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.
There are a number of places one can purchase pool table covers online. One can purchase them from 'ebay', 'Amazon', 'Sears', 'Walmart' and 'Pool Dawg'.
its called a bumper pool table but im not sure how to play.
One can purchase a custom pool table in the Toronto area, from companies such as ParagonInteriors. These items can also be purchased from websites such as eBay.
One can purchase a dining table or a pool table through various retailers at eBay, Amazon, Kijiji, etc. One can also visit local retailers such as Wal-mart, Costco, Home Depot, etc.
Depending on construction, yes. Although it may be possible, it would not be recommended. The obvious reason to change to slate is a better playing surface. However, the slate will be much heavier than the composite or wood it is replacing. This very likely is heavier than the table supports are designed to support, resulting in an unstable support which in turn, will result in a table that canot be kept level.
One may purchase a table top pool table from Sears, Dick's Sporting Goods or eBay. There are many varying sizes and prices available to choose from. Shop around and compare prices for the best deal.
There are several places one can purchase a Martin Kilpatrick pool table conversion top. Theses places include Amazon and Overstock. Sears offers both online and in store purchase options.
The first difference is cost, as slate tables cost more. The second difference is weight, as a slate table weighs more than non-slate. The third difference is "playability". A non-slate table and a slate table that has less than one inch slate will not provide the same tolerances and ball reactions as compared to a quality one inch slate table. This third item is the reason all regulation pool tables are required to have one inch slate.
Pool table lighting products are best purchased from specialist lighting retailers or from games supply companies such as GamePlus. They can ensure the lighting is best matched to the table.
It would depend on which slate pool table you are looking for. Since we are in the business, we see them all. Here is a rough idea on what various tables weigh. 7ft coin-op 3/4" one PC slate, 500# 8ft coin-op 7/8" one PC slate, 700+# 7ft ball and claw style, 3/4" unbacked 3pc slate, 500# 7ft ball and claw style, 1" backed 3pc slate, 650-700# 8ft ball and claw style, 3/4" unbacked 3pc slate, 650# 8ft ball and claw style, 1" backed 3pc slate, 750-800# 9ft ball and claw style, 1" backed 3pc slate, 850-950# 9ft commercial style, 1" backed 3pc slate, 1000-1100# 9ft antique style, 1" backed 3 or 4pc slate, 900-1200# 10ft antique style, 6 leg, 1.5" backed 3 PC slate, 2000-2500#
If you have a large flat trailer, you can use a pool table jack. These are designed to go under the center of the pool table, jack it up, and roll it. If you can't find one to rent locally, look for an auto transmission jack, which, with the use of strong boards, can serve the same purpose for less cost. The pool table can now be moved safely without disassembly. However, you will need a 36 inch doorway and 6 strong friends to assist in moving it through the doorway with damage, if this is in a house.
One can purchase a pool table on websites like eBay, Amazon, Billiards Store, Dick's Sporting Goods, Sears, Best Buy, Sports Authority or Nottage Design.