Pool table Identification please

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sharkie

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I was given this table about 6 yrs ago. I put Brunswick felt on it and quickly discovered that the rails are rotted. The billiards do not "bounce" off of it, but rather "dink" off the rails and lose a lot of momentum. I guess thats all relative to the question as to who makes this lovely Claw and Ball 8 ft table. The inner construction is made up of Plywood and MDF, while the outer areas is real oak. It is a 3 piece slate table and I love it, I just have no idea of the manufacturer. There is no markings on this table ANYWHERE. Nothing underneath, nothing under the rails, nothing on the sides. It has real leather pockets and doesn't seem like a cheap table, but what do I know? It came from the Chicago area, but that doesn't mean crap this day and age. LOL
 
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I have a friend with a table just like yours, his is an American Heritage. I think there is a company/companies making these "furniture" tables that at the end of the production line they attach a manufacturer I.D. of whoever odered that particular run of tables. I have seen many tables like this that look similar but all have different manufacturer tags. The rails and pocket design on these tables all look identical, particularily the side pockets, they are round, I have seen balls go into the side pocket, make a loop around the back of the pocket and roll right back onto the table.
 
Thank you fast one. That was the name that the guy who put the felt on for me said 6 yrs ago. I just couldn't recall the name. Now that you say it, that sounds familiar.

Just to add to your comment about the ball rolling in and out along the back side. Man you much be slamming the shot. LOL. I've never had it happen yet. :o

So are these decent pool tables? How much would this table have been new?
 
There's lots of imported tables sold under many names in stores and on the internet that are that basic style. We installed American Heritage tables for Costco and I don't remember any that didn't have a name plate. I bought all of the tables when Rockwell Billiards went under and the oak ones looked just like that. There's many others, though, and I'd bet it's one of them. To answer your questions, it's a decent table-though the rubber has clearly gone bad-and it probably sold for $2495 six years ago, and $1795 now. That would be pretty close, around here at least.
 
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There's lots of imported tables sold under many names in stores and on the internet that are that basic style. We installed American Heritage tables for Costco and I don't remember any that didn't have a name plate. I bought all of the tables when Rockwell Billiards went under and the oak ones looked just like that. There's many others, though, and I'd bet it's one of them. To answer your questions, it's a decent table-though the rubber has clearly gone bad-and it probably sold for $2495 six years ago, and $1795 now. That would be pretty close, around here at least.
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Thanks Dave. How would I go about getting new rubber rails? I really want to keep the table.
 
sharkie said:
Anyone able to help?
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Look in the directory at the top of this sub forum. These two are listed in Kentucky. Mat want to give them a buzz.

(jzmechanix) Jack Zimmerman 812-756-2899 (References & Pictures)
(club billiards) Josh Ebert 937-609-2049 (References & Pictures)
 
IMO, there are a few construction issues with this table. First, the cushion rubber hardens pretty quickly on tese table, and were glued using cyanoacrylate (aka super glue). So it's a real PITA to remove the hard cushions. Second, tese tables used veneered MDF cabinets, which can potentially deflect (sag) over time. Third, they used a one piece MDF slate liner. So the slate gets screwed to the MDF, which has less than desirable screw holding properties. The slate seams may pop due to the MDF liner and MDF cabinet.
 
Yup, I service your area. I am planning on being in the area for the DCC, so maybe we could work something out if you want the work done around then. Shoot me a PM if you're interested in talking details.
 
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