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Folding Octagonal Poker Table How to build your very own folding, octagonal poker table! What materials to make the table from? Here I guess you are limited to what you can get your hands on for the price you can afford to pay. This table will be made out of 3 separate pieces:
- � A base board that the legs will screw into. (2 * (1600mm * 800mm * 12mm) MDF).
- � The racetrack which will be sanded and varnished. ( 2 * (1600mm * 800mm * 4mm) Untreated Ply Wood).
- � The padded rail and the padded centre board which will be covered with material. (2 * (1600mm * 800mm * 9mm) MDF).
I've read a lot on other sites about not using MDF. I've decided to give it ago for a few reasons:
- � I've used the material before.
- � I need the extra strength that is gives for its thickness (although it's not light).
- � Nowhere on the finished table will the MDF been seen other than underneath the table. My guess is if you're playing poker and someone is under the table � they've probably drunk too much and won't notice anyway!
- � The price was right!
With hind sight (I have just finished cutting the table) MDF is dusty to work with when cutting! | 
