Is this Brunswick table any good?
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Excellent deal as long as the slates are in good condition. These old T-Rail tables are notorious for cracked slates from over tightening the rail bolts. Crawl under the table for a close inspection or better yet take the bed cloth off. You may also need new rubber.
Strip the paint and refinish the rails and you'll have a beautiful table. Lots of work but if everything is there you won't regret it.
Strip the paint and refinish the rails and you'll have a beautiful table. Lots of work but if everything is there you won't regret it.
You don't say if you looked it over personally or not. If it's local, you should.
Otherwise, why ask a bunch of strangers to guess if a table's any good,
when you can go in person and remove all doubt?
Try to hit some balls on it first. Money-wise, it's probably a good deal.
But I personally don't like this 'style' of table. The rails are too skinny so you can't always
comfortably bridge from them. No ball return. And those leather strip drop pockets seem to
always develop one torn strip or a big gap and balls pop out onto the floor.
Plus it can be tough grabbing more than one ball so walking around and getting them
one at a time is kinda tedious.
Maybe all of that's just my personal quirk and you'll love it,
but you definitely should try before you buy.
Otherwise, why ask a bunch of strangers to guess if a table's any good,
when you can go in person and remove all doubt?
Try to hit some balls on it first. Money-wise, it's probably a good deal.
But I personally don't like this 'style' of table. The rails are too skinny so you can't always
comfortably bridge from them. No ball return. And those leather strip drop pockets seem to
always develop one torn strip or a big gap and balls pop out onto the floor.
Plus it can be tough grabbing more than one ball so walking around and getting them
one at a time is kinda tedious.
Maybe all of that's just my personal quirk and you'll love it,
but you definitely should try before you buy.
Wellington!!!!!
Uh-gain.
Uh-gain.
There will likely be somne good info here...weve talked about it lots in the past:
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Are you aware that the table you have pictures of is a 10 foot table' poing/
If the slates are good it's worth it. What condition are the leathers on the pocket irons?
If you are seriously going to give the table a restore than do it the right way and have the rails rebuilt. < the rails are very important part of the play on the table. Unless you only care about the looks to use as furniture.
Mark gregory is a master at rebuilding T-rails.
Good price but don't call me to haul it...
>>>that table weights a ton! Maybe more if your lucky'
Your gonna need a person that knows how to handle those tables to safely and securely relocate the table.
Enjoy'
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Rob.M
The feet on the Wellington had platforms at the bottom.
Looks like that one did too!:wink:
And dontlitethat- how can you tell it is a 10'? The # of bolts on the end?
Just remember, you're buying a very used table. Is it worth $250? Abso****inglutely. But, that doesn't mean you'll like playing on it. If you're a serious player and you plan on owning only one pool table, I would advise putting away some cash and investing in something new or lightly used. Ideally a Diamond Pro/Am or Brunswick Gold Crown but all of these options cost around 5k and more. If you're looking for a cheap solution to building your home billiard room, this will definitely do the trick but bear in mind, moving, reclothing and new rails (optional) will run-up the total cost pretty quick. You may end-up saving half of what you would have spent on a Diamond and you still may not have a table that plays ideal.
True- I went from antique to Gold Crown...though the antique cost me $250 less than $250.
The antiques do not play like the tables one would compete on.
Of course, some folks enjoy the labor of returning a $250 table to a thing of beauty. there aren't enough folks who enjoy that, IMO.
You know, I was wondering why the dimensions and proportions to the rack looked a bit odd, that would do it. I'm thankful you confirmed it.
Unless you're wrong also hehe.
I do seem to recall my Wellington only had 3 (rosettes?) bolts on the end apron. :shrug:
Dontlitethat musta stepped out to be dolitethat.:grin::grin:
It's not a Wellington.
I'd have to double check, but I think its the slightly more rare discontinued "eclipse" model. I do have documentation to verify.
$250 is a great price assuming the slates are intact, and the rails aren't bowed or cracked.
However, as was already pointed out, this table will not play well as is. Plan on new cushions and cloth + adjustments to rails to fit modern cushions+ stripping, refinishing, reassembly+ any missing or ruined pockets, bolts etc.
From a fixer upper perspective, this could be a beautiful and nice playing table. But right now its not. Just be aware.
Me? I'd take it. With the quickness
I'd have to double check, but I think its the slightly more rare discontinued "eclipse" model. I do have documentation to verify.
$250 is a great price assuming the slates are intact, and the rails aren't bowed or cracked.
However, as was already pointed out, this table will not play well as is. Plan on new cushions and cloth + adjustments to rails to fit modern cushions+ stripping, refinishing, reassembly+ any missing or ruined pockets, bolts etc.
From a fixer upper perspective, this could be a beautiful and nice playing table. But right now its not. Just be aware.
Me? I'd take it. With the quickness
EVERYTHING is a Wellington!:embarrassed2:
I'd like to truly thank everyone for their posts and input. Personally, I'm not
crazy about this style of table, I like the Gold Crown look myself.:thumbup:
The thought of this table being a 10 footer never crossed my mind. LOL. I
don't want a table that big. I'll stick to the 9 footer. Also, I was just looking
to get a good deal on a nice quality table. I know I would have to put some
cash into it, but I thought maybe just rails and felt. It is a local craigslist ad.
It's about an hour away. I'm going to pass on it, an try to get into a Diamond
or a Gold Crown. If anyone might be interested in picking this table up; It's in
the Northeast Ohio area. Just southwest of Cleveland about 1/2 hour. Here's
a link to the Craigslist ad. Phone number and everything.:thumbup:
Thanks again all.
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/spo/3739220161.html
crazy about this style of table, I like the Gold Crown look myself.:thumbup:
The thought of this table being a 10 footer never crossed my mind. LOL. I
don't want a table that big. I'll stick to the 9 footer. Also, I was just looking
to get a good deal on a nice quality table. I know I would have to put some
cash into it, but I thought maybe just rails and felt. It is a local craigslist ad.
It's about an hour away. I'm going to pass on it, an try to get into a Diamond
or a Gold Crown. If anyone might be interested in picking this table up; It's in
the Northeast Ohio area. Just southwest of Cleveland about 1/2 hour. Here's
a link to the Craigslist ad. Phone number and everything.:thumbup:
Thanks again all.
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/spo/3739220161.html
Yeah, my only real point was, as a player who competes in tournaments, my ideal home room would be a recreation of what I compete on and most of the big tournaments I play in are on Diamonds.
Of course, when the day comes when I get my home table, it'll probably coincide with kids and never seeing a poolroom again. lol. My game will go to shit.
It is a fine trade, Mr. Go all out and get a dog too:
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