Building a Pool Table / Billiard Table top

In this video I build something way outside my knowledge and comfort zone. This custom DIY Pool / Billiard table top that can be placed onto another table for when you want to play, then stored away when you don't. Summer is coming and there is nothing like having your friends and family over for games and drinks!

I'm no pool table expert, but I've gone as close to what I 'think' is about right. You be the judge and let me know your thoughts!

Thanks for watching!

Regards Anthony

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Sometimes we don't want to make tables
0:48 - Making templates
3:18 - Laminating rails
4:30 - Creating the first pockets
5:39 - Constructing the base frame
15:18 - Adding the top panels
17:52 - More pockets!
18:51 - Fixing the top panels to the frame
19:11 - Cutting the rails to size
19:41 - Cutting out the pockets from the rails
22:06 - Look! A metric DADO set. I'm a real YouTube woodworker now right?
23:10 - Adding grooves to the rails and cutting strips to secure felt
24:14 - Gluing rubber to wood. Adding the cushions
26:29 - Trimming the cushions
27:38 - Varnishing the rails
28:56 - Adding the felt to the rails
31:53 - Adding carrying handles
33:55 - Sanding the top
34:18 - More varnishing
34:39 - Rounding over all the edges
35:24 - Adding the top felt!
38:11 - Cutting out all the pocket holes
40:15 - Installing the rails
41:35 - Adding final trim
41:59 - Installing the pocket inserts
43:33 - Bonus - What did it cost to make?

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PRODUCTS I USED (no affiliation!):
Balls & Cue: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/192933355...
Rubber cushion: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201662668036
Rubber pockets: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/353793374909
Felt: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/155036784868

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