Olhausen Augusta concern

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I have had a 4 1/2x9 Augusta for about six years. The table does not stay level and on two occasions the slate has separated. The last mechanics to work on it said that the table had been improperly installed. It has been over a year and the slate has not separated although the table was out of level within days of their visit. But when you lean on one end of the table there is an audible 'clunk'. The cleat (I hope that is the correct term) on that end is not flush with the frame (you can see the staples sticking out) and I'm wondering if that might be the reason for the clunk and for the slate separating in the past.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
 
LPD said:
I have had a 4 1/2x9 Augusta for about six years. The table does not stay level and on two occasions the slate has separated. The last mechanics to work on it said that the table had been improperly installed. It has been over a year and the slate has not separated although the table was out of level within days of their visit. But when you lean on one end of the table there is an audible 'clunk'. The cleat (I hope that is the correct term) on that end is not flush with the frame (you can see the staples sticking out) and I'm wondering if that might be the reason for the clunk and for the slate separating in the past.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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where are you located? perhaps something is broken on your table, your mechanic's aren't skilled enough to please you or your foundation is moving or maybe just too much padding under your carpet.
 
My suggestion would be to break the table down and start from scratch. Make sure all frame bolts, slate screws, nuts, etc. can be tightened and aren't stripped out in any way. The frame should then be leveled as well as possible before the slates are put on. The slate seams should be on the same plane, superglued and finished with a good hard filler. (bondo works well) Make sure the table is set up on a stable surface and make sure no one is sitting on the table or doing anything else to throw it out of level.
 
Thanks for answering! I'm in Ontario, Canada, across the lake from Rochester, NY. I think the last mechanics knew their stuff.Just wonder if they might have missed the cleat not being flush with the frame. The house is 60 years old so probably not foundation shifting and the table is on carpet tile, which is quite thin. Which leaves me with your something broken thought. Would the cleat issue account for the clunking noise?
 
Thanks for that! It's not something I would try myself, though. And if you I use a non-Olhausen mechanic I void the warranty. I will call the store that did the work, but wondered if you might know what the problem is.
 
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