9balltherapy
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Here are some pictures of my Brunswick Gold Crown 1 restoration. The Gold Crown 1 has always held a sentimental place for me as it is what I played on a lot when I was young in my game. Upon picking up this table, I knew that there would be a lot of work ahead of me to get this table to play the way that I wanted it to. As I began to research what all would need to be done, I was told to contact Alex Webb out of Chattanooga Tennessee to do my leveling and covering. Upon speaking with him, he spoke very highly of Mark Gregory at Perfect Pocketz in Atlanta. He proved to be invaluable in this process. Mark was absolutely amazing. He took time out of his schedule to text and call to check on the progress of the table on many occasions. Additionally, he was available through FaceTime on many occasions to provide his knowledge and guidance. Mark made several recommendations to make this table play the way that I want it to play. The first of which was to add wedges to the frame to add additional support for the outside of the frame. Additionally, Mark made recommendations to cut the corners and side pocket portions of the frame to accommodate the larger pockets. Mark also showed me how to sand the slates using a surface plate to ensure that the slates were flat and smooth. This guidance was the just the first part of the restoration. Then it was on to the rails.
I was able to take the rails to Mark's shop in Atlanta to be rebuilt. Below are the modifications that Mark made.
1. Replaced all of the wood under the rail
2. Replaced the sub-rail and extended them to make the pockets 4 3/8 inches point to point
3. Replaced the floating plates that bolt the rail through the slate with inserts in the rail
4. Changed the angle of the pockets to current standards (They are absolutely perfect)
5.Adjusted the size of each individual rail to ensure that the pocket was in the right place on the table.
A note about number 5: When this table was produced the original rails and castings were not quite right and the pockets did not sit in the exact right place. Prior to the rails being covered, I could see that each rail behind the pocket facing and cushion had different amounts of wood built up behind them to ensure that the pockets were in the right place.
I can't say enough about Mark's kindness professionalism and quality of work on this project.
Alex Webb was also amazing in getting me cloth in a cloth shortage and did a fantastic job leveling and covering the table. He took his time and ensured that the table was level in all directions prior to joining the slates and covering the table.
This table plays absolutely fantastic. If anyone needs rail or table work done and are in the southeast I would highly recommend both of these guys!!
I was able to take the rails to Mark's shop in Atlanta to be rebuilt. Below are the modifications that Mark made.
1. Replaced all of the wood under the rail
2. Replaced the sub-rail and extended them to make the pockets 4 3/8 inches point to point
3. Replaced the floating plates that bolt the rail through the slate with inserts in the rail
4. Changed the angle of the pockets to current standards (They are absolutely perfect)
5.Adjusted the size of each individual rail to ensure that the pocket was in the right place on the table.
A note about number 5: When this table was produced the original rails and castings were not quite right and the pockets did not sit in the exact right place. Prior to the rails being covered, I could see that each rail behind the pocket facing and cushion had different amounts of wood built up behind them to ensure that the pockets were in the right place.
I can't say enough about Mark's kindness professionalism and quality of work on this project.
Alex Webb was also amazing in getting me cloth in a cloth shortage and did a fantastic job leveling and covering the table. He took his time and ensured that the table was level in all directions prior to joining the slates and covering the table.
This table plays absolutely fantastic. If anyone needs rail or table work done and are in the southeast I would highly recommend both of these guys!!
