A.E Schmidt tables
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look at the 'don't build em like they used to' thread from earlier today. Very well made tables. Not just another import gamestore wanne be.
Schmidt is an old-line billiard supply company in St. Louis. I think they were the last company in the US to sell new ivory balls. They did a newsletter in the 1960s to help room owners and printed a book of them -- "The First Five Years of Chalk Up". I'm pretty sure the same family still owns it.
How do they play compared to tournament tables like Diamond, Rasson or even Gold Crowns?
they play like a good pool table. really no way to answer what you're asking. afaik their stock pockets are around 5" but they'll make them to suit.
Compared to Diamondpredatorbroonsvick the price dunn look too bad. Unless they get you on setup.
Here's their lineup, with prices. Note that the default price shown is for a small table. You can customize, such as ordering the shape of the diamonds and the material, and the type of wood. The lead time I saw was 4-6 weeks.
Pool Tables | A.E. Schmidt Billiards | American-Made Pool Tables
Our Showcase of pool tables are built with style and durability. Many custom options and finishing choices insure your new pool table will match your dreams and exceed your expectations.
aeschmidtbilliards.com
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Wow!Here's their lineup, with prices. Note that the default price shown is for a small table. You can customize, such as ordering the shape of the diamonds and the material, and the type of wood. The lead time I saw was 4-6 weeks.
Pool Tables | A.E. Schmidt Billiards | American-Made Pool Tables
Our Showcase of pool tables are built with style and durability. Many custom options and finishing choices insure your new pool table will match your dreams and exceed your expectations.
That's an impressive lineup.
Thanks for posting the link.
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There's little resale value. If you want one, look for a homeowner trying to get rid of one.
The Old Jaybird
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My hometown pool hall had Schmidt tables, we were 80 miles from St. Louis afterall. When I started playing on them in the 50s, they were already 40 years old. Solid as a stump, 2 inch slate, 8 legs, probably weighed close to a ton.
The local Dave and Buster's here in Atlanta has, or had the last time I was there, Schmidt tables. In my opinion every bit as good as a Gold Crown, maybe better.
The local Dave and Buster's here in Atlanta has, or had the last time I was there, Schmidt tables. In my opinion every bit as good as a Gold Crown, maybe better.
A.E. Schmidt had tables in almost every Dave and Busters.
Lloyd Bennett worked at A.E. Schmidt in St, Louis for many years and after he retired he traveled all over the world servicing the tables at Dave and Buster establishments.
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I grew up about an hour from St. Louis and the first pool hall I played in was in Fairview Heights IL, just across the river. They had a bunch of furniture style AE Schmidt tables, mostly 8s and I think a couple of 9s. Normally I'm pretty anti furniture style tables in a commercial setting, but they seemed to hold up great. I wasn't an experienced player at the time (30 plus years ago), but remember thinking I'd love to have one in my house.
As a side note, AES made Harold Worst cues in the 1960s. They had ribbed plastic wraps, were solid maple and cost $13.00-ish. You couldn’t go to any pool hall in STL without seeing a few.
they look cheap and incredibly overpriced
and most likely play like crap especially when what we mostly play on these days are valleys diamonds and gold crowns
id get a valley before ever spending that much on one of those that you probably would have a hard time giving away let alone reselling, you can kiss away 8k instantly off resale price id say
and most likely play like crap especially when what we mostly play on these days are valleys diamonds and gold crowns
id get a valley before ever spending that much on one of those that you probably would have a hard time giving away let alone reselling, you can kiss away 8k instantly off resale price id say
If I walked into a room with Diamonds, Brunswick's, and Schmidt, I'd want the Schmidt.
For old times sake mostly.
Back in the day, when you would miss a bank, the ball coming off the 2nd rail would not reverse, normally.
If I were in the market, I'd choose The St Louisian.
Again for nostalgia. It also looks the most substantial build. ..
Too bad they don't offer this one standard anymore.
For old times sake mostly.
Back in the day, when you would miss a bank, the ball coming off the 2nd rail would not reverse, normally.
If I were in the market, I'd choose The St Louisian.
Again for nostalgia. It also looks the most substantial build. ..
Too bad they don't offer this one standard anymore.
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$1,500 · In stock
Listed in Lexington, KYUsed - like new
- Length (9ft.)
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AE schmidt
Size: 9 ft regulation • Brand: A.E. Schmidt (St. Louis, Missouri – family-owned since 1850) • Construction: 3-piece 1” slate, solid hardwood frame, leather drop pockets • Condition: Excellent – sturdy frame, level slate, clean felt, ready to play • Includes: Two cues, full ball set, triangle rack
I think some of the first tables I played on were AESchmidts. They were very old, ten feet I believe, and built like a Mack truck. Those solid old tables, thick cowhide pockets, and thick slate influenced how I thought tables should play and feel. Around an inch of slate is the standard now but I ran into two and even three inch slate way back when. As soon as you rolled a ball you knew you were on heavy slate. I don't know if it was vibration or what, as far as I know all tables made today have inferior beds.
One of the things I think needs improvement in the pool world is table beds. Might be time to get away from slate. I don't know if it is a step in the right direction or not but there were some beds made from granite, maybe marble. I'm sure weight was an issue but two to three inches of those stones would probably play awesome. Today we should be able to build something light and stiff out of some synthetic though.
You are somebody that might remember: Wasn't there a Schmidt and somebody or somebody and Schmidt table? Seemed like they used to be some in one of my old hangouts. These are all memories in the neighborhood of fifty years old, minor details have faded a bit.
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At the prices they have listed not sure why anyone would want an A.E. Schmidt table when for about the same price you could have a new Diamond. Am I missing something here?
I remember years ago I had a table that was called a E.A. Burgin table. A guy from Murfreesboro, TN named Skip Burgin made the tables. Haven't heard a word about Burgin tables for nearly 25 years now.
r/DCP
I remember years ago I had a table that was called a E.A. Burgin table. A guy from Murfreesboro, TN named Skip Burgin made the tables. Haven't heard a word about Burgin tables for nearly 25 years now.
r/DCP