How To Build A DIY TV Gaming Table

IMPORTANT: Do NOT use Pressure Treated wood for indoor builds. This type of wood contains chemicals that are toxic. Always check your materials to ensure they are safe, and only use untreated wood for your table.

This video show how to build a DIY TTRPG Gaming Table for less than $400 in materials. This was my first build, so I hope you can learn from my mistakes. Please let me know if you have any questions about your own build.

0:00 Intro
0:24 Creating the Design
2:19 Beginning the Build Process
4:38 Building the Inner and Outer Frames
6:43 Adding Legs
8:27 A HUGE Mistake
9:28 Adding the Tabletop
10:40 Staining the Table
11:37 Additional Touches
12:36 Projecting to the Screen
13:01 Closing
13:32 Total Cost and Materials

For displaying map images on my TV, I use OBS for static images and Dungeon Alchemist of animated maps. Find more information about each below.

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) - https://obsproject.com/
Dungeon Alchemist - https://www.dungeonalchemist.com/

Here’s a complete list of materials and approximate costs.

(5) 2x4x8 - $17.40
(1) 2x2x8 - $3.52
(1) 1x4x8 - $2.30
(2) 4x4x8 - $24.96
(2) 1x16x6' Edge Glued Pine - $51.98
(1) 1x4x6' Edge Glued Pine - $44.99
(2) Construction Screws - $6.20
(1) Wood Conditioner - $12.68
(1) Wood Stain- $12.98
(2) Wood Glue - $7.94
(1) Handipanel - $5.99
(1) 27x40 Poster Frame - $11.99
(1) 43" TV - $129.99
Total Sum - $332.92
Total with Tax - $366.21

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