Gold Crown 1 non-adjustable feet converted to adjustable

[woodboss83]

My old Gold Crown has the non-adjustable feet. Would it be worth the time and money to convert them to adjustable? Also, are the only two options on the conversion to:
1) Buy new adjustable feet and hardware
2) Drill out and cut threads in original feet and then just get hardware to mount them

Would a a bolt or double threaded bolt up through the original foot and nail in insert work? Or would the table be too heavy?

 

[rexus31]

You need new feet and the correct hardware. A machine shop may be able to drill and tap your existing feet. The treads are 3/4-16.

From Classic Billiards website:

 

[bradsh98]

I really prefer to have the leveling feet, versus shimming between the frame and pedestal. That can be a complete headache.

I made some stainless steel threaded collars, a while back. It's not really worth it, for one table. That is, unless you have the appropriate ability and resources. The feet drill and tap somewhat easily. However, there isn't a whole lot of material there.

In my opinion, your best bet may be to use the threaded collars from 8th-zone.com. They are larger than the originals, which will require you to modify the pedestals. I use the appropriate size hole saw, with a plywood jig. The plywood jig gets screwed to the bottom of the pedestal. It has an angled hole, which serves as a drill guide for the hole saw. You also need to bore the hole for the thinner portion of the collar, and the threaded stud to recess into. That can be accomplished with a simple spade bit.

I've got a ton of this hardware, if you don't have any luck purchasing direct from 8th-Zone. If you catch me at the right time, I might even be able to make a plywood hole saw guide for you.

 

[realkingcobra]

You need more than hardware to convert non-adjustable to adjustable! First problem is the adjustable feet are recessed deeper into the MAPLE corner block, which requires drilling foot hole deeper with a flat bore bit, like a forstner bit, THEN counter sunk again with another forstner bit to counter sink the mounting flange, then you need to buy the adjustable feet and threaded studs.

Call me, and I'll tell you how to turn those non-adjustable feet into adjustable for about $20

702-927-5689

 

[realkingcobra]

My old Gold Crown has the non-adjustable feet. Would it be worth the time and money to convert them to adjustable? Also, are the only two options on the conversion to:
1) Buy new adjustable feet and hardware
2) Drill out and cut threads in original feet and then just get hardware to mount them

Would a a bolt or double threaded bolt up through the original foot and nail in insert work? Or would the table be too heavy?

My advice is free, the parts are about $20, but no call, ok, no problem

 

[Ssonerai]

Not GC, added to a 1927 Royal.
I used Aluminum for the barrels on the theory that the Cf with steel bolts is lower. (Easier to turn/ better to have dissimilar metals in a bearing combo). Hey, they use it for integral cam towers on MC's and some cars.
Or maybe i was just lazy.
These 5/8" - 18 steel machine levelers are good for something like 3500 lbs ea. under a machine tool. Mine came as a couple dozen in the bottom of an auction box lot. I am resigned to the fact that being relatively small dia (1-1/2") they will require a plate under them when the new hardwood floor is installed.

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I made a router jig to install them.

Here's another post on the same subject.

levelers for clawfoot table ?

Has anyone here have any expience modifying or retrofitting a clawfoot table with levelers? I have a GC3 table and it was no problem at all seting up and maintaining the level the past 15 years . In January 2020 I bought a used 8 foot table with clawfoot legs for my shore home in NJ. It was a...

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[fastone371]

Not GC, added to a 1927 Royal.
I used Aluminum for the barrels on the theory that the Cf with steel bolts is lower. (Easier to turn/ better to have dissimilar metals in a bearing combo). Hey, they use it for integral cam towers on MC's and some cars.
Or maybe i was just lazy.
These 5/8" - 18 steel machine levelers are good for something like 3500 lbs ea. under a machine tool. Mine came as a couple dozen in the bottom of an auction box lot. I am resigned to the fact that being relatively small dia (1-1/2") they will require a plate under them when the new hardwood floor is installed.

]

I made a router jig to install them.

Here's another post on the same subject.

levelers for clawfoot table ?

Has anyone here have any expience modifying or retrofitting a clawfoot table with levelers? I have a GC3 table and it was no problem at all seting up and maintaining the level the past 15 years . In January 2020 I bought a used 8 foot table with clawfoot legs for my shore home in NJ. It was a...

forums.azbilliards.com

Job well done!!