Tips for buying and transporting a pool table.

LeftyRighty said:
hire someone to come and set it up when I’m ready.
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I like this idea. Paying a guy to disassemble and transport the table and then come back later to set it up would add to the bill. I'm sure you can handle the disassembly and transport but it's worth paying a guy to set it up. You can do it but can you do it as well the first time as someone who has done it 1000 times?
 
tomatoshooter said:
You can do it but can you do it as well the first time as someone who has done it 1000 times?
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Probably not, and if I had to, it MIGHT be ready to play b4 I retire lol. I’ll be meticulous about labeling everything according the head and foot of the table, along with lots of pictures.

I just talked to the seller, and my help and it’s still a go. Going to bring my cues and take my time “testing” it out. I’ll post pictures and let you guys know how everything went after I get home with it. I appreciate the help and advice from everybody
 
LeftyRighty said:
Probably not, and if I had to, it MIGHT be ready to play b4 I retire lol. I’ll be meticulous about labeling everything according the head and foot of the table, along with lots of pictures.

I just talked to the seller, and my help and it’s still a go. Going to bring my cues and take my time “testing” it out. I’ll post pictures and let you guys know how everything went after I get home with it. I appreciate the help and advice from everybody
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Congratulations on your new table!
 
rexus31 said:
I'd rent a van. The frame is huge and it will be less work to leave it intact. Also, the long aprons are, well, long. Probably not ideal for a pickup.
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The frame is easy to disassemble, though. I just assembled my frame last week, took maybe an hour, then spent another hour leveling it with shims.
 
Sorry guys been busy with work and getting my projects done so I can get my room ready... I can’t wait!

They had it listed as a 9’ but turns out it’s a O/S 8. That’s even better for my room because a 9 would’ve been snug.

Turns out that it is slate... I think anyways because of the mill marks, yeah? (The scratches were already there)

Condition looks better in the pics because someone took a paint brush to the aprons and base legs, and it’s sloppy. Rails are mint tho. I’m on the fence about restoration because I already have a lot to do and I’m ready to hit balls!

I contacted jack Zimmerman to see if he would fix me up with new sub rails, and he gave me a quote... which is pretty reasonable for all the work he’s going to do.

I’m stoked!
 

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Definitely an earlier GCI with the figure 8 nut plates unless the Pro 8's lagged behind the 9' tables. Nothing wrong having a Pro 8, that's what mine was listed as when I went to buy it and that's what I was looking for but it turned out to be a 9'. I still bought it and am very happy with it especially after having the rails done.
 
LeftyRighty said:
Does anyone have any ideas on how to ship my rails?
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I made small crates out of lumber and covered them with plywood. Each one housed 3 Gold Crown rails which required 2 shipping crates. They were lined with 1 1/2" thick Styrofoam like insulation. I indexed the end caps and wrote removal instructions on the crates. It was a lengthy project but my rails were shipped safe and sound, that's what mattered the most. I would not have much of a pool table without rails.
 
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fastone371 said:
I made small crates out of lumber and covered them with plywood. Each one housed 3 Gold Crown rails which required 2 shipping crates. They were lined with 1 1/2" thick Styrofoam like insulation. I indexed the end caps and wrote removal instructions on the crates. It was a lengthy project but my rails were shipped safe and sound, that what mattered the most. I would not have much of a pool table without rails.
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What did each crate weigh? It's good to know what the receiving party is capable of handling. Your rail rebuilder should be answering this.
 
LeftyRighty said:
I think I found a good deal on a gold crown II. It looks to be in great shape and is some older families home table.

I just have a few questions because I’m pretty green when it come to working on pool tables. Although I am pretty handy, and I’m a carpenter by trade.

Can/how would I transport it with my pickup truck?
Or should I use a work van?
Do I need to make a rack for the slates?
Is there anything I need to keep in mind when I take it apart?
How should I store it until my room is ready?
Is this something I should be able to figure out on the fly in a strangers home? Lol

Thanks in advance guys

PS I did secure some help equally as green as I am lolView attachment 651419
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Nice looking table.
 
Sorry everyone, I been mean to post these for a couple weeks now... finally got my room in order!
Had to do some rearranging and pretty up the garage, with a halfwall and paint. Jack Zimmerman rebuilt my rails and made the pockets tighter @ 4 3/8...

It’s been a long time coming, and I couldn’t be happier. I just want to say thanks everyone for the advice, I wouldn’t have attempted it without you guys
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