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"Avenger" Table Building Instructions!!!!
Well, let me first say all the feedback and support has been awesome!!! I've had emails and comments from all over the World and the most asked question has been, "Do you have any building instructions?"
Honestly, I'm not the carpenter the "Avenger" table makes me out to be, nor the designer. Therefore I had no "solid instructions" to give. So I did the next best thing!! I hired one!
I had instruction put
together with exact measurements, pictures, and step by step instructions
that anyone with rudimentary carpentry knowledge can follow. There is also
a complete list of materials needed, as well as a
list of all tools used to complete the job!
The instructions also come complete with diagrams and high
res photos. As well as any email support you may
need to answer any extra questions you may have.
The instuctions come in a .PDF document (Adobe Acrobat) that we can send via mail, or via download.
To help offset the
cost, I'm selling the instructions for $11.00 US.
I know
gamers aren't rich, and frankly neither am I.
I am capable of accepting
payments via Funded PAYPAL, Money Orders, or *Credit Cards via PAYPAL.
Plans will be sent upon confirmation of payment.
To Order
contact us at ultimategametable@comcast.net
and we'll make sure we get what works for you.
Below are the rudimentary instructions I had previously posted for the "Avenger" table .
Well, I'm not Bob the Builder, nor Bob Villa. But here are some pictures with some explanations about how the "Avenger" table was built.
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you can easily see the spacing of the 3 pull out trays, and the 2
cup holders. |
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is the pullout tray, painted white, with a plexiglass cover. Make
sure to leave a lip on the tray so stuff does not roll out. |
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The
cup holders from the top are built so the containers are flush with
the surface. Cut the holes to roughly the size of the top of the container
cups you'll be using. |
On
the underside of the cupholders use any sturdy material to make an
"X" under the cups for added support. Simply use a staple
gun to attach them to the board. |
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The
guide rails are made as such so the trays easily slide in and out.
It leaves about a 2 inch space which is large enough for most books
to lay on the tray. |
Notice
that the guid rails rest on the table base and do not go all the way
to the center on the table. The tables base helps support the trays
rails. |
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Not
all rails are supported by the base the center ones are the exception
as are the wings.. |
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Notice
the table base and the table top are connected with an "L"
attachement to help keep them in place. |
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The
end table is attached to the last rail with screw hinges. This is
the down position. |
Notice
the box like object on the left side at the end of the table base.
This is the end tables support housing. |
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The
support housing holds a small metal bar which can be placed in to
support the end table, or removed to let it hang down.
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Here
you can see the table supported here with the bar, as well as the
hinges attached to the railing.
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About the Grid: (most asked question)
The Grid is
drawn in PENCIL onto the table itself. With the table painted white, the
pencil lines show up very clearly. I used a yard stick and a ruler to measure
them and draw. It took about 15 minutes in total to make the entire grid.
The benefit of pencil is that it is erasable if I should ever need to change
scale or what have you.
Also with the
grid being in the table I can lay over paper maps, like those from dungeon
magazine, under the plexiglass and they meld with the grid in the table
to make the larger play area. As
far as being durable, I've never had to redraw the grid in over 2 years
of having the table. So it's standing up well.
Plexiglass Top --
**VERY IMPORTANT**
To often folks confuse WET Erase Vs. DRY Erase. It's very important to remember
plexiglass is a WET ERASE surface. ie: Vis A Vis markers.With
wet erase a simple spray of water and a cloth (paper towel) will wipe it
clean. And after a while if you notice sleight build up, you can just take
the top outside and hose it off. Very practical and easy.