How to Build a Poker Table

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» Rockler Exclusive: Dual Purpose Game Table Plan

You can transform this unique table top from an everyday family table to a poker table by flipping the top. The poker table top has eight player positions - each with chip holding slots and recessed beverage glass holders.

The plan is for the top. Instructions and dimensions are included to make the pedestal base and feet.

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» New Yankee Workshop: The Poker Table DVD

In this DVD, Norm sets out to design and build the ultimate Poker Table. The finished product is a clear winner, showcasing beautiful mahogany and seating eight players with recessed brass cup holders and a chip well for every player.

Norm mates the spacious octagonal top with a sturdy eight-sided pedestal. Instead of the traditional felt covering, he chooses a state-of-the-art synthetic fabric that offers much-improved resistance to pilling and wear. Includes measured shop drawings. Measures 30"H x 50"W. [larger view]

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» Specialty Bowl Cutting Router Bit

Use our bowl cutting router bit to cut recesses. Will route square side, flat bottom and radius corner all in one pass. 3/4'' cutting diameter, 1/4'' radius, 5/8'' cutting height, 1/2'' shank. 2-5/8'' overall length.

» Oak Pedestal and Leg Set

Now it’s easy to create your own pedestal table or trestle table. Single Oak pedestal is perfect for our game and family table plan, or use the pedestal with a table design of your own. Just build a top, make the stretcher and assemble. Oak four leg set sold separately, available in fluted plain or fluted claw designs.

Pedestal alone measures 8'' wide x 25-1/2'' high. Total height with legs is 26-1/2'' high. Distance between legs is the same and is (nominally) 24''. Mounting holes for legs are marked. To install legs, bore 5/8" holes. Hanger bolts for mounting the top are installed. Unfinished. Use our four leg set for an easy option for making a table pedestal. Each Oak leg is perfectly shaped, available in fluted plain or fluted claw designs. Unfinished. Set of four.

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