A mechanical table with a hidden puzzle surface

Summary by Krater

The creator designs, builds, and assembles a custom dining table with tambour panel sliding tabletops to solve the problem of taking up too much space while working on jigsaw puzzles. After overcoming challenges with woodworking, CNC routing, metal welding, and tambour panels, the custom table is successfully completed and put to use with friends.

From the video

Answers: How do you build a custom dining table with a built-in tambour puzzle surface?

• Jigsaw puzzle table design
• Tambour panel woodworking
• CNC routing wood and acrylic
• Metal welding table legs
• Custom furniture building

What it concludes

• Tambour panels are prone to getting stuck if there is any small misalignment between the left and right sides.
• A burnished tape edge requires scraping to remove air bubbles rather than using a blowtorch.
• Using a lathe and learning new woodworking tools opens up infinite possibilities for custom furniture making.