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I think naming names could be a problem on the board. That said, if someone in the area asks for a recommendation, I'd let them know.

I thought I'd bring a little closure to this thread and thank the guys who chimed in with their thoughts. I called an experienced guy to come out and look at the table. There were a multitude of things wrong with the assembly of the table by the previous crew, including stripped screw holes...

I didn't measure it, but it's popping just enough to get a fast moving ball airborne, or a slow moving ball to change direction or roll backwards if it's coming to a stop at the seam. To prevent the slate from lifting, the rails are loose enough that they rattle when a ball hits the bumper...

Thanks for the reply. I have the name of a couple local mechanics. I'll get with them before I try anything. I appreciate the response.

I appreciate the reply. Thank you!

I'd like to find an experienced mechanic to look at my table. I believe I have a problem rail that needs to be addressed. Any recommendations in the Flint, MI area?

I suppose I could pull the rails and check to see if they're straight or bowed. I'm sure that'd give a good indication of the problem. I think I'll find a good mechanic in the area before I start experimenting on my own, though. I do appreciate the responses from everyone.

I had a feeling that might be the case. Is there a fix for this, or do I have to live with it as-is?

I really appreciate the input, Josh. I didn't watch them do all the installation, but they did say they tightened the slate down quite a bit. I just shot a short video to show how the rails rattle, but can't figure out how to upload it to my computer. (My tech skills are worse than my pool...

Thanks for the reply. They glued the seams, and the second time they used about 5 slips of paper in the seam. Right now the slate is perfect, but I'm afraid to tighten the rails down enough to get rid of the rattle. I suppose I could tighten them down and if the seams pop again, I know either...

I have a 15+ year old AMF Playmaster 8' table that was stable since it was originally installed. We moved last summer, storing the table in the basement of our new home till the basement was finished. The table was installed by a professional about 4 months ago. I noticed about three weeks...