I'm guessing you mean the play surface (bed). Many prefer 1 piece slate tables as they tend to keep a more uniform play surface, even if the supports become unbalanced - however they risk breakage if that happens.
Just as many will stand behind the 3 piece slate tables, as you can keep the slates even if the support structure becomes uneven (and not risk breaking the slate) - even though they are harder to get even IF they become misaligned. Slate is preferred (more so) over a MDF play surface - as MDF can warp with moisture or weight.
Yes and no. Most 7 foot tables are made with a 1 piece slate (or other cheaper material), so the felt does not need to be remove. However, all 9 and 10 foot tables, and nearly all 8 foot tables use a 3 piece which requires felt removal and significant work to properly re-assemble.
It would be very expensive to purchase just the sate, but yes, you can buy just the slate. A cheaper way to get the slate is to buy a used table and simply throw away the table except for the slate.
No. The best slate for a pool table is recognized as fine milled Italian slate. Any material other than slate may not meet regulations for deflection and surface quality. The finest tables generally use 1 1/2 inch Italian slate.
Neither. Their popular tables are built with a composite surface that is claimed to be nearly as good as slate. They also do make at least 1 model that uses slate.
The pockets are the same size on all pool tables sold in the US. 5 inch opening for the corners and 5 1/2 inch for the siides, plus or minus 1/8 inch for each.
on average you should know your 1-12 times tables by year 6. so i say you should start practicing everyday.... practice makes perfect!
The ball size does not change for pool tables from 6 foot to 9 foot.. Smaller than 6 foot is generally in the "toy" category and would use a smaller ball. Purchase a standard set of pool balls, which are 2 1/4 inches in diameter.
i would not say that it is bad but it is like swimming in a lake
When I was growing up, we had to memorize the full set of multiplication tables from 1 to 12. Multiplication Tables are standard 1 to 12 (not 1 to 100). Students must learn the times tables for 1 to 12, before they can apply those tables for 13 through to any number.You can find Multiplication Tables 1-12 online or as charts for sale. Or, do what we did as kids: make your own chart and color or decorate the chart.
All 8 foot and 9 foot tables have the same size playing surface. Brunswick 8 and 9 foot tables are 1 inch slate tables. The cloth varies but Simonis is often used on the Brunswick tables, and you can specify different grades or other cloth. The Gorina 3 cushion cloth is not legal for tournament play for 8 ball and 9 ball however as the BCA determined it is too fast to be legal.
There is no such thing as "best" pool table, as this is very subjective. Generally, you get what you pay for. The best pool tables have 1.5 inch slate and are extremely sturdy. The purists believe this must be Italian slate, and the cloth must be Simonis or Gorina. Regardless, the workmanship must be beyond criticism. There are custom manufacturers that can produce the "best" table for those that don't ask about the price first. And, there are many "best" pool tables that use the standard 1 inch slate. Falling into the category of best we find, in no particular order - Olhausen, Diamond, Golden West, Gabriel, Monarch, and Brunswick.
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