Finished product
On October 21 at 1:00 P.M. I went to the XYZ to have my parts cut. I left with the parts around 1:45 P.M. When I returned home with them I got straight to work. I assembled all the parts with wood glue, and I attached the hinges and felt in one day which took me 7 hours. (Note, I unfortunately forgot to take pictures of the actual size parts and I would to admit honestly to my mistake.)
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On October 24 I returned to the XYZ at 7:00 P.M. and sanded lightly the laser marks and some of the wood glue. This helped make it look smother, but also less burnt. I also cut the socket holes wider to better function as a pool table. I then left the XYZ at around 7:57 P.M.
On October 25 I then added additional felt on the inside of the Pool box table. This took place around 9:00 P.M. It serves a purpose of preventing the future pool balls from denting the plywood base when it falls into the hole. It also looks stylish.
On October 26 I then did the final modification to the Pool table in which I added black stain. This took place at around 2:30 P.M. and lasted until 3:03 P.M. While the end result look rough I heavily enjoy the way it turned out. Sure it may be somewhat sloppy, but I feel it gives it that well used charm that a pool table in some hidden dive bar may have. It gives the comforting feeling of a pool table well worn by groups of friends drinking together and having a good time. I can honestly say that I’m more than happy with how it turned out.
