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Why select a slate table?
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Why are
some tables so
uneven? What
to do?
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My felt top looks funny, what's wrong?
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Should I move a table by myself?
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Is there a suggested room size for pool tables?
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Why is
it that when I retip my cue it never seems
to work?
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Do you repair all
Cues. Why?
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How long do cue repairs take?
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What if I want to completely
change my felt top?
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How
do I set up my dartboard?
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What
makes a great dart?
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Can I modify a
table?
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What are the
BCA (Billiard Congress of America) specifications for a
regulation table?
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How do I take
care of the cloth on my billiard table?
1.
Why select a slate table?
Ok, first slate is the surface
great tables are made of. The starting point of every table. So many reasons like lasting quality, and the playfield
is unmatched by any other surface. The thicker/denser the slate equals
the finest tables. Second, always choose a 3 piece slate table over a one piece slate. Obviously setup and
moving is much easier with a 3 piece slate table. Plus a great advantage
of a 3 piece slate table is absolute table
level. With the right technician a 3 piece slate table has the ability to be
fine tuned for most any room.
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2.
Why is are some tables so uneven?
Could be a number of reasons. The cheaper
tables use a hardtop wooden and laminate surfaces. These tops are much unlike
and at the opposite end of slate tables.
They tend to bow or sag with age and environmental conditions. If
your friend has a slate table it could be be the original installer improperly leveled the billiards table
or It may be your friend has done a room to room move without properly releveling the table. So many items are critical to
proper play. Take down, rail quality, surface type and overall table quality
affects the playing
surface. With exception to the wooden top, we can help the roll and
improve the play of the table. Have your friend give us a call.
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3.
My felt top looks funny, what's wrong?
As hard as you try
perhaps... Uncle Cecil dropped a full drink on the top of the table at
the last Bronco game.. Could be from miss tipped cues or when
the table was setup the proper level was not accomplished. Most of our
customers are ecstatic about the looks, playing difference and cost of
recovering a table... with over 36 color choices we can fit the
decor of most any room. See caring for your cloth below...
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4.
Should I move a table by myself?
No not without the proper
tools and knowledge. Assembly, disassembly, table dollies,
precise leveling tools, moving of extremely heavy components one slip
and you may find yourself out of more than a weekend billiards game.
Our technicians will keep your pool table and your health in tip
top condition.
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5.
Is there a suggested room size for pool tables?
Absolutely! Maximized
playing surface is the key. Measuring a billiards table is a playing
surface measurement. Simply measure from the inside rail points in
each direction to determine the true size of your table. For
instance an Eight foot table is 44 inches wide by 88 inches long
(inside cushion). The average pool cue is 57 inches long. If you have
the room measurements we can help fit a wide variety of tables for
best play. Call us, we
can help fit the right table to the right room
see
Playfield.
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6. Why is
it when I retip
my cue, it never seems to work?
Retipping a cue by hand is tough. Patience, proper perpetration,
tip size, ferrel condition the glue and little things like glue age
and if you kept the glue in the garage or a thermally protected place
are all criteria for a good retip of your cues.
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7.
Do you repair all
Cues?
Well some people get
awfully attached to a cue. So over the years we have found ways to repair most any Cue.
Depending on the cost of service, quality and condition of the cue we can fix
most anything you may wish to afford.
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8. How long do your cue repairs take?
Most of our services have a 24 hour return for tip replacements. The
tougher services like weighting, breaks and regrips we can do. But,
these services are subject to doing the job properly we need a
visual inspection to properly estimate time and cost..
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9.
What if I want to completely
change my felt top?
As a rule, if you feel that
the felt is old or just needs replaced call us. Several colors and
color combinations to choose from. Many customers now request a rail
and table color alternate for a very original and custom look.
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10. How do I
set up my dartboard?
Two measurements
From floor to center of
the bullseye measure 5 feet 8 inches
From wall to throwing line measure ....
For Steel Tip Darts
the distance is 7 feet 9 and 1 quarter inches
For Soft Tip Darts
the distance is 8 feet.
Players must not be in
front of this line when when throwing
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11. What makes a great dart?
Every one has a different
opinion but technology can now make a beginner much more accurate.
Proper weighting and balance of a quality dart can improve most
anyone's play beginner or tournament champ!
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12.
Can I modify the table?
Technically, you should not
modify any of the elements…..but a situation may arise where you would
prefer a different playing cushion, Felt cover and pocket
assortment.
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13. What are the BCA (Billiard Congress
of America) specifications for a regulation table?
Measure the playing area from the cloth covered
nose of inside cushion rubber to the opposite cushion rubber, both width and
length. A regulation table has the following dimensions:
4 x 8 table: Playing area 44" width by 88" length
4 x 8 table: Playing area 46" width by 92" length
4.5 x 9 table: Playing area 50" width by 100" length
5 x 10 table: Playing area 56" width by 112" length
(notice the length is
twice the width)
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14. How do I take care of the cloth on my
billiard table?
First keep the table covered when you are not
using it. this will protect the table from dirt particles, which
can breakdown, the cloth fibers and shorten the life of the cloth.
To clean dirt and dust use a billiard table brush.
Brush the cloth regularly. Brush the bed cloth away from the
nameplate. brush the rails clockwise. after brushing, wipe pockets or
pocket liners with a damp cloth to remove lint. Brushing
helps remove dirt, chalk, dust, and lint from both the bed and
cushions.
If extra cleaning is needed you can use al felt
cleaner, and/or occasionally vacuum the table. When using a vacuum
make sure to use a mild suction with a fine brush attachment. Vacuum
the table the same way you brush the table.
When a new cloth has been used for a short time,
small half moon spots will appear. These are cue stabs which are
caused by players allowing their cues to come into contact with the
cloth after striking the ball. These marks will gradually become less
noticeable as the cloth ages. This type of damage is caused more
frequently if the edges of tips or ferrules are allowed to become
sharp or rough or if the tips do not exactly fit the cue. The dropping
of balls or rough placing of rests can cause similar blemishes.
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