1916 Brunswick Kling 6 Leg w/ Ball Return Restoration

[ShootingArts]

Charlie Dunn was the one. Too late now. A master bootmaker.

Not too late after all. A straight line back to Charlie Dunn!

Never know, might pick somebody's mind there if you call them in the evening when things have quietened down a bit.

Hu

 

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What would you guys do as far as refinishing the ball return troughs - if anything. I am replacing the rubber runners and felt, but would you do anything tp the wood. I would like to leave it alone but eas thinking some kind of oil to preserve the wood a bit!

 

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[3kushn]

Far from expert but many thin applications of saddle soap, which isn't a soap, might be the ticket for that old leather. Don't try to saturate the leather! I did with some saddles long ago, big mess!

Still saddle shops around. If you don't find a shop that can provide pool table leather I would locate some saddle building and restoration shops. Boot making shops are probably second choice.

Hu

Highly Recommend "Saphir" products for leather cleaning, conditioning, restoring colors and protection.
Expensive products but I haven't found anything better. You'll have to do your own research as to what products to buy. Their website is nearly useless for this. Guess its a French thing.

 

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Original ball return before and after and beginning of reassembly. End is in sight. Two middle kegs to go. Cloth purchased.

 

[muskyed]

That's going to be an incredible table. Great job by you.

 

[Maxx]

That’s just beautiful! Good job keeping it in play, and enjoy it once you’re done.

 

[fastone371]

Original ball return before and after and beginning of reassembly. End is in sight. Two middle kegs to go. Cloth purchased.

Stunning!! Well done.

 

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Old Skool

 

[bbb]

very beautiful work so far.....

 

[fastone371]

Old Skool

You gotta love the inlays on that table.

 

[Lawnboy77]

Love everything about that table. Outstanding work!

 

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And then there were 6.