Posted by For those folks like myself who really do not have the room (or desire) to mount a permanent gaming table somewhere, I present to y’all the idea of a Z-Folding tabletop, that can stash away neatly and be brought out when the mood to game sets in.
First, acquire some boards. I’m old school (duh) so I still want a proper 4’x6′ table to game on. I went to my local DiY store (such as Home Depot or Lowes in the US and B&Q or Homebase in the UK) to purchase my pieces parts. I opted for some 2’x4′ 1/2″ plywood of a decent quality. I do not want to have to deal with warping and I like a smooth sanded surface to place other things on top of. Plywood will also resist bending when it is on the table, or in storage. You may choose to go with a hardboard such as MDF, but I find this is very subject to moisture and warps/bends easily. YMMV, work with what you are comfortable with and can afford.
What you’ll need:
– Three 2’x4′ 1/2″ boards, preferably of a good quality plywood.
– A roll of good-quality adhesive tape.
– A pair of scissors or other cutting instrument.
Place the boards on your table, or the floor:
Next, run a line of tape along one of the seams between two boards. I purchased a roll of 3M “Extreme Hold” tape for this purpose.
Next, flip those two boards over, and fold them back-to-back. Use two pieces of tape to cover over the edges of the boards, making a hinge. You can place a third piece of tape over them for extra strength.
Then, flip the boards over and unfold the board to test the tape hinge.
Now repeat the process for the next board. Place a line of tape down, fold the third board over the second, and make the hinge for these two boards.
Now you can Z-fold the boards together for easy storage in a closet or under a bed!
