Table tennis table

[swalker]

Hi,

I want to make an outdoor table tennis table. I have a 7ft by 5ft trampoline that I was going to use as a base and just put the tt table on top.

I was thinking of using two pieces of painted 18mm WBP plywood joined in the middle with 3 loose pin hinges. I like the idea of being able to hinge one end up for solo play and being able to separate the it into two halves. Probably run 3 pieces of 50x50mm underneath for support.

Anyway, has the forum any experience of doing this or suggestions? In particular the use of plywood. Would any other sheet material be better?

Thanks Steve

 

[big-all]

ok several points
exterior ply must be fully protected if your going to leave it outside

would the trampoline give you the correct height for your table!!!

if you did hinge it into an "L"shape you would have to tie or weight it down to stop it tipping over as both halves will weigh the same

 

[swalker]

Thanks Big-all,

Yes, the height is ok, it's a kids trampoline. Good point about the balance issue, I might be able to clamp it to the frame.

I will bring it in over the winter and will put a tarp over it when not in use - this will protect it from the birds as well as the weather.

 

[Scrit]

I will bring it in over the winter and will put a tarp over it when not in use - this will protect it from the birds as well as the weather.

Make sure it and the tarp are both dry when you do that. If it's wet or the tarp is you risk getting mildew.

Scrit

 

[masona]

My old table tennis years ago was made of blockboard, I'm wondering is it to do with the ping pong ball bounce better because of the density of the wood

I maybe talking a loads of rubbish here

 

[swalker]

My old table tennis years ago was made of blockboard, I'm wondering is it to do with the ping pong ball bounce better because of the density of the wood

I maybe talking a loads of rubbish here

No I dont think you are talking rubbish. I seem to remember DIY blockboard tt tables. Maybe they would be better but they would have to be well painted as I dont think that block board is waterresistant.