Restoring a $100 Gold Crown 3

[gazman100]

Hi All,
Some time ago I purchased a $100 Gold Crown 3
To view more images of the table in the original condition please go to the following link

My latest purchase GC 3

Yesterday I went to a house which was being renovated to look at a GC3 which was being advertised with no photo's. What a piece of crap. Possibly the worst pool table condition I've ever seen. I was being generous and paid $100 for it. There...

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The base was weathered quite badly

Repairing the damage was not an option so I removed the side panel.
I always wondered what was inside these leg supports.

With the end sections I inserted some huge long timber screws at either end.
This will never separate again.

At either end the floating nut was rattling around inside, so I created a access hole and fished it out and then reinstalled it.
I had to do this at either end

 

[gazman100]

Nice.
Those pencil lines are there so I know where the supports are for gluing and stapling

The original brackets are on the left and I only got 3 of them.
So I made my own which was easier then trying to clean up the originals

The brackets were powder coated with Silver Vein with stainless still bolts and nylon nuts.

The slate frame was sanded, stained, then matt clear was applied.

The slate timber has a few issues so rather than repair it I removed it.

This is the slate with the timbers removed and cleaned up.

 

[gazman100]

Nice new timber glued down with contact adhesive.

Doing a pre install before getting too far ahead.

Some of the skirts had bolt holes in them as they were using the table as a work bench.

They did nice work

Skirts were repaired and prepped for paint.

Love that timber stain with clear coat.

With the ball box I find it easer to remove the rear panel.

 

[gazman100]

These rail trims were really tough.
I had to slam the crap out of them to get them moving.

Most did not survive but I'm going with new ones anyway.

Laminate gets ripped off with a heat gun and a putty knife.

Sub rail extensions. 6mm ply glued and pinned.

Rail with contact adhesive. The white panel keeps the glue out of the feather strip channel.

Laminate getting rolled out with a roller.

I preferr the gloss laminate over matt as it looks awesome.

I use a sight jig to get the rail sights exact.

 

[gazman100]

The original castings have had it. Really only suitable for powder coating but I like chrome.

These new reproductions will be just fine. Note the drop pockets.

Note the additional timber at the ball box end.
The nut insert with screws will add additional support to the box.
This is a modification which I recommend.

Another test fitting with new corner castings and laminate.

K55 Brunswick rubbers.

Finishing of the cushion facings using a alloy block with abrasive paper glued to the block.
Note the new nut insert at the end of the rail which was epoxy in.

Slate levelled and joined.
I'm super happy as to how good this slate is.

Simonis 860 Tournament Blue

Alloy brackets with stainless steel bolts and washers in the corners of the skirts.
This is so much better then the original screw method.

Applying the logo's on the skirts.

 

[gazman100]

With the skirt corners I block them down during a test fitting to get them nice an flat.

Pockets are now 4 1/2 inch.

Name plate was chrome plated and paint filled.

Nice and clean.
Note the rail sight "lower right" which is nickel plated.

 

[gazman100]

Then one day I actually finished it.

Despite how this table originally looked It's one of the best GC's I've built. Who would have thought.
I'm tempted to keep this one.
Thanks for viewing.

 

[MikeLeClair]

Wow excellent job!! May I ask where you bought the logos for the skirts please? I'd love to add those to my Gold Crown 1.

 

[gazman100]

Wow excellent job!! May I ask where you bought the logos for the skirts please? I'd love to add those to my Gold Crown 1.

Hi there,
I get the logo's reproduced at the local sign writers.
Ken at classic billiards has them on his web site as well.

Classic Billiards - Antique Pool Tables & Antique Pool Table Parts

Classic Billiards specializes in antique pool tables and restoration parts for billiard tables including cloth, pockets, nameplates, bolt covers, and decals.

www.classicbilliards.net

 

[bbb]

All i can say is

 

[MikeLeClair]

Hi there,
I get the logo's reproduced at the local sign writers.
Ken at classic billiards has them on his web site as well.

Classic Billiards - Antique Pool Tables & Antique Pool Table Parts

Classic Billiards specializes in antique pool tables and restoration parts for billiard tables including cloth, pockets, nameplates, bolt covers, and decals.

www.classicbilliards.net

Ok great thanks a lot!

 

[garczar]

Great job. That's a LOT of white.

 

[xX-Wizard-Xx]

wow ... Amazing job ... looks great

 

[David in FL]

Holy crap, that’s amazing!

Approximately how many hours do you think you have in the rebuild?

If you don’t mind, can you let us know your approximate materials cost for the rebuild?

I’m a decent hobbyist woodworker, and wouldn’t even consider something that complex

A phenomenal job.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

congrats thats amazing work

 

[tg_vegas]

Super impressive, congrats on the final product, something to be very proud of!

 

[TrxR]

Great work .

I wish I could find a project table like that around here. I've got alot of woodworking tools and an experienced cabinet maker in the family to help.

 

[Toxictom]

Great job! That looks like real fine craftsmanship.

 

[gazman100]

Holy crap, that’s amazing!

Approximately how many hours do you think you have in the rebuild?

If you don’t mind, can you let us know your approximate materials cost for the rebuild?

I’m a decent hobbyist woodworker, and wouldn’t even consider something that complex

A phenomenal job.

Hi there
I have no idea on hours spent as these projects go on for months and months.
Chrome Castings, feet, drop pockets were around $900 usd
Brunswick cushion rubbers and rail trims around $360 usd
Additional chrome plating $300
Logo's $100
Paint, stainless steel bolts, laminate, and more aprox $500 Aud
Cheers

 

[mrf_pa]

Wow, another fantastic restoration! Pretty slick in all white, to boot. If you are taking requests from the peanut gallery...would love to see your next one get a full Stormtrooper make-over!