Hold the remaining long board against the “L” you’ve made to make another “L”.Make sure that the angle is as close to 90 degrees as you can make it, with the longer board on the outside of the “L.” Drive three screws through the long board and into the short board so that they fasten together: one screw in the middle and one screw at each end. Hold one longer board and a shorter board together to make an “L” shape.Ask a friend to help with this step if you can’t hold the boards and drill at the same time. For this step, you’ll need your wood screws, the drill, and your long baseboards. The frame is the base for your table, so you want to make sure it’s extra sturdy. Felt comes in a wide variety of colors, so choose the one that fits your game the best. Buy a piece slightly larger than your tabletop so you have extra length to stretch it around the edges. Most stores have attendants to cut the fabric for you: all you have to do is bring them the bolt that you’ve chosen and tell them the size. Choose the type that best fits into your budget and one that fits the aesthetic of your game. There are many types of bagged sand available: road sand, play sand or colored sand from craft stores. Look for sand at your local hardware store.There may be other options available, but felt and sand are the most common.
Sand is another choice: while it’s harder to apply, it helps keep your figures from sliding around on the tabletop. Felt makes a good surface because it is cheap and easy to apply. Choosing a covering depends on type of game you want to play.
Felt and sand are used to make surfaces for the majority of gaming tabletops.