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  1. Tom334

    Finished Jefferson Restoration!!!!

    Well, after 13 months I was finally able to play a game!!! The restoration of the table came out great and the table plays awesome!!!!!! I have to thank all of you who helped with my questions and for all the kind words of encouragement. Here's a couple of pictures of it... This is a great...
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    Covering Antique Rails - Is this the right way???

    Is this the right way to finsh the ends of a Brunswick T rail from 1912??? When I got the table the ends were covered with cloth and there were lots of tack holes there also. I've finished a couple of the ends and I think it's right. Just looking for some input from the pros... Thanks...
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    Scotch-Grip name changed

    After all of your recomendations to use Scotch-Grip I went to a local supplier and found out that the name is now changing to 3M Scotch-Weld Neoprene Contact Adhesive 10. The supplier called 3M to confirm this was the same product and it is. 3M is going to be using Weld and getting rid of a...
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    Removing Simonis name on cloth

    What is the best way to remove the Simonis name from their cloth? It shows up on the bottom edge of 2 rails and looks OK but I really don't want it there. It seems to come off with water but I'm just looking for the best way to remove it.... Thanks...
  5. Tom334

    Leather Pockets

    Does anyone have pictures of how they attach leather pockets ( the basket part) to the table or slate frame??? I’m restoring an old Brunswick and have seen some pretty ugly pictures of how some people attach the leather drop pocket to the table. Parts of the web still sticking up, large staples...
  6. Tom334

    Hot animal glue for cushions???

    Has anyone ever use hot animal glue to glue the rubber on? The type you have to use a hot glue pot to melt the flakes with. I've used it before for restoring a player pianos bellows cloth and it works great and gives you time to position things. Extremely strong bond to the rubber cloth. That is...
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    Your favorite cushion glue???

    This will be my first time installing cushions and was wondering what your choice of glue would be???
  8. Tom334

    Restoring a Brunswick Jefferson

    I was asked in a different post how I did a couple of things so I thought I would start a new post.... The veneer was really loose on all of the legs. The way I did it was to use slate shims to open up the gap so I could get glue behind it. I would use a syringe to get the glue in then used a...
  9. Tom334

    Championship Tour Edition Cushion

    On the Championship Tour Edition K55 cushion what side goes up? The name is printed on one face of the cushion and should it be facing up or facing the slate? I am putting them on an antique Brunswick I'm restoring and if I have the name facing the slate the height is 1 7/16". The other way it...
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    Cushion Profile Question

    How would you determine the correct cushion profile for a 1913 Brunswick Jefferson table??? I see a few different styles - K-66 U-23 K-55 - and am not sure what to use.
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