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Do you use paraffin wax between the pieces of slate to assemble a pool table?
The pool table slate is not fused together. The most common material for filling the seams is beeswax. Each piece of slate is attached to the table foundation by use of screws. From the surface, this gives the appearance of being fused.
Can you use parafin wax between the pieces of slate to assemble a pool table?
It is not recommended to use paraffin wax to assemble a pool table as it may not provide sufficient stability and support for the slate pieces. It is best to use slate seam filler or beeswax to ensure a secure and level playing surface for the pool table.
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.
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.
How do you fill in seams on slate pool tables?
Most billiard mechanics use beewax or a water putter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
