These entries all show a good deal of convenient storage space. FILE & PRINT CABINETS PROVIDE PLENTY OF STORAGE by TIM OXLEY The table is constructed in three sections, from the bottom: the first section, the 4'x8' bottom platform is a frame with 2x4" supports covered with 1/2" plywood. Underneath there are 6 heavy duty locking wheels which allow the table to be moved out of the way when not in use. The mid section consists of two matching seconhand desks (bookcases or dresssers can also be used) that are cut down for table height requirements(your average table being 39" high) and attached on top of the bottom platform at each end. the desks support the top and act as storage. The space created between the desks can be used for that optional file cabinet, upon which a 4'x 4' HO scale raceway (not shown) is tucked away. The 5'x 9' top section is basically a low flat rectangular box (the framework is similar to the bottom platform except larger and built aroung and attached to the desks). The top of the box is covered with a lid which sits flush with its 8" sides and can be utilized as a normal work table when you are not wargaming. The lid rests on a thin strip of moulding that runs around the inside walls about 1/2" from the top. If the $400 price seems high, I'm sure that some resourceful foraging could easily reduce the cost. I suggest local donation centers, thrift stores, used office equipment outlets, etc. I also had a few hidden extras included in that $400, such as a "used" metal flat-file/ bluprint cabinet for $75. It can store hundreds, if not thousands of 15mm figures and its great with those magnetic bases. Another extra was the moveable command trays to help cope with gaming clutter. DRAWERS AND DRAWERS OF STORAGE by KEVIN HENDRYX This table was custom built by a carpenter for $300 according to my general design and specifications. This modular design of individual drawer units afforded a heavy-duty semi-permanent table with plenty of storage. Four of the corner storage units are required but additional units can be added for more storage as finances permit. The 6'x 9' tabletop is made of 1/2"' plywood boards fastened to a 1" x 3" stud frame with cross-braces underneath.. The drawer units are constructed of plywood, masonite and 1 " x 1 " pine strips. Each unit has 6 separate drawers about 17" wide x 20" long and 4" deep. (Ed Note unfinished drawer assemblies available at some department stores would be an easy substitute). The indoor/outdoor carper is from Sears and cost $25. It has an agreeable lack of pile on which the figures stand quite well, is durable, stain-proof and vacuum friendly. ANOTHER APPROACH TO STORAGE by TERRY SOFIAN Terry's table is 6' x 10' and has plenty of storage for terrain pieces. The drawers were left over from a water bed frame and hold gaming paraphenalia. The 4 side assemblies are essentially bookcases. Back to Table of Contents -- Courier #57 To Courier List of Issues To MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 1992 by The Courier Publishing Company. This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history articles and gaming articles are available at http://www.magweb.com