Amish Pool Tables???

pwd72s said:
Wonder if there are any good pool halls in Amish Country?

I noticed no info on size, slate used, cloth, etc. I wonder how they play?

http://www.dutchcrafters.com/Pool-Tables-and-Billiards/cat/659
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Actually the sizes are listed under the dimensions tab if you click on each table.
The below was for the Mission table. Actually pretty nice tables going by the site (solid wood instead of fake mess).

"7 Foot Pool Table Dimensions:
Overall Width: 46"
Overall Length: 87"
Play Surface Width: 39"
Playing Surface Length: 78"

Other Sizes Available:
8 Foot - 52" Wide x 98" Length (44" Wide x 88" Length playing surface)
9 Foot - 60" Wide x 110" Length (50" Wide x 100" Length playing surface)

Wood:
Brown Maple
Cherry
Hickory
Quarter Sawn White Oak Wood (Shown)
Oak
Walnut

Standard Features:
Amish Handcrafted Construction
Heirloom Quality
Built with North American Hardwoods
1" Thick Framed Slate with 3/4" Wood Backing
22 oz. Cloth in 20+ Colors
3 Piece Slate
Solid Wood No Particle Board

Optional Features:
Billiard Cloth Color
Pool Balls Set - See Options
12 Pocket Choices
Size
Ball Rack
Talc Holder
Table Cover
Dust Cover"
 
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I would think the build and slate is pretty straightforward (PA or Brazilian slate.should be ok, no?). I wonder what cushions are being used.
 
they at least look well made. If in fact it really is "constructed in the Old World tradition of mortise and tenon joinery". Never really been into "Home" style tables though.
 
We have some old (1800's) quarter sawn oak pieces...a pool table made of that would be beautiful..quarter sawn means the log is first cut in quarters, then the wood sliced from the quarter. Gives a unique and beautiful grain pattern.

Damn...sure wish this house had room for a table.
 
If in fact it really is "constructed in the Old World tradition of mortise and tenon joinery".
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Was wondering the same as they are opposed to the use of electricity.

I bought some Amish Popcorn at Cabelas not long ago. Don't know if it is Amish, but pretty tasty.
 
They are known for their quality craftsmenship, but don't think for a second they are handcrafted them. I have a friend who works up there during the summer months and they have factories that are running multiple CNC machines, lasers, and all the toys any woodworker would die to have. They even use electricity.

Funny side note. My friend had to meet an Amish customer who pulled up in his horse and buggy then handed my buddy a flash drive with the files on it he needed.

Everybody loves money!
 
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