| If you are a foosball fan, you may be looking for | | | | have any problem figuring out the construction of |
| ideas on how to build foosball tables. Although | | | | these tables. The most difficult parts to figure out |
| there are a variety of these tables for sale in the | | | | are the play field and the ball return. Look online |
| stores and online, you can make your own | | | | to get the exact measurements of each part of |
| considerably cheaper. | | | | the table. These tables are made in two parts |
| To get started, look at the different kinds of | | | | with one part sitting on top of the other and both |
| tables that are available, and if possible, play a | | | | of them being hooked together on one side with |
| couple of games on them. Make a note of the | | | | hinges. This is so the top half of the table can be |
| things that you like best about each table. For | | | | raised up to access the ball return when |
| example, you may prefer a textured surface, | | | | necessary. Tables that have a ball return on both |
| thick side walls or a center ball return on both | | | | sides, have an "L"shaped ramp that allows the ball |
| sides of the foosball table. | | | | to drop down the hole for the goal and roll to its |
| You will definitely want the table to be solid and | | | | respective return. |
| sturdy enough that it won't move when the | | | | When you get ready to build the playing field, you |
| game gets exciting, and the players are playing | | | | will want to use 3/4 inch particle board. Glue a |
| for all they are worth. Sheets of 3/4" birch | | | | paper playing field on top of it. You can draw your |
| plywood work the best. Even with that, there are | | | | own or copy a design off the Internet. Place a |
| some areas that you will want to use double that | | | | piece of clear Plexiglas over the field to protect it. |
| thickness. Besides the plywood, you will need clear | | | | You can leave the surface smooth, or if you |
| spray adhesive, nuts and bolts, wood screws, | | | | prefer a textured surface, you can roughen up |
| glue, four adjustable table feet, some veneer | | | | the surface of the Plexiglas with a piece of |
| strips and a sheet of Plexiglas for the play | | | | sandpaper. Making the playing surface yourself will |
| surface. | | | | cost you approximately $30 which is considerably |
| You will need between 11 and 14 foosmen for | | | | lower than purchasing one for $250. However, |
| each side of the table. Each side should be a | | | | you might want to check online for more cost |
| different color. It is easiest to order the foosmen, | | | | effective options that won't require so much |
| rods, bearings, handles and play field strips online. | | | | work, too. |
| You can expect to pay up to $300 for these | | | | This is the basic information about building foosball |
| parts. Check around and see if you can find an old | | | | tables. You can draw up your own plans or copy |
| foosball table that you can salvage these things | | | | them off of the Internet. An Internet search will |
| off of. It will save you a good bit of money. | | | | also yield all of the specifics you need to know |
| If you know how to work with wood, you won't | | | | before you get started on your foosball creation. |