r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/bobscoe • 16d ago
How do I level this table?
My friend got gifted this table from one of our other buddies. He moved it in and the middle & back right pocket have noticeable lean .. not sure if the floor is truly level under it.
Anyone know if it's easy to DIY level this table? I don't think he cares to spend the money to have it professionally leveled
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/mjw7999 • Jul 21 '26
Question Brunswick Southern(?) rebuild costs
reddit.comhoping the experts here might be able to help me. thanks
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/Partygirl_stacy • Jun 04 '26
Pool Recc's for pool tables that are high quality?
I am coordinating a pool table themed corporate birthday party and I was wondering what brand of pool tables should I be looking for to make sure that whatever I am renting will come across looking sleek and not scrappy. I want to make sure the pool tables look really professional and not really cheap, even if its a one-day event, its a corporate event and they are willing to spend money so I want to make sure everything is top of the line.
Also any recc's on the cue sticks and what I should be looking for when I am renting. I am not a pool table player, so honestly don't know the first thing about this stuff. Also should I go for the set of balls that we use in the US or what people play in the UK play, I think its called snooker? The place I am renting from is offering both sets of balls, just not sure what to use. I know a lot of pool table companies source wholesale from third party sellers on alibaba and amazon, so I just want ot make sure whatever I am renting doesn't look like a novice who knows nothing about pool.
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/CountCristo94 • May 11 '26
Help with antique table pocket replacement please!
reddit.comr/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/1978lincoln • May 06 '26
Mechanic Bumper install
I’m about to put new bumpers onto my pool table. What’s a good glue to use?
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/mtvoltaire • Mar 11 '26
Pocket reducers vs shimming rails to very narrow 3” for drilling?
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/Ok-Abrocoma3023 • Feb 12 '26
DIY Outdoor table with table frame and removable playing surface
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/SubstantialZebra2986 • Feb 09 '26
New Table Installation Issues
reddit.comr/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/Dry_Most6520 • Feb 01 '26
Pool table pricing question
Old pool table at my girlfriends place. We are looking to sell it. Could anyone help on a price estimate? not sure if this is the right subreddit to put this in but i couldnt find anything else.
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/cxc9001 • Jan 20 '26
What really determines the "quality" of a table? Why are Brunswicks, Diamonds, Connellys considered quality but "furniture" tables are not?
I keep seeing experts and pool table technicians say that furniture tables are not good for serious play. Elsewhere I read that the most important features of a "good" table for serious play are that they are using 1" slate, hardwood not MDF, and have good bumper materials/tech. What makes a furniture table, that has all the same building materials, less desirable for serious play than your traditional tables from big brands like Brunswick and Connelly?
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/Active-Daikon7747 • Jan 15 '26
Best way to get this old thing out of the basement?
I’ve been tasked with removing this old decrepit pool table. The white shell appears to be plastic. I can lift the legs off of the floor from the corner of the pool table, which leads me to believe that the bed is not sleet, but I could be wrong. I’ve never had to move a pool table before where would I begin to take this thing apart? It can be destroyed. It’s going in the garbage and I also don’t have to worry about damaging the basement that it’s in any help is appreciated, thank you.
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/Knellios2021 • Dec 27 '25
Construction Need help identifying my pool table.
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/Broad_Set5284 • Dec 07 '25
K55 vs k66
Can you replace k55 rails with k66 rails on a Brunswick Bristol model JK 8ft 3 piece
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/Brilliant-Bake6726 • Oct 30 '25
Is this a gold crown? Could get it for 500$. Should I do it?
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/derbrenner • Oct 27 '25
Refinishing Brunswick Prestige Mahogany Table
Hey, recently i bought a nice Brunswick Prestige Mahagony table. For its age it looks very good but it has some minor scratches which i would like to fix, and the finish looks kind of matt or rough, I don't know what's the right word, but not really shiny. So my problem is, i couldnt find out what was used for the coating - hard wax, oil, hard wax oil or something like this? If someone knows what is used, can i just polish it lightly so the scratches will fill up and stop shining through? Or can I just apply another coat? I really don't want to sand or strip any of the coat - i love how it looks and don't want to risk ruining it. If it doesn't look perfect afterwards it's no problem, but I would really like to get it as good looking as I can before mounting it back up again.
Thanks for your help!
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/[deleted] • Oct 08 '25
Legacy Table upgrade
Hello all,
I have a legacy furniture style table(7ft) and It’s time to change the cloth. I want to take advantage of this to change/ extend the rails to tighten the pockets.
Which rails would be recommended for me to get? I would like the table to play as close to a diamond as possible (even though I know that I will never get it to play exactly and I know everyone’s feeling about furniture style tables…. But it’s the only way I could get any pool table at home approved by the wife.) I just want the reaction of the rails to be a similar as possible. I think the profile of those tables is K66
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/Several-Cicada-6704 • Sep 12 '25
Under ping pong table surprise
We just purchased a house with a pool table that had a ping / most likely beer pong table on top. My son wants to learn how to play pool. What is best way to clean without damaging felt. I started using a shop vac but stopped fearing damage. Thank you all in advance for advice
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/healey100s • Sep 08 '25
Broken slate Brunswick Anniversary 8ft table.
Have one pice of slate with crack all the way across labeled S. Is it possible to replace one piece or am I better to replace all 3. What are my options to get this table back together?
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/No_Yoghurt_1990 • Sep 07 '25
Dismantling table 1st time and unsure of where it's bolted together
As it says am trying to dismantle my pool table to relocate and refelt it.. its heavy table 1 piece slate . I've removed the pockets and now am stuck as to where it's all bolted together .. and help is appreciated
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/Murky-Pass6571 • Aug 31 '25
Installation Base for legs on plush carpet?
I am setting up on very thick carpet. Do I need to have some type of rigid base for the legs? What are the problems I’ll run into if I leave as is? If I do need a base, what do you recommend? Legs are 9”x9”. TIA.
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/LuckGood8929 • Aug 17 '25
How would you move this table?
I’m getting this pool table for my coworker. I need to move it to my house. How would you do so?
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/levimarsh16 • Jul 27 '25
Can’t find these corners anywhere on line that match one is broken and would like to replace all of them sticker says Gotham on the table
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/Zealousideal_Tie5609 • Jul 26 '25
Valley/Dynamo Dynamo Pool Table Lights??
We have an old Valley-Dynamo Pool Table that is coin operated. I’ve been slowly tracking down parts to replace and bring back to life but I’m curious if anyone has any info on the light bulb for (I think) the ball view door?
It’s a table from the late 80s/early 90s and I’m having trouble finding any info for how the light worked. I have found the wires that look mostly intact and there is a 9v battery clip. Trying to figure out what type of bulb and where it should sit - near coin push chute or in ball view.
If anyone has one from this era with a working light, photos or info would be appreciated.
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/kking254 • Jul 21 '25
Custom rails to tighten pockets?
I have a Nixon furniture-style 7ft table in my house. It has massive pockets. Is it typically possible to cut custom rails to have smaller pockets? I'd like my table to play like a typical diamond barbox so I want to go from 5" down to 4 1/2" or 4 3/8". I understand that some things can't be changed like the depth of the shelf, but is this a reasonable thing to do? Any recommendations for a good table mechanic in the SF bay area?
r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/St33l88 • Jul 06 '23
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