Woodworking: Making the Ultimate Gaming Coffee Table

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I really enjoy assembling puzzles and playing board games with my family, but we needed a better spot to do it. This puzzle/gaming table is a perfect solution! It allows me to preserve the puzzle I'm working on inside and it has two drawers on either side to hold the unassembled pieces. Removable surface boards keep the puzzle protected from being bumped or having any pieces lost as well! When playing board games, the surface boards can be flipped over and inserted into the mortises on the sides of the table to become gaming trays. These trays offer additional space as well as a convenient way to keep cards, tiles, or game pieces organized! This typical-looking coffee table is a wonderful piece of functional furniture that is sure to provide many hours of enjoyment while improving the overall gaming experience!
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[@sdbratman]

I FELT that double crap outtake moment in my soul. Drew, genius build, as are all your projects. I also want to give you major props for being a one man show. You are the star, camera man, cinematographer, editor, etc. I know so much more time is given to these videos than just working on the project itself. Your channel and your work is WAY underappreciated. Thank you for all these great videos, your humor, your ingenuity, and overall entertainment! Happy holidays to you and yours!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks a bunch!! I appreciate it

[@swampfox72]

You are really not woodworking until you reach quadruple and quintuple crap level! Alright, maybe I'm just a bad woodworker and should work towards double crap status!

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Great job. I'd say, "Marry me," but I assume you're already taken. Lol. Have a great new year and many fond memories enjoying game time with your family, such a precious asset.

[@diylife9151]

I played this video very much. You are a real master, thank you, hello from Russia, I really love DIY. Happy New Year, health and happiness to you and your loved ones

[@Anthony-H]

"Collect the fallen tears of my opponents." This guy dads.

[@brandielee7971]

Did you miss the "taperoo" line? Lol he dads hard

[@wil6681]

he just drops these little gems here and there "strip of leather i stole from my neighbor's car seats". excuse me while i wipe the coffee off my keyboard

[@jeffmoseler]

“I put my drawers on, and then I put my drawers on.” I love that line! Also, this is absolutely the perfect size for a family gaming table like this. I want one! Also, I finally got my fence fixed, and now the leather on my car seat is missing. Weird!

[@FishersShop]

Uh oh... he's ON TO ME, folks!

[@briankinnaman6532]

“I’ll just tell everyone one I used hand-cut dovetails and they’ll have to take my word got it.” 😂🤣😂 Was taking a sip of my coffee at the wrong time there...

[@FishersShop]

:)

[@keats182]

Over 12 minutes in before he steals something from his neighbor. I was getting worried for a minute.

[@chriscowan6098]

Dude, you are next level, with some next level equipment.

[@martinweir4007]

Love how your comments that are sometimes there just to make sure I’m listening!

[@FishersShop]

😉

[@MAKEITSF]

The only KZbin video where the word “ultimate” actually applies to the ultimate version in the video. Bravo!

[@chinmaymodak8422]

Wait a minute!!!! You used your own wood? Looks like there's no more wood left in the neighbors' house to borrow. 😂😂

[@joelwatts9042]

Hey, the leather straps came from his neighbors car seat.

[@TheEveryMaker]

I would like this twice if I could, but that would just unlike it, so I'll like it 3 times. This is probably the best game table I've seen. I LOVE all the different gaming trays and how it's all self-contained. Really excellent design on this.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Nick!

[@codacreator6162]

I watch this channel as a form of entertainment and not so much as an idea source mainly because I don’t have the skill set necessary for this level of work. But it is really cool to watch someone so talented do the thing-like watching Van Halen play guitar…

[@FishersShop]

Well thanks, I appreciate that but I think you'd be surprised at how well you'd actually do at a project like this.

[@jonathan53356]

Great ideas here. Really great ideas. If I built it, I would make the legs longer so i could sit at (bad knees). Otherwise, I wouldn't change a thing. Also, thank you for being a family that not only spends time together but does non screen activities. The world needs more families like that.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@Leron...]

I did not think I'd be subscribing to a woodworking channel today, but this is EXACTLY what I look for in content creators. Your attitude, humor, filmography, pacing, and liberal use of neighbor's property are all top notch!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! :)

[@racang]

Reminds me of a table my son made for his final school project, all the material was reclaimed from outdoor garden sets, an old dining table, some hard wood decking. He laminated the a top offset to 30 degrees, the CNC routered a square out of the centre, the made a backgammon and chess board glued face to face that would fit into the cut away. He designed and build a hidden lever that fit between two sliding draws to lift the centre section, therefore you could have the original laminate pattern, chess or backgammon or and additional piece that had glass designed to hold a photo. I love designs that make the most of the available space.

[@pmtoph]

Nice edit. This video has no fluff just solid building and planning.

[@FishersShop]

Glad you liked it!

[@jonashansen6391]

Having the rolling trays and card holders built in to the top plades is absolutely genious!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks. :)

[@colorbandiits]

I've seen a lot of designs for tables like these, and I've gotta say I think this one is my favorite! I really love how the toppers are dual purpose to also be the trays! I feel like it would also be easy enough to customize those trays to fit other games (I love ttrpg's like D&D, so one with room for a character sheet/laptop and a little dice tray would be perfect)

[@FishersShop]

Yup! You can customize it for whatever games you play

[@peterdejoseph5197]

I love watching your videos. Your an amazing woodworker. I've learned a lot from you even though I've been doing it for 30 plus years. The old saying you can't teach an old dog new tricks well you have. Thank you for your videos and great ideas and projects.

[@FishersShop]

Wow, thanks!

[@TheSmuey]

This is an awesome project! I would love a dinner table sized version of this project, but a) I don't have the room for a workspace, b) the equipment for a workspace, and most importantly, c) the twenty plus years of experience with working with tools like that to actally pull it off. Doesn't mean I don't love watching videos like this, though!

[@JPToto]

I love that we've still not exhausted the endless supply of old flat head screws.

[@hansangb]

I think Drew is holding out until Spax ups the offer! 😂 You have to have a patience of a saint to keep using a flat head screw! Great video as always.

[@TacoSnipezZ]

I'm just glad that Fisher didn't use his neighbor's fence for this one.

[@ronymu67]

Lol

[@alberttreado3713]

But most of the build is of un-necessary walnut!

[@clfields0524]

@@alberttreado3713 That decision is up to the craftsman. What one sees as "unnecessary", others see as true craftsmanship and going above and beyond the minimum effort , or as I have always called it, "value added".

[@MonicaLNJ]

Does his neighbor even have a fence left?!

[@ericcasteel1379]

@@clfields0524 ‘Un-necessary walnut’ is Inside Baseball on Drew’s channel. (And the baseball in question was most likely stolen from his neighbor’s kid!)

[@psyck011]

Using the slats as trays on the other size is brilliant. Well done!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you like it!

[@tonybowers9490]

Ticket to Ride. :-) One of my favs. The humor in your commentary is great! You nailed it!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AdamWrightthegeek]

One of the best gaming coffee tables I've seen. Love the use of the bottom slats as player desk surfaces!

[@loganbrauser3821]

I’m only 1:13 into this video and that design is straight up BRILLIANT. Nice work just starting at the design. Alright, I’m going to continue watching the build now. 😬

[@jessical4866]

The table’s design is absolutely genius, but what gets me even more than that is how smoothly the humor rolls in your chill voice.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks. :)

[@frankmmiii]

Very nice. Necessity is truly the mother of invention.

[@MotoWhip101]

That is an instant heirloom. Memories, laughter and a few good old fashioned curse outs will get well below the polyurethane over the next hundred years. What a genius build and it’s so refreshing to hear someone else recite the same shop monologue as I do. Well done and happy holidays.

[@FishersShop]

Yes indeed! Thanks, Todd!

[@thesistersofbattle]

Finally, a table that does only what it sets out to do and do it well, rather than one designed for 1000 different things but doing them all poorly. Well done.

[@franciscogoncalves1004]

Have I ever watched such a captivating and funny yet very well explained carpentry video? No, I haven't. Subscribed and thumbs up. Keep up the good work tearing apart your neighbour's car seats!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Welcome aboard

[@randywright7933]

Beautiful table. Your humor is always a major bright spot in all your videos

[@FishersShop]

Thanks

[@keithcorey5535]

Great piece!

[@marcdewilde518]

"I cut out some leather from my neighbour's car seats" .. that nearly made me wet my pants. Magnificent gaming table btw - ATB Marc - Belgium

[@FishersShop]

:)

[@2blackdanes]

You should probably see a Urologist... or a dry cleaner!

[@InfectedByEli]

@@2blackdanes Or both

[@bobwise82]

@@FishersShop This was the line that made me subscribe.

[@morrielewin1554]

@@bobwise82 Yep. First time see this channel and the humor caught my ear, then the total design and build quality caught my eye and interest. Easiest "click to subscribe" today!

[@hdwoodshop]

Drew. You outdid yourself. Well done sir.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Hugo

[@christinesroka-williams6177]

The table is beautiful and I love your sense of humor.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks. :)

[@homesteadorbust]

That’s a brilliant table! The trays flipping over has card or piece holder was a stroke of genius.

[@bumblechutes]

Love the versatility! Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@FishersShop]

Thank you very much!

[@WILDKAMERAD]

Thank you specialy for the outtakes. It shows that you human. Nice table. Greetings from Germany

[@FishersShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@omarsyed1980]

Love the commentary and the outtakes. Brilliant table as well.

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alexclark6777]

"I've drilled the hole in the wrong place!" Ohhh I feel you, my man. Usually happens when I think everything is going really well and my mind starts wandering.

[@andraslevai3126]

Thats amazing!!

[@jeg353]

I have never been so mesmerized while watching a wood project video.

[@Lisalvsjohn]

I’m a pastor’s wife with almost no experience but a deep desire to learn to work with wood. I have something wrong with my head (literally, lol) that causes pretty rough headaches and just gave me a stroke (at 43 yrs old🤦🏻‍♀️) last month. (Sorry so long, will get to the point.😜) While stuck in bed recovering, I’ve found your channel and am watching each video start to finish. I love your humor and how you explain what you’re doing, as well as the absolute genius of your creations. Thank you for such wonderful content, sorry for the long post! 😊

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! Here's hoping you have a swift recovery and can get busy having some fun in the woodshop. :)

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Well done, Thanks for sharing that!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FlorianBinder]

This table is beautiful! Nice work!!!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks so much!

[@Zoso14892]

That is ingenious! The majority of the games I love to play would fit into that perfectly. Now to find someone with a shop that would be willing to make it for me. Or let me try myself I guess. I imagine there will be a good few family memories around that table 😀

[@FishersShop]

Yup! Memories getting made for sure

[@travislarson5192]

My apologies @Fisher's Shop I thought I was subscribed. I enjoy your content! Thank you for working so hard on providing us quality entertainment. It's educational and amusing. I hope your neighbor isn't sore about his car seats.

[@FishersShop]

No problem, Travis! Thanks for watching

[@hybredmoon]

I'd love to see this idea as a full sized table. I'm old. If I'm down in the floor it's cause I've fallen and cant get up, not because I wanna play games :P

[@FearsomeWarrior]

The deeper groove has me scared for future of the trays. My instincts want a spline added or tongue and groove end caps. Beautiful table. I love love love the scale. It’s such a perfect size.

[@BadDadJoe1]

Love that you show that you are human and make mistakes. Awesome end product! It is a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship that is becoming more and more rare these days. Great job!!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Joe!

[@EmperorJinx151]

This project alone made me subscribe. Definitely want to make this table one day. Just a little bigger.

[@andrewwebb2141]

Always look forward to the “Idiot” remarks in the outtakes. It’s like I’m in my own workshop! 🤪

[@mikemetheny1086]

I normally "like" your videos pretty early, but this has to be a record. When you flipped that monopoly board, I lost it!

[@LopingCSF]

I spent most of my time watching this video trying to figure out why you did the nested dowels. Thanks for actually showing me at the end.

[@domward8352]

I do love your dry sense of humour

[@robertcornoyer5668]

Now I know you’re my kind of guy. Ticket to Ride is the best board game ever.

[@DiscGolfRoof]

"It will be on the inside, no one has to know." I've made that same comment, in that same voice, on a few different projects! lol

[@DJVoyagerXue]

That tennent joint system is amazing

[@ChaseKesner]

Builds solid walnut table. Finishes with a beautiful piece of masonite.

[@JohnSmithShields]

I hope everyone has a kind and helpful neighbour as Drew does.

[@thefilthelement]

I've seen some of the pro tables that I've been designing a table to mimic, but the fact that the trays ARE the top boards is just one of those "why didn't I think of that??" moments that I hope you don't mind being stolen 👀

[@JusBidniss]

Not only is this a mighty fine gaming coffee table, but I'll be using some of these tips and tricks. Holding a small piece at the router table in a clamp just makes a lot of sense. Aligning a mark out in the middle by putting it near a piece of blue tape (which I'm assuming you measured from the edge to align, which you cannot easily do with the mark alone) is pretty smart. I'll be using that hole drilling in the end of a dowel trick, even if I have to invent a reason in my next project to use it -- pretty slick! And who knew a supply of all the leather you'll need is only one driveway away! :)

[@codyphillips6737]

Love your videos and projects!!! Very high quality. Glad we're not neighbors...

[@johnm7469]

OMG what a great design! Are you a genius or something?

[@paulheitkemper1559]

Glad to know other people besides me have extended conversations with themselves in the shop.

[@alfio22]

Wet good design. Practical, stylish, and compact considering all the uses. Well done. 👍🏻

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! 👍

[@cindymalin3716]

It's like watching and artist work. That was the first time i've seen those kind of joints. Very nice craftsmanship!

[@FishersShop]

Thank you very much!

[@cindymalin3716]

@@FishersShop I watched that part twice FYI. Not to mention we're a big gaming & puzzle family so the project itself was super nice - those trays were genius.

[@jimsjacob]

Wow, you’re really growing on your skill set. Impressive build sir!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@PhilippStarsky]

When your kid is older and you two are playing Dungeons & Dragons together, that table will come in handy! ;)

[@lordrichard8184]

I really thought you were gonna do the gag where you go to slide the puzzle off the board and onto the table. But the table and camera are super angled (so the table looks level) and you slide the puzzle onto the table and it just slides right off onto the floor. Anyway great video!! Love your channel

[@regulovanduck4696]

You are the best Mr fisher, your sound effects make me feel happy, also i really liked the German accent, it really made me laugh. I will keep you and your family in my heart and my prayers.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! 😃

[@ERIKCANTU]

"I used some old leather from my neighbor's car seats"-that raises more questions than it answers.

[@davidfrischknecht8261]

Especially the nonchalant way he says it.

[@whitlingturl3]

Great, now I want to take these ideas, upscale them, and make a sit-at gaming table full size...

[@FishersShop]

Go for it!

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Truly one of the coolest designs I've ever seen - so many little extras that makes totally justifies that this IS the ULTIMATE gaming coffee table!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks bud! I was honestly weary of using the word "ultimate". 😬

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

@@FishersShop Completely justified!

[@loveletterhive]

And to collect the tears of fallen opponents. LOL I am loving this but may have to wait a while to tackle it. I am just starting my woodworking journey. Also, I subscribed after the calipers make you look smart on camera comment. I look forward to seeing more from you!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@zoyab5593]

The design is brilliant as usual, but I'm liking specifically for the line: "I put on drawers on, and then I put my drawers on" 😂

[@countrygirl8751]

I just stumbled on your channel today and I must say I’m loving everything about it!! You’re so funny and your projects are so amazing!! Subbed 👍🏻

[@FishersShop]

Welcome!!

[@robertcasto9806]

Still love the outtakes. Wonderful looking table.

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kesna8]

Usually I hate vids where people talk because they ramble and are distracting. You however atomized that mold and I can't wait to watch more!! *memo to self: don't watch while ingesting something *

[@ratsrock8615]

I've just finished making a very similar puzzle table for a school project but it's not quite as complex as this one.

[@Blfisher82]

Genius design! The one thing I don’t understand is how your neighbors haven’t moved yet! 😂

[@Jayxe]

12:53 I rolled my eyes at every little joke in this video, except this one. This got a pretty decent chuckle out of me.

[@Wu2u22]

I like this ... a lot. My family plays a LOT of dominoes, Chicken Foot and Mexican Train (depending on whether it's in-laws or out-laws, LOL.) And it gives me an idea ... expand this a little to a slightly larger footprint, and increase the height to a true "sit down" table top. With the drawers and gaming extension, it would be perfect. And also a great breakfast nook table. THANKS AGAIN, another great video and idea!

[@Lutzboater]

So good to see you are in such a great spirit this Holiday Season. You let your neighbor mostly off the hook this time. Merry Christmas !! Great table for your family.

[@FishersShop]

Thank you! You too!

[@gravitygeek2339]

Imagine playing D&D in this table

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

I just love you man! Such a sense of humor, but also you are a true craftsman when it comes to building your projects. I love this table, and would love to build one for my daughter's family, all seven of them. I'm assuming you have a set of plans for the seven-player edition. Thanks again. Felix

[@FishersShop]

I appreciate that! Thanks, Felix. Seven people crowded around this coffee table might be a bit much. :)

[@timfawver5193]

The bloopers at the end..thank you!!!! It shows not every project goes without any mistakes!

[@wev3864]

"I drilled it on the wrong side!" - I've been there my man. Good recovery though.

[@davidmontgomery1016]

I'm laughing at the drill outtake because I've never done that😉. I do have a question. What did you do to the plywood just before you put your mark on and why did you do it? Nice build, by the way.

[@FishersShop]

Spritzed on some water. Helps to achieve a more crisp brand

[@missedyadobalina8619]

@@FishersShop sparkling or still?

[@JusBidniss]

@@missedyadobalina8619 Whatever expensive brand the neighbor has in the fridge....

[@cujobo]

Love the humor quality of workmanship here. You've earned yourself another sub!

[@FishersShop]

Welcome!

[@timothywolf8993]

I built this gaming table for my wife for Christmas she loves it!

[@FishersShop]

Right on!

[@thesquinty1]

“I cut out some strips of leather from my neighbor’s car seats...” hahahahaha this might be my new fave channel.

[@xombie8704]

Haha, yep, that was the moment I hit the like button lol.

[@greghomestead8366]

Love your sense of humor Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@reavercleft]

Beautiful build, this was amazing to watch. But the quips, my god! The quips make it great!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@glengearhart5298]

Loved the build and a great idea. Also I bet I am one of the few that recognized that you were playing one of the "Ticket To Ride" games. Also one of the things that keeps me watching is the bloopers at the end. Nice to know I am not the only one that makes mistakes.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@androcus]

Goes through all the trouble to make the nicest table. Finds the rustiest screw and uses that... The table is beautiful btw.

[@FishersShop]

There's a reason for that... watch my Shop Tour to understand.

[@joshuaphipps6520]

And a flat head to boot. Monster.

[@jimh472]

THERE'S where all North America's excess walnut is being horded!

[@daveyg34]

Oh my word. I wish I could order one of these!

[@isaacmiddlemiss7790]

I'm a complete newbie at this sort of thing and was blown away by this project! I've been looking at a few gaming tables for inspiration and this has by far the highest build quality and attention to detail I've seen, I picked up so many tips from it! Would love to be able to make stuff this high quality one day, and I never realized how stunning walnut looks! One question, is the glue strong enough to hold those tenons(?) on the side trays by itself? They seem like something a player might easily lean on, and that doesn't look like a lot of surface area for bonding

[@FishersShop]

That's a face grain to face grain glue joint, so it's actually stronger than the wood itself. That being said, if you sit on it, it'll break. Thanks for watching, Isaac!