...

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@danthemakerman]

That's freaking awesome man! Very cool build and thanks for the hole saw tip. I usually spend more time trying to remove the scrap then cutting the holes.

[@sdmcustoms]

+Dan The Maker Man thank you ,lol yeah you can spend days trying to pry them out ! Thank you for watching

[@aidanharnois4536]

dude you just saved me a couple thousand dollars on the same desighn as this thanks dude

[@sdmcustoms]

+GrizzlyGaming YT thanks ,I hope you make one ,let me know how it goes

[@DennisVeilleux-ll8im]

This is a truly wonderful instruction kzbin.infoUgkxcZqgZ8Ynkiz5n_LxIWRlAicuzmz5kCHG The information is well chosen and very well organised; the text is accessible; the photographs are excellent and very instructive. (A small but very useful detail for foreign readers: units are both British and European.) The subtitle is: "The Complete Step-by-Step Manual" - it really lives up to its name. Such a wealth of information as well as insights that can come only from a rich experience and love for their trade, which the authors clearly have in abundance! Highly recommended!

[@StefanoilFalegname]

great pool table. nice build. the tip for the hole saw was great!

[@sdmcustoms]

+Stefano il Falegname thank you, it works good,it can be hard to get the waste out so this really helps, thank you for watching

[@alejandrouribe1756]

i agree

[@orelygarcia]

Awesome Pool Table, I dig it. Thumbs up.

[@sdmcustoms]

+OG Timbercraft thanks Orely, thank you for watching

[@bmil38]

this thing is better than those mini tables from Walmart... granted it costs a little more and takes your time to build it but it is an amazing accomplishment :)

[@sdmcustoms]

+Glasterz [Forza, NHL, and More!] Thank you , thanks for watching

[@DavidProctorGBD]

Crushed it! Such a great project!

[@sdmcustoms]

+Gearbox Designs thank you David, thanks for watching

[@firdussyed3592]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Life goals - have a studio/ work space and all them tools!

[@sdmcustoms]

+firdus syed thank you they're my life goals too !! ,this is my job workshop ,but I wish it was mine ! Thank you for watching

[@firdussyed3592]

I had one like that before, minus the big fancy machines.. I was running an events company..DIYed everything! Just moved out..now I'm desperate to find a new spot.. soon ;) Good Luck on yours!!

[@ChristinaJuicePlus]

+sdmcustom woodworking I started making one myself awesome

[@sdmcustoms]

+ChristinaJuicePlus that's great ,please keep me updated with it , thanks for watching

[@ToolMetrix]

This is an awesome project! Nice job!

[@sdmcustoms]

+ToolMetrix thank you

[@eddiecochran1938]

Absolutely brilliant! Really enjoyed watching you make a high quality pool table for such a small budget! Built to last for lots of racks of pool :)

[@sdmcustoms]

+Eddie Cochran thank you , thanks for watching

[@TomDeVito]

Great video I absolutely loved the ball return setup

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@nereas1986]

Perfect!!! you are Perfect!!!

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@mohammedbilal8062]

Vary nice video

[@truechaos877]

Amazing! you are an artist!

[@sdmcustoms]

+Billy Gray thanks very much, thank you for watching

[@BCdesign1]

Awesome pool table!!looks like alot of fun!!!

[@sdmcustoms]

+BCdesign thank you Barry, was a fun build and fun to play, I always had small snooker tables as a kid so I wanted to make one for the kids,thank you for watching

[@adhishnirejpaul1722]

Awesome build!

[@lucimarkrita9259]

Parabéns. Excelente vídeo Que lindo trabalho. Gostei muito da mesa de sinuca. Vou tentar fazer uma. Grande abraço. Pai eterno abençoe sempre o senhor e sua família também. Bastante prosperidade,na sua vida profissional. Feliz Natal E Prospero Ano Novo Que 2019 chegue bastante felicidade,paz ,união, prosperidade.

[@theburnetts]

Great job. I am considering making an octagonal bumper pool table and I am looking for inspiration!

[@toxicxdarkness8538]

Your a vary talented craftsman

[@cassandragadson2434]

I love it !

[@Charliemmafan]

Looks really cool, no slate on the bottom and the rubber on the sides don't seem to rebound right but besides that it looks really cool.

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@P1nkR]

Very nice, you gave me some good ideas for making my own one!

[@hughscott5]

Damn dude!!! I know I said it last video but what can't you do!!! The ball return is genius!

[@sdmcustoms]

+Hugh Scott thank you Hugh, thank you for watching

[@mikegager]

been waiting for this one, as usual it didnt disappoint! btw how do you like the ryobi 18v nail gun? ive been thinking about getting one

[@sdmcustoms]

+mike gager thank you Mike ,I really like it, I've had it about 3 years and usually use it for trim work , I've never had a problem with it. Thank you for watching

[@LightGesture]

I use the Ryobi staple gun.................... It's taken a crap on me about........ Idk, 8,000 staples in. When i used it though, retardedly used them in out of town jobs for an entire floor underlayment instead of my compressor air guns.... I traded it for a new ok at HD though.. Battery holds it's weight with my DeWalt. Still strong cgarge and love it. PS: staples it is NOT able to use it's "maximum staple length". I will only use it for a max of 1 1/4" maaaaaaaaaaaYYYYbe 1.5.... Maybe. It cannot handle its max. No.Friggin.Way.

[@seay9494]

WOW That was amazing!

[@sdmcustoms]

+Mike Seay thanks,I was trying to make it cheap and easy, thanks for watching

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

dude, that was so cool!! The build is unbelievable!! High Five!!!

[@sdmcustoms]

+ESCAGEDO WOODWORKING thanks man, I appreciate it, thank you for watching

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

let me ask you, is this the first one you make? Such a unique build. I just built another shoe cab, with a compartment, hidden, at the top. I just dig the off the road, type projects..anyway, killer work..

[@sdmcustoms]

+ESCAGEDO WOODWORKING thanks dude, yes it's the first one I've done, I learned alot so if there is a next one i can only be better, yeah I've got your video in my watch later, hopefully I'll get to check it out tonight, I enjoy doing different stuff too, I like figuring it out ,I Don't plan things out,I like to figure it out as I go

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

yeah dude, I'm the same way. I need to sort of change that bit though. I make pieces for people. Sometimes it can drag on without templates and stuff. Cool dude, rock on!!

[@MultiSmithy88]

nice woodwork skills and great craftsmanship there

[@sdmcustoms]

+nathan smith thank you , thanks for watching

[@davidwonderland6584]

Supernova awesome you make this is your master it is!!! 😎🤘

[@rafaelximenes9093]

Perfeito, ganhou mais um inscrito. Vou fazer e colocar um pano mais fino, para a bola correr mais.

[@cronbenson8788]

nice children's table. ☺

[@sdmcustoms]

+Crön Benson thank you

[@Rubster760]

That was bad ass 😎👍🎱.

[@cesarhuerta2070]

De lujo hubiera valido la pena colocarle barandas de goma. Buen proyecto.

[@chickenpineapple3213]

your work is great

[@sdmcustoms]

+Daniel Shangyan thank you very much

[@carlosmarques8380]

You made it so flawless it's a shame it's not fullsize because it's perfect hahaha i love it

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you 👍

[@udownwito.p.p4153]

Your talented mate. Great job 👏👏

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@josephmata2956]

wow pretty badass man fr props to that

[@sdmcustoms]

+Teacher of LIFE thank you , thanks for watching

[@joseluismarquezrodriguez5602]

Very good your video, thank you .

[@sdmcustoms]

+Jose Luis Marquez Rodriguez thank you, thanks for watching

[@LightGesture]

Soooo fkkkkin sikkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!! Im making one this fall when work gets slow!!!! Aaaaawesommeeeeee!!!

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@shimanophil]

that was fun to watch

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@Etherion195]

Wow, that looks really great, even though the playing at the end looks a bit weird (balls stop suddenly), but that may be caused by the videospeed. And i can't believe that you did all that in only 20 hours! Great work!

[@sdmcustoms]

+Etherion thank you , you're right the video speed made it look worse but there was a lag ,the pool balls I had was alittle too cheap/light but new ones I got work alot better,thank you for watching

[@Etherion195]

ah, that makes sense. How much (without working time) did it cost you at the end? And was i right with the 20 hours or did i confuse that number with another video?

[@sdmcustoms]

+Etherion yes about 20hrs ,it was a sheet of MDF ,the fabric ,PVC pipe and the balls was $15 on eBay ,I used scrap wood for some but it was around $75-$100

[@Etherion195]

Thank you for that answer. I love it how you actually respond to comments especially, because you are so quick to answer.

[@sdmcustoms]

+Etherion thanks,I try to respond to everyone ,it's good that you like what I do enough to let me know and ask questions,I really appreciate it

[@jingles373]

Fantastic!!

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@energylab227]

That was fantastic! Great creativity and skill. I really enjoy your videos. 👍🏻

[@sdmcustoms]

+energylab227 thanks I really appreciate it,thanks for watching

[@xiaonaYang]

good job! I hope you do dust removal work well, for your health

[@jayvondra2941]

Thats bad ass! Good job.

[@sdmcustoms]

+Jay Vondra thank you , thanks for watching

[@mitalichakraborty7468]

I like what u do, so I subscribed, shared and gave it a thumbs up!

[@sdmcustoms]

+mitali Chakraborty thank you very much!

[@mitalichakraborty7468]

sdmcustom woodworking ur most welcome

[@f.a3202]

it is small and awesome!

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@ambukfx7348]

Thanks Nice table sir

[@davenjoni]

I've been hoping to build a pool table since junior high. Your design and construction methods make me think that now I can. I'm a one-armed player since having a stroke so a half size table might work well for me. Do you have any plans drawn up that you could share?

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you,sorry I just build it as I go so no plans ,I think once you buy the balls you can decide the size from them,I think mine was 30x48 ,my only real advice is buy real bumper ,I tried to be cheap and it worked but wasn't great , thanks for watching,if I can help with anything please let me know

[@davepolotaxi]

You are the boss!

[@sdmcustoms]

+dave van maanen thank you Dave, thanks for watching

[@shanesilva5842]

The tools😍😍

[@rutzzzzz]

awesome

[@profesorpug5551]

Beautiful, my friend. Esplendid woodworking.

[@sdmcustoms]

+Profesor Pug thank you

[@IQ_kidz]

Great table, I just want to know how did you calculate the holes' radius

[@sdmcustoms]

+IBRO q thank you, I just made the holes 1 and a half times bigger than the ball

[@DHYT04]

Awesome vid. really cool to watch you make it.

[@sdmcustoms]

+DannyHot1234567 thank you, thanks for watching

[@daronlapping4590]

Great video my fellow golfer. ill have to watch more.

[@mikex8254]

are tiles a good alternative to slate for diy snooer tables. what is a good alternative to slate that is almost as good.

[@sdmcustoms]

+mike x I think the main probem is having the joints perfectly flat so while tile is hard enough you'd have to lay it to something flat and hope the transition from one to the next is good

[@charshark572]

Incredible,you should sell these! Love the way you edit too, those sound effects =)

[@sdmcustoms]

+Charley Hodges thank you ,the sound effects just happen by speeding the footage up ,but some of the sounds sound weird lol thanks for watching

[@Hmmmmwasif]

amezing work bro...✔❤

[@debbiemauro9596]

yes i would like to know how much do you charge to make this I've been looking for someone who can make me one

[@noizyotr168]

you are fantastic my friend ... well done

[@sdmcustoms]

+Noizy Otr thank you! , Thanks for watching

[@marciomagalhaes2499]

O melhor vídeo de todos. Muito obrigado!

[@remeldodavid8518]

nice job . but 1 question . do the vinyl foam weatherseal works for the bumper ?

[@sdmcustoms]

+remeldo david thank you,not great no ,it works but I was trying to make it cheap and that and the cheap small balls was something I upgraded later , thanks for watching

[@fahdgamer7175]

nice

[@sdmcustoms]

+fahd gamer thank you

[@PiePilot]

That is amazing. I am going to make one too.

[@sdmcustoms]

+PiePilot awesome thank you ,I'd like to see it when your done. Thanks for watching

[@PiePilot]

+sdmcustom woodworking I'll make a video if I get around to making it. I only have a saw so i think I might make a few modifications to how I build it. :)

[@sdmcustoms]

+PiePilot just make sure you use the right rubber bumpers,i wish I had , sometimes the cheapest option isn't the right option

[@PiePilot]

+sdmcustom woodworking I'll be sure to!

[@PiePilot]

I started my table yesterday. So far it is going very well and I'm planning on buying some k55 rails for the rubber :)

[@roughworks100]

Excellent Excellent Job! Just one concern: The balls are not rebounding back with expected force/speed after hitting the corners. The wood is absorbing all the momentum.

[@sdmcustoms]

+Justin Tylor thank you ,yes your right it's a combination of the mini pool balls I used being a little lightweight and just using door insulation for the rails ,it works fine and as it's just for the kids I might just leave it ,but if I get chance I'll buy the right rail bumpers and try that , thank you for watching

[@knight1987]

amazon is a great to buy them. otherwise I am blown away. The simple idea of using pvc pipe for ball is return is crazy. MIND BLOWN!

[@sdmcustoms]

+Techswreck thank you ,I like to try and make as much of the project myself ,sometimes I think I should buy the right parts but usually using what i already have leftover works good, thank you for watching

[@peterkos1034]

I've made a few pool tables in the past. its not a 5 minute job either, but interesting and fun to do. takes time but worth it. a real pleasure watching you make one yourself.

[@shahrulaminazman2802]

nice....

[@lucasandri5462]

Good job. Very interesting. What did you use as rubber bank?

[@vincentscrapp3rz]

Great work!! If you have chosen to build a 7ft table, would you take the same mdd size, or thiner but with a frame in shape of H under?

[@sdmcustoms]

+Vincent P thank you,yes bigger would require more effort supporting it and keeping it level ,maybe double up on the MDF , ideally you'd use slate but it would work with MDF it would just need alot more work having it flat and level,thank you for watching

[@shawnmccalmon1052]

What about play board do the job for a table 3/4"

[@WillianSilva-fp9dt]

Ai sim muito show

[@justpaul899]

That was great! I'm making one of my own, but I don't have the same tools so I'm taking a different approach. How long did it take you to make this?

[@sdmcustoms]

Thanks, a day to build plus painting time

[@justpaul899]

@@sdmcustoms Wow, mine took me about 6 days of solid work! Of course I was using mostly hand-tools, only a power drill and jigsaw for the holes.

[@celticbaptist9234]

@@justpaul899 well played Paul good Effort there mate

[@atanasstoychev5484]

i very like that

[@sdmcustoms]

+atanas stoychev thank you

[@ll_extremelystressed_ll3804]

Thank you I'm building this for mothers day lol

[@tohtorijatsipylly]

that is pro table!

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@eduardadossantossouza1481]

nossa vc trabalha bem

[@varietyyachtsvessels6769]

Even Without The "Ball-Return" It Would Have Been Splendid.

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you

[@varietyyachtsvessels6769]

@@sdmcustoms , Do You Have Any Video Of The Up-Graded Bumper Rails That You Installed Later On?

[@patomalley3337]

great project is it possible to get sizes for the sides and the distance the holes are in from the side again great idea I was going to make one for my grand son who is mad into pool

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you ,it really depends on how big your rails and bumpers are ,the only advice I can give is to lay it out full scale and then you should be able to see what sizes and where , sorry I couldn't help more

[@patomalley3337]

thanks I was making it 6ft by 3ft playing area in side the cushions

[@dunamisfelis2961]

rubber on the raills where the balls contact for dexterity. unsure if that was on the video. straight wood rails would die in a week from ball action

[@nattapatsmibut6677]

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[@Aziz00laaribi]

Nice worck

[@sdmcustoms]

+LAARIBI ABDELAZIZ thank you

[@mranderson4194]

where did you get the green liner? I'm a finish carpenter so it would be easy to build... i have balls and sticks; how much did it run to build the table ? I am looking to build 4x8.... what do you think maybe $200-300 for wood... not even

[@sdmcustoms]

+Shawn Anderson I did mine as cheaply as possible,it cost around $100 for everything 1 sheet of MDF was basically all I used ,in hindsight I should have bought the real rubber bumper but other than that it's definitely something easy to make ,Google green baize for pool tables or check eBay ,you need the right liner so the balls roll right

[@jittv2816]

Wow

[@russellups]

Nice job. does it feel like a good table? Normal tables have some rock oriented material under the cloth so i thought it would feel a lot different

[@sdmcustoms]

+Semih Aykurt thanks , it's a kids table and they usually are some kind of particle board ,this is small enough that MDF is flat and solid so feels right ,and more than good enough for kids ,thank you for watching

[@pdqdach]

You Sir - are a Savant! In my wildest dreams could I ever even get close to your skill set. Loved watching that video - which was also super well done by the way. BIG FAN!

[@sdmcustoms]

Thank you and thanks for watching,it's very much appreciated 👍

[@ryandennis5915]

Do you know what a savant is ?

[@annoyinglaughter2719]

cool

[@josihd6918]

what is that for a rubber for the cushions or rails

[@woodworks3585]

Wow Mate That is a very Impressive Build, I do like they way you do your woodworking. Very Inspiring . The finished table looked Awesome, I also thought that not only did you make the table, You also made the Cue;s to, That was Great In all the whole video Was Great, Nice job Thumbs Up..Thank you for sharing. Take care Mate.... Shared...

[@sdmcustoms]

+WoodCrafts 67 thanks man ,I really appreciate you taking time to comment, I really like making all I can with each project ,I learn alot and also it's usually cheaper ! Thank you for watching

[@woodworks3585]

sdmcustom woodworking Your very Welcome Mate. I like to make my own Stuff to where I can And Yes Much cheaper....

[@MonKeeySpatz]

what material did you use for the bumper/cushion ? did you buy it?

[@sdmcustoms]

I used a peel and stick foam insulation for weather stripping windows and doors in the video but it didn't work as good as I'd hoped so bought pool bumper off eBay and replaced it with that

[@oskeenot13]

It was a great build man. But the bounce is low though. Maybe a hard foam will do the trick

[@sdmcustoms]

+Oscar Raymund Gutierrez thanks man ,yeah I was being cheap ,I later changed it for the proper bumper

[@eduardoraulgonzalez533]

hola, muy buen trabajo espero cumplir uno de mis sueños al hacerlo , si puedes enviarme medidas te agradesco 👍

[@birawaahmadzacky93]

good good