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Then I'm not crazy. The problem is slight enough that I'll super glue the seams next recover.

My table has been through a cycle of humidity changes, i.e., dry heated air and humid cooled air at 68 to 72 degrees. I used bondo. The head seam has stayed put but the right side of the foot seam will change enough that a very slow roll along the seam is slightly affected. A push or pull of a...

I'm curious ... Is it safe to assume that earthquakes create a lot of business for table mechanics? Probably some good stories too.

As a DIYer I have worked with the one piece side rails on my late model Medalist. Swinging nearly 8-feet of 2x6 during recushioning and covering is a pain. From a construction stand point, what are the advantages/diadvantages of one piece side rails vs 6 rails?

I'm not a mechanic, however this thread is a good reference for installing cloth on rails. I followed the descriptions and my Simonis 860 install was a bit tight at first but stretched slightly over 6 months. It will not help with a fix but at least you'll understand what it takes to install...

You would love my late model Medalist with drop pockets.

I'm not a table mechanic but try Loctite. Silicon (Teflon) plumbers tape is good for sealing leaks.

I assume that would that explain the reason for the steel plate behind the wood in English style snooker tables.

Anybody got an accelerometer?:smile: OK ... I'll shut-up and shoot.

Thank all of you who responded to my question. Based on internet research I have deduced that the only advantage of a steel block rail over wood block is that the rail is narrower. My inexperienced opinion is that steel block rail construction, as seen here...

Thanks. I figured about $700 each.

I've come across two 9-foot Peter Vitalie - Le Mieux http://www.vitalie-manufacturing.com/vitalie-collection/pages/le-mieux.htm Wood and slates are in excellent shape. They need cloth and maybe cushions. What would you guys pay for resale?

Excellent post and why I check this forum daily. I'm not a mechanic but this is a good observation regarding table quality and attention to detail in design and construction.

Fair enough ... If I am offering an opinion, I will always preface my opinion with "I am not a mechanic". I have the utmost respect and admiration for the genuine professionals who love what they do for a living and are proud to share what they know (DIYers can tell who you are). So, to...

Warning ... Posting by a non-mechanic!!!!! This is BS!!! Most of you know that there are more "INSTALLERS" screwing customers over with bad work than the non-mechanics, like me, that offer an opinion from time to time. This forum educates customers to expect good work. But, since I am a...

Does anybody have a slate stretcher I can borrow? I want to turn my OS-8 Medalist into a 9 footer.

What started me on this was the premise that Steel Block rails are better than Wood Block rails on Snooker tables. If L77 cushions are used, what difference does it make? The other threads I started before this are here: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=169746...

Good point. Drink beer, talk to friends, shoot pool. Why is there air? Forget it, just breathe. All the rest is buzz kill.

Yes it would but the player doesn't matter in this test. I would set up a simple ramp or pendulum for consistent input to the cushion/rail. A ramp would be influenced by the cloth whereas a pendulum would not. The problem to overcome is how to temporarily mount the accelerometer fast to the rail...