How can you tell if pool table is slate?

Look underneath your table in the area where you were pointing. If you see a gap or a seam, then it is a 3-piece slate pool table. If your pool table doesn’t have obvious gaps or seams in the indicated area, it’s likely to be a 1-piece-slate pool table.

How can I tell what kind of pool table I have?

Look under your pool table, a 3-piece slate will be broken into 3 separate pieces and you should see lines where they separate. If you only see 2 lines or even none, you may have a 1-slate. This is a very important piece of information but if you’re not sure – just take pictures of it.

How much does pool table slate weigh?

Depending on the exact size and model, a slate top pool table can weigh between 650 and 1,000 pounds. Their weight is primarily determined by their size and in particular, how many slates they have. Each slate weighs from 150lbs to 250 lbs, and most pool tables have 3 of them.

Does a pool table have markings?

The Brown, Blue, Pink and Black spots are all on the central line of the table between the centres of the top and bottom cushions. The pink spot is at the exact centre of the top half of the table. The black spot is at a distance equal to 1/11 of the playing length away from the top cushion.

What is the black dot on a pool table for?

The Spot marks the black ball in a snooker game, and can be used in pool to spot scratched balls in a push or pull game, but is not necessary. This is measured to be 8 ¾ inches from the tip of bottom or foot rail, and should be of equal distance from either side rail.

Are all Olhausen pool tables 3 piece slate?

Olhausen uses three-piece, oversized Genuine Slate on all their pool tables. The Slate is diamond-honed and polished to create a smooth, flat playing surface. Each piece is checked three times before it leaves the factory. Slate is used because it is dense, but pliable, and will ensure a dead flat playing surface.

Are old pool tables worth anything?

Billiard tables, also known as pool tables, are an expensive recreational investment when purchased new. Depending on where and when the table was manufactured, an older table can have a surprisingly high resale value. If you know when the table was purchased new or originally manufactured, take note of the year.

Where is the serial number on my pool table?

Inside of the Ball-View Door (with the Plexiglas window), possibly on a plate attached to the table and occasionally stamped underneath the table is the Serial Number.

Are there 2 piece slate pool tables?

A: There are two general types of slate tables. Most home and furniture style tables are “three piece slate” pool tables, with anywhere from 3/4″ thick to over 2″ slate. Three piece slate tables are the only ones that can be made perfectly level, so that the balls roll dead straight.

How do you move a pool table without breaking the slate?

If you want to know how to move a pool table without breaking the slate, first remove the felt. Use a staple remover and gently take out the staples that attach the felt. Be careful not to tear the felt during this process so you can reuse it. After you’ve removed the felt, you should see the slate.

What do the dots on a pool table mean?

Angles. The 17 dots around the pool table are equally positioned from each other. Each dot is designed to act as an angle marker to guide players in making bank shots; for example, a typical straight shot aimed at a dot will bounce off at a right angle.

How do you mark up a pool table?

To mark your table you will need spots, a felt tip permanent marker, a tape measure, long straight edge and either a piece of chalkboard chalk or chalk string. Spots come in two types; small ½ inch black spots, and large 1 ¼ inch black with a white dot.