Table of Contents

Preface .................................................................................................................................... 1

How to Use This Book.............................................................................................................1

Types of Billiard Tables ..........................................................................................................1

Anatomy of Rail Attachment Methods ..................................................................................2

Specifications for Pool and Snooker Pockets ........................................................................3

Tools and Materials Required .................................................................................................4

Table Size vs. Room Dimensions ...........................................................................................5

Lighting Specifications ...........................................................................................................5

When to Refurbish, Rebuild or Refinish an Older Billiard Table ..........................................6

How to Find a Great Deal on a Used Billiard Table ...............................................................6

Advice on Writing a Contract..................................................................................................8

Inspection Procedure ...............................................................................................................9

Disassembly Guidelines.........................................................................................................13

Disassembly Procedures ......................................................................................................14

Final Disassembly and Relocation Procedures (three or five piece slate only).....................18

Relocation, Transportation and Crating Procedures .............................................................21

Billiard Table Installation Guidelines ...................................................................................22

Stage 1 Leveling (Table to Floor without Slate) ...................................................................22

Installing the Slate ................................................................................................................24

Stage 2 Leveling (Getting Slates Flat) ..................................................................................25

Sealing the Slate ....................................................................................................................26

Stage 3 Leveling (Getting Playfield Level) ..........................................................................26

Cushion Replacement ...........................................................................................................27

Cutting the Cushion Angles ..................................................................................................28

Cushion Facings (Pool Tables Only) ....................................................................................29

Selecting and Sizing Billiard Cloth .......................................................................................30

Covering the Table.................................................................................................................31

Wrapping the Rails ................................................................................................................33

Pocket and Rail Installation ...................................................................................................41

Playfield Alignment...............................................................................................................42

Attaching the Pocket Basket..................................................................................................42

Layout for Pool Table Spots ..................................................................................................42

Marking Snooker Tables........................................................................................................43

Layout for Carom Table Spots...............................................................................................43

Attaching Pocket Shields to Table.........................................................................................44

Slate Liner Fabrication and Replacement .............................................................................45

Repair and Replacement of T-Nuts, Nut Plates and Threaded Inserts in Slate .....................48

Rail Sight Inlay (Round or Diamond) ...................................................................................49

Care and Maintenance of Your Billiard Table.......................................................................51

Cleaning the Cloth .................................................................................................................51

Glossary .................................................................................................................................53