Frederick Willys
Frederick Willys
Some are slate and some are not. These are generally low end tables, and even the slate versions have little resale value.
The slate has no resale value for pool tables, except to someone who has badly damaged slate (from dropping it, etc.). Most landscapers use slate regularly and are equipped to handle it. If it cannot be sold as replacement pool table slate (it must be in excellent condition of course and a matched set), the major landscaper is the best customer.
Yes, slate is not necessary, but the level of play may not equal to even a cheap slate table.
Most pool table slate comes from Italy and is cut and milled there for pool table use. From there, it is finished at the pool table manufacturer. To purchase new slate, you need to contact a pool manufacturer and convince them to sell you the slate. Because it is not an item they intned to sell, expect it to be very costly. In addition, you will most likely be responsible for drilling the slate yourself. A better option may be to look around for a used pool table that has the slate in excellent condition. This can be found in yard and garage sales, newspaper ads, Craig's List, and eBay. This most likely will be much cheaper than buying new slate.
The value is about $100, regardless of size, if it is in excellent condition. There is no resale value to the general public, because slate doesn't go bad. The only potential purchaser is a major retailer who may want the slate to be able to replace a set that was damaged in handling. The slate must be replaced as a set for multiple piece slate.
Slate - Ardoise (if you are referring to the rock or its applications like roofing tiles) OR table rase (if you are referring to a "clean slate")
A 7-foot slate pool table typically weighs between 700-1000 pounds, depending on the specific model and manufacturer.
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.
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The floor is first leveled, if necessary. As the table is assembled, a long and a short level are used for the important surfaces. When the slate is laid on the table, the levels are again used as the slate is fastened, with very small shims used to level the slate. After the slate is fully tightened and finished, the level is checked. The level of effort required to level the table surface depends upon the quality of the table and proper assembly.
Slate.