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Pool Table Pockets
Are you researching pool table pockets? There are a wide variety of pool table pockets to choose from. Most billiard customers look for leather pockets that compliment their pool table cloth preferences. Customers also look for pool table pockets in colors that blend with the finish of the pool table. If the cloth color is substantially lighter or darker than the finish, most buyers will choose pool table pockets that pick up the tone of the cloth and contrast with the finish.
Pool Table Customizing - Design Your Own
Custom pool table pockets are also an option. Leather pockets can be customized by placing a cloth or suede inlay to match the color of your cloth, or you can choose to have decorative patterns embossed into the leather. Fringe style pool table pockets are also popular. You can select from a variety of colored fringes and further ornament your pool table pockets with tassels and swag.
You may be wondering how to tell what kind of pool table pockets a table has. Number 6 pocket irons are the most common irons used today. They have a round post on each end of the iron goes into the rail and a bolt comes up from the bottom. Also popular are the Number 3 irons, which have a rectangle flange that sits on top of the rail. If your table looks like it doesn’t has pool table pockets, you may have a "modern" style table. These pocket liners are available in rubber or leather. The pocket is called a "modern bucket".
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When purchasing your pool table, look for pool table pockets that are hand-crafted and made out of leather. The highest quality pool table pockets use the highest quality leather. The better pool table pockets should be smooth and not have wrinkles on top. Wrinkles are a sign of inferior leather. Don't be fooled by the words "distressed" or "natural look". Also, the nets on the pool table pockets should be riveted to the top leather. Pocket nets that are stitched on often unravel if the thread breaks. Finally, check the overall appearance and quality of finish, leather, sewing, and riveting. The best pool table pockets are authentic, made by hand, so that they fit directly onto the irons to insure a custom fit.
Leather pool table pockets will need very little care in order to give you years of playing. Periodic cleaning with a damp soft cloth should be all your pockets will need. Do not use a detergent or soap. Also, avoid direct sunlight as your pool table pockets may fade. Covering your table with a high quality vinyl cover when not in use will protect both your table and the pool table pockets.
Pool Billiards Restoration Available
If you are looking to restore pool table pockets, look for a reputable billiard dealer that has a repair and restoration specialist on staff. Restoration is the ability to combine craftsmanship with the most modern technical advantages in order to restore or protect the long-term value of your pool table pockets. A good billiard company will use a combination of old and new techniques when sewing pool table pockets. The outside parts will be sewn “walking foot style” for a precise stitched look, while the interior part of the pocket will be hand stitched with a heavy waxed curd for optimum strength.
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