You realize that anyone you have come into your home for manual labor type work probably hasn't had their criminal background checked? There is a reason pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks are a thing of the past. A work force is needed.
yeah you can take chat chance and get raped or harassed. I'll be good without it!
I play a lot of pool - leagues, competing in nationals.
This table is ok if you want something to fill a space and you play every once in a (very) blue moon. Tables are usually 7', 8' and 9' (what professionals play on), but this has the odd size of 7.5'. Most pool chalk is blue so you'll have to clean up the miscolored blue chalk streaks or buy tan chalk. It's cheap, but just something to keep in mind. I recommend Master tan chalk if you are considering it. A lot of posters have mentioned this table isn't made with slate so the longevity will highly decrease. You'd want 1 piece slate > 3 piece slate > this table just to see where it is on the scale of pool tables.
It is true, you can buy an awesome slate table on Craigslist all day long from people that are moving or redecorating. For hundreds of dollars, sometimes for free, depending on the table. I did.
Here is the rub. The slate (even though in 2 or 3 pieces) is unbelievably heavy. I had to hire a mover to help me. Second, the table will need to be assembled, leveled and re-felted once it is in your home. Part of the leveling process involves making the joints in the slate seamless by melting wax onto the joints and scraping them down. The assembly and leveling is something you can do yourself if you're patient and somewhat mechanically inclined. The felting, on the other hand, is a real art. I tried to do it myself but ended up calling in a pro.
I should have had a shop move, assemble / level and felt the table for me. It would have cost $700-$1,000 if memory serves. I'm in the northeast though.
Glad I have a real table. Hope this helps someone.
I used Mr. Cue's Billiards in Hudson NH to move and re-felt a used pool table. If you are anywhere near there, I highly recommend them.
I bought this before. It's great for someone who wants to start a man cave on a budget. Legs are made out of plastic but it was pretty steady. The darts & board is well made but don't expect super great quality out of this like I mention this is for someone who want's a entertainment room / Man cave on a budget.
Particle board and no solid gold trim? Balls aren't ivory? No exotic hand crafted rosewood in the cues or dart board? And they want 400 whole dollars!? Hard pass.
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This table is ok if you want something to fill a space and you play every once in a (very) blue moon. Tables are usually 7', 8' and 9' (what professionals play on), but this has the odd size of 7.5'. Most pool chalk is blue so you'll have to clean up the miscolored blue chalk streaks or buy tan chalk. It's cheap, but just something to keep in mind. I recommend Master tan chalk if you are considering it. A lot of posters have mentioned this table isn't made with slate so the longevity will highly decrease. You'd want 1 piece slate > 3 piece slate > this table just to see where it is on the scale of pool tables.
Here is the rub. The slate (even though in 2 or 3 pieces) is unbelievably heavy. I had to hire a mover to help me. Second, the table will need to be assembled, leveled and re-felted once it is in your home. Part of the leveling process involves making the joints in the slate seamless by melting wax onto the joints and scraping them down. The assembly and leveling is something you can do yourself if you're patient and somewhat mechanically inclined. The felting, on the other hand, is a real art. I tried to do it myself but ended up calling in a pro.
I should have had a shop move, assemble / level and felt the table for me. It would have cost $700-$1,000 if memory serves. I'm in the northeast though.
Glad I have a real table. Hope this helps someone.
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