Precautions when standing on table (diamond)

surffisher2a said:

I am getting a 7ft diamond proam installed this weekend. I tried to layout the room using tape and etc, but I can't seem to figure out the exact center of where the table is going to be due to some of the walls. I had a 8ft table in the room previously so I know its going to fit, however I don't remember the exact position of where the 8ft table was.

Where i am going with this is, I need to mount the light (diamond also) once the table is installed so I can get it centered. I was going to try and have the light mounts ready to go and install it before the table was in place, but that doesn't seem like an option now. (I do have the electrical box in the ceiling ready to go).

So my question is what precautions should I take if I have to stand on the table to install the light? I have a nice thick leather cover, but is there anything else I should be aware of? Or is it just a bad idea to even think about standing on the table in the first place?

I am going to try it with ladders on the side of the table, but I don't think I can safely reach to the middle of the table while on a ladder.

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mchnhed said:

Put boards with 2x4’s under them across the rails, or a couple of 4x4’s with plywood screwed to them
Go slow and easy.

If you have a real plank, put it on the ladder steps a few inches above the table.

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surffisher2a said:

1 piece slate.

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surffisher2a said:

1 piece slate.

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surffisher2a said:

Thanks for the information everyone, Can't wait to get my new table this weekend!!!!

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trentfromtoledo said:

I was just making sure it was not a 3 piece slate!!

Like the Cobra said!

I am betting you cannot wait for the truck to be pulling in!!! Congrats and enjoy!

Trent from Toledo

P.s. be careful with wiring the light and hanging it! Make sure you have help!

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jtompilot said:

Do they make a 7’ table with 3 slates?

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trentfromtoledo said:

All the Pro Ams have this option Been about 4 years now I think.

Trent

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realkingcobra said:

Was available as a red label as well.

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trentfromtoledo said:

Wow, that goes way back further than I thought!!!
I know they have offered the Professional since day
1 as a 3 piece. Wait, didnt the 7' Professional come as a 2 piece slate?

Learn something new every day!

Trent

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Sheldon said:

If you watched the Mosconi Cup this year, did this make anyone else cringe a little?
https://streamable.com/9nn7j

Probably didn't hurt anything, but the weren't too mindful of the rails at all. I would worry about the possibility of tearing the rubber off of the sub rail.

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realkingcobra said:

Was done and over at that point in time, next move is to rear down and pack it out.

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