Room size and Ridgeback Rails Questions

[Cornerman]

I guess I could graph it out, but it's a lot more than you think if it's centered in the room. I get at around 40 inches from the corner of the table to the wall and that's at the absolute tip of the tables corner. A 7 foot table isn't actually "7 foot x 4 foot" or at least depending on what type it is. The playing area is going to be slightly smaller than 7 foot. So like 80 to 82 inches then its like 40 inches wide.

I need a graph. I'm not getting it.


Freddie <~~~ willing to learn

 

[Cornerman]

On the basis of the suggestion re turning the table diagonally, I have used a online room planner ( https://www.homeleisuredirect.com/company/games-room-designer.html ) and tried both ways. I included two bar stools. Note that what appears as the edge of the table in the diagram is actually the edge of the cushion, since interior dimensions are what matter.

Can I get some input on which orientation would be best? I have ever-so-slightly less room on the corners in the diagonal one (but of course the slate is actually a bit further in at the corners) and a few odd places, but maybe more open areas. Will be playing 8, 9 and 10 ball.
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I suppose when it's an an angle, the shortest stroke at the corner is really longer because a cueball wouldn't be up against the cushion. It would have fallen into the pocket.

That's all I got


Freddie <~~~ and a 48" Balance Rite

 

[Hollismason]

On the basis of the suggestion re turning the table diagonally, I have used a online room planner ( https://www.homeleisuredirect.com/company/games-room-designer.html ) and tried both ways. I included two bar stools. Note that what appears as the edge of the table in the diagram is actually the edge of the cushion, since interior dimensions are what matter.

Can I get some input on which orientation would be best? I have ever-so-slightly less room on the corners in the diagonal one (but of course the slate is actually a bit further in at the corners) and a few odd places, but maybe more open areas. Will be playing 8, 9 and 10 ball.
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Here's a picture for angle of cue stick at 4 foot 4 " right at the corner pocket ( my cue stick is 59 inches). This is what room you'd have to work with if it was not set up diagonally.

http://imgur.com/jUovGhG

I think the diagonal would be better as you'd have less "dead" areas or less areas where a great angle on the cue stick would be required.