Step #5: Final Assembly

Almost done!  Hopefully you took a lot of time sanding all of the sections of wood, were careful when wrapping the padded rail and playing surface and remembered to mark each section to make it easier to assemble the finished product...

The base of the table (middle section of the sheet of one plywood) is attached to the racetrack.  Installing the folding table legs ($16.99 at The Home Depot) is simple.  Space them out and screw them t the base of the table.

After the legs are installed, turn the table over and fit the padded rail to the racetrack.  Drop the center insert playing surface in and secure with screws (some builders use t-nuts for the playing surface to make removing it easier.

Drop in the cup holders.  Braided cord was used on this table as an accent t the playing surface, and it helps to cover up any gaps between the felt and the racetrack. The cord can be secured to the playing surface with fabric glue.

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