Hello... I discovered this forum in doing some research for a table I impulsively purchased this morning at an estate sale. I sorta knew what I was getting into, having seen the picture before attending the sale, but it was a crowded sale and everything happened so fast and before I knew it, I'd written a check and was off to work without realizing what I'd just signed up for.
So, here is the only picture I have of the table at this time:
I will take some more in the morning when I go back to investigate further, but I have some questions here. I'm pretty sure this is a 5' X 10' Brunswick Centennial snooker table, but the third leg is kinda a strange inclusion. Supposedly this only exists on the 12' tables. Does this mean that the slate is likely to be thicker, or was it simply a splurge on the former owner's part, or what? The playing surface is 56" X 112" (if I remember correctly).
I have never moved a pool table before, but I'm a fairly mechanically sound individual with a good deal of craftsmanship and experience working with wood and carrying heavy things. What sort of endeavor have I undertaken when it comes to moving this beast?
Lastly... what should I do with it? I have always wanted a table like this, and now that I've purchased one, I don't know if I even have the room. I'm tempted to clear out the living room and re-organize my entire house for it, but what do you think? I could always use the money to sell it, but will I ever get a chance to own another table like it again?
Basically, I'm looking for any kind of information or advice from anyone who has any experience with tables like this. Mark Gregory, I might call you tomorrow. Hope that isn't weird... you have converted a table like this, I've read. Anybody else? What tools will I need, specifically, to take the thing down?
I'm excited and overwhelmed right now and trying to prepare myself as best as possible for what's to come. Much appreciated!
So, here is the only picture I have of the table at this time:
I will take some more in the morning when I go back to investigate further, but I have some questions here. I'm pretty sure this is a 5' X 10' Brunswick Centennial snooker table, but the third leg is kinda a strange inclusion. Supposedly this only exists on the 12' tables. Does this mean that the slate is likely to be thicker, or was it simply a splurge on the former owner's part, or what? The playing surface is 56" X 112" (if I remember correctly).
I have never moved a pool table before, but I'm a fairly mechanically sound individual with a good deal of craftsmanship and experience working with wood and carrying heavy things. What sort of endeavor have I undertaken when it comes to moving this beast?
Lastly... what should I do with it? I have always wanted a table like this, and now that I've purchased one, I don't know if I even have the room. I'm tempted to clear out the living room and re-organize my entire house for it, but what do you think? I could always use the money to sell it, but will I ever get a chance to own another table like it again?
Basically, I'm looking for any kind of information or advice from anyone who has any experience with tables like this. Mark Gregory, I might call you tomorrow. Hope that isn't weird... you have converted a table like this, I've read. Anybody else? What tools will I need, specifically, to take the thing down?
I'm excited and overwhelmed right now and trying to prepare myself as best as possible for what's to come. Much appreciated!
