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david(tx)

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What kind of effect does cold have on slate?I live in Texas so i don't have the extreme cold of other areas so was wondering if i put a table in an unheated shop or garage would the slate hold up?

I see alot of used bar tables for sale at reasonable prices. Thought i might consider buying one.
 
david(tx) said:
What kind of effect does cold have on slate?I live in Texas so i don't have the extreme cold of other areas so was wondering if i put a table in an unheated shop or garage would the slate hold up?

I see alot of used bar tables for sale at reasonable prices. Thought i might consider buying one.
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I might have got lucky, but I left mine out in garage last winter. -42 was the coldest day. it was -40's for a week. They are still good.
 
good question

i currently have my 7' bar box out in the garage, it has been there for about a year. the only effects that i have seen is that the humidity really affect the cheap felt that i put on it. the table has stayed level and true the whole time, just wish i had spent more for a better quality cloth. i do have a propane heater that i use when i want to play in the winter. hope this helps.

Mike :smile:
 
david(tx) said:
What kind of effect does cold have on slate?I live in Texas so i don't have the extreme cold of other areas so was wondering if i put a table in an unheated shop or garage would the slate hold up?

I see alot of used bar tables for sale at reasonable prices. Thought i might consider buying one.
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Thanks 4Pool and Jason , heck if it does alright in Alberta i shouldn't have a problem here:smile:.
 
Ther most common problem, especially in the areas with alot of humidity is the effect on the cloth, which is more obvious in the warmer temperatures.
But hot and cold climate changes will have some bearing on your table.
Things expand with heat, especially when wet, and contract with cold, but if you can keep it at least dry, then there are a ton of tables in garages around the world. I'd be more concerned with the felt in your area than the slates. Get it set up right in the first place with a good foundation, and get to shooting!:grin:
 
slate is mined out of a mountain so moisture and coolness are not a problem. think about it. its stone and comes from inside a mountain. ive written about and researched leanni slate from italy. despite all that it is easily chipped on the edges, and can be damaged if handled poorly. also it does expand and contract with temperature variations b/c its no longer in the mountain at constant temp of about 50degrees. this is minor but can affect the seam. however basic home environmental conditions are not generally a problem. humidty has little effect on the slate, more so on the cloth. gerald
 
I have a cheap table in my garage and the worst problem that I have noticed was the seams popped last winter. In the spring I superglued the seams so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they dont pop again
 
fsarfino said:
I have a cheap table in my garage and the worst problem that I have noticed was the seams popped last winter. In the spring I superglued the seams so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they dont pop again
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Gets cold in Rockford doesn't it Sarfino?:wink:. Thanks for the info. Never had a table so i didn't know if slate would crack or get damaged by playing on it after it sat in prolonged below freezing conditions.

I see Valley bar tables for sale below a thousand dollars and some look in good condition. I read about how sorry they are but the bad ones i've played on have been to poor maintance.
 
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