Anyone have an extra Brunswick 9' end piece of slate for sale? Must be in the S.E. so the guy can drive to pick up in a day. Located in Sherrills Ford, NC. Email me at mrockin98@yahoo.com
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9' Brunswick end piece of slate?
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You are going to need to list more info. Is the table a T-rail table, or a post WWII vertical rail bolt attachment? 3 or 4 piece slate? 1 inch, or 1-1/2”? If you could list a model of Brunswick that would probably the best, and then you could narrow down from there.
Something else to consider, and I mention this because I’ve been bit by this scenario. The slates are normally ground together as a set and matched serial numbers. If you are mixing slates you might have to do some serious shimming.
Something else to consider, and I mention this because I’ve been bit by this scenario. The slates are normally ground together as a set and matched serial numbers. If you are mixing slates you might have to do some serious shimming.
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If I'm not mistaken, the slate is machined as one piece then sectioned off into 3 pieces.
IMO, all 3 pieces need replacing.
It may have been in the past.?? I see sets of slate consistently that did not come from the 1 piece theory, new and old. I am with you on replacing the set 100%. Especially if its a restoration type situation. A restorer I look up to pulled the "replacement" end piece on a client I sent to him with my blessings..... He used a newer piece of slate!! At least he admitted it, but, nonetheless the guy paid top dollar for the Centennial restoration! Anyone restoring tables like these should have an extra set of slates in their inventory. He also did 2 other un-savory moves on him. I was SHOCKED. I am not perfect by any means, but, the slates come as a set.
TFT
I agree, it’s much better to replace slates as a matched set. In the late 70’s our home table had one mismatched slate, and the odd ball slate was about .032 in. thinner than the other two matched slates. Our fix was using bulk gasket material that was .032 in. placed under the thin slate. It worked out okay for our home table, but I wouldn’t recommend it.
Just to be clear: I sent a client to him, he pulled a bunch of crap on him. I did not send him a piece of slate!!!
for sure!!
TFT
The table was built in 1980 and is an antique style home table. Commercial slate hole pattern will match up but not the slate screw holes. I was a table mechanic for over 40 years so I'm familiar with leveling non-matched sets of slate. Just needs to be 1" slate and the slate pads are irrelevant in this case. Not looking like anyone has a piece by the replies so far. Still searching dealers in this area and nothing so far. Did find a used set for $400 but not in good enough condition. Keep me in mind...thanks!
Thanks for the replies so far!
Oh, the table is similar to a Prestige in solid maple.
Thanks for the replies so far!
Oh, the table is similar to a Prestige in solid maple.
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