18 Baltic Birch Plywood 12 X 48 @ Amazon.com
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There are a lot of great foosball tables on the market today, but a good deal of humans just like to do things themselves. My husband is one of them, and once researched making a foosball table for our family. The initial thing that Jeff did was look at high quality foosball tables, play on a few of them and determine what features he liked best. This is what he came up with:
The table has to be very solid and sturdy, weighing around 350 pounds, this way the table will not move when play gets exciting. A 3/4″ plywood works best, it is heavy and less costly than solid wood (especially a heavy hard wood like maple), though even it will still need to be doubled up in areas. Besides birch plywood and particle board numerous other basic materials that you will need from your local hardware store include wood screws and glue, nuts and bolts to attach the legs, four adaptable table feet, a sheet of Plexiglas to cover the play surface, clear spray adhesive, hinges, and galore veneer strips for giving the table a finished look. From a foosball store (easiest found online) you will need 13 foosball men each in two dissimilar colors, rods and bearings, handles, a high quality ball, and play field trim strips. The rods and handles are probably the most highpriced single purchase, running up to $300 (which may double the final price of your foosball table) depending upon the quality you purchase. If you may salvage any of these parts from an old table, you may save rather a bit of money. The dimensions of most foosball tables are very similar. Here are the basic dimensions for making your own table.
If you are a woodworker, then most of the construction may without apparent effort be figured out. There are only two elements to the table that may need a bit of explaining. The primary portion is the ball return, and the second is the play field. The lower and upper halves of the foosball table are made separately and then gathered together with hinges so the the ball return may be accessed if necessary. With a ball return on both sides of the table, there is a simple “L” shaped ramp going from each goal to it is respective return (the person who is scored on gets the ball). The table top play field may take a bit more explaining. The base is 3/4″ particle board with a paper playfield attached on top (either draw your own or you may find plans online). Then using the clear spray adhesive, secure the 1/8″ Plexiglas on top. Some humans like a smooth surface, but a heap of of the top tables have a textured surface which makes for better ball pinning. To texturize the surface, use 60 grit sandpaper to roughen up the Plexiglas. This gives you a outstanding play surface for around $30, but if cash is not an issue, you may put out in regards to $250 and buy a play field. Well, that is the basic data for building your own foosball tables. Jeff likes drawing up his own plans, but you may find more elaborated instructions online if you do not receive pleasure from that aspect of woodworking. Good luck! |
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