designed by: AJ Vanek

"Avenger" Table Building Instructions!!!!

Well, let me first say all the feedback and support has been awesome!!! I've had emails and comments from all over the World and the most asked question has been, "Do you have any building instructions?"

Honestly, I'm not the carpenter the "Avenger" table makes me out to be, nor the designer. Therefore I had no "solid instructions" to give. So I did the next best thing!! I hired one!

I had instruction put together with exact measurements, pictures, and step by step instructions that anyone with rudimentary carpentry knowledge can follow. There is also a complete list of materials needed, as well as a list of all tools used to complete the job!

The instructions also come complete with diagrams and high res photos. As well as any email support you may need to answer any extra questions you may have.

The instuctions come in a .PDF document (Adobe Acrobat) that we can send via mail, or via download.

To help offset the cost, I'm selling the instructions for $11.00 US.
I know gamers aren't rich, and frankly neither am I.

I am capable of accepting payments via Funded PAYPAL, Money Orders, or *Credit Cards via PAYPAL.

Plans will be sent upon confirmation of payment.

To Order contact us at ultimategametable@comcast.net and we'll make sure we get what works for you.

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Below are the rudimentary instructions I had previously posted for the "Avenger" table .

Well, I'm not Bob the Builder, nor Bob Villa. But here are some pictures with some explanations about how the "Avenger" table was built.

Here you can easily see the spacing of the 3 pull out trays, and the 2 cup holders.
This is the pullout tray, painted white, with a plexiglass cover. Make sure to leave a lip on the tray so stuff does not roll out.

 

 

The cup holders from the top are built so the containers are flush with the surface. Cut the holes to roughly the size of the top of the container cups you'll be using.
On the underside of the cupholders use any sturdy material to make an "X" under the cups for added support. Simply use a staple gun to attach them to the board.

 

 

The guide rails are made as such so the trays easily slide in and out. It leaves about a 2 inch space which is large enough for most books to lay on the tray.
Notice that the guid rails rest on the table base and do not go all the way to the center on the table. The tables base helps support the trays rails.

 

 

Not all rails are supported by the base the center ones are the exception as are the wings..
Notice the table base and the table top are connected with an "L" attachement to help keep them in place.

 

 

The end table is attached to the last rail with screw hinges. This is the down position.
Notice the box like object on the left side at the end of the table base. This is the end tables support housing.

 

 

The support housing holds a small metal bar which can be placed in to support the end table, or removed to let it hang down.
Here you can see the table supported here with the bar, as well as the hinges attached to the railing.

About the Grid: (most asked question)

The Grid is drawn in PENCIL onto the table itself. With the table painted white, the pencil lines show up very clearly. I used a yard stick and a ruler to measure them and draw. It took about 15 minutes in total to make the entire grid. The benefit of pencil is that it is erasable if I should ever need to change scale or what have you.
Also with the grid being in the table I can lay over paper maps, like those from dungeon magazine, under the plexiglass and they meld with the grid in the table to make the larger play area. As far as being durable, I've never had to redraw the grid in over 2 years of having the table. So it's standing up well.

Plexiglass Top -- **VERY IMPORTANT**
To often folks confuse WET Erase Vs. DRY Erase. It's very important to remember plexiglass is a WET ERASE surface. ie: Vis A Vis markers.
With wet erase a simple spray of water and a cloth (paper towel) will wipe it clean. And after a while if you notice sleight build up, you can just take the top outside and hose it off. Very practical and easy.