Ball Return Box
- Thread starter Steve Dickey
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I just did mine 2 weeks ago with rubber that I got from Rob (dontlitethat)
I was able to put the bottom piece in place without glue then roll up 1/2 at a time, brush glue on, then stick it down, then do other half. It worked well.
I was able to put the bottom piece in place without glue then roll up 1/2 at a time, brush glue on, then stick it down, then do other half. It worked well.
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Bob, that rubber mat works great. Don't forget to put that extra strip on the inside front where the balls contacts the gate of the box.
Rob.M
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Bob, that rubber mat works great. Don't forget to put that extra strip on the inside front where the balls contacts the gate of the box.
Rob.M
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Hey Steve, I tried to do mine in cork and wasn't happy with it so I went to home cheapo and bought a small piece of black indoor outdoor carpet that has a felt look. I cut it up and installed it with double sided carpet tape. I cut the large bottom piece big enough to cover the ramps where the balls fall down. It took a little time to cut all the small side pieces where the ball drops in but went together super easy with the tape and is holding up well and looks great after 100's of games played and I don't have to pick little pieces of cork off my table anymore. Total cost $20
Dean,
Thanks for the carpet idea. I got the cork down OK, but if it does not work well I'll switch over to carpet. Also, thanks for the stain mix you used and shared with me. I used it as a starting point and tweaked it a bit. It is interesting in that every piece of wood turns out a slightly different color.
Take care and enjoy your table, Steve
Thanks for the carpet idea. I got the cork down OK, but if it does not work well I'll switch over to carpet. Also, thanks for the stain mix you used and shared with me. I used it as a starting point and tweaked it a bit. It is interesting in that every piece of wood turns out a slightly different color.
Take care and enjoy your table, Steve
Thanks Rob, the rubber is much nicer than the cork, no more cork all over the table. I only did the bottom so far, I used the piece that you double stacked for me. The worst part is getting the old cork off. I tried a sharp scraper but it was too easy to narf the wood, I ended up using a blue fiber wheel on my 4 1/2" angle grinder, it was messy but it came off quick. Thanks again!!!
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Bob, you'll be much happier with the rubber before cork or carpet any day, the carpet is a chalk dust,dirt,grime and hand oil collector... Carpet is a pain to clean and maintain... How many guys you know or poolrooms that clean/vacuum/shampoo the carpet in the GOLD CROWN ball box regularly? I bet no one has ever tried to clean or vacuum the carpet in the ball box when installing new cloth...the carpet has pros and cons but the cons out weigh the pros. You'll be washing chalk dust and grime out of the carpet for days before the water used to shampoo/wash the carpet runs clear. Imagine if valley used carpet in their ball box:yikes:
The rubber wipes clean so quick and easy.
This is a commercially use GC, as you can see the wear and the threshold could use a strip of protective rubber or some type of cover... Looks like a poolroom rat has been scratching at it..
Rob.M
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Bob, you'll be much happier with the rubber before cork or carpet any day, the carpet is a chalk dust,dirt,grime and hand oil collector... Carpet is a pain to clean and maintain... How many guys you know or poolrooms that clean/vacuum/shampoo the carpet in the GOLD CROWN ball box regularly? I bet no one has ever tried to clean or vacuum the carpet in the ball box when installing new cloth...the carpet has pros and cons but the cons out weigh the pros. You'll be washing chalk dust and grime out of the carpet for days before the water used to shampoo/wash the carpet runs clear. Imagine if valley used carpet in their ball box:yikes:
The rubber wipes clean so quick and easy.
This is a commercially use GC, as you can see the wear and the threshold could use a strip of protective rubber or some type of cover... Looks like a poolroom rat has been scratching at it..
Rob.M
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Clean out a ball box? Surely you jest!!! I wipe down the tables, mostly Diamonds, before I play league just to try to keep my hands and cue from getting dirty!!!!:angry: