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Originally Posted by Fore
Depending on your skills and equipment you could make an insert that fits the hole in the table which has a hole itself to fit your cup holders. You could make this insert out of wood and then stain it. Or you could have a machine shop make it out of metal. Could be brass or you could use a base metal and get it chromed or anodized or powder coated almost any color.
Also a bit on unsolicited advice. This is the second (or more) time you started something on this project only to be surprised it wasn’t constructed as you expected. I would suggest closer investigation and measurements before ordering or proceeding. Easier to get it right the first time vs. finding a fix later. Like the old carpenter saying measure twice and cut once or the old dry assemble before you open the glue do the final assembly.
It’s pretty much done with the exception of finishing the rail and putting legs on. It wasn’t a matter of not measuring or reckless ordering of parts. It was because as I dug into the build they did, I uncovered more and more corners they cut. With the cup holders, the measurements are correct and they fit inside but the lip on the cups is just a hair short. They actually fit at the right angle but if someone has a beverage inside, the weight may push it through.
Specifically with the cup holders, there are really only two sizes available on Amazon and casino supply stores. One is far too big so I ordered the smaller in the hopes it would work even though I knew it’d be cutting it close. It was the best option available to me.