How To Build A DIY TV Gaming Table

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[@feelingquilly5173]

Proof that even a crit fail can be a step on the road to a crit success.

[@DoubleCritFail]

You know what they say about a broken clock.

[@miramarto]

Rad table build! I built one almost identical to this last year, but I actually laminated the tabletop with EVA foam and green felt to simulate a neoprene playmat. I then built a second better table for the practice and was able to sell it locally for a good little chunk of change. New side hustle unlocked, lol.

[@DoubleCritFail]

That's so awesome! It never hurts to pick up new skills. 😂

[@Cinderblocksally]

this is really awesome

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thank you! That's a huge compliment coming from you!

[@KevbotFalconhammer]

Nice build! I actually also just finished up building a D&D table with a TV in it, and also used deck posting for the legs. I've never seen any other table use deck posting for the legs, so it was neat to see that you had the same idea.

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thank you! How are you enjoying your table? Any favorite software for displaying maps?

[@Jeffs40K]

Note Deck posts are Pressure treated to be outside and could be toxic if chewed on my Pets or Small children LoL other options are also Most wood stores sells Pre-Turned Table legs.

[@DoubleCritFail]

@@Jeffs40K I honestly don't remember if the 4x4x8s I got were pressure treated or not, but I will put a note in the video description because I feel like this is important information.

[@christreedee]

@@DoubleCritFail I have a free 58” 4K can this go Into obs and dungeon alchemist , how did you get the grid to the right scale 1”. …. Thank you

[@DoubleCritFail]

@@christreedee Hey! Yes, you can use Dungeon Alchemist and OBS to display this on your table. Just create a scene in OBS, add Dungeon Alchemist as a window capture, and scale up and down on your dungeon alchemist map until the grid is approximately 1 inch. I find it doesn't have to be perfectly exact, but you can keep a ruler handy if you want to be precise.

[@Torp7777]

Great job. You should be proud of it!

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thank you so much! That's so nice of you to say! It was a lot of fun to build and I learned a lot in the process.

[@rndmlogin]

Good video! Straight forward basic design, easy to follow. Yeah it is cool to see some of the overly elaborate builds with 123123013 bells and whistles but it is also important to see a well designed and executed table that is actually do-able by someone who isn't a master craftsman! Looks like it would be really fun to build and use.

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thank you so much! I managed to do it and keep all my fingers intact!

[@joelkleine]

Nicely done!

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thank you so much!

[@jet2653]

Awesome!! Might you have a link for the display plan here? Would love to attempt after your example

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thank you so much! Do you have Discord? If so, you can shoot me a DM at @DoubleCritFail

[@jet2653]

@@DoubleCritFail I do! sending a msg from @ktschy right now

[@failfurby]

A note on your editing style. When you are explaining the location of things, don't have the entire model constantly spinning at the same time. It made me motion sick to try and follow. Otherwise, really cool build.

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thank you for the feedback! I'll definitely keep that in mind for the future.

[@GeoFry3]

Spinning is bad. Can't see the details without going cross-eyed. Music is another thing. Unless it adds to the content. Save it for the intro/outro. In the middle, it just muddies up your dialog. Cool build.

[@DoubleCritFail]

@@GeoFry3 Thank you! And I appreciate the feedback.

[@AdvancedBattlemaps]

That looks awesome! 😍

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thanks so much! Your maps look awesome as well!

[@AdvancedBattlemaps]

@@DoubleCritFail Thank you! 😍

[@creatureschronicles]

I was looking for ideas for doing this for my 2nd edition group that I'm starting. Thanks for the ideas.

[@DoubleCritFail]

That's awesome! I know your project will turn out awesome once you embark!

[@TheDoranMaster]

Awesome video!!

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thanks! I'm happy you liked it!

[@jamieibson8142]

Nicely done

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thanks so much!

[@MrMeanSpeaks]

great video man! I see you went to Menards so your in the area, I'm in Duluth, MN.

[@DoubleCritFail]

I'm a bit south of you in Missouri. I love our Menards.

[@davidb.6808]

Are you able to send a file for the table plans. I would really like to give this a shot following your video

[@DoubleCritFail]

Hey! If you have Discord, send me a DM at @doublecritfail and I can provide you with something that may work.

[@davidb.6808]

I sent a request from shaitan2239

[@RobertDavis-dnd]

I also sent you a discord request if you could send me some plans it would be greatly appreciated

[@DoubleCritFail]

@@RobertDavis-dnd Hello! I didn't seem to get your Discord request. What's your handle?

[@RobertDavis-dnd]

​@@DoubleCritFailrobdavis1284

[@locustatv]

Dude! Buy a pair of saw horses and a sheet of plywood for a makeshift workbench. Safer than those anxiety inducing kitchen stools 😝

[@samehboy7523]

This is really great, did you use a program to plan it or did you wing it?

[@DoubleCritFail]

I pretty much started with the simple design I demonstrated in photoshop. I built a rough 3d model in Blender that my friend refined using a CAD program. (Sketchfab I think?) From there, we were off to the races!

[@somerandomguy246]

Do you think this would work with a bigger TV say 52 in. Same measurements except for the frame around the tv?

[@DoubleCritFail]

I think it probably could! Just be sure to get longer 2x4s for the long sides of the table, unless you shrink the amount of edge space around the TV.

[@SDoty]

How much did the poster plastic overlap the frame of the TV? I am making a table, but worried about spilled beverages.

[@DoubleCritFail]

There isn't much overlap. If I were to do it again, I'd consider actually having the plastic extend past the cutout section of the table and use small nails to secure it to the table frame, so it acts more as a guard between the TV and spills. This would "lock in" the TV making it harder to remove, but would also be much more spillproof.

[@SDoty]

@@DoubleCritFail This is a great idea. I was thinking about wrapping it around the TV, but this makes more sense.

[@jordanrichley7275]

How many players sit around the table including the DM? I've been looking at making something like this but we have 8 total people that need to fit around it (one side is taken up by the DM).

[@DoubleCritFail]

This particular table holds only six. Two on each wide side, and one on each end. If you wanted to fit eight players, you could look at something like Critical Role's table for inspiration.

[@gottabe1880]

Great vid! Bookmarking until I can own my own property so i can do all of this 😭😭

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thank you so much! I can't wait for you to have the opportunity!

[@MooreDnD]

Heyyy I found myself watching this video and didn't even realize who it was! I saw your logo at the end and was like, "wait a minute...' 😂 Well done! One of my next few videos is going to be building another digital map display so I was perusing to see how others organized their videos. Sorry your first TV broke!

[@DoubleCritFail]

Fancy seeing you here! I'll keep an eye out for that video. It sounds really cool. Also, as for the TV... it happens! 😆

[@McCartWoodworks]

The next time you make something with a large slab like a table top I would suggest you not glue and screw it down to its base. You are asking for issues down the road as both the frame and top expand and shrink. I would suggest looking into z clips or figure 8 fasteners.

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thank you!

[@codypruett7255]

Noise jump scare at 6:34

[@DanGoodchild]

I sympathize. I picked up an inexpensive, used TV from kijiji for this very purpose. I went to meet the seller who plugged in the TV and showed it working properly. Then on the way home, it shifted, fell forward in my van and looked very much like yours did when I plugged it in at home. 😭

[@DoubleCritFail]

I'm sorry! 😭 Nice to know I'm not alone!

[@LillianAlvord]

That’s so cool

[@DoubleCritFail]

Thank you!

[@Randavian]

Really cool build. I just finished repurposing an old table for a build like this. I have a video on my channel, if you are interested. Next I want to build one from scratch.

[@DoubleCritFail]

Awesome!! I'll check it out!

[@michelstefani1137]

Are the measurements in inches or in cm please ?

[@DoubleCritFail]

Inches.