Simonis X-1 table cleaner

[nine o nine]

Do any users of the Simonis X-1 have an issue with the wiping cloth surface becoming "pilled" like an old sweater? It seems to still do it's job though. Thoughts ?Mitch

 

[pocket]

Have not seen that at all, despite fairly heavy use.

 

[tatcat2000]

3 years in, regular use...no.

 

[ROB.M]

X-1

860 has more of a fuss to it than 860HR, the 860HR is sheared tighter.

Rob.M

 

[f-pig]

Yes, mine pilled quickly after minimal, light use.

 

[cjr3559]

Been using mine on 860HR for a year, not even a hint of pilling anywhere.

 

[Dan White]

I forgot I had an X-1. Might start using it again. I'm concerned that the X-1 might simply push as much chalk down into the bed as it picks up. I've never seen that much chalk on the X-1 even after repeated use.

 

[RickLafayette]

The Simonis X-1, admittedly over-priced, does, in fact, work as advertised on Simonis and similarly woven pool table cloths. There are cloths that have a weave that has more nap than the Simonis and these will develop pill pilings if the X-1 is used on them.
Also, some people tend not to use the X-1 as directed. They push down too hard on the cloth. You're supposed to slide the X-1 lightly to make the static action work properly and this way will also prevent chalk dust from being pushed into the pockets.

 

[Dan White]

The Simonis X-1, admittedly over-priced, does, in fact, work as advertised on Simonis and similarly woven pool table cloths. There are cloths that have a weave that has more nap than the Simonis and these will develop pill pilings if the X-1 is used on them.
Also, some people tend not to use the X-1 as directed. They push down too hard on the cloth. You're supposed to slide the X-1 lightly to make the static action work properly and this way will also prevent chalk dust from being pushed into the pockets.

Good point. I forget, do they recommend vacuuming the X-1 to remove the chalk?

 

[cjr3559]

Good point. I forget, do they recommend vacuuming the X-1 to remove the chalk?

Vacuum and/or slap like an eraser.


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