Moving/sliding a 3 piece table

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mikee30

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Hi,
I was hoping for some creative ideas as to how I can move a 3 piece 9ft table.
My pool table is currently installed in my basement on carpet which needs to be replaced. Under the carpet is a plywood subfloor and we will be replacing the carpet with laminate or engineered hardwood. As part of the carpet replacement, I also wanted to slide my table about 20 inches in one direction to have more space around all 4 sides.

I was curious if there was a way to lift one side of the pool table (either just a foot or one length) just enough to slide out the carpet that is underneath, with the hope that once all 4 feet are on the plywood subfloor, I can slide the table the 20 inches and then proceed to lift it in the same manner when it comes time to install the new flooring. My reserach leads me to believe that I will have no choice but to dismantle the table, however, I wanted some thoughts before attempting. The table currently isn't on wheels and I didn't feel confident putting it on dollies given it's a 3 piece table.

Any ideas?
Thanks so much!
 
mikee30 said:
Hi,
I was hoping for some creative ideas as to how I can move a 3 piece 9ft table.
My pool table is currently installed in my basement on carpet which needs to be replaced. Under the carpet is a plywood subfloor and we will be replacing the carpet with laminate or engineered hardwood. As part of the carpet replacement, I also wanted to slide my table about 20 inches in one direction to have more space around all 4 sides.

I was curious if there was a way to lift one side of the pool table (either just a foot or one length) just enough to slide out the carpet that is underneath, with the hope that once all 4 feet are on the plywood subfloor, I can slide the table the 20 inches and then proceed to lift it in the same manner when it comes time to install the new flooring. My reserach leads me to believe that I will have no choice but to dismantle the table, however, I wanted some thoughts before attempting. The table currently isn't on wheels and I didn't feel confident putting it on dollies given it's a 3 piece table.

Any ideas?
Thanks so much!
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What kind of pool table are you talking about?
 
Same question here...

I have the same question as the poster. I have a GC3 and it seems if i can lift it evenly between the legs under the cross braces I should be able to move it sideways a short distance (10-20 inches).
 
I have had success moving tables around by lifting them under the legs or the section of frame that the legs attach to and putting a dolly under each pedestal/foot. I would think you would risk cracking the slate seems lifting by any crossmembers under the table. I used a floor jack with a piece of 2" x 8" to lift at the legs between the feet.
 
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