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Scottster
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This table plays really good for being over 100 years old. It was in excellent shape overall. THe slates are in great condition, and the table is rolling true.
The pockets are just under 5" even with using the 1/4" pocket facings, so it plays a little loose. The K66 rubber on it measured out at 27/64ths" on the height of the nose from the playing surface, and every rail was in good shape, so I didn't replace it. I covered it in Tourny Blue 860 simonis.
Something interesting about the slate cuts for the pocket drops, they are made of wood. The mechanic that set it up said they used wood in the late 1800's/early 1900's due to not having the modern tools to shape the slate. I have pondered the idea of using this feature to my advantage in the future. I figure if I can find a good woodworker, and some pieces of ebony, I can have the shelves of the pockets increased and have the pockets updated to a modern pocket design ( Diamond) if I so desire.
I will get pics up as soon as I can.
The pockets are just under 5" even with using the 1/4" pocket facings, so it plays a little loose. The K66 rubber on it measured out at 27/64ths" on the height of the nose from the playing surface, and every rail was in good shape, so I didn't replace it. I covered it in Tourny Blue 860 simonis.
Something interesting about the slate cuts for the pocket drops, they are made of wood. The mechanic that set it up said they used wood in the late 1800's/early 1900's due to not having the modern tools to shape the slate. I have pondered the idea of using this feature to my advantage in the future. I figure if I can find a good woodworker, and some pieces of ebony, I can have the shelves of the pockets increased and have the pockets updated to a modern pocket design ( Diamond) if I so desire.
I will get pics up as soon as I can.