Hello /r/diy,This is my first time posting here. I have decided to build a table for board games at my new place, specifically D&D, and was hoping you could offer some advice. I have little experience with this kinda stuff: my last time cutting and building with lumber was at my eagle project years ago.The table will be built to house about 5 people around the main portion, with a raised portion to accommodate the Game Master (head nerd).Some general goals and hurdles I'm trying to account for:I use a downward oriented projector to display maps on my table. The room housing this has a low ceiling height, so the table will have to be at about coffee-table height, to accommodate the necessary projector to surface distance. Seating will have to be benches and couches because of this.I would like to swivel back and forth between my desk and the GM side of the table, so I've designed that side to be closer to normal desk height.Cupholders are pictured in my drawing, but that seems like a pain, so I am skipping that. However, did want to make rectangular cutouts in table surface to create dice trays.Here are some drawings that illustrate my idea. 1 & 2Outline of procedure as I see it:Build frame from 1" x 3" and attach that to legs (4" x 4")Attach main table surface to frame using 1.25" screws around perimeter into frameSame framing and attachment idea for GM table end.Attach GM table to main table.I glossed over finishing steps, like using wood putty to cover screws or staining, because I'm on mobile, and because ya'll are smart and know that anyway.My main concern is: I feel like the table will be kinda wobble-y. A really nice dude at Lowe's helped me plan this out, but I'm still nervous. Even though the table legs are short, so it's not a large lever arm, I think it might wobble. What could I do differently to avoid that, and make this more solid? Was thinking of adding another frame of 1" x 3" around the legs lower down, to make a shelf; could that help?I'm on a college budget, so affordable solutions are appreciated. Any other tips, pitfalls to avoid, advice, or criticism is greatly appreciated. I don't know what I don't know, but I'm hoping some of your community will. THANK YOU! via /r/DIY http://ift.tt/2xrj9UB
