The correct way to install new rubber?

[FloridaPoolGal]

When replacing cushions, everything ive read has stated when gluing down the new rubber to not stretch or pull them. To lay them as they are, but to be sure that you get them properly aligned with the top of the rail and to look down each one to be sure they are perfectly straight. Is this info correct? A local "pool table mechanic" gave me a tongue lashing that I better make sure I stretch out the rubber while installing or they will eventually drop, sag or move and become unusable. Thanks for any advice

 

[I'M DK]

Somebody is setting you up to fail.
Then you will call him back to "do it right".

DK

 

[realkingcobra]

When replacing cushions, everything ive read has stated when gluing down the new rubber to not stretch or pull them. To lay them as they are, but to be sure that you get them properly aligned with the top of the rail and to look down each one to be sure they are perfectly straight. Is this info correct? A local "pool table mechanic" gave me a tongue lashing that I better make sure I stretch out the rubber while installing or they will eventually drop, sag or move and become unusable. Thanks for any advice

That's the kind of advice I'd expect to hear from a table mechanic in Florida

 

[Poolhalljunkie]

Somebody is stretching the truth!

I wouldn't stretch it if I was you.

Also if you are using a quality contact cement, it should hold forever.

 

[Sharki9]

bumper replacement

If you are glue new bumpers on I would recommend you stretch them slightly as you want a consistent pull on each rail but not to much that they will pull back if the gluing doesn't hold properly or resistance to the gluing. As for just putting them on with no pull they will come out wavy . Please send me a message or contact me I have done a number of bumper replacements.

 

[Ralph Kramden]

As for just putting them on with no pull they will come out wavy.

Are you putting on Trojans?

 

[victorl]

Damn I think the last guy who did my table forgot to pull on the bumpers! Wait, what the hell is a bumper?

 

[FloridaPoolGal]

So one guy saying stretch them, everyone else on board with not stretching I guess?

 

[A-1 billiards]

The cushion needs to be stretched slightly from one end to the other during application. This will assure that the nose of the cushion is straight. If your
"mechanic" is using contact cement for the installation, make sure the stretch is done before the two surfaces are bonded.

Jay