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.
What follows next is preparing the felt for re-felting. All the holes and cracks are then filled with pool table wax. The wax will be left to wax for one minute or so before any excess is scrapped off by the use of a putty knife. The slate surface is cleaned using a cleanser. Prior to being covered using the felt, it is advisable to leave the surface to dry completely.
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 next process is normally very important. One will need to start stapling the fabric to the table. The process is started at the center of one short edge before proceeding to the corners. All this is done while remembering not to cover the pockets. When placing the staples, one needs to move in increments of about two inches while pulling the fabric taut. This is done for all the sides of the table.
There is trimming of any excess fabric from around the pockets. Roughly three inches of the fabric is left round the inner pocket edges. There is pushing of the fabric into the pocket such that all the pocket sides are lined.
The rails are then wrapped with felt. The unique design of the rails is observed to know how large the felt piece has to be. There is then reattaching the rails to the table. Finally, the pockets and liners will be replaced as necessary.
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.
What follows next is preparing the felt for re-felting. All the holes and cracks are then filled with pool table wax. The wax will be left to wax for one minute or so before any excess is scrapped off by the use of a putty knife. The slate surface is cleaned using a cleanser. Prior to being covered using the felt, it is advisable to leave the surface to dry completely.
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 next process is normally very important. One will need to start stapling the fabric to the table. The process is started at the center of one short edge before proceeding to the corners. All this is done while remembering not to cover the pockets. When placing the staples, one needs to move in increments of about two inches while pulling the fabric taut. This is done for all the sides of the table.
There is trimming of any excess fabric from around the pockets. Roughly three inches of the fabric is left round the inner pocket edges. There is pushing of the fabric into the pocket such that all the pocket sides are lined.
The rails are then wrapped with felt. The unique design of the rails is observed to know how large the felt piece has to be. There is then reattaching the rails to the table. Finally, the pockets and liners will be replaced as necessary.
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