Brunswick Medalist Rail Replacement

[Golfer38]

Hello all, and thanks in advance for any feedback,

In my youth, I worked in a pool hall and worked on many tables. I am now getting back into pool with my sons and have a Brunswick Medalist table which the three of us are going to refelt and put on new rail cushions.

In preparing for the materials, I started to take apart the table. I noticed a few things that I need some help on.

1) The entire top comes off the table and the entire rail system seem like they are one piece with the cushions on each side of the side pockets. There are rail bolts on each side of the rails and a small block of wood screwed into the frame, which seems to hold the rails level.

So how would I take the rails off to replace the felt? I just dont want to start unscrewing bolts and screws if not needed and I cannot find a manual online.

2) On one end off the 3-piece slate, the screws are in on an angle, while the others are pretty much straight in. Should I use the same holes or work in making them go in straighter into the frame?

3) On the same piece of slate (where the screws are angled in), the sides of the slate are not flush with the middle piece of slate (while the third piece of slate is flush with the middle piece). This is why maybe the screws are angled in. Should I completely break the seal (which I was going to reseal anyway but maybe not a total break) and align up the slate pieces, then work on properly screwing the slate to the frame?

Thanks,

Jim from Maryland.

 

[realkingcobra]

Hello all, and thanks in advance for any feedback,

In my youth, I worked in a pool hall and worked on many tables. I am now getting back into pool with my sons and have a Brunswick Medalist table which the three of us are going to refelt and put on new rail cushions.

In preparing for the materials, I started to take apart the table. I noticed a few things that I need some help on.

1) The entire top comes off the table and the entire rail system seem like they are one piece with the cushions on each side of the side pockets. There are rail bolts on each side of the rails and a small block of wood screwed into the frame, which seems to hold the rails level.

So how would I take the rails off to replace the felt? I just dont want to start unscrewing bolts and screws if not needed and I cannot find a manual online.

2) On one end off the 3-piece slate, the screws are in on an angle, while the others are pretty much straight in. Should I use the same holes or work in making them go in straighter into the frame?

3) On the same piece of slate (where the screws are angled in), the sides of the slate are not flush with the middle piece of slate (while the third piece of slate is flush with the middle piece). This is why maybe the screws are angled in. Should I completely break the seal (which I was going to reseal anyway but maybe not a total break) and align up the slate pieces, then work on properly screwing the slate to the frame?

Thanks,

Jim from Maryland.

Sorry, but with that many questions about what to do, the best answer I can give is to hire someone that does this kind of work for a living

 

[Mr. Bond]

FYI some mechanics will be hesitant to answer all of this, for the simple fact that it's normally what they get paid for. It's like calling your car mechanic and asking him to explain what you should do to fix something, rather than taking it to him to get the work done.

Hello all, and thanks in advance for any feedback,

In my youth, I worked in a pool hall and worked on many tables. I am now getting back into pool with my sons and have a Brunswick Medalist table which the three of us are going to refelt and put on new rail cushions.

In preparing for the materials, I started to take apart the table. I noticed a few things that I need some help on.

1) The entire top comes off the table and the entire rail system seem like they are one piece with the cushions on each side of the side pockets. There are rail bolts on each side of the rails and a small block of wood screwed into the frame, which seems to hold the rails level.

So how would I take the rails off to replace the felt? I just dont want to start unscrewing bolts and screws if not needed and I cannot find a manual online.

The entire rail system can be unscrewed from the table and then removed whole (more than one person) by lifting it away from the table, flipping it over and laying it upside down for further disassembly. Reverse the process for reassembly.

2) On one end off the 3-piece slate, the screws are in on an angle, while the others are pretty much straight in. Should I use the same holes or work in making them go in straighter into the frame?

Generally speaking, it depends on if its causing the slate to be seated incorrectly. There may have been a good reason for that to have been done. Or, maybe not. If the screws holes are not "loose" and the slate can be properly leveled without changing the holes, then its probably fine to use the same holes.

On the other hand, if the angled screws are causing undue pressure on the slate, it could eventually lead to warping etc and may actually have already. So, putting the screws in straight would help, if slate stress is an issue.

I would consider this one of your more serious concerns. (making sure the slates are properly fastened, supported and level)

3) On the same piece of slate (where the screws are angled in), the sides of the slate are not flush with the middle piece of slate (while the third piece of slate is flush with the middle piece). This is why maybe the screws are angled in. Should I completely break the seal (which I was going to reseal anyway but maybe not a total break) and align up the slate pieces, then work on properly screwing the slate to the frame?

IMO -For all the work you will be doing, break any seal and check all three slates for a perfect level etc. You'll thank yourself later.

Thanks,

Jim from Maryland.

 

[Club Billiards]

Sorry, but with that many questions about what to do, the best answer I can give is to hire someone that does this kind of work for a living

That's what I was going to say. No offense, but the questions you're asking are pretty basic. It's safe to say you're in over your head and likely won't be happy with the results.

 

[Mr. Bond]

That's what I was going to say. No offense, but the questions you're asking are pretty basic. It's safe to say you're in over your head and likely won't be happy with the results.

I hear ya.
And yall know me, I'm not about to start advocating half-baked DIY work over that of an experienced repairmen.

However, if a man wants to get together with his sons and make a family project out of it, I'm cool with giving them a little free advice.

(is it not better that he at least gets "good" advice rather than bad advice or none at all? :wink

anyway, the point is, by getting involved with his sons, he is not only spending quality time with his family, he is also teaching his boys the merrits of accomplishment and taking pride in your work. he is teaching them (hopefully) how to take proper care of the table. and, above all, he is raising two new pool players, which we should openly support at every opportunity.

 

[ROB.M]

Table

All the info he is looking for is here, on or near this section of the forums.
That is one thing I'm sure of'
It may not be in the exact text he's looking for but it's here.
Hint-
The medalist is the little brother to the gold crown.
There is a lot of pictures posted of the gold crown workings on this site
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we all provided the info he's after at one time or another,
They can spend quality family time searching the mechanic,main section of the forums, the more finger tips to search the better and everyone will have a great learning experience! Serious fun!!
p.s take you're time.
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Enjoy,
Rob.M