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A pool table slate should not need replacing often if ever depending on how the table is taken care of, but occasionally they do get damaged. This is frequently caused by players being a little too vigorous when they slam the balls or another object on the table after possibly losing a game or match. For shame because to replace a 1" Italian made slate can run you from $500 to thousands depending on the age of the slate, quality and source. Another country which is involved in manufacturing slate in the past several years has been Brazil. Known to have a lower water percentage in the slate than the Italian variety, Brazilian slate is less expensive but known to be more prone to splintering and cracking. For casual home tables, which does not get near the wear and tear a commercial setting would heap upon a table, Brazilian slate should be fine and will run about 30-50% less, but still you will most likely minimally need to shell out $500 and that does not include the installation and set up. That will be on average another $300 or so. It does take a lot to damage a slate, but ugly when it happens.
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How much does a 7 foot slate pool table weight?
A 7-foot slate pool table typically weighs between 700-1000 pounds, depending on the specific model and manufacturer.
Where can you get slate for a billiards 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.
Is a non slate table considered a pool table?
Yes, slate is not necessary, but the level of play may not equal to even a cheap slate table.
What pattern is Gandy pool table slate?
A 9 foot Gandy pool table uses a fine finished 3 piece slate. There is no pattern specific to Gandy.
What is a 75 slate core play bed on pool table?
This is a fancy name used to sell a 3/4 inch synthetic pool table surface that has enough slate inside of it so that they can say the word slate legally. This type of surface is not similar to a true slate pool table and will not provide a level playing surface over time.
How much can you sell a 6 ft Frederick willy's slate pool table for in fair condition?
Frederick Willys
When moving a 3 piece slate pool table should the slate be stood on edge or laid down?
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Who buys slabs of slate from pool table?
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.
How much is a second hand pool table?
The end consumer is the only real buyer of a second hand pool table. Roughly 50% of the original cost of a good pool table is dealer mark-up (including set-up). A pool table supplier may purchase a used pool table for a very low cost, but their only reason for doing so is to get the slate because they have a table with damaged slate. The best way to sell a used table is internet or local classified ads.
Where can one purchase a Slate pool table?
The playing surface of a slate pool table will give the best and truest playing surface and will not deteriorate over time, whereas an MDF base may warp slightly. Slate pool tables can be sourced at many sports shops or from specialist stores such as Home Leisure Direct.
Can a mizerak pool table be re felted?
Yes, there is no difference between the Mizerak pool table and other slate pool tables. It is expected to get new felt due to normal wear.
Is a fredrick-willys pool table slate?
Some are slate and some are not. These are generally low end tables, and even the slate versions have little resale value.
