How To Buy a Pool Table
1. BUMP THE TABLE. When you impact the end, does the table shake? Is there too much give?
2. RUN YOUR HANDS along the legs and cabinet. Is it smooth?
3. CHECK THE SLATE. Is it 1" thick slate, in a 3-piece configuration?
4. EXAMINE THE FRAME. Is the frame preassembled at the factory and numbered?
5. CHECK THE CLOTH. Is the cloth stapled on the wood slate frames?
6. FEEL THE RAILS. Are there exposed screws anywhere visible on the pool table?
7. CHECK THE BLIND PANELS. Are they securely mounted? Smoothly finished?
8. ASK ABOUT THE MATERIALS. Is there any particle board in the table?
9. EXAMINE THE SIGHTS. Are they real Mother of Pearl? is the finish rail silky and uniform?
10. ROLL A BALL. Does the table have a quiet lively bounce?
11. ASK ABOUT THE INSTALLATION. Does the dealer contract out his setup?
12. ASK ABOUT ORIGIN. Is the table produced in the
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