How can you make pockets tighter?

[nelldrake]

I have an old Gandy Big G. It has Simonis 860 cloth and plays really well. The pockets, however, are buckets and VERY forgiving. I would like to make the pockets smaller. Can this be done with new rails and changing the angle of the pocket cut? I really don't want those spring-loaded shims but I guess I could do that if that is the only way. Also shelves are very shallow. Any way to make them deeper?

 

[bnall]

I have an old Gandy Big G. It has Simonis 860 cloth and plays really well. The pockets, however, are buckets and VERY forgiving. I would like to make the pockets smaller. Can this be done with new rails and changing the angle of the pocket cut? I really don't want those spring-loaded shims but I guess I could do that if that is the only way. Also shelves are very shallow. Any way to make them deeper?

Here you go. Hope this helps.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=189734

 

[JUSTABANGER 2]

this may not be what your looking for but i'm going to give it a try. http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=214380&highlight=reducer

 

[Highmiles]

Here you go. Hope this helps.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=189734

Great link. My table was modified the same way, and it plays extremely well. No extra (or less) bounce in the pockets.

 

[matteroner]

first link is correct.....you can go to 1/4" facings of 60 durometer neoprene with no problems ....but if you want to go tighter than another 1/2" then you have to extend the rails and replace the cushions.

edit: not exactly 1/2" it would depend on the current facing thickness...

that second link .....hmmm i don't like that idea. but that's me