I know slate is used because it's heavy, flat, and doesn't warp. But why not just use a slab of steel? Steel can be flat, heavy, I don't know if it warps though.
Just curious.
Just curious.
They tried it around 150 years ago. Its still not a good idea.
Besides the sound and rusting issues, check the prices on a one
inch thick steel sheet large enough for a table bed.
Who says it needs to be an inch thick though? Why not a quarter inch corrugated steel?
As for moisture, why not make a ton of tiny holes in the surface? Because it's corrugated, the moisture could pass through the hollow center without any loss of strength.
A small area heating device underneath could also be set to a specific temperature. The metal would act as a heatsink, and would ensure that the table always plays consistently, similarly to a 3c table.
(I dont know what I'm talking about here...just throwing out ideas)
Who says it needs to be an inch thick though? Why not a quarter inch corrugated steel?
As for moisture, why not make a ton of tiny holes in the surface? Because it's corrugated, the moisture could pass through the hollow center without any loss of strength.
A small area heating device underneath could also be set to a specific temperature. The metal would act as a heatsink, and would ensure that the table always plays consistently, similarly to a 3c table.
(I dont know what I'm talking about here...just throwing out ideas)
Wouldn't these "tiny holes" create divots for balls to settle into and throw off shots?
Who says it needs to be an inch thick though? Why not a quarter inch corrugated steel?
As for moisture, why not make a ton of tiny holes in the surface? Because it's corrugated, the moisture could pass through the hollow center without any loss of strength.
A small area heating device underneath could also be set to a specific temperature. The metal would act as a heatsink, and would ensure that the table always plays consistently, similarly to a 3c table.
(I dont know what I'm talking about here...just throwing out ideas)
1/4 inch isn't heavy enough.
Just a thought here, what about bullet proof plexiglass? No warpage, no rust (which would be a problem with steel), able to handle the impact of bouncing balls, and much lighter than slate. Although, I would think the heavy weight is desirable in a pool table since you don't want it to move when you bump it.
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