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Ok, I know by asking this question I'll get a BUNCH of "Get a GC!!!!!"

Guess what? NO. Too expensive. Too ugly to pass the WAF. She wants a "Mission" style, or close, table. See below. (just a idea of the style)

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Budget is around $500 plus getting the thing moved which will be close to the cost of the table.

Ok, that out of the way here is the question/statement:

Ok, so my wife wants to get a pool table ( :thumbup: ) Yes, lucky me. So do I. We have a (sort of) unused room that's 15' X 25' to put it in.

She and I do not want a 9 ft table, it'll take up too much of the room.

She does not want me to get a "project" table, unless it just needs cloth.

Age is not an issue. Seems that there are allot of 70's tables out there in our price range.

I've been looking at Golden West (LA era) tables and in particular the "Heirloom" by Brunswick oversize 8 ft tables.

Any other brands to look for that have decent/good construction?

If you don't like a table/maker state why. I will always take advice.

1" slate is a given.


Shoot away.


PS: another example of what we are seeing in our area and what my wife likes, minus the creepy doll......:

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Think that's an Olhausen V series. Check out their website and you should find it.
 
Tickets said:
Think that's an Olhausen V series. Check out their website and you should find it.
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That's what maker I thought it was. Contacted the seller. As usual, no response. Blech. Going to look at a Connelly table today. From the ad it looks like a Redington.

New felt (not installed) balls, cues, foam insert cover..etc.. $300 Pics look good........::cool:
 
All the best mate.

All I can say is patience helps. Buy once, buy right.

Its very easy to jump into something that's quick and easy when persistence might find you with a dream table needing some TLC on budget.
 
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All the best mate.

All I can say is patience helps. Buy once, buy right.

Its very easy to jump into something that's quick and easy when persistence might find you with a dream table needing some TLC on budget.
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My wife and I have come to that conclusion. We are going to be very, very picky.

I can see why Connelly went belly up (though they are back in business). We pretty much figure that it's going to be months to something that is actually represented for what it really is.

So far it's Brunswick, or Olhausen, possibly Golden West, but until I see a GW up close............

Another maker that come to mind is AE Schimdt, but finding one............
 
I agree with a Brunswick, olhausen or Ae Schmitt.

Don't get the olhausen v series because the v stands for veneer and is not made of real wood. I think you should be able to find an older Brunswick in your price range.
 
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I agree with a Brunswick, olhausen or Ae Schmitt.

Don't get the olhausen v series because the v stands for veneer and is not made of real wood. I think you should be able to find an older Brunswick in your price range.
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Ya, I think we are locking in (model wise) on a Brunswick Heritage (70's). Though it's a "home" table, it has the looks (Mission-ish) we like and it's, IMO, built like a tank.

I did check on the "V" series, it's listed as a "introduction" model. RUN FOR THE HILLS!

I was shocked at bad the Connelly was. :eek:


Question: how long should cushions last? I know the Brunswick "Monarch" can go for a very long time, another reason to get a Brunswick, but with other brands?????????

I know how to test cusions, but based on year made...........:confused: anything to watch out for?

The Connelly, at 10 years, were concrete.
 
You can buy Olhausen table it will suit for you and your wife within the cost that you have offered.I just paste the image of the table here.You can check with this.they having so many kinds of series in Pool Table.



 
Here is a good table. It has been reworked a bit with new rails. It has been put together by Butch Jett in Arkansas. It has 4 3/4 corner pockets & comes with a light.

I make Pool Table Lights, it has been pre-stained, but can be coated to match the table. I have to wait to see if the light sells first.

We are moving soon. $1500 will get yourself a good package.
 

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I have been reading this thread (and the rest of this forum with interest)

I have a similar situation so any advice would be welcome. Would love a refurbed Gold Crown or a Diamond but struggling with either cost or availability in my area.

Is there a good list of 'next grade down' tables that people would recommend in the region of $1000-$2000 for a used model. I know somebody posted the difference between the Olhausen series in terms of quality which was super helpful (although I cant quite find it at the moment)
 
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I have been reading this thread (and the rest of this forum with interest)

I have a similar situation so any advice would be welcome. Would love a refurbed Gold Crown or a Diamond but struggling with either cost or availability in my area.

Is there a good list of 'next grade down' tables that people would recommend in the region of $1000-$2000 for a used model. I know somebody posted the difference between the Olhausen series in terms of quality which was super helpful (although I cant quite find it at the moment)
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Welcome to the party... sometimes it helps the citizens of the forum to have an idea of where you are. I live close to Tulsa.

Buying a table isn't just buying a table. Sometimes you can't reuse or even want to re-use the cloth, The rail rubber might be bad, so there is another expense. Then you have the table mechanic's fees for his part. Balls & cues aren't free. Ball racks & cue racks have to be added in & then you have the Pool Table Light, so you can watch all the balls roll around.

Just about every manufacturer makes a good table & a 10-cent table, you have to know the difference. Pool Tables don't sell in a hurry, but the value is still there if you have a good table. Then you have to have it covered & setup, so you can have some fun & learn something or your Pool Table will end up being a place to fold clothes.

Good Luck in your quest...
 
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Thanks for the response, I live in Denver.

Very much agree that there is more to it than just buying a table and I am enjoying learning about it.

I feel from reading the posts that I have a good feel for many aspects of the process now, the importance of having a reputable mover/mechanic, room size requirements, the difference between standard cloth and something like Simonis 860, the difference between K55 and K66 rails, standard balls vs Aramith etc. I've learnt so much from the forums, I just seem to be lacking in ideas (outside of the 2 i mentioned) for the actual table itself.
 
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