Now the table needs to be flipped over, use caution however, the side pockets
could collapse from impact of the weight as you flip it over. Those guys you
had come over and help out would be handy for that step. Once it’s over, the
pockets can be easily removed.
Second step, the felt must come off. Chances are it’s either glued or stapled to
the table, or possibly even both. If it’s stapled, you’re going to go around
the table and remove each staple. If the felt is glued to the billiards table,
be gentle, because it’s possible to rip the felt near the pocket areas. Once
the felt is off you’re headed towards the home stretch.
Next step, the slate has to be lifted off the frame of the table. The best tool
to remove the screws from the slate is a drill with replaceable screwdriver
heads. Some tables have those hard to find screws; they could be covered up
with either plaster or beeswax. Beeswax could be dug out with any screwdriver,
but if its plaster, you’re going to need a carbide drill to get the plaster
out. Go slowly with the drill, you could ruin the screw head. The slate should
have a screw on each corner, once the screws are removed, it is ready for
shipment.
The fourth step, simply take the legs off the frame. You can easily take frame,
flip it upside down and place on the slate in the van. The rails can go on top
of the frame.
Make sure all pieces are wrapped to protect the wood and finish from getting
damaged.
Also, like I said earlier, a pool table can be up to 1,000 pounds. If you don’t
have the right truck, rent one, don’t risk damaging your own.
If this all sounds like too much and you don’t want to move it on your own and
save some money, hire professional pool table movers.
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