How can we change a coin-operated table to a drop pocket--easily?

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VintageDynamoCoinOperated

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Hi, I'm hoping a creative pool player can help me easily change my vintage Dynamo coin-operated pool table into a drop pocket table. We have paid to fix the interior chutes, but the balls continue to fall off the chutes and get 'lost' inside the pool table. I know of the inserts that can change a coin-operated pool table to a drop pocket. However, the inserts don't look like they would work on this pool table. The current pocket guides are original to the table and do not look like they will come out. If the inserts are not an option, do you know of a stop I could put in the pocket to stop balls at the pocket? This is a full slate, indestructible table, and we love it. I realize I could pay someone (again); however, we are in a remote area, and a pool table repair technician is very expensive due to their travel time. I'm hoping for a simple DIY solution. Thank you in advance for your help.
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VintageDynamoCoinOperated said:
Hi, I'm hoping a creative pool player can help me easily change my vintage Dynamo coin-operated pool table into a drop pocket table. We have paid to fix the interior chutes, but the balls continue to fall off the chutes and get 'lost' inside the pool table. I know of the inserts that can change a coin-operated pool table to a drop pocket. However, the inserts don't look like they would work on this pool table. The current pocket guides are original to the table and do not look like they will come out. If the inserts are not an option, do you know of a stop I could put in the pocket to stop balls at the pocket? This is a full slate, indestructible table, and we love it. I realize I could pay someone (again); however, we are in a remote area, and a pool table repair technician is very expensive due to their travel time. I'm hoping for a simple DIY solution. Thank you in advance for your help.
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If the slate has to be removed (which is relatively easy, Im sure RKC can give you simple, precise instructions) why not just fix the ball return?? I'm sure that once you lift up the slate and roll the balls thru the gulley that you will see why they are getting lost/stuck in the return system. Fix that problem and dont drop any chalk down the pockets and everything should work just fine.
 
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fastone371 said:
If the slate has to be removed (which is relatively easy, Im sure RKC can give you simple, precise instructions) why not just fix the ball return?? I'm sure that once you lift up the slate and roll the balls thru the gulley that you will see why they are getting lost/stuck in the return system. Fix that problem and dont drop any chalk down the pockets and everything should work just fine.
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We have paid to have the ball returns repaired, unfortunately, the fix didn't work and we still have balls getting 'lost'. We are in a remote location and repairmen charge a mileage fee in addition to the cost of the repairs. The answers here are helpful in understanding my options. Maybe I'll have to pay a repairman--again.
 
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VintageDynamoCoinOperated said:
We have paid to have the ball returns repaired, unfortunately, the fix didn't work and we still have balls getting 'lost'. We are in a remote location and repairmen charge a mileage fee in addition to the cost of the repairs. The answers here are helpful in understanding my options. Maybe I'll have to pay a repairman--again.
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That just defeats the purpose of me telling you to call me. All you'd need to do is follow my instructions😅
 
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VintageDynamoCoinOperated said:
We have paid to have the ball returns repaired, unfortunately, the fix didn't work and we still have balls getting 'lost'. We are in a remote location and repairmen charge a mileage fee in addition to the cost of the repairs. The answers here are helpful in understanding my options. Maybe I'll have to pay a repairman--again.
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Make sure you hire one that will back up their work if you do hire another one. Seems like the first one failed.
 
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VintageDynamoCoinOperated said:
We have paid to have the ball returns repaired, unfortunately, the fix didn't work and we still have balls getting 'lost'. We are in a remote location and repairmen charge a mileage fee in addition to the cost of the repairs. The answers here are helpful in understanding my options. Maybe I'll have to pay a repairman--again.
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There are probably more "table mechanics" that don't have a clue than there are that really know how to repair tables. The "mechanic" you hired before doesn't have an excuse for why this was not already resolved. Balls getting stuck in the ball return is a problem you can actually see happen with your eyes, it shouldnt be that tough to fix yourself with a little help moving the slate. Take advantage of RKC offering you help in these forums, hes among the best in the country, he probably has an idea what the problem is from your description.
 
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fastone371 said:
There are probably more "table mechanics" that don't have a clue than there are that really know how to repair tables. The "mechanic" you hired before doesn't have an excuse for why this was not already resolved. Balls getting stuck in the ball return is a problem you can actually see happen with your eyes, it shouldnt be that tough to fix yourself with a little help moving the slate. Take advantage of RKC offering you help in these forums, hes among the best in the country, he probably has an idea what the problem is from your description.
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Thank you for your advice. I have spoken with RKC, and he is very helpful. I feel we can get it fixed.
 
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