For hundreds of years, the game of pool has existed in many forms. Despite the fact that there have been significant changes to materials comprising certain aspects of the game, the element that has been most consistent is the felt cover. The bad news is that the lifespan of felt covers is not always as long as that of the table itself. When it comes to pool table refelting Denver residents ought to know the basics.
Some of the needed materials for the exercise are felts, socket wrench, felt, cleanser, rag, hammer and a staple gun among others. To begin with, the staples that surround the pockets at the underside of the table are removed. There is then removal of the nails that secure the rails to the underside using a socket wrench. On an approximate basis, one needs to look for three bolts for each rail.
After all the bolts have been removed, the rails will need to be taken off. This will be followed by detaching of the pocket liners. The staples that attach the felt to rail cushions will have to be pulled out. Felt covering the cushions will then need to be removed, after which it gets removed from the table top. At this stage, one has to determine if the felt gets glued or stapled, or both. The staples that are hold the felt are removed using a staple puller. Removal of the glued felt is supposed to be done very gently.
The next step is the preparation of the slate so that it is re-felted. All the cracks and holes are filled using pool table waxes. The wax will need to be left to harden for a minute or so. Any excesses are scrapped with a putty knife. It will then be important to clean the slate surface using a gentle cleanser. The surface has to dry completely before it is covered.
It is always important to measure the pieces of felt that are to be used. They are then cut according to the measured dimensions of the table. The felt edges are aligned flush with the edges of the table. It is very important that the measurements are done with utmost accuracy because failing to do so will lead to a mot so pleasant look.
The process of stapling the fabric to the table is an important one. It starts at the center of a short edge and then proceeds to the corners. During all this, one should beware not to get the pockets covered. During placement of the staples, one will need to move in increments of two inches or so. As this is done, the fabric is pulled taut. The procedure is repeated for all sides.
There is trimming of excess fabric from the pockets. On an approximate basis, three inches of the fabric are left at the inner edges. What follows is pushing of the fabric to the pockets such that all pocket sides are lined.
The felt is used to line the rails. In order to know the size of the felt pieces to be used, the rail design should be observed. The rails are then reattached to the table. Replacement of the pockets and liners is the last process.
Some of the needed materials for the exercise are felts, socket wrench, felt, cleanser, rag, hammer and a staple gun among others. To begin with, the staples that surround the pockets at the underside of the table are removed. There is then removal of the nails that secure the rails to the underside using a socket wrench. On an approximate basis, one needs to look for three bolts for each rail.
After all the bolts have been removed, the rails will need to be taken off. This will be followed by detaching of the pocket liners. The staples that attach the felt to rail cushions will have to be pulled out. Felt covering the cushions will then need to be removed, after which it gets removed from the table top. At this stage, one has to determine if the felt gets glued or stapled, or both. The staples that are hold the felt are removed using a staple puller. Removal of the glued felt is supposed to be done very gently.
The next step is the preparation of the slate so that it is re-felted. All the cracks and holes are filled using pool table waxes. The wax will need to be left to harden for a minute or so. Any excesses are scrapped with a putty knife. It will then be important to clean the slate surface using a gentle cleanser. The surface has to dry completely before it is covered.
It is always important to measure the pieces of felt that are to be used. They are then cut according to the measured dimensions of the table. The felt edges are aligned flush with the edges of the table. It is very important that the measurements are done with utmost accuracy because failing to do so will lead to a mot so pleasant look.
The process of stapling the fabric to the table is an important one. It starts at the center of a short edge and then proceeds to the corners. During all this, one should beware not to get the pockets covered. During placement of the staples, one will need to move in increments of two inches or so. As this is done, the fabric is pulled taut. The procedure is repeated for all sides.
There is trimming of excess fabric from the pockets. On an approximate basis, three inches of the fabric are left at the inner edges. What follows is pushing of the fabric to the pockets such that all pocket sides are lined.
The felt is used to line the rails. In order to know the size of the felt pieces to be used, the rail design should be observed. The rails are then reattached to the table. Replacement of the pockets and liners is the last process.
