cost to recover a table?

pmata814

pmata814

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How much should I expect to pay if I decide to recover my pool table with Simonis 860. I know the cloth is going to run me about $250 but what do mechanics usually charge for labor?

Thanks in advance.

P.S.
Its an 8ft'r
 
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pmata814 said:
How much should I expect to pay if I decide to recover my pool table with Simonis 860. I know the cloth is going to run me about $250 but what do mechanics usually charge for labor?

Thanks in advance.

P.S.
Its an 8ft'r
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Good question, lets get some good answers here.
 
pmata814 said:
How much should I expect to pay if I decide to recover my pool table with Simonis 860. I know the cloth is going to run me about $250 but what do mechanics usually charge for labor?

Thanks in advance.

P.S.
Its an 8ft'r
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Sears, Diamond, Brunswick, Olhausen....what kind of table is it?
 
Regardless of the price seek out the best installers. Prices seem to be comparable but workman ship is not. From what I read about about RKC I would wait in line for him. Do it right the first time or you'll hate it.
 
Its a Vitalie.

I only know of one mechanic in my area, which installed mine when I bought it. I live in S. Texas (rio grande valley). I spoke with him on the phone and he quoted me $250 for slate and rails, obviously I buy the cloth.

I'd like to know if this is what is normally charged. I suppose if he's the only guy that does this work I won't have a choice in the matter :( but I still want to know if I'm paying a fair price. Thanks again.

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The price seems OK, but it don't reflect the skills you're paying for. As for myself, I seldom ever just change the cloth on a pool table...any pool table, as I'm almost always rebuilding the table first....then installing the cloth. I haven't just changed the cloth on a pool table since I don't know when, it's just not something I do, as I feel like I'm imposing on someone elses area to do that kind of work in someone elses backyard if you know what I mean. But, if I were to take a job of changing the cloth, my labor would be at least $300 depending on the pool table I'm working on, and that don't include breaking the seams apart to relevel the slates, that's extra...and I make it clear up front first.

Glen
 
realkingcobra said:
The price seems OK, but it don't reflect the skills you're paying for. As for myself, I seldom ever just change the cloth on a pool table...any pool table, as I'm almost always rebuilding the table first....then installing the cloth. I haven't just changed the cloth on a pool table since I don't know when, it's just not something I do, as I feel like I'm imposing on someone elses area to do that kind of work in someone elses backyard if you know what I mean. But, if I were to take a job of changing the cloth, my labor would be at least $300 depending on the pool table I'm working on, and that don't include breaking the seams apart to relevel the slates, that's extra...and I make it clear up front first.



Glen
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Thanks so much. I really appreciate the info.




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