I don't know what the measurements are but I may have a little information that may be of help to your project. I was playing once at The Orleans when they closed our table to change the felt. It was interesting in that while I was playing I could watch them changing layouts on the tables accross the pit from me. The top seems to be plywood and on top of that is a piece of that yellow foam padding. Probably about 1/2 to 3/4" thick. On top of that, I don't know what it was but, it looked like they put a sheet of plastic. I would assume this is to keep drinks from soaking through to the padding and to allow them to blot up spills more quickly and easilly. Then they put the felt on top and stapled it around the edges. Start at the center and staple around the way out. I might suggest that when you cut the excess material away, you don't cut too close. You may some day want to remove or replace the felt and keep it. Leaving a little extra will give you something to work with if you decide to frame or do something else with the layout. The used felts that I have seen seem to be pretty closely hacked to the edge. That sometimes seems to be a dissappointment. Since you are using this in your home you might also consider, maybe, adding a plexiglass or regular glass top over the top to protect the felt from spills, dirt or wear???
You might check on eBay and see if anyone has a dimension for one of the tables that are usually for sale there. In fact, last night, I saw a used casino table for sale. It didn't have a felt on it though. It was just the table and maybe the rail that goes around it.
I do know from a felt that I have that it is not a simple half circle. It does straighten out a little on the sides. The best I can discribe for cutting a top for your felt is this. I measured the felt that I have and from wear marks and where it was cut and stapled these are some of the dimensions that I found. Check them to make sure as I have never actually followed through with cutting a mat and it has been some time. I do not know if I am reading my notes too accurately. I may have added some space for matting and framing. You might get some foam board from your local office supply or craft store and make a template to see if it lines up ok. Then if necessary you can make adjustments. A lot cheaper than making a mistake on your felt or a piece of plywood. Locate the center of your table top(side to side) and find the dimensions for a chip tray and mark out for a hole in the top, centered, for the tray. Measure forward from the back of the tray about 1" to 2". Drill a hole here. My measurements are anchored by this point and are as follows. Before you cut out the hole for your tray. Tie a string to the nail and a pencil to the other end of the string. Measure the string for the distance of the nail to the edge of the table. I think my notes say about 32". Add some extra string for tying as the distance should be from the nail to the point of the pencil. Tie the string to the nail and the pencil. Then you can roll the pencil tword the center till it measures 32". By pulling taught, and marking a circle, you will have the outside edge of your table top Cut the arch from a straight line where the nail was around to the other end. Then straight back to what will be the back of your table. From the nail measurements should be 32" to the sides, 5" to the back and, I think, 24" to the front(?). Maybe it might be 24" from the front of the tray. I am not sure. The back of the chip tray, as I may have mentioned, should be an inch or two back from the hole that you drilled for the nail. Cut the hole for your tray last. Upholster as mentioned above and build a rail that will fit over the edge of the table and cover the staples etc. Incidentally, it appears that on the professional tables the rail just drops over the table and is easilly removed if something gets underneath and the table needs to be cleaned.
I hope these measurements don't lead you astray and are close enough for a starting point. Good Luck, Sounds like a great project. I wish I had the space to have my own table. I have heard that they can make great bars for your game room or family room. Maybe some day I will be able to do it.
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