- I organized a way for me to get the materials for myself. I picked up everything that I needed, but later found myself returning when I changed the type of bolts (from carriage to hex) I would be using and how many I would be using.
Wednesday 12/6 - Brief meeting with Tim and needed changes made to Sketchup model
- On my Sketchup model, I made the frame of the foosball table about two inches taller so that there would be more surface area for the legs. I also changed the number of bolts on each leg from 1 bolt to 3 bolts. This will hopefully help in maintaining a stable playing surface. I also added bottom supports for the playing surface so that the playing surface would be leveled without being permanently attached. Having a playing top that lifts out is very helpful for storage proposes.There were some minor changes from my original Sketchup that were a result of the change in frame hight.
Thursday 12/7 - Day 1 of construction - 1:30-5:00
- On the first day of construction I planned out the best way to cut up my plywood. By the end of the work day, I had almost everything cut. It was very interesting to learn the best ways to rip down a sheet of plywood. It defiantly made the process go more smoothly since i did not have to keep going back to rerip the pieces.
Friday 12/8 - Day 2 of construction - 3:00-5:00
- On day two I finished cutting out all of the pieces and began marking the locations of the holes that would be drilled. I also selected my 4x4s and cut them to the appropriate hight.
Wednesday 12/13 - Day 3 of construction - 1:00-6:00
- On day three I drilled the 3/8 holes for the bolts, the 5/8 holes for the poles, and the 1 1/2" hole that drops the ball at the start of the game. I also decided to use the veneer edging to clean up the look of the table a little.
Thursday 12/14 - Day 4 of construction - 11:30-5:35
- On day four I used a jigsaw to notch out the goal as well as the hole for the ball retrieving slot. I spent the rest of my time actually assembling the top of the foosball table. I began with stapling the bottom supports and ensuring that they were square. Then I attached the face of the goal to the pole side frame. After that I placed the top of the goal and then went on to add the bottom left and right sides of the top goal are. Next I assembled the ball catcher and then attached it to the table as a unit. Finally I finished up by attaching the outside goal frame to complete the top unit.
Friday 12/15 - Day 5 of construction - 9:50-11:20
- On the fifth day of construction I attached the legs to the table and made the proper alterations to ensure that the playing surface would easily fit into place and be leveled.
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