Getting a Gabriel

[mnShooter]

Well here is a picture of the table.

Once I got everything in the basement it was a snap to set up. Just level the frame and the slate was already level.

The frame was one piece. I didn't realize that the wood backing was attached to the frame and not the slate. This made the frame a bit bigger. Definitely not fun moving into the basement. Of course there were a few marks on the wall and a nice little hole that I had to patch up.

Someone was telling me the frame was like 700 lbs. I think it was more like 300-400 lbs because there is no way two guys could pick up 700lbs.

 

[CrossSideLarry]

Gabriel?

I'm looking at getting a Gabriel Signature Pro 9' table. Does anyone know what size the frame is on these things and how much they weigh? Is it bigger than the 50X100 playing surface. I'm not sure if I can get it down into my basement.

Excuse me, but why would anyone in this country buy a Gabriel when it is merely a copied Diamond. If you don't believe it, simply call Diamond and ask them to relate the outcome of their law suit against Gabriel for patent infringement. BTW, it was Diamond who agreed to sell Gabriel three cushion tables in the USA in exchange for Gabriel selling Diamond Pros in Europe!

Cross Side Larry

"Learn from the best, and beat the rest"

 

[frankncali]

Nice table I am very envious of you having that nice of a table at home.

I would buy a Gabriels or a Diamond if I had a chance to for a good price.
I am not sure what the deal is betweent he two companies but looking in the used market you have to get what is out there.

BTW-- Where did you get the large movie pictures on the walls?
Nice ORB that you have there. That thing caught my eye.

 

[smittie1984]

I'm suprised that the Gabriel has unbacked slate. The backing that is attached to a frame is basically what an American Heritage/Leisure Bay or a Craftmaster is. Is it better to have backed slate.

I would also find it odd for a table to have a frame that doesn't come apart. But I have managed to move tables through crazy hallways.

 

[mnShooter]

Excuse me, but why would anyone in this country buy a Gabriel when it is merely a copied Diamond. If you don't believe it, simply call Diamond and ask them to relate the outcome of their law suit against Gabriel for patent infringement. BTW, it was Diamond who agreed to sell Gabriel three cushion tables in the USA in exchange for Gabriel selling Diamond Pros in Europe!

Cross Side Larry

"Learn from the best, and beat the rest"

I think Gabriels are better built. Although they suck to move. No need for beezwax or shims. I bet you can't fit 18 balls in one pocket on your Diamond, . The only reason I bought it was because it was available at the time. If he would have had a Diamond I would have bought that.

Can you explain to me why Gabriel would let Diamond be their official distributor after they got done sueing them? I find that hard to believe. I don't really care either way so I'm not gonna waste my time calling them.

 

[mnShooter]

Nice table I am very envious of you having that nice of a table at home.

I would buy a Gabriels or a Diamond if I had a chance to for a good price.
I am not sure what the deal is betweent he two companies but looking in the used market you have to get what is out there.

BTW-- Where did you get the large movie pictures on the walls?
Nice ORB that you have there. That thing caught my eye.

My roommate used to work at the movie theatre so he's got a bunch of them. I'd rather have plain walls.

There has been two people who died in this house on separate occasions in the last five years. One was suicide and the other was a heart attack. Maybe it's a ghost. I better watch out.

 

[Bob Jewett]

I'm suprised that the Gabriel has unbacked slate. The backing that is attached to a frame is basically what an American Heritage/Leisure Bay or a Craftmaster is. Is it better to have backed slate.
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I think the system where the slate is bare is much better. I think it comes from the carom design in which the slates are over 2 inches thick. The top of the steel I-beam frame is covered with wood that I think is waxed, and the slates can be slid into place. Those slates are machined accurately enough that you use don't use putty (or bee's wax, or bondo) in the joint since there is no gap between the slates.