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Help me identify this table, please.

I purchased this table at an estate sale yesterday, but I still cannot find out exactly what the deal is with it. Here is the table, it is 5' X 10':

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So it's some kind of Centennial snooker table, but beyond that I'm not sure. I didn't have a lot of time to examine it because I had to go to work, and the price was so ridiculous that I didn't really stop to think at all... I just wrote a check and left.

Since then I've been trying to do some research to prepare me for moving the thing out of a basement. Part of me wonders if the middle leg isn't a sign that the slate is thicker? Has anybody seen a table like this? Also, what kind of advice would you give a person who is planning on moving this? I'm pretty mechanically sound and I have the assembly manual, but I've never moved a table before.

I really appreciate any kind of input any of you have, thanks.
 
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Gah... forgive me. I'd typed out a much longer post yesterday, when I wasn't aware that I needed moderator approval. After typing that out twice and still not getting through, I figured I'd be better of with a test before modifying anything.
 
If a moderator would feel kind enough to either edit the title of this thread or simply delete it and end my shame, I would be appreciative.
 
Looks like a great 10ft snooker table! Mark Gregory can convert the rails and pockets to pool for a couple grand and then you probably could sell it for a decent profit.

Mind sharing how much you spent? Seems to be in very good condition.
 
MahnaMahna said:
Looks like a great 10ft snooker table! Mark Gregory can convert the rails and pockets to pool for a couple grand and then you probably could sell it for a decent profit.

Mind sharing how much you spent? Seems to be in very good condition.
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Part of the reason I only casually inspected the table was because I was in a hurry and had to go to work. The other part was because they were selling it for $275 and I wanted to get out and pay for it before anybody could stop me. Pretty nuts. Only on the way to work did I realize I hadn't even really considered moving it... heh. Any idea on the third leg?
 
I read that one (and almost any other here pertaining to the Centennial model). Still no information on why it has a third leg, as I've heard only the 12' models had three legs.
 
I would definitely pay someone to tear it down and get it out of there.

Sure, you could do it yourself, but after doing so, you will most surely kick yourself for not paying someone else to do it!


Just my opinion after having moved a table or 2


Royce
 
Nice find.
The larger tables were available with a slate up to 1.5 inches thick, which is probably why it has the third leg. It's a good thing.

As for moving it, I highly recommend bringing at least two if not three extra people to handle those slates. ( and the parts) It will not be easy, even with dollies.
 
Holy crap! Great deal!

Chalk me up as one of the ones in the "GET A LOT OF FRIENDS TO HELP YOU MOVE THAT THING" group.
 
TX Poolnut said:
Holy crap! Great deal!

Chalk me up as one of the ones in the "GET A LOT OF FRIENDS TO HELP YOU MOVE THAT THING" group.
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Chalk me up as one of the ones in the "PAY SOMEONE TO MOVE THAT THING" group.

The last thing you want to do is damage any part of that table. The investment in having it moved professionally will be well worth it, as Royce has said. It sounds like you got a great deal on a very valuable table... don't screw it up.
 
That table is an unbelievable find,as is the price paid. I'd venture to say it's worth at least 30 times what you spent.

It's truly a piece of billiard history. With all that in mind...

If you cannot afford to have a professional break it down and transport it, perhaps you can manage to move it yourself, but don't skimp on the installation or conversion to a pocket billiard configuration.

Alternatively, flip it and get a Diamond, I, however, think that table is priceless.
 
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Just got back from the sale. I managed to strip it down to the slate, which confirmed my suspicion that it is, in fact, 1.5 inch think. The slabs are incredibly heavy, and I didn't hesitate to stop and call a professional. I'll be going back tomorrow with a moving van to assist them with the rest of the process. Here are a few of the pictures I took today (forgive me if they are too large):

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Right before I dug in... I had a copy of the assembly manual handy, but it really didn't do me too much good. I found it almost impossible to unscrew the pockets, so I sorta skipped that step. I was careful, anyway.

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Any idea on how to clean these up?

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The castings are in pretty good shape, only a couple very slight dents along one of the long rails, hard to see. They are mostly just dirty, but I imagine that will clean up, right?

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Any idea on the balls? No numbers on them, and I haven't measured them yet.

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That's thick! Each of those pieces weighs about 400 pounds, I'd say.

Pretty exciting and overwhelming experience, so far. I've always wanted a nice, big, old table, but never thought I'd come across something like this, especially not for the price. I really don't have room for it, but will be putting it in storage for the time being while I decide what to do... the thought of fixing it up is incredibly tempting, but it may be wiser to sell it to somebody who is more prepared and capable of doing it justice. It's really an amazing table.
 
The balls are standard snooker balls, although that picture makes them look pink instead of red.
 
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