Olhausen side pockets

KREE8TIV

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Is it possible to tighten side pockets ( I can't even see anything under pockets ) they are "swiveling" at the top rail , or is this something that can only be fixed when the rails are removed ? Sorry I tried searches and couldn't find anything ( I probably live under a rock )
Thanks everyone !
 
Is it possible to tighten side pockets ( I can't even see anything under pockets ) they are "swiveling" at the top rail , or is this something that can only be fixed when the rails are removed ? Sorry I tried searches and couldn't find anything ( I probably live under a rock )
Thanks everyone !
Pics of what you're dealing with would be helpful. Which Olhausen table?
 
More than likely the pocket ear screws are loose. You will need to remove all the rail bolts and shift the top over enough to expose the screw heads. You can then tighten all those screws, and resecure the top with all the rail bolts. Be sure to not over tighten those screws.
 
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Here is a pic of the typical side pocket setup for home tables with pocket irons. Notice the big hole in the end of the rail, that’s where the side pocket ear goes in, and the counterbored hole in the bottom (Top in this pic) is where the bolt and washer go that holds your pocket from swiveling. Right now most of the bolt, or flush screw, whichever yours has, is covered up by the slate and backer board.


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How the slate is cut will determine what you will need to do to get to those bolts. Some slates will have be shaved a bit where the pockets meet the edge so it's easier to get to them. Sometimes this isn't the case and you might need to remove the rail bolts altogether to get them to shift far enough to reach the bolts. Sometimes they're bolts with 1/2" heads and sometimes they have philips heads. Hope for philips, it's a bit easier to get a screwdriver in there than a socket.
Many times, I've worked on these and the previous installer only put the bolt in one side of the middle pocket irons. My thought is that they assemble the 3 rails for both sides upside-down then flip them over and slide them together and bolt them down. Saving the hassle of putting the bolts in from below. if this is the case, you might need a couple more bolts.
 
This is a 2016 Olhausen Huntington 8' , It sits in a breakroom ( Next to a super annoying air hockey table ) for employees smash the crap out of .
It's my sanity as I play on it two times a day and do what I can to maintain it . I moved a locker into area to keep my Aramith Super Pros and a couple good cues in . Sadly about 15 years ago when the campus was doing a remodel they literally threw away a Gold Crown , and another Olhausen twin of the one we play on , So ya if I had my way I would have kept the GC . Thanks for the great picture and info everyone , I'll see what I can do
 
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