308 Board Modification

[WEIRDWOLF]

I kept looking at this and got to thinking that if it was hinged to the top rail, was a little skinnier and the same length of the field it could be flipped over like a lid even though it would n't cover much of the field. That way you could set the board down unlatch the sidelines and flip open. Put a handle on it and carry it like a suitcase.

Shabby...you are truly on FIRE!!! Great job!!!

DMC

[detroitchild]

Originally Posted by WEIRDWOLF

I kept looking at this and got to thinking that if it was hinged to the top rail, was a little skinnier and the same length of the field it could be flipped over like a lid even though it would n't cover much of the field. That way you could set the board down unlatch the sidelines and flip open. Put a handle on it and carry it like a suitcase.

Hey Wolf, perhaps there can be a section called "EFL Innovations" (or somethng like that) where articles can be done when guys create new stuff like this that benefit the hobby.

Your thoughts guys?

[Shabby J]

Originally Posted by efgamer

Hey Shabby, looks great. The only problem I see, would be in passing situations. It looks as though it would be difficult leaning over and reaching in some passing situations.

Oh, don't worry I tested it. I'm a fat guy and I can move around the field and pass with no problems. I thought of this right away when I decided to make the tray wider than the initial two inches I started with.

The 308 is pretty much as wide as a standard plastic top metal folding leg playing table, you've seen them, they are hollow white plastic with metal legs, etc...like you find in stacks in rec. centers, community rooms, churches, etc...The shelf only adds about three inches to the over all width of the table itself on each side. The photo that shows a side view of the shelf hanging way over the table edge was just to show you how they stay in place even when pushed so far over the edge.


Just the thing when you play on set up clocks like I have been practicing on.

[Shabby J]

Originally Posted by WEIRDWOLF

I kept looking at this and got to thinking that if it was hinged to the top rail, was a little skinnier and the same length of the field it could be flipped over like a lid even though it would n't cover much of the field. That way you could set the board down unlatch the sidelines and flip open. Put a handle on it and carry it like a suitcase.

Oooooh....nice, I can see you are like me, always trying to improve something. I like that idea a lot. Maybe this will inspire some of the other 308 owners to take a stab at it. I'll put that in the idea file for when I get board and need a new project to start on.

Good thinking.

[Shabby J]

Originally Posted by oubre

Very nice!! Another solution i came up with is a player bench about a third of the size. its skinny and just wide enough for players with bases to fit on and in a straight line. An example is on e-bay (those on e-bay are not mine). its long enough to hold 40+ players and skinny enough to fit on the edge of the table. What's also good is its not attached and you can move your team from board to board if playing different coaches at different tables. I'll submit a photo of mine on monday if i remember.

I like your idea, I need something like that when I play on 620's so I can move my team around and set the players up how I like them to be for fast grabbing. I tried with the 308 it is too wide to make any type of functional try like that, plus I wanted to offer visiting teams and coaches a first class sideline. I am going to add some mini Gatorade coolers to them too just for fun.

We got some huge teams out here when we get together to scrimmage and the boards I like that that other coaches have out here have side lines built into them for the team to sit. We play 35 second set up clocks and I have been practicing set ups and this allows you to set your players up so you can scan them quickly and grab what you need when you have a huge roster.

Hello Shabby J,

Nice work!!! Thanks for sharing.

It was also nice to see your feline make a cameo appearance in one of the photos. Go Cat Go!

Best Wishes,
HappyCat

[Shabby J]

Originally Posted by HappyCat

Hello Shabby J,

Nice work!!! Thanks for sharing.

It was also nice to see your feline make a cameo appearance in one of the photos. Go Cat Go!

Best Wishes,
HappyCat

Yes, I did not realize she crept into the photo until I was resizing them in Photo Shop, then I saw her. I use on of our extra bedrooms as my hobby room, it full of MY STUFF and is off limits to the cat unless she is under adult supervision.

[Shabby J]

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[The Rookie]

Shabby
Could you give a little more information on the measurements
Like what is the length of the under side brace that connects the tray to the 308?
The height of the ends and the height of the fronts?
Thanks Boston21