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This blog post will provide a step-by-step guide on how to take apart a pool table. This can be a useful skill to know if you need to move a pool table or if you need to perform maintenance on it. Taking apart a pool table is not a difficult task, but it does require some care and attention to detail. With this guide, you will be able to safely and effectively take apart your pool table so that you can either move it or perform the necessary maintenance.
Assuming you have a standard pool table, begin by removing the felt. Use a putty knife to loosen the adhesive holding the cloth in place and carefully peel it back. If your table has rails, unscrew and remove them now. Next, flip the table over and remove any bolts holding the slate in place. Carefully lift the slate off of the frame. You may need help with this step, as slate is very heavy. Once the slate is removed, you can separate the frame into its individual parts.
Assuming you have a traditional pool table with slate beds, removing the slate is generally a two-person job. You will need to remove the rails, felt, and other materials before getting to the slate.
Begin by removing the rails. Unscrew them from the side of the table using a power drill or screwdriver. Once the rails are loose, lift them off of the table. Next, remove the staples or tacks holding the felt in place. Be careful not to rip or tear the felt as you remove it.
Now you can access the slate beds. There are typically three pieces of slate making up the bed of a pool table. They will be heavy, so it is important to have someone else helping you lift and carry them. Remove any screws or bolts holding the slate in place, then carefully lift it off of the table frame. Repeat this process for all three pieces of slate.
There are a few different ways that people take apart pool tables, but the most common is by removing the rails. To do this, you will need to remove the bolts that hold the rails in place. Once the bolts are removed, you can carefully lift the rails off of the table.
If you are careful, you can reuse the rails when you reassemble the pool table. However, if they are damaged or warped, you will need to replace them.
If you need to get under your pool table to make repairs, you will first need to remove the felt. Felt is glued or stapled onto the wooden bed of the table, so removal will require some elbow grease.
To remove the felt, start by scoring the perimeter of the felt with a utility knife. This will help break the seal of the adhesive so that you can more easily peel it up. Once you have scored all around the edge of the felt, begin peeling it up from one corner. If it is glued down, you may need to use a putty knife or other blunt instrument to loosen it up. If it is stapled down, use pliers to remove the staples.
Once you have removed the majority of the felt, you can use a paint stripper or heat gun on low setting to melt any remaining adhesive. Be careful not to overheat the wood underneath. Finally, use a putty knife or similar tool to scrape off any residual adhesive before applying new felt.
Reassembling your pool table is a relatively easy process, but there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, make sure all of the bolts are tightened evenly. If one side is tighter than the other, it could cause the table to be unbalanced. Second, when you reattach the legs, make sure they are level with each other. If they are not, it could again cause the table to be unbalanced. Third, when you replace the felt, make sure it is tight and smooth. Any wrinkles or bumps in the felt can affect the roll of the ball.
Assuming you have followed these steps and your pool table is still not level or balanced, there could be a problem with the frame itself. Inspect the frame for any cracks or damage. If you find any, it is best to consult a professional for repair or replacement options.