How to tell if a valley bar box's slate is any good?

[ktrepal85]

I am looking to buy a used valley bar box and everyone says that the main problem with old valleys is that the slate is warped or sagging. Is there a way to tell whether or not the slate is sagging before I buy it? How can I tell if the table just needs to be leveled or if the slate is actually sagging?

Thanks,

Kevin

 

[peteypooldude]

I am looking to buy a used valley bar box and everyone says that the main problem with old valleys is that the slate is warped or sagging. Is there a way to tell whether or not the slate is sagging before I buy it? How can I tell if the table just needs to be leveled or if the slate is actually sagging?

Thanks,

Kevin

I've owned several Valleys and they all rolled pretty straight. If you've got good cloth and it's done right you won't have any problems. Shim the pockets a little and add Championship cloth with a red circle CB. If it rolls off just shoot harder