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 […]
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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 […]
Pool Table on Area Rug
Getting Pool Table Centered on Rug We are often asked if it is okay to put a billiard table on a rug. The answer is: absolutely. We were able to get this Gustav Beach Manufacturing pool table in Coto de Caza, California aligned easily. The homeowner had the rug in place (and gave time for […]
Murrey and Sons Out of Storage
Murrey Pool Table After Nearly 10 Years in Storage We packed up this Murrey and Sons billiard table back in September 2004. We finally got the call that it was ready to come back into commission. With new cushions, pockets and worsted spruce felt, we set this beauty up in Coto de Caza, California. Pool […]
Mortuary Antique Pool Table
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 […]
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 […]