Carpetball Tables
Building a carpetball table makes your home a better place. Sure that's a big claim... but it's true.
There is no such thing as a standard or official size carpetball table so you can make it of whatever design and size you want. As some general guidelines; most carpetball tables are 10-16 feet long, 16-30 inches wide, and 30-36 inches off the ground.
All carpet ball tables have a carpet lined surface on which to play the game (that's why it's called carpetball), and a pit at each end of the table where you try to knock your opponent's balls. If you've got those two things, you're ready to play carpetball.
The cost of a carpetball table
Carpet ball table prices vary widely depending on the materials used. Carpetball tables built with scrap lumber and used carpet can be put together for under $50. Purchasing a commercial quality carpetball table can cost as much as $1500.
Expect to spend about $125 to build a decent carpetball table in your garage. You'll need lumber ($60-$80), carpet ($25-$40), and fasteners ($10-$15).
Use a carpet with at least some pile. Cheap thin carpets allow the pool balls to roll too easily. Thin carpet minimizes the skill needed to knock a ball in to the pit. A thicker carpet requires a better throw and a more direct hit to make the ball roll in to the pit. Spend a few extra bucks and get a decent carpet, you'll be glad you did.
Pool balls for your carpet ball table are available from amazon.com for about $30.
Building time
Are you the type who likes to build cabinets or work benches? Assuming you're more inclined to workbench quality, a carpetball table should be an easy weekend project. If you decide to paint or stain the table it will take longer due to drying times. If you want your carpetball table to look like a piece of furniture... well, it's going to take a little longer.
Carpet ball table building tips
- Have a plan and materials list in mind before you go to the lumber store
- Have a flat spot with plenty of room to assemble the table
- Figure out where you are going to put the carpet ball table before you assemble it. It can be hard getting a 14' carpetball table up a flight of stairs.
- Level, square, and plumb. If you don't know what those are, read a general carpentry book before building
- You might be able to get the lumber store to cut all your wood pieces. Then you could build the carpetball table with as little as a hammer and nails.
- Building a carpet ball table is a good excuse to buy some new tools
- Make it however you want, there are no official carpetball rules
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