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Replacing the Cloth on Your Pool Table

Each time you set the cue ball into motion on your table, it causes friction between the cloth and the ball. Over time you will see white friction burns appear on the cloth. Eventually the fibers of the cloth will wear through and cause small holes in the cloth.
Some players will complain that the cue ball will not draw back like it used to or the cue ball does not take English. That is because as the cloth wears, the cloth loses its ability to grip the ball and make it spin the way you intend it to spin.

Once the cloth is removed from your table, your technician will be able to….

Inspect the rubber cushions for rebound and adherence.
Check the level of both the frame and slates and advise the customer of any problems that may exist.
Seal the slate joints and screw holes as needed with beeswax* (*do not accept any other material)
Tighten loose bolts and screws
Inspect the pockets or ball return system for repairs or replacement
Inspect pocket blocks (on antique pool tables) and slate frames for repair or replacement
Align your rails to the slate

Leveling your Pool Table

Leveling a pool table can be a simple process. It can also be a very complicated process that many billiard mechanics have trouble with.

If the problem is that your table has settled on your floor, it can be fixed simply by placing the correct thickness of shims under the legs.

If the problem is that your table has settled on the frame of the table, it gets complicated. This will require dismantling the table, making the proper adjustments to level the slates and reassembling the table.

Most tables will have three equal size sections of slate that will look similar to a dining table with a leaf in the center. Where the pieces butt up to each other is called a joint. You must adjust the joints so that they are flush on the top surface. You must also make sure that the three slates are on the same plane in order for the ball to roll straight.

Pool Table Moving and Storage

We can take care of moving your pool table to the next room in your house, to a different level of the house, or to a different house altogether. Pool table moving is a specialized skill that should be left to the professionals. A pool table needs to be completely dismantled to transport it safely. In most cases, a skilled billiard mechanic will be able to remove and reinstall your pool table cloth unless it is excessively worn or very old. All the parts should be labeled by the service person for a more precise installation.

We also do a lot of pool table moving in cases where a customer is replacing a carpet beneath the pool table. We would need to dismantle the table, get it out of the way, and assemble it after the carpet is installed.

We can assist your mover if you are moving long distance by dismantling and marking your pool table so that the installer at the other end can easily identify where all the parts go. Some movers will require that your slates be properly crated for long-distance transportation. We can take care of the crating as well.

If you are moving into the area, we can also assemble your pool table after your mover has transported the pool table from your previous home.

Should you need to store your pool table for a period of time, we can bring your table to our facility (or yours) and store it in a climate-controlled environment until you are ready to accept delivery.

Replacing Rubber Cushions on Your Pool Table

Your pool table's performance is dependent on the rubber cushion from which the balls rebound. When they get old, they will get dry and lose their resiliency. This will directly affect the distance that the ball is able to travel around the pool table. It usually happens gradually over time, so it is not as obvious from day to day. The pool table rubber of today typically lasts 10-20 years.

Unfortunately, some of the newer tables, especially the tables that come in from overseas will use a poor quality rubber cushion that will break down in a matter of a few years.

Replacing the rubber cushions on your pool table needs to be done by a professional because of the accuracy needed when setting the angle and height of the cushion. The rebound will be affected if the cushion is installed improperly.

When replacing rubber cushions, you will get the best long-term results if you use a wood glue and clamp the rubber in place while the glue dries.

Pool Table Pockets

Pockets are usually made of either leather or plastic/rubber.

The plastic/rubber pockets are typically on the commercial pool tables that you would find in a pool hall. These pockets will last quite a while even under heavy use. These pockets are easy to replace. You simply remove it and replace it with a new one.

Leather pockets are typically found on most traditional style tables. The leather is not as durable as the plastic/rubber and will wear. There are several parts to a leather pocket. We can replace the whole pocket or one of the parts. In either case the top of the table needs to be taken apart to remove the pockets and then reassembled when installing the replacements.

Our expert repairmen can also take care of ball return systems.

Appraisals

Some people have an older pool table and want to get an appraisal for insurance coverage, insurance claim, or just for their own knowledge. An appraisal is something that requires physically seeing the pool table. It cannot be done from pictures. We would take pictures, notes, and write a formal appraisal for you.

When we come to see your pool table, we will take notes as to the brand name, the model (if it can be determined.) and the condition etc. Condition is a huge factor in determining a pool tables value.

There are of course many other services that we supply. Please feel free to contact us if your pool table needs a service not mentioned on this page.