What I need to know is what kind of wood to build the play surface out of and what to coat it with. Will standard pine do the trick, or do I need a harder wood such as maple. Will a simple lacquer provide me with a suitable playing surface, or do I need a polymer or armortop finish. I also am having difficulty deciding how to seal the playing surface. I f I construct a temporary frame around the play surface and pour the sealant on I will be left with a meniscus effect along the edges, this is unacceptable as I need a perfectly flat surface. Sanding the finish down will most certainly damage the playing surface, so how do I go about leveling my edges? What if I contructed a lip that rose only 1/4" above the play surface and let the sealant flow over the edges, thus solving the meniscus effect. Then after removing the frame I could sand only the edges of the play surface leaving the top untouched. Thoughts/answers?
2006-08-17 08:31:32 · 4 answers · asked by CW 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You can get MDO(medium density overlayment) or oak veneer plywood sand smooth then lacquer it be sure to use a quality brush to be sure its smooth.then after its completely dry get yourself some dance floor wax it comes in powder form this will make the surface very slick.have fun.
2006-08-17 11:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thought: Go to Ask.com and type your question into the little box :) then lose yourself in the array of answers.
Q: Is it for outside playing or indoor playing? Do you want to come inside my shuffleboard box and play? :)
2006-08-20 13:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by windandwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air hockey. Good times!
2016-03-16 23:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need maple - MDO or another type of wood will pick up moisture and bend! ZieglerWorld.com
2014-04-19 06:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by Charles Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋