How slate is made.

Thanks for the post. Some of that table slate looks to be at least 1.5 or maybe 2.0" thick. Don't hear much about Chinese slate. Anyway, thanks again.
 
ArizonaPete said:
Thanks for the post. Some of that table slate looks to be at least 1.5 or maybe 2.0" thick. Don't hear much about Chinese slate. Anyway, thanks again.
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JB can probably validate this but we tend to use Italian slate because Italians are traditionally heavier than Chinese. This means that the oil in the soil tends to compress better, creating a thicker slate. Chinese are comparatively pretty light, meaning the slate is much thinner.

This is also why Ghengis Kahn could not use Chinese in his steam rollers. He had to fatten up Turks to use in his steam rollers to compress his roads. He was quite the inventor.
 
Has marble ever been used for a table? It is harder than slate, and even though it probably costs more, it is probably more durable.
 
I've worked with both and slate is much better IMO. Marble, although harder, tends to be more brittle. Once it's set in the table, I'm not sure you'd see a difference.
 
RoryHunt said:
Has marble ever been used for a table? It is harder than slate, and even though it probably costs more, it is probably more durable.
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Slate is slightly flexable which is a necessary thing that enables the table mechnics to get it level. I suppose if marble or granite was cut perfectly then it might work but tis prone to chip more and could shatter if a ball landed to hard on it from a break where the rock goes flying up real high.
 
this was an interesting lil read, if you have the patience to deal with the image changing almost instantly before you can read 6 words >_< ...pretty neat.
 
Slate breaks apart in relatively flat, parallel smooth sections. It requires less preparation than a rock without convenient foliation surfaces. It's fairly homogeneous. It's less reactive than marble. It's easier to machine than granite. It does have some elasticity to it (good for helping the balls jump). It's easy to quarry. It's softer than either marble or granite. It's also pretty cheap.
 
Beer:30 said:
Slate breaks apart in relatively flat, parallel smooth sections. It requires less preparation than a rock without convenient foliation surfaces. It's fairly homogeneous. It's less reactive than marble. It's easier to machine than granite. It does have some elasticity to it (good for helping the balls jump). It's easy to quarry. It's softer than either marble or granite. It's also pretty cheap.
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That's alot of big words for someone who's screenname is beer. Welcome to the forum :thumbup:
 
I think marble is not one consistent density thoughout.Marble is marbled so to speak.It may be that slates strength comes from its flexibility.Didnt Brunswik make a manufactured slate product?I wonder with the technology in composites and ceramics if someone might come up with a new playing surface.
 
Fatboy said:
Slate is slightly flexable which is a necessary thing that enables the table mechnics to get it level. I suppose if marble or granite was cut perfectly then it might work but tis prone to chip more and could shatter if a ball landed to hard on it from a break where the rock goes flying up real high.
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The South Koreans manufactured a table called a Kangaroo, they made them in traditional Brunswick Gold Crown knockoff style and they also made a number of 3-Cushion tables that had Granite Beds in place of slate. The Granite was two inches thick on their 41/2 by 9 tables and man was the shit heavy. There use to be a distributer for Kangaroo tables here in Tacoma Washington, and all the local Korean Pool Rooms still have these tables. I personally did not really see a big difference between Granite and traditional Slate as far as play was concerned, but I never want to help move one of those tables again.
 
manwon said:
The South Koreans manufactured a table called a Kangaroo, they made them in traditional Brunswick Gold Crown knockoff style and they also made a number of 3-Cushion tables that had Granite Beds in place of slate. The Granite was two inches thick on their 41/2 by 9 tables and man was the shit heavy. There use to be a distributer for Kangaroo tables here in Tacoma Washington, and all the local Korean Pool Rooms still have these tables. I personally did not really see a big difference between Granite and traditional Slate as far as play was concerned, but I never want to help move one of those tables again.
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Craig, I've been requested to move a Gabriels 5x10 billiards table with 60mm (2 3/8") thick slate....I said sure if I can get some help....so I'm asking you....want to help?:rotflmao1: otherwise I told them I'd move the table just as soon as the moon was bright enough that I would have to wear sunglasses:D
 
realkingcobra said:
Craig, I've been requested to move a Gabriels 5x10 billiards table with 60mm (2 3/8") thick slate....I said sure if I can get some help....so I'm asking you....want to help?:rotflmao1: otherwise I told them I'd move the table just as soon as the moon was bright enough that I would have to wear sunglasses:D
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Thanks Glen, but no thanks:D I am not as young as I use to be, but I have learned few new tricks, like admitting when I want no part of something.

Take care
 
manwon said:
Thanks Glen, but no thanks:D I am not as young as I use to be, but I have learned few new tricks, like admitting when I want no part of something.

Take care
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Funny...after I hit my 50's....I learned to say "NO" also....but more like...NO, that's NOT enough money for that job!!!:D

Glen
 
manwon said:
I know what you mean Glen, but money can't buy a new pair of nut's!!:)
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The EXTRA amount of money is to pay the 8 exta mexicans to pack the slates in and put them on the frame of the table...if the price is right, they'll move a mountain....nut's???...not mine buddy:D...but, do they still work...over 60?:rotflmao1:

Glen
 
realkingcobra said:
The EXTRA amount of money is to pay the 8 exta mexicans to pack the slates in and put them on the frame of the table...if the price is right, they'll move a mountain....nut's???...not mine buddy:D...but, do they still work...over 60?:rotflmao1:

Glen
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By the way Glen, I have only heard good things about the work you did at Malarkeys, sorry I missed you when you stopped by hope to see you next time.

Take care.
 
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