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  • June 29, 2010

    Game Room Layout Tip #3

     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...

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  • June 29, 2010

    Slate Pool Tables : Frequently Asked Questions

    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...

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  • June 29, 2010

    Pool Table Cloth Buyers Guide Part 1

    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...

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  • June 29, 2010

    Used Pool Tables Buyers Guide Part 1

    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...

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  • June 29, 2010

    Billiard Pool Balls Buyers Guide Part 1

     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...

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  • June 29, 2010

    Game Room Layout Tip #2

     Everyone is dealing with high gas prices, high food prices, and high drink prices in bars.  The good news is that those with a well outfitted game room at home are saving on all of the above.  This "nesting" trend has picked...

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  • June 29, 2010

    Barstool Buyers Guide #1

     We use the term "barstool" to refer to a stool whose seat 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 $20...

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  • June 29, 2010

    Game Room Layout Tip #1

     While you can not easily change the square footage of a room, figuring out what is the best use for the room is a first step.  We recently helped a family realize that the basement was not the best room to...

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  • June 29, 2010

    Antique Pool Table vs Old Pool Table

      Just because a table is 30 or more years old it is not necessarily catagorized as an antique.  In 1947 Brunswick developed a new construction method called the floating nut plate system.  Prior to '47 rails were attached to...

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