avidreedur
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My husband wants to buy a pool table for area on second floor of our home...he played in college and says he was better than avg but he has played rarely since and has no desire to go to any of the pool/billiard places in our area to rent a table and play...
I have no problem with him spending the money to buy a table--he makes it and he should enjoy spending it--and he has really no other interest/hobby but golf--does not really enjoy tv or tinkering in the garage like some guys do--
but I am really afraid that the area where the table would go is too small to make a really functional, enjoyable playing area...
he wants an 8 ft table and the room is about 14 ft by 24 or so
he did a diagram off the Brunswick site to scale and supposedly there is just enough width
we are empty nesters and moved into this house last year--that area is basically a big walkway to get to second floor bedrooms. It has a tv/entertainment center and some furniture from our old house to sit while watching tv but we don't use it for that--the bedrooms up there are only for guests -- mainly our daughter and SIL/no grandchildren--but they come maybe 5 times a year
there is tv in their room so they would not need this area for watching tv on their own..
we never use that area for anything but because it is open--no door in or out--it would not make a media room...
so I would feel more comfortable if people who play pool with regularity and probably in lot of different situations could give me some feedback...
how much space is really necessary for a functioning area for shooting pool--
when someone is only playing for fun and does not really notice all the nuances a more experienced player would--what comprises a "good enough" table/accessories...
we are not drawn to really ornate tables or the commercial style but is "real wood" really that much better or is one type of material better than another
I read that because wood dents much easier that a synthetic top offers some protection from hard play
should you buy a Brunswick or other "name" table or are there quality mfg in off-brand or lesser known--and if so--could you give some suggestions
what type of felt covering or bumpers are the base line for a table that will be enjoyable to play on and hold up
how thick should the slate be in situation like this
I was thinking that for all practical purposes the warrenty is only as strong as the local company you buy from--is that true? or does the mfg make a difference there as well
we are in DFW TX area--halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth basically-and have been to the dealer closest to our house--they carry Brunswick, Olhausen, and another brand I can't remember...
the tables they had set up were not ready for play they said so we could not actually test the cushions or feel of play--
is that normal at a billiards dealer?
I mean when you go to buy a car you can test drive or if you are checking out flat screens you can bring your own DVD to the store and make them play it--why can't you try out a table?
should we be asking for names of past customers and calling them to ask about installation and follow up?
how many times should dealer be willing to come out if there are problems with table after set-up
what are issues with installing/playing a table on second floor where construction uses wood joists/plywood/carpet
are there any problems with table/bed getting uneven over time
I suggested checking Craig's List but he is really hooked on having a new table--plus I know that he thinks buying from a dealer will be less hassle--and there is no warrenty when buying from an owner--but I looked at Craig's List in Dallas area and there are some tables that look pretty nice for half the price of what we saw in the showroom today...
what should we look for if he would consider a used table and how do we find a quality person to move/install it?
any suggestions for dealers/movers/mechanics would be appreciated as well
sorry if some of these are pretty pedestrian/obvious---
you could point me to some good web sites with info on buying a table/accessories as well
appreciate any contributions
I have no problem with him spending the money to buy a table--he makes it and he should enjoy spending it--and he has really no other interest/hobby but golf--does not really enjoy tv or tinkering in the garage like some guys do--
but I am really afraid that the area where the table would go is too small to make a really functional, enjoyable playing area...
he wants an 8 ft table and the room is about 14 ft by 24 or so
he did a diagram off the Brunswick site to scale and supposedly there is just enough width
we are empty nesters and moved into this house last year--that area is basically a big walkway to get to second floor bedrooms. It has a tv/entertainment center and some furniture from our old house to sit while watching tv but we don't use it for that--the bedrooms up there are only for guests -- mainly our daughter and SIL/no grandchildren--but they come maybe 5 times a year
there is tv in their room so they would not need this area for watching tv on their own..
we never use that area for anything but because it is open--no door in or out--it would not make a media room...
so I would feel more comfortable if people who play pool with regularity and probably in lot of different situations could give me some feedback...
how much space is really necessary for a functioning area for shooting pool--
when someone is only playing for fun and does not really notice all the nuances a more experienced player would--what comprises a "good enough" table/accessories...
we are not drawn to really ornate tables or the commercial style but is "real wood" really that much better or is one type of material better than another
I read that because wood dents much easier that a synthetic top offers some protection from hard play
should you buy a Brunswick or other "name" table or are there quality mfg in off-brand or lesser known--and if so--could you give some suggestions
what type of felt covering or bumpers are the base line for a table that will be enjoyable to play on and hold up
how thick should the slate be in situation like this
I was thinking that for all practical purposes the warrenty is only as strong as the local company you buy from--is that true? or does the mfg make a difference there as well
we are in DFW TX area--halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth basically-and have been to the dealer closest to our house--they carry Brunswick, Olhausen, and another brand I can't remember...
the tables they had set up were not ready for play they said so we could not actually test the cushions or feel of play--
is that normal at a billiards dealer?
I mean when you go to buy a car you can test drive or if you are checking out flat screens you can bring your own DVD to the store and make them play it--why can't you try out a table?
should we be asking for names of past customers and calling them to ask about installation and follow up?
how many times should dealer be willing to come out if there are problems with table after set-up
what are issues with installing/playing a table on second floor where construction uses wood joists/plywood/carpet
are there any problems with table/bed getting uneven over time
I suggested checking Craig's List but he is really hooked on having a new table--plus I know that he thinks buying from a dealer will be less hassle--and there is no warrenty when buying from an owner--but I looked at Craig's List in Dallas area and there are some tables that look pretty nice for half the price of what we saw in the showroom today...
what should we look for if he would consider a used table and how do we find a quality person to move/install it?
any suggestions for dealers/movers/mechanics would be appreciated as well
sorry if some of these are pretty pedestrian/obvious---
you could point me to some good web sites with info on buying a table/accessories as well
appreciate any contributions
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