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counterclockwise I don't see how mine could be any other way. The only concern that I see is if by chance the head and foot slates are in incorrect locations like RKC pointed out. I don't think they are, but I don't know how to find out for sure. The breaking end is marked "head" on the...

very nice That's a very nice table you have.

jig Crash, Is there a way you could post some more pictures of your Jig that you made? If I could see how it was set up, then it's possible that I could duplicate how you made yours. I have a portable Dewalt drill. 18 volts I think. Why do you recommend to remove the barrel nut? Thanks

head stamp I checked the rails and the three pieces slate. They all have the same serial #. I removed the staples and looked under the cloth at the head of the table. There was the word "head" stamped in all capital letters. So, what is the correct order for the rails? Each rail has...

broken bolt great question. I will have to look and see if I see a date stamped on either end. I'll finish removing staples, and look. If no date stamp, is there another way to tell? I know that there are serial #'s stamped on slate and rails. I will check and let you know.

I'm not sure what year the table is. Maybe I will include a picture of it, and someone may know. I don't know that the rails were in the correct places, but I can tell you how they were placed. The #1 stamped rail was at the head of the table. Moving counterclockwise was the #2 stamped...

another pic Here is a group shot. One of the ones on the bottom is like the one that is broken off inside the slate I expect.

bolts I want to attach a picture of one of the bolts.

top view In the bottom photo, is the top view the slate surface?

Unfortunately, I can't use anything like vise grips because the bolt is broken off inside the slate about 1/2 inch.

You bring up another thought that I was wondering about, "never dry assemble a threaded part." What should be used on the bolt threads before I or a table mechanic reassembles the rails?? A friend, not a table mechanic, recommended a product called Lithium. It's found near the WD-40 at...

I was considering a lubricant like PB, or Kroil with Silicone. You mentioned a Liquid Wrench one which I hear is an excellent product. The Kroil one is supposed to go to the millionth space. Whatever I use, I want to know what is best for the bolt, and not harm the slate and future felt at...

Thanks for the info. I'll try that technique in a few days, but I will go ahead and apply the lube. I was hoping that I could use the lube, but I didn't know if in turn would cause negative situation with the slate.

I have seen the mushroom shaped heads before. I don't know why they are square, but that's the way they were when I bought it used in 1991. I do remember that the last mechanic left me another bolt, and it appears to be identical to the other 5 that I removed a few days ago. I hope that I do...

Practice Get the materials that you need, and practice on some house cues. Then, you will see how your work turns out. I have always done my own. I started in mid 80's, and I am still learning. I hope it works out well for you.

I need advice on getting a rail bolt that is broken off inside the slate. My table is a 9 ft. Brunswick (made around the 1940's) The 3/8 inch rail bolts have square heads and are a hair over 4 inches long. The bolt that is broken off is probably around 1/2 inch from the edge of the slate...