Typical bar table in the Spokane area...

[realkingcobra]

Table looks great but why is that corner pocket cut janky?

That's how the Valley coin operated pool tables are designed, to make balls, not reject them.

 

[rexus31]

That's how the Valley coin operated pool tables are designed, to make balls, not reject them.

Interesting.

 

[realkingcobra]

Interesting.

ALL coin operated pool tables, with the exception of Diamonds, are designed to build up the quarters count, NOT challenge your ball making skills, take a look at the pocket shelf in those coner pockets, NO ball rattling going on there!

 

[fastone371]

Table looks great but why is that corner pocket cut janky?

Yeah, it looks like the throat is wider than the opening. Is that supposed to the side pocket end or something???

 

[fastone371]

That's how the Valley coin operated pool tables are designed, to make balls, not reject them.

So your saying if the ball gets past the points its going to fall???

 

[realkingcobra]

So your saying if the ball gets past the points its going to fall???

Now your getting the picture!

 

[realkingcobra]

Yeah, it looks like the throat is wider than the opening. Is that supposed to the side pocket end or something???

You think I just started working on pool tables yesterday?

 

[fastone371]

You think I just started working on pool tables yesterday?

I will guess no unless you want me to answer otherwise.
It just seemed odd to me because I thought I looked at most tables pretty thoroughly and I have never seen a Valley pocket opening that looked that way. maybe its just an optical illusion from the camera but the opening looks considerably tighter than the throat. I will have to pay more attention to this in the future.

 

[realkingcobra]

I will guess no unless you want me to answer otherwise.
It just seemed odd to me because I thought I looked at most tables pretty thoroughly and I have never seen a Valley pocket opening that looked that way. maybe its just an optical illusion from the camera but the opening looks considerably tighter than the throat. I will have to pay more attention to this in the future.

Well buddy, you've been overlooking the Valley Dynamo and about every other coin operated pool tables ever built, because for the most part, they're all designed like that

 

[fastone371]

Well buddy, you've been overlooking the Valley Dynamo and about every other coin operated pool tables ever built, because for the most part, they're all designed like that

Does it have to be a Dynamo?? I have a Valley at home that's from the early 70's with current Penguins on it, not the tight pocket cushions, does that have the same kittywhumpas pocket angles?

 

[realkingcobra]

Does it have to be a Dynamo?? I have a Valley at home that's from the early 70's with current Penguins on it, not the tight pocket cushions, does that have the same kittywhumpas pocket angles?

Stock rail, yes.

 

[Geosnookery]

Despite the poor job on that pool table, Spokane is still my favourite US city.

Keep it a secret!

 

[realkingcobra]

Despite the poor job on that pool table, Spokane is still my favourite US city.

Keep it a secret!

 

[jtompilot]

Anyone in the Spokane area what to see how the Strachan Superweave cloth plays, visit the Special K Pub, it's the only table right now in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho with it. When you come in the bar, you won't miss the table, trust me!!!!

Table looks good and plays great. To bad the balls are crap, they should have been replaced 50 years ago