Just finished up a gaming table with a removable top. Made from pecan, with walnut inlays on the legs and a neoprene gaming surface.
Legs (fortunately this time I didn't give myself any stitches like last time I did this type of inlay)




The top splits in the middle to be removed. the top floats on felt pads and I ordered some Polyethylene 3.5" bar stock and turned it down so that it mounts in the cup holders, with some tenons in the middle to align the two top pieces. This way you can put the top on, there is no wood to wood contact with the gaming top and the top is secured from slipping around.




I got some better pieces of mesquite burl cut up to make some boxes/humidors.



and I finished a few other stock humidors/boxes:

Maple burl & ebony (unfinished on the inside so I can trim it out per preference of the buyer)




Imbuya Burl and ebony:




Spalted maple and ebony. This was from a tree I slabbed up that had some crazy grain, so I dug some scrap from the firewood pile, sliced it up and dried it to make a few boxes from. There is no modification to the color and character of the wood. Just a clearcoat to show the natural character.




Up next, a walnut slab table and claro walnut mantel, a natural edge cherry slab table, a new bathroom vanity (the wife has been wanting this for a year or so.. I don't think I can delay it any more). Another olypiam medalist box, a few beds, a desk, cutting boards, about half a dozen more humidors... and.. some bowls...

What would a gaming table like that run?

I don't quote on Texags or list prices (i am not an advertiser) but you can PM or email me to talk. email is in my profile.

Just PM'd

If you have to ask, you cant afford it...

One of these days I going to splurge on a humidor...

jamaggie06 said:

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If you have to ask, you cant afford it...

One of these days I going to splurge on a humidor...

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The irony of someone saying it would take a splurge to afford a humidor while questioning someone else's financial ability they know nothing about.

Alex saved me from having to start my own thread but i am the proud owner of the gaming table shown above. My family plays a lot of board and card games and I have dreamed of having a dedicated game table for years. Ever since I saw my first Agrams post, I have tried to think of what I could own that he makes. About a year ago I inquired about a game table and after 145 emails exchanged with a incredible patient Agrams, I now own a beautiful custom game table. I brought it home today and below are the pictures of the first play.




And since this may belong more on The Nerdery board, i will throw in a dead hog. I went to my parents place around Bremond and before dinner I shot this hog off the back porch. After dinner in Rosebud, I came home to another hog, which i also shot off the back porch (no pic). One hell of a weekend.



In closing, I would highly recommend that everyone should reach out to Alex on what he can make for you. The man does amazing work, he is an artist with wood, and is an excellent man to do business with. I never thought I would have something this nice. Thanks again Alex.

Great work, as with all your other work you have posted! I could never own any of it though. I would be too afraid I would mess it up...

Fleff, Glad it made it back OK and that the kids seem to be getting good use from the cardholders.

well done on the pig, a great way to end a good day!

That turned out awesome.

Where did you eat in Rosebud? My grandmother's family is from there.

Thanks Big Puma, I am really happy with it. I love being about to cover games and not have the wife yell at me for leaving a mess on the table. Also gives a lot of freedom of not having to finish a game in a given night, with young kids and have early bedtimes.

Will, I ate at Hwy 77 Cafe. It is really good.

Hwy 77 Cafe

Fleff said:

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And since this may belong more on The Nerdery board, i will throw in a dead hog. I went to my parents place around Bremond and before dinner I shot this hog off the back porch. After dinner in Rosebud, I came home to another hog, which i also shot off the back porch (no pic). One hell of a weekend.

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I'll allow it but we will have to subtract 5 points for not shooting that pig in the balls.

Great table...the design is pretty ingenious.

I own a couple of Agrams pieces and had a coin/ring tray made for my dad.

The humidors are a tremendous value when you consider the custom nature of each one. Simply outstanding IMO.

Ditto for the trays. My dad loves his.