17 DIY Pool Table You Can Make at Home

Playing pool is an exciting and fun way of uniting and bonding with family and friends. You can also achieve this bonding if you try making a pool table.

We have listed some beautiful DIY pool table plans that we believe you will find unforgettable. Grab your favorite drink and feel free to try one or even several.

DIY classic Pool Table

Most woodworking experts do not like MDF. Some claim that it is only a combination of glue and sawdust, hence the poor quality. But for most of us, it is the most affordable, lightweight material.

If you are looking for an excellent and sturdy pool table, then you have found one. The material you use will also not freeze your pocket. Yes, cheap but of quality.

The primary material is medium density fiberboard, or if you like it, MDF. And to prevent the top from warping, the underside has a honeycomb grid.

The inclusion of compartments that provide racking space will wow you. You can be sure to enjoy lots of storage space for your billiard ball tray and cue sticks.

Walnut railings and the red cover include gold trims that add a classic touch. Making such a table will be a sense of inviting even to your enemies.

DIY Pool Table

Going to a friend’s place or outside your compound to play pool can sometimes get cumbersome. But it can be more heartbreaking if you ask the price of the pool table only to realize that you cannot afford even half of it.

But do not worry, exposy has a solution for you. The billiard table here has a stable and robust playing surface. The whole structure is sturdy, and that is what you need for your rec’s room.

You will play peacefully, and none of your balls will move around because the table turned when some leant on it.

However, you will need to spare some good time if you wish to try the project. Maybe a whole weekend will do.

DIY Small Pool Table

A rec room or a college dorm deserves a min pool table. But that is if your interest is in this hobby. Dinooz, on Instructables, helps us know the steps forward to achieve one.

It is cheap, inexpensive and very rustic. No one will notice that you, too, can come up with one. Though the owner took six weeks to complete, you do not need all this time.

If you have friends, you can accomplish it within very few days. And the materials are cheap and very attainable. So, you can decide on any color, but remember, this project is easy; you can do it.

DIY Pocket Pool Table

Imagine having gone somewhere, then you feel bored, or your mind is not there. You can carry along your companion, something that will take off the boredom. And that is a pocket pool table.

It is simple, cheap, and you can get straightforward instructions from the internet. With a carpet, foam and glue, you can recreate it.

You do not need lots of space to use it. Even on a small table, you can have fun. And just like the regular big pool tables, this one too has pockets plus a rack. Who will say that you have not enjoyed the game like anyone else?

DIY Elliptical Pool Table

Unlike other pool tables that are square, this one is circular. Yes, it looks simple, but you know what? It can take you much time than you think. But why take that much time yet you can access the tutorials?

You will need to first create an ellipse before going on. The ellipse is not just a simple circle; it needs some creativity and good carving.

So, after inserting the hole, you will need some right and a good amount of force to get your ball inside. And that is the main idea for this pool table.

Anyway, finding the right focal point as you push the ball will need some good calculations. But you will enjoy every bit.

DIY Half-sized Pool Table

A half-sized pool table will do you good, especially if you are a pool player beginner and wish to make one for yourself.

If you have bike tires that you are not using, they can help install the bumpers. It will be a great way to reuse these materials, which are not the exact ones but play a perfect role.

However, you will have to remove metal rings from the tire. And, remember to use the inner surface of the tire as the bumper. The outer one will allow too much bouncing.

This DIY activity can be perfect for teenagers who would wish to make use of their free afternoons.

DIY Pool Table from Billiards Century

Building a DIY pool table is not an easy activity. It needs some woodworking skills and maybe some little experience. But if you lack any of these, do not fret. Billiards century offers some crucial instructions.

One of the things you will need to consider is having enough space. The space you have will help you know the dimensions you will need to consider when getting the table.

While you may think that you only need a weekend, it may not be so. You need quite some time first to execute your plans then begin the build.

You may not do it alone. Hence, having some friends to aid, you will bring out better results.

DIY Upcycled Car Pool Table

When anyone sees this picture, of course, they will pity this poor Ford Mustang vehicle. But if it was yours and you are not using it anymore, what can you do with it?

Recycle art, a Florida company, decided to upcycle a 1965 ford mustang into a pool table. And it is incredible. Do you love it? Yes, I know you do.

It can be a great display piece in your game room. Though there is no specific instruction to recreate it, it may not be challenging to try out one with basic pool table setting skills.

DIY Pool Table

One exciting part about this pool table from Steve’s video is that you should not miss out the hole saw tip. The green, white and black colors blend perfectly for the table.

The table is five feet tall, and the legs are very steady. The building material is ¾ MDF, perfect for any construction.

DIY Multipurpose Pool Table

We always love it when we spend less but get more. Or rather, when one thing serves more than a single purpose.

So this user decided to create a rustic but handy pool table. If you are not using it to have fun, playing pool, you can use it for writing or reading. Is it not amazing?

And if you need all plans and PDFs to create, Instructables provides them just for you. If it is drawings, you can have a chance to look at them to recreate this fantastic DIY pool table.

DIY Volkswagen Pool Table

When art, entertainment and creativity meet, the results are always crazy and tremendous. What can you say about this pool table? It is fun and unique. We will not be wrong to say it represents class, grace and elegance.

Since 1965 the vehicle has been in a yard, but none could hold its stay when this idea came. So it was a bus, but it was shortened to fit a standard pool table size.

You can also turn both the rear headlights on anytime you wish since it is still powered. So, even if your space does not have enough light, you will have no reason to worry.

Both the pockets and the bumpers are functional. And are you worried that the balls will fail to return? You do not have to because this well sorted.

Maybe you can have a glance at these pictorials and give your eyes a treat. But if you wish to make one, let SportsRec give you instructions. You may not have the Volkswagen, but any car you have will still work well.

DIY Snooker Pool Table from Mud

When you thought you did not have the necessary materials to make a pool table, someone else said, ‘why should you spare mud?’

So, if mud may not be too far from you, you can try out this snooker creativity also. Apart from the soil, you may not need a whole lot of tools. With some wood and a few hand tools, you will be good to go.

DIY Mini Pool table

Sometime you may have limited space; hence you cannot keep all your stuff where you want. But this billiard table cannot frustrate you because its size is very manageable.

Unlike the regular billiard table, this one measures 22 by 44 inches. Hence smaller. If you have some woodworking skills, you will understand what is going on in this video.

DIY Cardboard Pool Table

Cardboards may not make pool tables that may last longer, but they are worth a try. As long as you have lots of this material, you can recreate this pool table. You do not need wood.

If you need help in getting the dimensions, the video is so clear.  The rack is also made from cardboard.

You may not be able to use the regular pool boards because this is a cardboard table. But the video demonstrates so well how you can make balls that will be ideal.

I love the simplicity of this table, especially coloring the table with green paint. It is indeed cheap and simple. It gives an excellent chance for any pool lover that may not afford all those expensive materials to build a pool table.

DIY 15 Minutes Pool Table

Are you wondering how you can take 15 minutes to build a pool table? It is not possible. It is only that the creator compiled the video, and it took 15 minutes. But the actual building took three months. But why bring this long? If you are determined, you can make everything in even a week.

As you have seen, the pool table’s mainframe takes quite some time for it to be ready. The rails and the pockets also need some good skills to make.

You should not forget to level the table; it will help you have more fun since your ball will not roll. I believe you will also enjoy the fun part-felting.

DIY Foldable Pool Table

Limited space can limit you from doing several things that you love. But what if you are a pool table lover? Will you let space be a drawback to your hobby? This should not happen if this foldable pool table is available.

The table is small and compact. Anytime you are not using it, you can fold it and store it at its corner or even in a store. The availability of the screws will make work easier for you.

It is very convenient for both adults and children because of its size.

DIY The Designer’s Test Pool Table

Having a designer’s test can make one do some crazy stuff. But is there a problem if one expresses their test in all they do? Not really.

The fabrics speak it all. And they are a sure way to give you fun no matter where you are.

And how do you see the drop pocket designs? They are so professional. Besides, they make you always desire to reach your balls inside even as you play.

The size is also very appealing. It does not eat up your space, and you will not struggle anytime you want to move it.

Conclusion

Having listed all these DIY pool table ideas, what do you have to say? Have you seen any that interests you? I believe you have.

So, getting one and trying it out will not harm you. Give your friends and family a place to find fun, unite and bond. And always feel free to give feedback.