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Here is a very informative video from Cathy Vegh of Danny Veghs in Cleveland Ohio. Pay attention to what she says about “regulation” size pool tables and how to measure for your room.

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I recently ran across this video on youtube.com showing a family putting together an inexpensive “Sears” non-slate pool table from the ground up. Check it out:

Notice the change in light mid-way through the video, this took Two Days to complete!  Also check out the Pressed Wood Construction and little cheap allen wrench bolts used to [...]

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People spend thousands of dollars on quality game room items like bars, pool tables, poker tables, and games, but seldom put any thought into how guests will use these items day to day. If you have a nice big screen TV with theater seating, does it make any sense to put a Foosball Table or [...]

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When you are planning a Game Room that includes a Pool Table you need to set up the space correctly to enjoy the game of billiards.  Most people talk to their builder or buy a pool table focused on the space where the table will sit and making sure there is adequate room for the [...]

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Buying a Pool Table, especially a real “slate pool table” is not a simple as you might think.  There are over 1,200 manufacturers of Slate Pool Tables in the world today, and hundreds of other companies that make pool tables with fake slate beds.  Here are some Frequently Asked Questions to get you started:
Q:  “Do I really [...]

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As I previously stated there are many different grades and types of pool table cloth or felt as the jargon goes.  Felt is actually a very weak cloth which would last about an hour on a pool table.  Quality pool table cloth comes in various density, weights, and materials, not to mention every color under [...]

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Used Pool tables are everywhere on Ebay, Craigs List, and Local Classifieds.  “Buyer Beware” tags should be posted on each of them.  What does it really cost to buy a used pool table?  What are the risks?  How can a buyer protect themselves from the unscrupulous seller? 
Would you buy a used car without a car fax history [...]

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Why does one set of pool balls sell for $29. and another $300.?   The Billiard Congress of America (BCA), standards for balls dictate that they must be of a certain weight and a certain roundness.  Polyester or plastic can’t meet those standards.  But more importantly they are very hard on billiard cloth.  Under a microscope [...]

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Everyone is dealing with high gas prices, high food prices, and god forbid high beer prices in bars.  The good news is that those with a well outfitted game room at home are saving on all of the above.  They don’t have to drive to the pool room or bar for a pool game or [...]

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We use the term barstool to refer to a stool that ranges in height from 26″ to 44.”  They can be made of metal, wood, mdf, particle board, or other more exotic materials.  They can range in price from $99.00 to over $2000.00 per chair.   The variance in price is due to the materials, the swivel, and [...]

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