The perfect GC1, 2, 3, 4, 5, &6, really?

This last picture is of a 1912 Brunswick Regina 5'×10' billiards table slate, using only 4 slate screws to mount it.

The first picture is showing a few of 5 pieces of slate for it, no slate screws were used at all to mount those slates.
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Most definitely want to know how those castings are made flush. Can the same procedure be used on the Anniversaries and Centennial’s?
 
Most definitely want to know how those castings are made flush. Can the same procedure be used on the Anniversaries and Centennial’s?
Yes, the system works on them as well. I always get a kick out of people showing how well their tables turned out after the mechanic did his thing, and have no problem showing off their table with in pictures of the finished job. Only problem is, that don't really tell the truth about the job that was done. You want to show that work, show those pictures off BEFORE the table is assembled. This is the work done that is never seen in the pictures, and take a look at the bottom side of the rails at the very ends, on both sides of the pocket casting T-bracket for mounting the pocket castings, we'll be coming back to explain what those screws are used for shortly.

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On the early model Centennial table I have, the rials that the side pockets surround are one long piece , is there a way to make those long one piece rails into the newer 2 piece rails? Maybe I'm just dreaming , I understand that the adjustment for the rails on these tables are limited, but with mine being one long rail down each side, that further limits any adjustment that might be possible.
 
Love him or hate him RKC knows his shit top to bottom, inside out and upside down. And he can pick up a pool table and walk across the street with it. Christ he’s strong as anyone I’ve ever seen.

Well done Glen-play nice, will get you farther.

Your friend
Fatboy🤠
 
Ok, remember those number 6 screws 3/4" long inserted into the ends of the rails, just remember to predrill and counter sink them before you screw them in. Now, this is the results of using them to flush up the castings to the ends of the rails. As you can see in the picture, the screws act like spacers and hold the pocket casting from sitting to high, and as you bolt the casting up, check the fit, take it back off and adjust as necessary.
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Beautiful work as usual. Why do a lot of mechs have the large wide V cuts showing in the pocket. Technique or lazy or best they can do? Not a fan of that.
Because doing better work requires taking a little longer, and a little more learning, and a lot more desire, and there's the downfall, good enough is good enough, who cares about being better!!!
 
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