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Choosing the Right Pool Table Mechanic

In the begining a pool table mechanic only had one or two brands of pool tables to keep up with and master. In todays market, there are hundreds with each one bringing its own idea of the manufacturing practices they use. Screws here, nails there and glue over here. Why not use nuts and bolts? Use metal brackets and not wooden brackets. Each of these techniques are in place for a reason choosen by the manufacturer. Each of these techniques also present both, strengths and weakneses. It is up to the skill set of the mechanic to make the most out of both the strengths and weaknesses to make sure you get the best result. A long lasting pool table that will stay level without fail for years to come.

Seems simple enough right? We are just building a pool table right? Well here is the truth behind what a real pool table mechanic does. From the begining, we have to build and square the cabinet and attach the legs to the table, in the proper position. Then we have to find the perfect position in the room before installing the slate. Next we have to square and level the slate tp the cabinet, wax the seems, then attach the felt on the bed and rails and then we have to center and square the rails and pockets. Lastly, we do a final level of the whole structure. This is just a brief description of the job not including carrying the heavy pieces. If one part of this goes wrong, the table will not right and is certainly not likely to finish with the intent of the manufacturer and their practices. There are a lot of skills required to master one brand with each subsequent brand adding to that skill set.

Only to make things more difficult, with more brands comes more sellers. This causes an increase in the work force used to install pool tables and has lowered the overall skill set that most have. Todays average is to assume that most are not playing professional pool therefore their table does not need to be properly leveled. Believe it or not, we hear this everyday from the customer, and find it unreasonable to pay the average price of $200 for correct assembly and leveling and not get every bit of their monies worth.

So where do you find the right pool table mechanic to help you improve your families entertainment needs?
Step 1, find a specialist that does this for a living. An individual that has done this before is a drop on the bucket compared to a mechanic that has done this thousands of times. Pool and spa guys as well as furniture movers do not fit the specialist criteria either. Can they deliver and build a pool table for you? They sure can, however what we sometimes see is the installation practices are so bad that unrepairable damage is found. Mostly we see pool tables that are no where close to properly level.
Step 2, look for experience with multiple brands and years of it.
Step 3, Use the internet to your advantage. Find honest online referrals that are not associated with a company's website.
Lastly do not sell yourself short. Even though you are not playing tournament pool, the average cost to correctly assemble and level a pool table is $200. You should get your monies worth and expect the job to be done throughly.

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