How To Build A Casino Craps Table
This is one very interesting topic as I have always wondered how a Craps table is made, and since I’ve loved the game for over 20 years, always wanted one of my own.
I honestly believe that a finished Craps table can be classified as a piece of art.
I have limited space so I need to have a mini tub style 1.8m (6ft) – 2.4m (8ft)
I’ve looked and looked for a place that sells them but alas can’t seem to find anywhere. If you know of somewhere please leave me a comment.
- A craps table is divided into two sides, both a mirror image of each other, to allow bettors on each side of the table to play without reaching all over the table. Each area on the table signifies a different bet. How to Place Basic Craps Table Bets. There are dozens of bet variations you can place on a craps table, and we won’t cover all of.
- Build Your Own Craps Table When the dice setting bug bites you one of the first things players want to do is build some sort of practice rig. I’ve used everything from a cardboard box to an empty dresser drawer as a “practice rig,” but eventually I built a couple.
- The first time I looked at a craps table, I was walking around the casino floor and looking at the games. The craps table didn’t have many players, but they acted like they were having a great time. I walked up to the table to see if it was something I could play, and walked away confused.
As a rule, any bet that is prominent on a craps table or a bet that the dealers are trying to sell you, like Hardway bets, are usually good for the casino and bad for the player in terms of the casino edge. The casino edge is defined as the percentage of money that the casino will make on any bet. To understand how to play casino craps, a player first needs to understand the craps table personnel and where they are located. The most common table personnel for craps games in casinos include dealers, a boxperson and a stickperson. The boxperson is in charge of the craps table and is the immediate supervisor for the entire game.
In the absence of buying one, I’ll have to make one, or convince someone else with more woodworking skills and equipment to build one for me as a worthy project. I’m thinking maybe one of the local Mens Sheds would be able to help me out for a nice donation to their very worthy cause.
I think it all starts with the felt layout, so I’m going to source that first and then build the table up around it.
I’ll be documenting the journey, which is the purpose of this website for my own selfish diarised record and others will benefit as well.
In the mean time I’ve scoured the internet looking for “how to build a craps table” resources and found that quite a few people have the same idea.
Here are some plans – http://www.dicesetter.com/Dice%20Help/Craps.tableplans.htm
Great forum post, it’s a long read but worth it – http://perfectmancave.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35540
Awesome build, and detailed photos, look back through the site to see the whole project – http://www.claytonfelt.com/12-foot-craps-part-16
Another great home build – http://www.ricefamilyweb.com/crapstable
Here is a to buy table to give you an idea of a smaller design – http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350721239119
A sensational build from Good Fellas Gambling – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.203335223014871.59216.113434712004923&type=3
Out of all the designs you can pick and chose how you want to build your craps table. Take ideas from each of them and model to your requirements.
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CJ