disassemble a Diamond Pro

xianmacx

xianmacx

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Guys,

This weekend I am helping a friend take apart a Diamond Pro and move it. I will be having a pro put it back together but I need to get some pointers on taking it apart.

Can anyone give me a rundown of the basic steps to take one apart and the tools I will need?

I envision the first step being taking the rails off? Would I be able to lay on the ground and reach the bolts? Is there anything I need to be aware of when pulling the slates apart?

Thanks in advance guys,
Ian
 
Hi,

I'm no table mechanic, however I recently took my diamond pro apart and moved it to my new house myself. You will be able to access the rail bolts from the underside of the table with no problems.

First step would be to remove all the rail bolts (I think they are 9/16). Next you should be able to remove all the rails and skirt as one unit. You will need two people for this. Now you can remove the skirts from the rails if you'd like.

For the slate, take a razor blade and score the line where the slate edges meet. Remove the slate screws and you should be able to pull 1 slate off at a time. It helps to have two people for this too, however it can be done by yourself if your careful. I pulled the slate towards the side of the table until about 50% was on the table and the other 50% I was supporting. I then lowered my half towards the ground and let the slate slide down the frame of the table. You can then walk the slate to a wall. The Frame is pretty self explanatory to dissamble...just remove all the bolts you see.

Hope this helps!

-phillip
 
Thanks for the reply, exactly what I was looking for.

So would you agree that most/all of the harware requires standard measurment tools?

Thanks again for your reply.

Ian
 
Josh,

Its a diamond professional.

So would you agree a set of sockets, wrenches, plyers and I should be in pretty good shape to take it apart?

Thanks again,
 
xianmacx said:
Josh,

Its a diamond professional.

So would you agree a set of sockets, wrenches, plyers and I should be in pretty good shape to take it apart?

Thanks again,
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Yes, standard tools will be just fine! You might want to get a pair of staple removers if you need to remove the cloth. A small flathead screw driver will work as well although it may take more time.

good luck!

-Phillip
 
dont forget to mark the slate and frame so it can go back together the same as it came apart..
I usually draw an arc across the three pieces of slate and mark head and foot on the frame and slate.
hope this helps
scott
 
Great idea marking the slates Scott. thx.

As for the slate screws, are they just big wood screws like in a Gold Crown?
 
And if you use a sharpie to mark where your slates meet up on your frame, you can realign without too much hassle and remeasuring..
I run an arc on top of the slates, for head and foot- labeling each, and then mark the edges of the slate on the frame adding a couple of hash marks to help with the outside adjustments.
line up all lines, and everything should drop back into the original holes with no extra adjustments.
Assuming of course that they had it put together correctly to begin with.
A quick tape measure will let you know.
Diamonds are usually already there, though.
 
Dont forget allen wrenches or a real thin screwdiver for the cams that lock the rail corners together. Also bring some sheets and padding to wrap up the finished areas. Real easy to take apart. Now putting it together properly is another story.:thumbup:
 
ososlow said:
Dont forget allen wrenches or a real thin screwdiver for the cams that lock the rail corners together. Also bring some sheets and padding to wrap up the finished areas. Real easy to take apart. Now putting it together properly is another story.:thumbup:
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Yeah it took me 15 minutes to figure out how those corner pieces were held together. Thanks again for everyones help.

Ian
 
Coos Cues said:
If you're reading it it's relevent. I didn't revive the thread but noticed this wisdom was missing. You're welcome.
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I wasn't reading it because I was interested in the content, I was reading it out of curiosity to see who would reply to an 18 year old thread and what the reply would be. You're right. 18 years too late is relevant. As you were...
 
rexus31 said:
I wasn't reading it because I was interested in the content, I was reading it out of curiosity to see who would reply to an 18 year old thread and what the reply would be. You're right. 18 years too late is relevant. As you were...
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Boy, that's one long move, I sure hope they get it together so that they can play soon. 😁😁
 
rexus31 said:
I wasn't reading it because I was interested in the content, I was reading it out of curiosity to see who would reply to an 18 year old thread and what the reply would be. You're right. 18 years too late is relevant. As you were...
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I am getting ready to move my pro table that has been sitting in the same spot for 15 years. I was directed to this thread by a google search as I was looking for information as I have never taken it apart. Specifically I was trying to find out if the aprons can come off without taking the rails off.

The internet lives forever and someone else moving a diamond pro might find themselves right back on this thread ten years from now via a google search.

Sorry that you took it as a personal affront on your existence I would have the gall to revive the thread by posting on it. I suppose it caused pain and suffering for you to click on it so I probably owe you compensation. Why? Just why be a dick when all you have to do is nothing?
 
Coos Cues said:
I am getting ready to move my pro table that has been sitting in the same spot for 15 years. I was directed to this thread by a google search as I was looking for information as I have never taken it apart. Specifically I was trying to find out if the aprons can come off without taking the rails off.
The internet lives forever and someone else moving a diamond pro might find themselves right back on this thread ten years from now via a google search.
Sorry that you took it as a personal affront on your existence I would have the gall to revive the thread by posting on it. I suppose it caused pain and suffering for you to click on it so I probably owe you compensation. Why? Just why be a dick when all you have to do is nothing?
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You lose my phone number or something? 🙃
 
Sheldon said:
You lose my phone number or something? 🙃
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I'm just researching because even though I'm too lazy to help I like to have a plan for you to execute. :ROFLMAO:

I talked to Glen a couple of days ago and he said since he bolted the three slates together as one that if I take off the aprons and add some wood shims to put the weight onto the frame it should tip and roll. He said just make sure the rail bolts are tight. I forgot to ask him if I had to take the rails all the way off to get the aprons off and didn't want to call him back so I thought I would do some research.

I was hoping to get it moved and in place before calling in "the closer". I do have a new stretch of blue 860 I got from Jim for this project so you can show up and get in and out in a reasonable time frame! I would never lose your number!
 
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