How to Build a Poker Table

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CUT LIST

Lid
½-inch plywood lid: 1 @ 48 by 48 inches. You'll cut off the corners to create an octagon.

Nose and cove molding: You'll miter the ends of 8 pieces at a 22½-degree angle.

Game Table
½-inch plywood table: 1 @ 48 by 48 inches. You'll cut off the corners to create an octagon.

1x2 outer-edge trim: You'll miter the ends of 8 pieces at a 22½-degree angle.

1x2 inner edge trim: You'll miter the ends of 8 pieces at a 22½-degree angle.

½x6 coasters: 8 @ 6¾ inches from straight cut to long point. You'll miter one end at 22½ degrees.

1x4 apron: You'll bevel the ends of 8 pieces at a 22½-degree angle to trim the edges of the table.

1x4 collar: You'll cut 4 pieces to fit around the top of the newel post.

Playing Surface
¾-inch MDF: 1 @ 48 by 48 inches. You'll cut it into a smaller square that will fit inside the length and width of the inner ring, then clip off the corners to create an octagon.

Stand
Newel post: 1 @ 29 inches. You'll cut from the top and bottom to position the tapered profile.