My Hobby or Pass Time……

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comp56Member since Sep 2014Oct 7, 2014 8:59 PM CT

I figured I would post the hobby I took up since my retirement from being a fabrication engineer a few years back……

I build Poker tables as a hobby and not a business…..(work at my own pace)

anyway here are a few builds that stand out from the tables that have gone through my little workshop…..well over 50+

here is a full size oval table with hide-away cup holders, you can have a cup holder in front of you or simply spin the disc and it is hidden under the rail….

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a quick shot of the mechanics of the table….

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comp56Member since Sep 2014Oct 7, 2014 9:00 PM CT

or how about watch TV while your waiting for the dealer…..(actually they are monitors to view 6 way blind timers so no matter where you are sitting you can see the time…

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mini table for chips…

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all white with full leather rail….

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comp56Member since Sep 2014Oct 7, 2014 9:00 PM CT

Various Sport tables….

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a betting line that lights up…..

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simple clean white race track table with side tables….

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comp56Member since Sep 2014Oct 7, 2014 9:01 PM CT

I got a request for a few 60″ round tables all with 6″ raised suede rail, small 3″ race track and gaming felt, folding legs….

Table you see here shows larger rail 1 piece no seams

table is ready for center to be cut out and gaming felt to be added flush….rail looks black but it is dark brown in person…….

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Got a couple other colour versions as well with the following grey rail with lighter grey play surface another with real dark brown almost black rail with lighter brown gaming suede

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I will post the detailed build of these 60″ round tables if there is any interest….

tascher1Member since May 2014Oct 7, 2014 9:12 PM CT

Awesome work! I would be honored to loose my money at one of these cool tables!

madman_usMember since Sep 2014Oct 7, 2014 9:31 PM CT

nice job – they look awesome

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Oct 8, 2014 1:03 AM CT

Oooooooo those are nice comp!!great job man!

comp56Member since Sep 2014Oct 9, 2014 10:22 AM CT

first of one finished…….I need a better camera or learn how to use the one I got cause the colours are way off in the picture……

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madman_usMember since Sep 2014Oct 9, 2014 12:07 PM CT

even in that picture it looks good to me 😛

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Oct 9, 2014 4:22 PM CT

very cool!!

regopitMember since Feb 2013Oct 12, 2014 8:11 AM CT

Great work and what better way to spend your retirement. You can do what you love and make some cash.

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Oct 12, 2014 11:44 AM CT

Wow. Those are some impressive pieces. Fantastic work

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Oct 12, 2014 12:08 PM CT

Gorgeous craftsmanship comp!

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Oct 20, 2014 4:49 AM CT

Sweet craftsman ship

NordrawMember since Dec 2012Nov 17, 2014 4:08 PM CT

Very cool tables. Nothing better then being able to do what you like all day long. Nice way to retire

comp56Member since Sep 2014Nov 17, 2014 5:54 PM CT

thanks …wife and kids seem to always find something for me to do during the day too….

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013Nov 17, 2014 7:47 PM CT

Both of my grandpas say that they are busier now that they are retired than when they were working.

Samuel L.Member since Sep 2014Nov 17, 2014 9:04 PM CT

Sick work, wish I had the time to work on protects.