I am new to this site, so I hope this first post works ok!
I have a 1939 Brunswick Challenger (I think) 9' snooker table, with both sets of balls (pool and snooker). It has 6 legs and # 6 pockets. Table measures 50 x 100" cushion to cushion. I hate snooker because it is too tough to play, so I want to convert this table to a pool table. It seems to me that all that needs to be done is to precisely cut all 6 rails a little shorter, remove the snooker cushions and replace them with standard pool cushions, apply new facings at each pocket, purchase and install # 6 pool pockets, install new cloth over the cushions, and I'm good to go. The top of the existing snooker cushions measure 1 7/16 " above the playing slate now, which is about what I believe the standard height is for a normal pool table. Anyway, has anyone out there done this? How hard is it to do? I don't want to screw up the rails by making a bad cut in them....
Can anyone recommend a good mechanic in the Kansas City area that could perhaps do this work? Thanks in advance.
Bob
I have a 1939 Brunswick Challenger (I think) 9' snooker table, with both sets of balls (pool and snooker). It has 6 legs and # 6 pockets. Table measures 50 x 100" cushion to cushion. I hate snooker because it is too tough to play, so I want to convert this table to a pool table. It seems to me that all that needs to be done is to precisely cut all 6 rails a little shorter, remove the snooker cushions and replace them with standard pool cushions, apply new facings at each pocket, purchase and install # 6 pool pockets, install new cloth over the cushions, and I'm good to go. The top of the existing snooker cushions measure 1 7/16 " above the playing slate now, which is about what I believe the standard height is for a normal pool table. Anyway, has anyone out there done this? How hard is it to do? I don't want to screw up the rails by making a bad cut in them....
Can anyone recommend a good mechanic in the Kansas City area that could perhaps do this work? Thanks in advance.
Bob
