I posted this in the ask a mechanic forum but wanted to post it here also. I live in Ala where the weather is always changing my table is in a separate building not heated un less I am playing I keep a dehumidifier going but in the winter it plays slow and kinda wet I am wandering what would happen if I put a couple heat lamps under the slate full time . it is a 8 ft one piece slate with championship tour edition felt thanks any advice
Table question
- Thread starter billf59
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A bit off track, but here goes. I'm on a motorcycle tour and run into a real bad storm. So I give it up and pull into a cheap motel. What do you know but there's a pool table in the lobby. So first I start laughing about the mostly tip-less cues that are warping against a wall. I find one with a touch of leather on it and sort of chalk up.
Then I find that there's no such thing as pocket speed because the cloth has an uphill slope at each pocket. WTF??? I figure minimum play for a pocket drop is a three speed.
This is the worst table I ever played on. But it is the worst table for everyone. So my question is, is it really so bad that your table plays slower for a few months a year? Or even day to day. It's a learning experience that I would think would help you in the long run.
Bottom line, I bet your table, fast or slow, is in better condition than any poolhall table.
Then I find that there's no such thing as pocket speed because the cloth has an uphill slope at each pocket. WTF??? I figure minimum play for a pocket drop is a three speed.
This is the worst table I ever played on. But it is the worst table for everyone. So my question is, is it really so bad that your table plays slower for a few months a year? Or even day to day. It's a learning experience that I would think would help you in the long run.
Bottom line, I bet your table, fast or slow, is in better condition than any poolhall table.
If you put heat lamps below you will never get any consistent temperature.
Carom tables are heated to some 25-28 degrees C, with a thermostate of course.
Plus you lose a lot of energy and contribute to earth warming and the bill will go up and I will be angry with you!
Carom tables are heated to some 25-28 degrees C, with a thermostate of course.
Plus you lose a lot of energy and contribute to earth warming and the bill will go up and I will be angry with you!