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To resurrect this thread... Glen if you are out there- you used a t nut and bolt through the slate to anchor in a plate underneath the pockets. How did you recess the t nuts into the slate so they would not interfere with the rails? How close were the holes to the pockets? I'd love any advice...

Whoops sorry missed that it already sold.

Still selling? I'm driving thru downingtown tomorrow sat 11/29 on my way home from tday. Any chance I could pick them up and avoid shipping? If so check your private messages and call me, I sent my #. Thanks.

Superb, thank you very much Glen.

I am likely to glue the felt as per RealKingCobra's suggestion. Still, the table is built in such a way that the drop pockets must be drilled into the slate backing. The particle board is pretty chewed up, so I'll have to replace the backing anyway. What makes the best backing? Hardwood? Or a...

Thank you! I will check that out asap.

I hadn't thought about the possibility of gluing rather than staples. RealKingCobra you mentioned your method. Can you point me toward a link that explains?

I just bought a used 8 foot Gandy after looking at a lot of tables, very excited to get it set up. The table is built strong and beautifully; entirely of hardwood (mostly oak, some poplar blocking), not a laminate or particle wood piece to be seen. Except for the backer on the slate, which is a...