We had the pleasure of working on this 125+-year-old Brunswick Balke Collender Nonpareil billiard table. It was fully restored in the 1980s. New slate and rails were custom-built at that time by Adler to replace the aging beauty’s key components. Now, 35 years later, the cushion rubber (and faded purple felt) needed to be replaced. […]
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San Carlos Two Tone Twist
Two-tone stain on pool tables typically involves a pairing of a dark and light stain. For instance, a black and honey-stained pool table creates a very sharp contrast. This two-tone San Carlos in Coto de Caza, California is a bit more subtle but no less stunning. Mill Creek and Medium on maple wood look great. […]
Hall of Shame – Servicing a Brunswick
Hidden Damages to Brunswick Pool Table A routine refelt in Newport Beach, California turned out to be just the opposite. When we arrived, we noticed the rails were sitting a bit too high, causing balls to bounce slowly off the rubber. Upon removing the cloth on the first section of rails, we found out why. […]
Making Your Pool Table Fit
Sometimes You Just Have to Make It Work We just moved this 8′ pool table into this Ladera Ranch, California home. A lot of extra time was spent leveling this import billiard table due to warped slate liners. It wasn’t easy, but finally, the slates were perfectly level. The existing cloth was still in great […]
Product Spotlight: Tornado Foosball
The Tornado Sport foosball table is the perfect table for both starters and the more experienced player. The height adjustment and durable construction allow for generations of enjoyment from the young, and young-at-heart. This is a sturdy table soccer table just right for home play. Visit our Orange, California showroom to play a test few games […]
One Piece Slate Goes Downstairs
How to Get a One Piece Slate Downstairs There is not an easy way to get a single slate pool table down (or up) stairs. Every time one of these jobs comes up on the schedule, we have to cringe a little. Even with 20+ years of experience, it isn’t fun. This 8′ pool table […]