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Building a beer pong table?

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ptbsbll12
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NS, I need to make a beer pong table for my college apartment. I could buy one for like $80 but I don't want that. Is there any guides to building your own that you recommend?
Aug 25 2014 10:36PM
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.FRY.
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you can't just use a table?
Aug 25 2014 10:37PM
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CaptainObvious.
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Go buy a 4x8 sheet or plywood and two saw horses. 30 bucks.
Aug 25 2014 10:41PM
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ptbsbll12
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I need to save space so making it collapsible is almost necessary
Aug 25 2014 10:46PM
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Sno.
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ptbsbll12I need to save space so making it collapsible is almost necessary


So saw the piece of plywood into 3rds, and add hinges. this way your table will fold into 1/3rd the size of a piece of plywood. Op are you trolling?
Aug 25 2014 10:47PM
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CaptainObvious.
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ptbsbll12I need to save space so making it collapsible is almost necessary


A) a 4x8 sheet of plywood lays against an apartment wall pretty well.

B) how are you with woodworking in any way?
Aug 25 2014 10:48PM
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no_steeze
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Get a piece of plywood that you put on top of a smaller table. That way you can decorate it with american flags and frat letters and use it to crush natty light without getting stains on your other table. When you're done being awesome just lean the plywood up against the wall
Aug 25 2014 11:10PM
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CaptainObvious.
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no_steezeGet a piece of plywood that you put on top of a smaller table. That way you can decorate it with american flags and frat letters and use it to crush natty light without getting stains on your other table. When you're done being awesome just lean the plywood up against the wall


Or steal a couple folding chairs and use your brand new epic table as your full time table.
Aug 25 2014 11:17PM
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first_rodeo
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Rubbermaid folding table for $51... taking it from home... free


but seriously though if you're the least bit handy you can build one for less than the price of a summer set up.
Aug 26 2014 9:28AM
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kevmac
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my brother and i made one out of ply wood and we bought table legs. it cost like $50 and it turned out really cool. i will try to post a pic later if i find one. it took us like 2 hours and we painted it his school colors with logo in the middle.
Aug 26 2014 11:13AM
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louie.mirags
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old door to a house over your existing table...



Wait, what is wrong with your existing table?
Aug 26 2014 11:57AM
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O.G.Surachai
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The one I used in college was an old ping pong table top that we had put hardwood flooring over and painted stuff on it. It was a bit of work but you could get that stuff off craigslist for free probably. The most expensive part was the epoxy that we put over the top but it was totally worth it to make it waterproof and a good bounce surface. It weights a million pounds but it will withstand damn near anything.

I doubt he comes on here anymore, but shoutout to ak_ski_bum for helping build it!
Aug 26 2014 3:00PM
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cool_name
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most apartments have nice tables in the lobby, just play down there. As long as you have sick dubstep with TONS of bass playing really loudly nobody will complain
Aug 26 2014 4:29PM
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theBearJew
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But a folding table for super cheap? Don't have to worry...? They make some that even fold in half.
Aug 26 2014 4:31PM
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eheath
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Buy a folding table from the local thrift store, easily only like $10 then make people step back if the table is too short.

You're going to have to turn on your brain if you wanna finish college bud ha
Aug 26 2014 4:31PM
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Piste.Off
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move your table outside and play beer die instead.
Aug 26 2014 4:34PM
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