Antique Pool Hidden in Mortuary Basement Antique billiard tables often present challenges during service, but this job was extraordinary. This Brunswick-Balke Collender pro 8′ pool table was in the basement of a mortuary in Orange, California. The stairs leading to the lower level were barely passable for an average-sized person. Steep, narrow, with a very low […]
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9′ Pool Table Refelt
We took a short drive down to Laguna Niguel, California for a pool table refelting service, This solid oak 9′ Goldenwest Tiburon II received a much-needed burst of color after countless years of Cadet Blue felt. The old cloth was so faded and worn, that it looks as though it were Bankers Gray. But once […]
Oldie Goldie – 1974 Goldenwest Original
1970s Pool Table in Original Condition We were called out to Harbor City, California for a pool table refelting. This Goldenwest Manufacturing billiard table was still in its original condition from 1974. The cloth was faded, but not torn and the cushions were still functioning after nearly 40 years. The owners are big Rams fans […]
American Heritage Broken Down
Sun Damage and Attached Slate Liner Problems We recently dismantled an 8′ American Heritage Britton pool table in Orange, California to be moved to a new location. The room that housed the pool table had gorgeous windows above, letting sunlight stream down at all angles. Unfortunately, the sunshine did the pool table no favors. As […]
Short Cue Stick Saves the Day
Tight Spaces Call for Short Cues Creating a game room garage is a great idea in Southern California. A temperate climate makes an unused space into a nice hideaway lounge for family and friends to hang out. It is also a great place for teens and young adults to spend time, without leaving home. It […]
Reunited After Eight Years
Beach Billiard Table Sees Daylight After Years In Storage Eight years ago we disassembled this Beach Manufacturing pool table to be stored for safe keeping. Last week, we finally set it up again in its new Orange, California home. This pool table has been serviced by DK Billiards four times now. We first met this […]