American tables are few and far between in Australia, so I was happy to see a Dynamo advertised for a great price.
I got a chance today to see it close up and it was a very tidy table, with no scratches on the top or sides. The cloth is the old English type which I would replace with simonis anyway so that’s not really a factor.
The rails seemed to play well, though one or two spots made a deeper sound when the ball came off the rail. I’m not educated enough with tables to know if it is a ‘dead spot’ or the rails need to be replaced. It might be something I can look at down the track if I take the table on.
I was able to get a key which opened up the side window/draw as well as the underside compartment which allowed me to view the ball return and slate. The ball return looked in order.
The slate had a crack running across it. I’ve taken some photos which are attached though they aren’t great.
The crack looks like it’s had some filler across it so it’s more than likely happened prior to the installation of this table into the venue. I felt the top and of course couldn’t feel anything though the only way i could find if it the crack goes all the way through would be to remove the cloth and that would mean purchasing the table.
My question is, can there be a crack in the underside of the slate and the top still be perfect? Or is it more than likely the crack goes all the way through. I’d imagine replacing the slate would be near impossible in Australia so depending on everyone’s opinions, I’m holding off from pulling the trigger on the purchase.
I’m after some opinions on what I’m facing and if anyone has taken on a dynamo to do the rails etc. My aim is to not upset the mechanic who will come and help install the table and simonis in the future. This table would be perfect for an outside area I’m doing up so im hopeful for good news
Any advice is really appreciated.
I got a chance today to see it close up and it was a very tidy table, with no scratches on the top or sides. The cloth is the old English type which I would replace with simonis anyway so that’s not really a factor.
The rails seemed to play well, though one or two spots made a deeper sound when the ball came off the rail. I’m not educated enough with tables to know if it is a ‘dead spot’ or the rails need to be replaced. It might be something I can look at down the track if I take the table on.
I was able to get a key which opened up the side window/draw as well as the underside compartment which allowed me to view the ball return and slate. The ball return looked in order.
The slate had a crack running across it. I’ve taken some photos which are attached though they aren’t great.
The crack looks like it’s had some filler across it so it’s more than likely happened prior to the installation of this table into the venue. I felt the top and of course couldn’t feel anything though the only way i could find if it the crack goes all the way through would be to remove the cloth and that would mean purchasing the table.
My question is, can there be a crack in the underside of the slate and the top still be perfect? Or is it more than likely the crack goes all the way through. I’d imagine replacing the slate would be near impossible in Australia so depending on everyone’s opinions, I’m holding off from pulling the trigger on the purchase.
I’m after some opinions on what I’m facing and if anyone has taken on a dynamo to do the rails etc. My aim is to not upset the mechanic who will come and help install the table and simonis in the future. This table would be perfect for an outside area I’m doing up so im hopeful for good news
Any advice is really appreciated.
