I'd like to apologize for lying about my pocket size. My corners are 3 and 7/8 on the outside, but my side pockets are about 4 and 3/8 inches on the outside, not 4 and 1/8 like I have been claiming. I must be losing my mind! While I'd like to think I can play just as well without that extra quarter inch, that is just wishful thinking until I'm doing it, lol. I'm sorry if any pool tables or players were harmed by my bull#$@.
Maybe I'll try adding another shim to the sides next time. Maybe not. I know, shimming pockets by adding soft rubber facings is stupid according to the AZ Master Table Mechanics Union. But if you'll notice the fourth and fifth pictures from the bottom at this link below from the hot to measure pockets thread, you'll see it is good enough for a world champion (that apparently can't find a decent table mechanic) even if it's missing a shim or a facing (those don't look like real facings on the outside) like his.
http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=929&mode=thread&order=0
I am sure his table plays, "quite good", even if it is way too loose for my taste.
Maybe I'll try adding another shim to the sides next time. Maybe not. I know, shimming pockets by adding soft rubber facings is stupid according to the AZ Master Table Mechanics Union. But if you'll notice the fourth and fifth pictures from the bottom at this link below from the hot to measure pockets thread, you'll see it is good enough for a world champion (that apparently can't find a decent table mechanic) even if it's missing a shim or a facing (those don't look like real facings on the outside) like his.
http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=929&mode=thread&order=0
I am sure his table plays, "quite good", even if it is way too loose for my taste.