Last week I drove 3.5 hours each way haulin a uhaul trailer to pick what I had hoped would be my dream table. The Craigslist photos weren't very revealing, kinda dark but enough to peek my interest. When I arrived my expectations were exceeded. The table was the beautiful factory rosewood finish. It had a couple little nicks and scratches but was 8.5 out of ten on finish. everything was assembled properly the slates looked to be factory new even the wood on the rails is hardly touched. It is clear this 35 year old sweetheart has only been covered twice. So the wood is perfect. The only thing is the cushions are dead. I am trying to put this all together on a budget. I am not just throwing $1000 at a mechanic to fix everything and put her in place. I kinda want the experience. I am rather capable, I have been blessed with the ability to fix almost anything most of my life. Probably stemming from years of tearing everything I could find apart as a kid.
My questions are as follows...
What rubber should I buy? Artemis, seems the obvious choice but since I am doing it I not keen on making a $350 mistake. I am interested in a well playing table, perfect isn't worth the price and perfect really isn't attainable. Thinking about championship tour edition rubber and cloth.
Seam material? Wax, water putty, Bondo? Which one and why?
Cloth? There is a no name worsted on Ebay for $100, I am not seriously considering it but I was curious, they claim to compare to simonis for 1/3 the cost 90% wool. Called a buddy of mine who owns a room, he recommended Championship tour edition. 24 oz cloth he says I probably never have to replace it, he tried it and was surprise by its wear after a year, he said it rolls nice like 860 but it less likely to chip or tear. I have kids that will be learning on it.
Anything I should be aware of ? Anything I just flat out shouldn't do and let the pros handle it?
Thanks in advance for any insight.
My questions are as follows...
What rubber should I buy? Artemis, seems the obvious choice but since I am doing it I not keen on making a $350 mistake. I am interested in a well playing table, perfect isn't worth the price and perfect really isn't attainable. Thinking about championship tour edition rubber and cloth.
Seam material? Wax, water putty, Bondo? Which one and why?
Cloth? There is a no name worsted on Ebay for $100, I am not seriously considering it but I was curious, they claim to compare to simonis for 1/3 the cost 90% wool. Called a buddy of mine who owns a room, he recommended Championship tour edition. 24 oz cloth he says I probably never have to replace it, he tried it and was surprise by its wear after a year, he said it rolls nice like 860 but it less likely to chip or tear. I have kids that will be learning on it.
Anything I should be aware of ? Anything I just flat out shouldn't do and let the pros handle it?
Thanks in advance for any insight.