I had the table recovered not long ago and had pockets opened up to 4 1/2 " (they were 4"). I believe the mechanic just reused the facings. The pockets came out slightly rounded. They're OK but a few rattle balls that feel like they should be dropping. The picture below is the worst pocket - it can rattle it pretty good.
There's no good mechanic in my area for pocket work. I bought new facings and plan on recutting each corner myself. I have a few questions:
1. Can I reface the corners without ruining or removing all the rail cloth?
2. Why are the corners rounded like this? I assume it's because the rubber beneath the facings was not flat. Could it be because the cloth was simply pulled too tight?
I am willing to order some cloth if necessary. Any help or tips would be appreciated. I am mechanically inclined. I've done basic table assembly and disassembly. I plan on using contact cement for the facings.
There's no good mechanic in my area for pocket work. I bought new facings and plan on recutting each corner myself. I have a few questions:
1. Can I reface the corners without ruining or removing all the rail cloth?
2. Why are the corners rounded like this? I assume it's because the rubber beneath the facings was not flat. Could it be because the cloth was simply pulled too tight?
I am willing to order some cloth if necessary. Any help or tips would be appreciated. I am mechanically inclined. I've done basic table assembly and disassembly. I plan on using contact cement for the facings.