Why do you need a slate pool table?

Why do you need a slate pool table?

Why do you need a slate pool table?

Billiard table manufacturers use slate because of its flatness and sheer weight. Slate adds hundreds of pounds of weight to a pool table, which adds stability and allows for precise billiards play.

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  • 2023-06-12 12:01:37
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Is it ok to stand on a slate pool table?
The key part to understanding why a pool table shouldn't be stood upon is its slate. The slate is a piece of flat stone that is often milled to precision, then covered in a cloth for pool. The slate is very fragile, and most importantly a very brittle material that doesn't offer much in the way of structural support.
2024-03-21 00:34:44


How heavy is a 1 piece slate pool table?
If you're asking me, a billiard mechanic with 24 years of experience moving all types of pool tables, I'll tell you it is a pain in the behind to struggle with a one-piece slate. One-piece slates weigh approximately 450 pounds. They are difficult to maneuver when refelting your pool table.
2024-02-07 07:24:16


How heavy is a slate pool table in kg?
How Heavy Is a Pub Style Slate Pool Table? Without a coin mechanism, an English pub style pool table usually weighs around 230 kilograms.
2024-02-06 19:34:07


Can you move a slate pool table without disassembly?
Pool tables are not designed to be moved in one piece. You will need to disassemble the legs, felt, rails and slate and then reassemble them in your pool table's new location.
2023-06-22 05:30:27