I knew I wanted to try and build a poker table because I couldn't stand the idea of playing on a solid wood kitchen table anymore. After losing sleep for two or so weeks thinking about the project I decided to go for it. I managed to do all of the work by myself in about 65 hours over a span of five days. The only thing I cannot stress enough for a first time builder is that there WILL be small imperfections in the wood as you cut it but do not let that discourage you. It's much like any project in that, in the end it will all come together as long as you take the necessary time and put forth the effort to do it.