Brunswick Sport King

[jed1894]

I found Sport King table with cracked slate. I did not take a measure, but it looks like an over-sized 8 foot table. I looked at with low light and was going to buy it for a project until I noticed the crack. I may get it for near nothing or free now....I am waiting on the owner to decide.

Anyway....here are my questions:

1. The owner said it was a one-piece slate, but I was thinking 3 piece. I could not tell without a flash light and the way it was sitting. Is that possible?

2. Does anyone have a diagram of how to take this thing apart (and re-assemble).

3. If it is a 3 piece slate, how hard is it to find one piece?

4. If it is a 1 piece slate, what's the odds of finding slate?

Final question:

From what I can tell, the crack runs about 1 1/2 foot in a banana shape. I am assuming when I start moving this thing, it's going to finish the crack. I've heard of people using bondo (sic) or other similiar stuff to fix the crack. Is this a useless venture for someone that's never done it?

Any other comments about this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance, jed

 

[jed1894]

Another question

If the table is a 1 piece slate.....can I replace with a 3 piece?

Thanks

 

[jfred0826]

Sport King

Hey, Jed.

Congratulations on the find. Sport Kings are good tables, and play nice.
No, it is not a one piece slate. The slate seams lie on the cross braces and are not visible....thus people who don't know better look underneath and assume it's one piece.

Cracked slates are fairly simple to repair. Wait until you have the slate in hand so you can describe the break in some detail. Then you can get info on how to fix it. New slates can be bought if you desire. If memory serves me, I think slate is about $500.00 plus shipping.

It's been a while since I disassembled one, but it's easy. Just start at the top and work your way down. A simple mechanic's set of sockets and wrenches will do most of it. In addition, you need a hex head set for the pocket screws. Also, you need a 3/4 open end wrench for the square head bolts on the frame. An adjustable crescent wrench might be good, too. Maybe some needlenose pliers for all the cloth staples. A razor knife may be needed to score the slate seams. If it has the original slate screws, they will require a large flat bit screwdriver. Take everything apart except for the wooden slats that are attached to the underside of the slates.

The main thing you need to remember is this....the slates are pinned to each other. You must slide them apart to disengage the pins. Otherwise, you will break the tops out of the slates at the seams. You will hate yourself if you do that.

If you want a manual with detailed instructions, try Classic Billiards.

Good luck to ya.
jfe

 

[jed1894]

Hey, Jed.

Congratulations on the find. Sport Kings are good tables, and play nice.
No, it is not a one piece slate. The slate seams lie on the cross braces and are not visible....thus people who don't know better look underneath and assume it's one piece.

Cracked slates are fairly simple to repair. Wait until you have the slate in hand so you can describe the break in some detail. Then you can get info on how to fix it. New slates can be bought if you desire. If memory serves me, I think slate is about $500.00 plus shipping.

It's been a while since I disassembled one, but it's easy. Just start at the top and work your way down. A simple mechanic's set of sockets and wrenches will do most of it. In addition, you need a hex head set for the pocket screws. Also, you need a 3/4 open end wrench for the square head bolts on the frame. An adjustable crescent wrench might be good, too. Maybe some needlenose pliers for all the cloth staples. A razor knife may be needed to score the slate seams. If it has the original slate screws, they will require a large flat bit screwdriver. Take everything apart except for the wooden slats that are attached to the underside of the slates.

The main thing you need to remember is this....the slates are pinned to each other. You must slide them apart to disengage the pins. Otherwise, you will break the tops out of the slates at the seams. You will hate yourself if you do that.

If you want a manual with detailed instructions, try Classic Billiards.

Good luck to ya.
jfe

Thank you very much for the good information. Now, let's see if the owner will let it go. I should know something in a day or two.

jed