Barn Find- Early 1946 Brunswick Centennial Pool Table

[AF pool guy]

This is awesome! I look forward to seeing your progress! Do a ton of research on metal polishing companies. You do not want to trust the polishing of those pieces to just anyone. Ideally, the clear anodize is removed, the aluminum polished then re-anodized or left bare. The ONLY upgrade I would make is to find a later set of the upper pocket castings which accommodate a screw in pocket. I've never been a fan of the tack in pocket. Over time, the tacks eventually come loose and they wreck havoc on balls. Congrats on such an awesome find! The circumstantial evidence is highly in your favor this is the table from the book. Very, very cool! Can you post a pic of the first edition hardcopy of the book?

I had that problem with the tacks marring balls, but I took some adhesive felt and covered the heads. I suppose it would be different if my table was a showpiece like this one will be.


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[Timkrieger]

This is awesome! I look forward to seeing your progress! Do a ton of research on metal polishing companies. You do not want to trust the polishing of those pieces to just anyone. Ideally, the clear anodize is removed, the aluminum polished then re-anodized or left bare. The ONLY upgrade I would make is to find a later set of the upper pocket castings which accommodate a screw in pocket. I've never been a fan of the tack in pocket. Over time, the tacks eventually come loose and they wreck havoc on balls. Congrats on such an awesome find! The circumstantial evidence is highly in your favor this is the table from the book. Very, very cool! Can you post a pic of the first edition hardcopy of the book?

 

[stevelomako]

Maybe you’ll be able to match the grain on the rails of the table with a picture in the book of the rails.

 

[tomatoshooter]

Great find! It looks like everything is in great shape, too. When you said barn find, I was expecting something pretty rough. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

 

[Timkrieger]

Got everything taken apart, some old, non-active, termite damage on the wood feet of the legs that will have to be replaced. The inside of the aluminum has the stamp 4 1/2 x 9 C. I found another post that describes the features of the original C model Centennial. I had to call around to find a metal shop with a big enough tank to handle the length of the aprons. I’ll get the aluminum in for removal of the anodized coating and then polishing.

 

[Timkrieger]

Got everything taken apart, some old, non-active, termite damage on the wood feet of the legs that will have to be replaced. The inside of the aluminum has the stamp 4 1/2 x 9 C. I found another post that describes the features of the original C model Centennial. I had to call around to find a metal shop with a big enough tank to handle the length of the aprons. I’ll get the aluminum in for removal of the anodized coating and then polishing.

 

[Chip Roberson]

The wooden pads or feet can be obtained at the following website. If you replace one, probably need to replace all to make sure
the same foot height is kept for all four corners of the table.

Anniversary Leg Bottom Poplar Wood Pads

www.classicbilliards.net

On polishing the aluminum, that's the way I went but now days I wouldn't have a clue on where to approach it

 

[DynoDan]

Brings back some early 50s memories. Same exact tables were in the only poolroom in my hometown that admitted children.

 

[Timkrieger]

If you can please post a pic of the backer boards. Even if they are wore out and are going to be replaced. Side view would be interesting as well. See how many staple holes are in them. And the color of the slate should have a pinkish tint to it. I’d very much appreciate some pics when ever you have a chance-no rush at all.

My slates have stickers on the back, and I need to take pics of them, come to think of it. I’m pondering setting my table up. Someday I will 100%.

Thank you very much

Fatboy

 

[Timkrieger]

No rush on the pics.

I’m certain lots of us here will appreciate any and all pics!!

Cheers and thank you very much!

Here’s a few slate pics, some of the frames came lose, they are tongue and groove, slates are kind of beat with some gouging but no cracks. I couldn’t find any dates or marks but haven’t inspected real close.