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Looking for any updates, especially from readers that are first-timers using the granite machine plates to sand down their slates, and an answer to someone's question above about whether or not to level, glue/bondo slates before starting the lapping process. I'm also wondering if a block of...

Speaking of that lapping stone... would be a perfect time to do mine since the leveling process hasn't begun yet. I even work for a natural stone company that could possibly fabricate one or some. I can't remember what kind of stone it is... granite, limestone, or sandstone?

I removed the beeswax but the slates will come off again so I can have the frame leveled before leveling the slate. On my way to the office.

I'm kinda like you... Waiting on the mechanic...only mine doesn't seem to answer messages in a timely manner. Half tempted to do the rest myself.

No worries... Please post pics of your counter design when it's done. Did RKC make it out there yet?

now where's the "Like" button.

I'm sure there are a million posts here somewhere, but since chalk is the discussion, how does Silver Cup compare to Master? (Disregard the above... found the million posts I didn't look for earlier.)

Another forum contributor had made the suggestion a few months back. Makes sense to me, as in, the more stable the better. Certainly doesn't need it because the table is in no way wobbly. Another reason I like the idea is the extra weight compresses my padded carpeting... before the slates...

Well, it's not toooooooooooo late. Months ago, I considered stripping the paint/stain from the frame. Seems that it was very spotty from the manufacturer, or, some previous owner started and stopped. I didn't see any real benefit in doing so, other than as a wood protectant. As for the...

The third picture above shows the table elevated. The reason for this was due to the length of the only wrench I had that fit the square bolt head. I had to stick it thru the bottom in effort to have enough room to turn it at all, much less tight. These pictures have the slate sitting on top...

Re-Assembly Progress - Day 2+ Not sure if this is technically day 2 or day 3, but posting the latest. The pics pretty much show what I last described. Last night the slates were lifted into place. Tonight I cleared away the old beeswax amongst the seams; later will be filled with bondo. The...

@Dave... can't wait to see those walnut aprons! As for me, I'm too tired to continue working on the table. Had 21 guests over for dinner (including 13 kids) and am wiped out. Gracefully, two of them helped lift the slates onto the frame. I keep thinking (and bare with me, I'm deliriously...

I thought I'd add here that when I played league on Connelly's 9 ft Ultimates they had 2 inch thick slate (and reportedly 5 bolts per rail anchoring them down). Incredibly solid table and quiet. Nothing hollow sounding about them and played very nice. I didn't care for the 6 leg beef but...

I like the color. I got hooked on Danish oil some time before I ever started my table while still researching finishing methods. I'm glad you tried something different (gel type). Our overall hues look pretty similar. What is your plan for protective layer? Flat, satin, or glossy? Poly or...

I'm a bit ovErtired at the moment and the fact that it has been 8 months since I've taken anni apart, I cant remember if the apron skirts can be attached without the slate on the frame. I have the legs and stretcher in place and the legs are filled with sand, frame is bolted down. That is as...

Re-Assembly Progress - Day 1 continued The next photos will simply show the aluminum banding "mop protectors" back in place. I was going to use a cargo strap to hold the bandings in place but went with painter's tape instead. It worked fine with two racetracks worth. I purchased stainless...

Re-Assembly Progress - Day 1 The first few photos will show a before-and-after of the ball rack. I realized today I never adhered the walnut veneer backing to the back. They had been cut and finished months ago. You might notice that I lined the carve-outs. They are brown colored non-slip...

In fact, that is what Simonis suggested to do... call in to the customer service number. I've left a voice message. My local pool hall owner has some Master spots he'd give me too. I'm going to compare the two styles and their thickness, stickiness, etc. If Jack Z says Simonis spots are the...

(Looking for the Homer Simpson "Doh!" icon but don't see one...) I completely negated that obvious fact. I already apologized on Simonis' wall. Thanks for the note (and the smack aside my head).

Final coat of poly is drying on the stretcher and legs. Bandings will be carefully installed... maybe tonight yet.