For hundreds of years, the game of pool has existed in many forms. Despite the fact that there have been significant changes to materials comprising certain aspects of the game, the element that has been most consistent is the felt cover. The bad news is that the lifespan of felt covers is not always as long as that of the table itself. When it comes to pool table refelting Denver residents ought to know the basics.
Some of the needed materials for the exercise are felts, socket wrench, felt, cleanser, rag, hammer and a staple gun among others. To begin with, the staples that surround the pockets at the underside of the table are removed. There is then removal of the nails that secure the rails to the underside using a socket wrench. On an approximate basis, one needs to look for three bolts for each rail.
After all the bolts have been removed, the rails will need to be taken off. This will be followed by detaching of the pocket liners. The staples that attach the felt to rail cushions will have to be pulled out. Felt covering the cushions will then need to be removed, after which it gets removed from the table top. At this stage, one has to determine if the felt gets glued or stapled, or both. The staples that are hold the felt are removed using a staple puller. Removal of the glued felt is supposed to be done very gently.
What follows next is preparing the felt for re-felting. All the holes and cracks are then filled with pool table wax. The wax will be left to wax for one minute or so before any excess is scrapped off by the use of a putty knife. The slate surface is cleaned using a cleanser. Prior to being covered using the felt, it is advisable to leave the surface to dry completely.
The felt pieces that are being used will need to be measured. This will ensure that they are cut in accordance to the dimensions of the table. Edges of the felt are aligned flush with the table edges. As a matter of fact, the measurements should be very accurately done so that it fits well to the table.
After making the measurements and doing the cutting, the fabric will need to be stapled to the table. This is started from the center of any short edge and moving gradually towards the corners. During all this, the pockets ought not to be covered. During placement of the staples, the person doing the work should move in increments of roughly two inches as the fabric is pulled taut. This happens for all table sides.
Excess fabric is trimmed from around the pockets. Approximately three inches of fabric are left around the inner edges of the pocket. The fabric is pushed into the pocket so that all sides of the pocket are lined.
The rails are then wrapped with felt. The unique design of the rails is observed to know how large the felt piece has to be. There is then reattaching the rails to the table. Finally, the pockets and liners will be replaced as necessary.
Some of the needed materials for the exercise are felts, socket wrench, felt, cleanser, rag, hammer and a staple gun among others. To begin with, the staples that surround the pockets at the underside of the table are removed. There is then removal of the nails that secure the rails to the underside using a socket wrench. On an approximate basis, one needs to look for three bolts for each rail.
After all the bolts have been removed, the rails will need to be taken off. This will be followed by detaching of the pocket liners. The staples that attach the felt to rail cushions will have to be pulled out. Felt covering the cushions will then need to be removed, after which it gets removed from the table top. At this stage, one has to determine if the felt gets glued or stapled, or both. The staples that are hold the felt are removed using a staple puller. Removal of the glued felt is supposed to be done very gently.
What follows next is preparing the felt for re-felting. All the holes and cracks are then filled with pool table wax. The wax will be left to wax for one minute or so before any excess is scrapped off by the use of a putty knife. The slate surface is cleaned using a cleanser. Prior to being covered using the felt, it is advisable to leave the surface to dry completely.
The felt pieces that are being used will need to be measured. This will ensure that they are cut in accordance to the dimensions of the table. Edges of the felt are aligned flush with the table edges. As a matter of fact, the measurements should be very accurately done so that it fits well to the table.
After making the measurements and doing the cutting, the fabric will need to be stapled to the table. This is started from the center of any short edge and moving gradually towards the corners. During all this, the pockets ought not to be covered. During placement of the staples, the person doing the work should move in increments of roughly two inches as the fabric is pulled taut. This happens for all table sides.
Excess fabric is trimmed from around the pockets. Approximately three inches of fabric are left around the inner edges of the pocket. The fabric is pushed into the pocket so that all sides of the pocket are lined.
The rails are then wrapped with felt. The unique design of the rails is observed to know how large the felt piece has to be. There is then reattaching the rails to the table. Finally, the pockets and liners will be replaced as necessary.
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