Need help making a beer pong table

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-24-2006, 11:57 AM

They DO have a clear laminate. BD is right though, it'll look better if you paint it that way.

firstdown · 08-24-2006, 12:48 PM

Go to Lowes buy 3/4 inch plywood that is finished on one side (that means it smooth). For free have them cut it down the middle so you will have a 2 ' wide by 8' lnog. Get 1" x 2" 8' long aand nail down the edge. Buy two folding saw hourse and it will be complete. You can store it under a bed. They may have half sheets of plywood already cut and the saw hourses you can find on sale pretty cheap. Seal the plywood with a good coat of paint.

hooskins · 08-26-2006, 07:37 PM

Thanks for all the help guys, I went to Lowes today and picked up my materials. We got one piece of plywood that was sanded on one side and pressure treated. We also got trim around the board. We got our school colors for the paint, and enough poly-eurathane for 3-5 coats. I think we are either gonna stencil the graphics or other stuff. Haven't finished the blueprints, but will start on the table tomorrow or something. I will keep you guys posted and updated, hopefully with pics as well.

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-26-2006, 07:54 PM

My beer pong table idea went the way of studying overseas and going to grad school.

My dad got a 6' plastic folding table from Home Depot, so I might just end up painting that one. I just wanted one to use at tailgates, so I needed it to fold, and I can live with only 6'.
However, if I were building one that I would keep in one place in my house all the time I would have to make it 8' and it probably wouldn't fold, but it would be on wheels.

So basically, I've brought nothing to the conversation.

hooskins · 09-10-2006, 01:09 PM

Hey guys we finished our table and we broke in in this weekend. It is orange on blue, UVA colors. It is setup like a basketball court, with the key, free throw line, centercircle. All handpainted and stenciled which give a very authentic look. I got the trim for the table as TMC suggested, and it added alot. Did the 5 coats of polyeurythane as well to seal it up. Altogether, the price tag was 120 dollars between three people. A bit pricey, the hand painting made it more expensive, but it was worth it. We took some pictures, so I will put them up soon. Thanks for the help again guys.

PFunk26 · 09-10-2006, 06:55 PM

one question? why does everyone need games as an excuse to drink all the sudden, did i miss something?

BDBohnzie · 09-11-2006, 01:06 PM

no no no, games aren't an excuse to drink...games help one drink more. for example, you go to a party, and you'll have enough beer to get yourself home in one piece. Games like beer pong help you drink way too much, and either take a taxi home, or pass out where you stand. they enhance the night, as opposed to give one an excuse to drink...

08-24-2006, 11:57 AM	#31
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: Need help making a beer pong table They DO have a clear laminate. BD is right though, it'll look better if you paint it that way. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

08-24-2006, 12:48 PM	#32
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Need help making a beer pong table Go to Lowes buy 3/4 inch plywood that is finished on one side (that means it smooth). For free have them cut it down the middle so you will have a 2 ' wide by 8' lnog. Get 1" x 2" 8' long aand nail down the edge. Buy two folding saw hourse and it will be complete. You can store it under a bed. They may have half sheets of plywood already cut and the saw hourses you can find on sale pretty cheap. Seal the plywood with a good coat of paint.

08-26-2006, 07:37 PM	#33
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Need help making a beer pong table Thanks for all the help guys, I went to Lowes today and picked up my materials. We got one piece of plywood that was sanded on one side and pressure treated. We also got trim around the board. We got our school colors for the paint, and enough poly-eurathane for 3-5 coats. I think we are either gonna stencil the graphics or other stuff. Haven't finished the blueprints, but will start on the table tomorrow or something. I will keep you guys posted and updated, hopefully with pics as well. __________________ Vacancy

08-26-2006, 07:54 PM	#34
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Need help making a beer pong table My beer pong table idea went the way of studying overseas and going to grad school. My dad got a 6' plastic folding table from Home Depot, so I might just end up painting that one. I just wanted one to use at tailgates, so I needed it to fold, and I can live with only 6'. However, if I were building one that I would keep in one place in my house all the time I would have to make it 8' and it probably wouldn't fold, but it would be on wheels. So basically, I've brought nothing to the conversation. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

09-10-2006, 01:09 PM	#35
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Need help making a beer pong table Hey guys we finished our table and we broke in in this weekend. It is orange on blue, UVA colors. It is setup like a basketball court, with the key, free throw line, centercircle. All handpainted and stenciled which give a very authentic look. I got the trim for the table as TMC suggested, and it added alot. Did the 5 coats of polyeurythane as well to seal it up. Altogether, the price tag was 120 dollars between three people. A bit pricey, the hand painting made it more expensive, but it was worth it. We took some pictures, so I will put them up soon. Thanks for the help again guys. __________________ Vacancy

09-10-2006, 06:55 PM	#36
PFunk26 Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grafton, WI Age: 45 Posts: 355	Re: Need help making a beer pong table one question? why does everyone need games as an excuse to drink all the sudden, did i miss something? __________________ 'I don’t care what it takes, we’re not leaving here without another ring.’ ”

09-11-2006, 01:06 PM	#37
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Need help making a beer pong table no no no, games aren't an excuse to drink...games help one drink more. for example, you go to a party, and you'll have enough beer to get yourself home in one piece. Games like beer pong help you drink way too much, and either take a taxi home, or pass out where you stand. they enhance the night, as opposed to give one an excuse to drink... __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

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