Pool tables may be big and bulky, but they have many delicate parts. Taking them apart requires patience and help. There are moving companies that are trained specially to move pool tables, but if you are careful and have some friends to help, you can also do it yourself.
Getting Ready
Gather the tools you'll need to take everything apart: a socket wrench for the bolts holding the table together and a staple remover or flathead screwdriver.
Begin by removing all the visible staples from the pocket area. If you can get to the staples that are holding the felt to the slate, take those out now as well.
Removing Bolts
Find the bolts that hold the rails and the pockets together. In general, there are two bolts in each pocket and three in each rail. Once these are off, you can remove the pockets and rails from the table and store them in a safe place. The rails are heavier than they look, so have a second person on hand to help you move them without scratching them.
Taking Apart the Slate
If you couldn't reach the staples holding the felt to the slate before, now is the time to remove them. If the felt is torn or worn down, you can replace it when you reassemble the table; if not, save the felt to reuse. The slate is held together by a dozen or more screws, so unscrew them and, with help from another person, move each piece by piece, holding the slate vertically to prevent breakage.
Final Steps
If you need to separate the table's frame and legs, do so now. Make sure you keep track of all screws and bolts, and store all pieces of the table in a safe, dry place so everything is present and in good condition when the table is ready to be put back together.
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