My wife suggested I used the two spare kitchen unit side panels for my wargames table in the cabin. Not a bad idea. They’ll need some batterns down the length to stop them bowing, but worth a try. Ideally I’d like some high tressles for them to stand on so I’m not bending too much when stood at the table. I could get a table with high legs but it would take up more space when there is no action on the table.
They’re about 240 x 60 cm each so overall just shy of 8’ x 4’. They can be kept in the ‘bike shed’ at the side of the cabin when not in use. So fair play to Mrs N.
Useful chaps wives.
Useful, for sure.
ReplyDeleteUseful bits. Quality finish too. About the table height - I never did this, but thought about it for a while, and have used variants to match up the heights when using multiple (usually 2) tables for a single tabletop for a game. Blocks under the table legs - offcuts from a beam somewhere - big enough footprint to avoid tipping, and a hollow in the top to stop the real table legs from sliding off. You can get sets of similar things from firms who deal in equipment for people with disabilities, to raise sofas and similar. Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteThat’s a very good suggestion. Thanks Tony. There’s disabilities equipment shop a mile or so from here. Might pop in there.
DeleteNice work....you obviously employed a very rigorous selection criteria before Ms X became Mrs N! None of my wife's wargaming related suggestions have been anywhere near as helpful!
ReplyDeletePure serendipity Keith. Having a background in procurement I’d like to say I carried out a rigorous selection process, but it was pure luck. She takes no interest in my hobbies but doesn’t like to spend money unnecessarily, so it’s probably a win in her eyes 😄.
DeleteGood call,might be heavy? I mqde my second 6'×4'table out of left over 1/2" osb board,so not inherently heavy but much heavier than my 2"×1" framed 6'× 4' board with hardboard pinned and glued to it. I made my trestles myself but I think IKEA make adjustable ones?
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Yeah they’re fairly heavy. But being in two narrow pieces they’re manageable. I’ve seen the IKEA ones in their catalogue. I’d probably need 4 come to think of it if I keep the Teo panels separate.
DeleteTwo not Teo.
Deleteyou have a wife that DOESNT like to spend money unnecessarily? Blimey, you're a lucky guy!
ReplyDeleteMerry xmas mate.
I am lucky. No Manolo Blahniks in our shoe rack. 😆
DeleteMerry Christmas to you too mate.
Depending on budget folding banquet tables work well as a base. Plus they have advantage of folding down flat to store. I place my gaming board over a banquet table so the majority of the board is supported. the four foot width leaves a slight overhang along the long edge of the table but as long as you don't lean on the very edge it is stable.
ReplyDeleteFound a couple of options online. One of them 4 ft long, folding and adjustable height. Wonder if it’ll be sturdy enough. Another is a pair of robust, height adjustable tressles. Both options similar price.
DeleteI use a plywood table my Father made for me, erm, quite a few decades ago with folding legs I later added. For the last fifteen years or so (gulp!) I've used these to raise my table to a more comfortable height. They work well & can be taken away as needed, Or, you could just use wooden blocks to fins the best height for you.
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Thank you Tom. I’ll investigate that link.
DeleteAnd Merry Christmas to you too.