KIDS PROJECT

Floating ping-pong table

1 Using a hand mitre saw, cut two lengths of pool noodle to 600 mm and two to 1 200 mm. 2 Use a utility knife to slit each noodle down its centre.

Find the centre line of the 3 plastic sheet by measuring 600 mm in from the long end. Mark a point 25 mm in from either side on this line. With a cordless drill and 3,5 mm twist bit, drill pilot holes in the two marks. Use the same bit to drill holes in the base of each end cap [A].

4 Place construction adhesive on the playing surface around the pilot holes and press each end cap in position. Drive a screw through the end cap and into the pilot hole [B]. 5 To form the net posts, measure and mark two pieces of PVC pipe to 75 mm long. Crosscut them on the mitre saw [C]. Press each one into an end cap mounted to the table.

6 Cut a piece of black mesh ribbon to 675 mm long and 150 mm wide. Wind a little ribbon around one of the net posts, then use a hot-glue gun to attach the ribbon to the post. Extend the ribbon to the other side of the table. Wind the ribbon around the opposite post, and glue it in place [D]. Press another end cap on top of each post.

7 Test-fit the pool noodles to the edges of the game board. Once you’re sure they fit properly, glue each one to the board with a bit of construction adhesive.

8 Drill 6-mm-diameter drain holes near each corner of the playing surface.

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