Tips for Moving a Billiard Table
If you, your friends and a pooltable are moving the table together, you will require a large number of thick furniture cover to protect both you and the table. Power drill, screwdrivers and socket tools are also needed.
Disconnect the side pockets, rails, and frame from each other. It is best to label and store any screws or bolts you remove in plastic bags.
Disassemble legs carefully
If you are moving a heavy pool table, then disassembling it will help. The movers you hire will be familiarized all the steps to disassemble, and then reassemble your table. It is possible to disassemble and reassemble your pool table on your own, with some preparation.
Start by taking measurements of any spaces your pool-table will pass, such as stairways, doorways, and other openings. It will be easier to know if the table can simply be moved without any damage, or whether it must first come apart.
It is time to remove the legs from the pool-table. It is possible to do this using a drill or a screwdriver. However, you should be careful not cause any damage. After you have removed the legs from your table, you will be able to flip its frame. Before lifting each dolly, brace it. Lower the table slowly so as to avoid any damage.
Felt Surfaces
Pool tables are named after their felt-covered surfaces. It is easy to damage the tables during the move if the person moving it is not very careful.
For this reason, you should take the table apart if moving it a long distance. Ensure that you also have the right tools. They include a box of tools, a socket wrench, eyewear, and friends who will lend extra muscle. You may also want to consider a flat dolly capable of supporting the weight on your pool table.
Be sure to label every piece of your pool table. This will help you assemble the table much more easily. To ensure your table remains level, you can use a carpenter’s straight after the move. Use a pack shims if it's off-level.
Slate Tables
It is important to use special care in moving slate tables. They are durable and heavy. Hiring professional pool-table movers can be a smart idea if your budget allows. They can determine the best way to move the pool table and will level it so that the game is ready when the table arrives.
If you choose to do the job yourself, begin by gathering all the necessary tools and disassembling the pool table as far as possible. You can make the reassembling of your pool table much easier by labeling all nuts, screws, and connectors. Don't forget to use the carpenter level to make sure that your slate will remain perfectly flat after you move. If you bump your pool table while moving, it can cause the level to change. If you take these precautions, it will save you a lot more headache and potentially damage to your table.
Transport
The pool table can be moved a long way if the pool table is disassembled, and if there are enough people to assist with muscle power. But it's a dangerous and difficult job. It takes time to move the table correctly and carefully, unload it and reassemble it. This is usually best left up to professional movers.
To avoid damaging your pool table, you should follow these tips. If you're loading your table on the truck, be sure it is not stacked. Keep the table either flat or on the edge while transporting it to avoid damage to the slate. Before reassembling the table, make sure you use a level carpenter to check its level. Avoid having to redo the leveling of your table once you've moved.
If you, your friends and a pooltable are moving the table together, you will require a large number of thick furniture cover to protect both you and the table. Power drill, screwdrivers and socket tools are also needed. Disconnect the side pockets, rails, and frame from each other. It is best to label and store any…