Now that the bulk of the table was done it was time for the final touches. To finish the rail required some careful thought and planning. Cutting the foam into 3" wide strips was easy, but initial fittings resulted in the foam being too bulking. The foam needed to be cut, but at a weird 45 degree angle. Since we were unequipped to do such a thing (that's a first) it was hired out. The foam cutter thought it was going to be an easy job but after seeing what really needed to be done, he changed his tune. It was spendy, but since I was already committed, I just bit the bullet and had it done. (Apparently he even had some trouble!

Here's a rough diagram on the cut needed:

 
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After getting the foam back we fitted up the pieces and glued them to the rails with the fabric adhesive.

Next patterns were made with the vinyl. After much fitting and cutting the patterns were done and I had my mother stich them together. The vinyl was all sewed together in a ring.

Starting with the front part of the rail the vinyl was staples to the underneath part then came over the rail and back down the back part of the rail and under. The hard part is pulling it as tight as you can while someone else staples it.

Five beers, 351 staples, 2 cut knuckles, and three pairs of worn out hands later, the vinyl rail was done. All that was left was to put the rail on the table and screw it in. Because the rail was such a tight fit a "timing mark" was needed. After figuring it all out and screwing the rail down, the project came to a close.