How long do rubber cushions last

[cjr3559]

Hi,

I have a Gandy Atlantan 4 x 8 that was purchased in 1989 and was lightly used for just a couple years before being disassembled and stored.

Will the rubber in the rails still be OK after all this time has elapsed? The table has been stored in a cool, dry place the entire time, but I wonder what to expect when finally setting it back up someday (hopefully sooner than later).

Thanks!

 

[JZMechanix]

Sometimes rubber is "like a box of chocolates". You never know what you might get! Some cushions will last 50 years , some last 3

 

[PUTT4DACA$$H]

Do the rail work now

If I was in your situation I would dig out the rails and give them a complete overhaul now while your waiting to get the table set up. That way when you set up the table your going to be playing pool, not taking the table back apart and waiting six months to diagnose and find the right person to fix the problem or problems. (subrail extensions might be needed or maybe it plays pretty tough already, so just new rubber needed).

Anyway, what I was trying to say is that the cost of the rubber is relatively cheap compared to the LABOR involved in setting up your table only to find out the rubber is bad. Take the rails now and have them redone, at someones shop at a leisurely pace, that way you dont pay so much later!!! JMO

I always like it better to be ten steps ahead rather than scratching my head at the end when the rails are shot. Especially if we waited a year to set up the table!!!!!

Gordon

 

[Rozel_GC]

If I was in your situation I would dig out the rails and give them a complete overhaul now while your waiting to get the table set up. That way when you set up the table your going to be playing pool, not taking the table back apart and waiting six months to diagnose and find the right person to fix the problem or problems. (subrail extensions might be needed or maybe it plays pretty tough already, so just new rubber needed).

Anyway, what I was trying to say is that the cost of the rubber is relatively cheap compared to the LABOR involved in setting up your table only to find out the rubber is bad. Take the rails now and have them redone, at someones shop at a leisurely pace, that way you dont pay so much later!!! JMO

I always like it better to be ten steps ahead rather than scratching my head at the end when the rails are shot. Especially if we waited a year to set up the table!!!!!

Gordon

This is pretty good advice and a lesson I just learned. I was so anxious to get my table setup that I rushed and skimped on doing the rails. I had a local guy do the felt and help with the leveling. So I put a good chunk of change into the table and I can use it now but wish I would have just held off a bit longer and done the complete job right the first time.

 

[Dartman]

Hi,

I have a Gandy Atlantan 4 x 8 that was purchased in 1989 and was lightly used for just a couple years before being disassembled and stored.

Will the rubber in the rails still be OK after all this time has elapsed? The table has been stored in a cool, dry place the entire time, but I wonder what to expect when finally setting it back up someday (hopefully sooner than later).

Thanks!

Rails are the last part of assembling a table. I'd presume fresh cloth will go on the reassembly. Once the frame/slate is setup and bed cloth installed you can mount the rails (without pockets) and see how they react before spending the coin to install new cushions and the rail cloth. At most just a few days to redo the rails if needed and complete the installation.