Brunswick Anniversary Rebuild

Chip Roberson said:
Looks like your doing all the right stuff there--taking your time, thats a good thing. I rebuilt a Cenntenial that's in my basment a few years back. I started to polish all the Aluminium sides and all and gave up after a day or so working on one of the long sides from corner to corner. I checked around in different spots with contacts through my work (I'm a supplier of parts to the Furniture Manufacturers) and thought of a company in Dublin Va, called Electro Plate Right. Old man there well into his eighties and one of the largest plating companies still around. Called him up and asked if he could polish Alum. Told me he sure could, bring some parts by to look at. I had customers in the area and drove by a couple of days later--he looked at the parts and said--Those came off of a Brunswick Cenntinal Pool table--I polished all those parts for Brunswick when they built those tables.
When I got the parts back, they were boxed. When I opened the boxes that the polished parts were in, it seemed like a light bulb was turned on in the box, they were that bright--increadable finish this gent did, set my table off like crazy when all was installed. Sorry for the long and drawn out
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I didn't mean to repost all of this but hard to edit with an iPad. This really is a great story because now your table value just went up. It too has a story... And all centennials and Annie's are worth restoring.
 
goldcrown4 said:
I didn't mean to repost all of this but hard to edit with an iPad. This really is a great story because now your table value just went up. It too has a story... And all centennials and Annie's are worth restoring.
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The tables with wood rails are worth fixing...more so than the formica rails....everyone wants the wood rails....and then comes the big question after all the hard work is done....how does the table play? Tables can look great....but if the table don't play that well....then all you have is a pretty table....something to think about before anyone get's their rails refinished.

Mark Gregory
 
Dave....the pockets look pretty good....and the rails from what I can see.....look to be in nice shape.....not a lot of damage around the corner pockets of the rails......Glen should do a nice job on them for you.....still a lot of work for you to do on that table....take your time.....when your done you'll love it.
Good Luck with the job.

Mark Gregory
 
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Well I finished the slate repair's, now I'm starting to do a little staining, it was easier to do the stripping then applying stain. Here are a few picture's I decided to use Min-wax gel stain Hickory, this is just the first coat not sure if I will add a second not wanting it to dark.

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PT was teasin ya'll. He just wants to be able to call you a Sand bagger.

Nice job on the table too Buddy. Wish I had the room.
 
Blue Hog ridr said:
PT was teasin ya'll. He just wants to be able to call you a Sand bagger.

Nice job on the table too Buddy. Wish I had the room.
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I'm as serious as a heart attack about the sandbags.
Raymond Ceulemans said ...the heavier the table is, the better it plays.

pt..<..never jokes about Anniversaries.
 
I like the color. I got hooked on Danish oil some time before I ever started my table while still researching finishing methods. I'm glad you tried something different (gel type). Our overall hues look pretty similar. What is your plan for protective layer? Flat, satin, or glossy? Poly or other? Manufacturer? I'm ready for slate tomorrow.
 
pt109 said:
I'm as serious as a heart attack about the sandbags.
Raymond Ceulemans said ...the heavier the table is, the better it plays.

pt..<..never jokes about Anniversaries.
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I thought I'd add here that when I played league on Connelly's 9 ft Ultimates they had 2 inch thick slate (and reportedly 5 bolts per rail anchoring them down). Incredibly solid table and quiet. Nothing hollow sounding about them and played very nice. I didn't care for the 6 leg beef but understand why it was necessary. Heavy is as heavy bilt. I can't wait to report on the playability differences on my Anni when all is said and done. The sandman has visited.
 
TexanZ06 said:
Well I finished the slate repair's, now I'm starting to do a little staining, it was easier to do the stripping then applying stain. Here are a few picture's I decided to use Min-wax gel stain Hickory, this is just the first coat not sure if I will add a second not wanting it to dark.


Looks real nice. I would send your rails to Mark Gregory. He does the absolute best recalibrations on the planet. He does them in a controlled enviroment with professional tooling that offers the most repeatable accuracy. He also replaces the figure 8 (or 5) plates with insert nuts like on the diamonds. You can really torque them down tight. Makes a night and day difference since the plates become very loose over time.
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Hungarian Nut said:
TexanZ06 said:
Well I finished the slate repair's, now I'm starting to do a little staining, it was easier to do the stripping then applying stain. Here are a few picture's I decided to use Min-wax gel stain Hickory, this is just the first coat not sure if I will add a second not wanting it to dark.


Looks real nice. I would send your rails to Mark Gregory. He does the absolute best recalibrations on the planet. He does them in a controlled enviroment with professional tooling that offers the most repeatable accuracy. He also replaces the figure 8 (or 5) plates with insert nuts like on the diamonds. You can really torque them down tight. Makes a night and day difference since the plates become very loose over time.
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i second that, send the rails to Mark Gregory....you will be very pleased you did!
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Well Glen (aka) RKC just pulled out of my driveway after a few day's of working on my rail's, what a great guy to chat with and a true craftsman and work ethic's, he take's time to explain what he's doing as he work's my table was not ready for setup at this time so he will have to make a return trip in a few month's I really hated to let him go because he's a busy fellow to get.
Thanks Glen for your company and fellowship, truly enjoyed it. Have a safe trip.

David Duvail

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Very nice! Glen knows his tables,that table is going to look and play jam-up! I hope ur marriage lasts
 
TexanZ06 said:
Well Glen (aka) RKC just pulled out of my driveway after a few day's of working on my rail's, what a great guy to chat with and a true craftsman and work ethic's, he take's time to explain what he's doing as he work's my table was not ready for setup at this time so he will have to make a return trip in a few month's I really hated to let him go because he's a busy fellow to get.
Thanks Glen for your company and fellowship, truly enjoyed it. Have a safe trip.

David Duvail

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Thank you David, the pleasure was all mine, and you can bet I'll come back to finish off your table as I don't like mixing my work with someone elses....I started it, I'll finish it...until it's ready to play on:D

Glen
 
Sweet! Looking forward to seeing those walnut rails refinished... before the cushion cloth is installed lol. :wink: Sorry you're in a hurry-up-and-wait mode, but patience can be contagious. As for me, I'm considering buying a Starret 98-12 level I found for-sale North of me ($60) and attempt to follow Glen's step-by-step instructions for leveling the frame and slate myself. :cool:
 
CG4 thanks for now the weather and humid weather are keeping me from doing any more wood work, If your in the wait mode you should attempt to level your table on your on. Keep us updated on your status.
 
Well, how is the table coming along? I recently started on mine and was wondering how yours finished up. Any pictures? Steve
 
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