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Hi all. I have a 10' snooker to do and am wondering about the Simonis cloths. Is the 30 oz. 4000 any more difficult to work with than 760 or 860? How about closing out the rails? Are they easier than pool table rails? I've done many tables of course but never a snooker table. So any tips or...

Last night at a small tournament some goofball knocked over my Instroke Buffalo 3 by 5 case. It fell forward on it's face on a concrete floor and the twist part of the top latch broke off rendering it useless. It is less than a year old and I believe I bought it from Seyberts. I can't find the...

For commercial bar boxes, what is the most durable non worsted unbacked cloth? I have used the search function but I would like some fresh ideas based on your experiences, thanks.

I looked at a table to recover last night and according to Valley's website, it is a pre 1959 table. They are wondering where to get new corner castings but these are plated and made out of plastic, not to mentioned a little beat up. They can probably be fixed up and painted. How long were they...

Is there going to be a Valley Forge Bar Box tourney this year? And will it be on youtube like last year? I still watch those matches and have learned a lot from those guys.

As RKC has and does point out, the slate on bar boxes is supported mostly by the rail caps causing the rails to eventually dip down out of square and letting the cushion height decrease causing ball hop and other problems. My question is, why haven't the manufacturers adressed this problem? Not...

Hi all, I have a 7' Fischer coin op table to look at tonight to recover. I've never worked on one of these before. Are there any tips or tricks for removing the rails or slate. I hear that these are quite different from the standard Valley/Dynamo type bar boxes. Any heads up would be...

I just covered some bar box rails using the spray glue method shown on the Simonis DVD. I am really impressed on how quick and easy it was. I've done many with staples but this is the bomb! Will strip easier next time too. Never too old to learn, Thanks RKC!

Hi again all, I just accquired an 8' Global coin op Challenger table. I have some new Ridgeback rails being made for it. While talking to Kerry, he asked if it had any cabinet sag. I checked it out and it appears there is none. He said that if there was, I could add some extra support under the...

Hey Glen, sorry to pester you or the rest. But concerning the Dynamo / Global swap, how does one determine the age of a Global coin op table? My Dynamo has the hardwood top rail caps by the way. Didn't know if you'd re-answer my previous thread so I started another one, sorry. You all have been...

There is a bar in my area that has 2 Global 8" coin op tables in great shape. I recovered them a few years ago and always admired these tables. I was talking to the owners the other day and mentioned that I have a 7' Dynamo at home, also in great shape. They would like a smaller table for...

Hi all. I recover tables as my side job. I take care of several bars. One place has two 8' Global tables that are in great condition. They are doing some rearranging and mentioned that they would like a 7 footer. I told them that I have a 7' Dynamo and they are interested in a trade, straight...

I went to set up a table for a customer the other day. It is a Brunswick Conrad. He bought it from an individual in new unopened crates and boxes. After unpacking all the parts, we realized that there is no rails or irons. I set up the base, legs and slates. Where do I look for him to purchase...

I have a Viking cue that I picked up and would like it rewrapped and another shaft made. I could send it to Viking for the work, about $150. Also there is a new cue maker in the area. He's been doing this for about a year and a half. I've seen one of his new shafts the other day and it looks...

I've been recovering tables for 20 years as a nice side job, usually 2 or 3 a month. Bar boxes for the most but plenty of home 8 footers. The one that I completed with new rubber today was the most perfect job yet. Anyway, today I used bondo instead of bees wax. It turned out great but more time...

Hi guys, I'm about to recover a Brunswick Heritage oversize 8. The leather around the irons is torn some and the customer wants the pockets replaced or repaired. I saw that Mueller has some for sale with irons. Is there someone who can recover the old irons somewhere? I've read on here about...

Hi all, I just received an Email ad from Ozone Billiards for Viking cues. Did someone buy the factory and start up again? Or would this be older stock?

I grew up in an upholstery shop. I recovered my first table, my own 9 ft. Brunswick, at 16. For the last 17 years I have carved out a nice side business working on pool tables. I usually do 2 or 3 a month and take care of most bars in the area. I'm an electrician by trade but what I really enjoy...

I'm covering a table in a camel color. I usually use Mali 865 for home tables. I got this Mali cloth from Muellers and compared to some scraps of known 865, it looks like a different weave or something. Is there different Mali cloth out there?

Hi all. I just picked up a Viking butt on Ebay. It has the lightning bolts in wood design that isn't made anymore,now its really not made anymore, I know. I have been looking for factory Viking shafts online but not having much luck. Can someone direct me to some or help me find a good cuemaker...