How do you make a beer pong table?
Magic 8 Ball asked:
I’m planning on having some football tailgates at my house this fall and I think a beer pong table would be a nice feature at such gatherings. I’d like to be able to use the 60″ round plastic table that I already have as the base for a board on which the game could be set up.
I’m planning on having some football tailgates at my house this fall and I think a beer pong table would be a nice feature at such gatherings. I’d like to be able to use the 60″ round plastic table that I already have as the base for a board on which the game could be set up.
Does anyone know what the standard size board is for beer pong tables?
Also, are there any special prepartions in the process of making a beer pong table, such as sanding and/or priming?
The dimensions of the table can vary but it is generally accepted that it should be rectangular, long, and somewhat narrow. A standard 4×8 piece of plywood is long enough but you may want to cut a foot of width off of it. It all depends on what your house rules are. Its a good idea to seal it after you paint it to prevent any damage from excess liquids. Several coats of polyurethane should do. That will not prevent the board from warping though. You may want to build a 2×4 framing underneath it. You could probably just go to any hardware store and tell what your doing, they can help with the materials.
Comment by TA Timmy — December 4, 2009 @ 5:06 pm
Well back in my college days (only been out two years) we just used an old ping pong table, so I’d say thats the best size, but if round is all you have, go for it that, just split it in the middle and be creative, such as outlining the cups spots for the intial triangle. Another suggestion if you do make a rectangle wood table, waterproofing it is a must, so just follow instructions on waterproof prep before finshing
Comment by Frank M — December 6, 2009 @ 11:20 am
Its cheaper to buy one sells them if nothing else you can get construction ideas from their tables as well as dimensions..
Comment by Mike H — December 8, 2009 @ 10:22 pm