Recent content by jwciv

Thanks for the links to those threads, certainly an interesting read. I have some info that it could be a J Magann table that someone put an Oliver Briggs plate on. I’ll keep poking around here and hopefully one of the mechanics can take a look at the pics and offer their opinion.

...and here's a pic of the legs

Hi All - I inherited an old table and am a bit confused about the manufacturer. Name plate says Oliver Briggs & Son, while the slate (3 piece) has J. Magann & Co. Pics attached of Briggs plate on the end rail, Magann slate, cushion, end frame, side frame, (pic of legs in next post) Any help...

Got it, thank you

thanks for the reply. Which direction are you shimming from, outside the frame (slate edge) towards the center or from inside the frame towards the slate edge?

Hi - reading the doc by realkingcobra, page 6 has this note: "Note: Shims at the seams of the slates should always be placed on the inside area of the slate screws, close to the slate screws." Can someone clarify for me what "inside area" actually means? see sketch below. Does inside mean...

appreciate both the replies, thank you. realkingcobra, now that I reread your document in its' entirety, it makes sense. Thanks very much for the doc, it's a great service. you mention a DVD at the end, is that available for sale?

Following the instructions for installing and leveling a 3-piece slate table and have run into an issue. Have a Brunswick Scottsdale table, 3 piece slate, pretty low quality frame. The top of the frame, which the slate rests on, is made of 4 pieces of plywood. On the head/foot ends, the...