Once all of the supplies were gathered it was time to get to work. Since my dad has damn near a full carpenters workshop with almost every powertool known to man, it was the perfect location.

First step, cut the 5'x5' sheet of plywood into a perfect octagon. Not hard, just use those trig skillz (or the octagon calculator) and measure it all out. Using a long 2x4 and some clamps as a straight edge, take a skill saw and make 4 cuts.

After that we decided to put the legs on, but before that it was decided that it would be best to build a box around the legs. One reason for doing so was to make the table more stable and the other was to protect the legs (or wall) when it was folded up.

Using some leftover plywood, a simple rectangle was created. To spruce it up a bit some leftover cabinet facial board laminent was cut to cover the box. Then the legs where attached.

Next step was to build eight "rails" that would be covered up by the foam and vinyl. Let's side step for a minute.

I determined that shit happens. Drinks get spilled, food is dropped and some people just aren't the cleanest. In order to make the table last, I decided to make the table and rail independent, so that when things get bad I can simply remove the rail lay new felt and put the rail back on. (Vinyl's pretty easy to clean so I'm not worried about that.)

The rail would be 4" wide and then have a 2" wide piece nail to one side of it to form an L shape. So using those trig skillz again, make eight L shapes pieces and then miter each corner to match up. Remember it's not a square so 45 degree angles aren't going to work. We need 22.5 degrees (or there abouts). It's easier to cut long and then shave off a quarter inch at a time.

With each piece matched up on the table, use those wavy metal strips to connect each rail together. (2 or 3 per corner.) You can also use some wood glue to add some stability. (My dad's a little anal so he HAD to use the air powered finishing gun to put some short nails into the joints.

To make the rail removable, 16 holes where drilled (2 per rail) through the rail and into the table. Using T-Nuts on the top and countersinking the underside, a bolt and washer should screw right into it.

Next up was thet felt (or Faux Suede). To provide a little extra "cushion", craft felt was laid underneath the Suede. Using the Fabric adhesive, glue the craft felt to the table. Be sure wear gloves! The fabric adhesive is very sticky does not wash off skin very easy. Next the suede was laid on top of the craft felt and stapled on the edges. Start with one edge and pull tight as you work your way around the table.