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I know this has been discussed a million times, but all the threads seem to go back and forth between saying "It's fine" and ocassionally someone saying it's a very bad idea. So, bottom line: 650 pound pool table, in a second floor living room, built to code (19 foot span 2x10's 12" apart)...

I did google, and I know there are a ton of options out there, but I couldn't quite make sense of it all (perhaps my mental faculties are not at their best when it comes to home decor). I think the height and room underneath will be ok (I pulled up a chair and sat down with it), and I have no...

So I succeeded in convincing my wife to put the table front and center in the living room (hurray! no more garage billiard time!), but she wants to get a conversion table top to use as an overflow room if we have a lot of guests over to eat. A) Is this a good idea? I don't mind doing it, as long...

Thanks everybody!

All, I have always learned best from books. Is there a good book you can recommend that can teach me what I need to know to improve? I am somewhere between beginner and intermediate (I can hit most of my straightforward shots, and have some ability to set up my next shot, but I don't play...

Also, someone said the centennial balls would burn my cloth less. True?

Apologies, I promise this is my last post about buying stuff (after this it's all about the play). I went through all my accessory options, and it seems only two make sense: Getting a mid-level Olhausen kit for aboiut $180, or the Brunswick Centennial kit for $450 (down from $700). (Believe me...

I'll check the marketplace. I'm hoping to get a kit rather than have to buy piece-parts if possible. Seems like the choices are Centennials ($499), the Aramith Super Pro (470 but I have to buy a separate cover which the others contain), aramith standard (~250). I also noticed the Olhausen...

So I bought a table (yee-hah! And thanks everyone for the advice). I want to get a good accessory kit, but I didn't get a good feeling from the ones being sold where I bought the table (he had a no-name brand for $99, a Brunswick Heritage for $399 and a Brunswick Centennial for $499). I got the...

Anyone have experience with Offenbachers in Rockville? I am looking to have them install a table, and I wanted to make sure they'll do a good job. Thanks!

I am looking to get a table delivered and set up by either Offenbacher's or Robbie's in the DC metro area. Does anyone here have any experience and recommend one (or both) of these places? No point in getting a great table if it's poorly set up...

Furniture style (and thanks again!). I'm also looking for real wood, since I have had bad experiences with MDF.

Someone suggested I should post this here: I am looking for the best table I can get with a limited budget. After months of looking, I've given up on used table (no market in my area). I've talked to many dealers, and here are the best deals I can find. Please let me know which you think I...

There's just no quality used market near me. I've been checking craigslist for months. It's new or nothin'.

I am looking for the best table I can get with a limited budget. After months of looking, I've given up on used table (no market in my area). I've talked to many dealers, and here are the best deals I can find. Please let me know which you think I should buy. I'm looking for the best deal, but I...

All, I am in the market for a table, knowing very little. My wife insists we buy new because of a previous bad experience with used. I spoke to the local store and he recommend the Olhausen Belmont/Americana which he has for $2K. He says that I wouldn't really notice the difference if I bought...

The garage stays nice and dry and actually has a nice floor already installed. It's not insulated, but I can easily insulate and weather strip the door (probably worth it in saving energy cost anyway). I don't think it's worth insulating the whole garage unless I put a heater or something in...

I'm thinking about putting a table in my garage in Maryland. Will the table last? Any issues I should think about?

Reply 1" backed slate. Not sure if it's stapled or glued.

Someone suggested I post this here. Thanks for any help!I found a table I want to buy. It is all hardwood (I really dislike MDF) but it has an option of MDF backed slate or hardwood backed slate. The MDF is cheaper, and the sales guy recommended it as less likely to warp in humidity. He said it...