Pool Table Installation Instructions

A well-crafted pool table can provide years of recreation and fun. Installing a pool table in your home or office is a fairly straightforward process, but one that should be completed carefully to ensure the best possible positioning and leveling of the table. The simplest method is to put the table in a sturdy spot, loosen its support beams and slide in wooden shims until the table sits level. Be careful not to harm the frame or you risk making the pool table unusable.

Instructions

1

Plan the spot for your table carefully. Make sure it has enough clearance on each side for a full cue length to avoid damaging the wall while you play. Plan for a space to keep your pool cues and other accessories.

2

Carefully set up the table according to the instructions included or have professionals from a company put it together. Check to see whether any parts of the table are not level with the floor. Use all three of your level sizes at different parts of the table to give it a thorough check.

3

Place a marble at spots on the pool table you suspect are not level and see whether it rolls in any direction. Then roll a billiards ball slowly in the same areas and watch to see whether it drifts to either side. If either test fails and your level readings are off, your table needs adjustment. Mark the direction of roll at these areas on top of the felt with a small amount of pool chalk.

4

Loosen the bolts that hold the support beams to the slate sheet. Use the levels to determine where and how many shims are needed. Carefully push the slate upward and slide a shim between the support beam and the bottom of the slate. The weight of the slate tabletop will hold the shim firmly in place. Check the table for levelness after each shim placement. Also check with a marble and a slow-rolling billiards ball at the places you marked.

5

Continue working on the table in this manner until it is satisfactorily level. This can be a tedious and frustrating process, and trying to level the table perfectly is practically impossible. Get as close to level as possible. Once the table is level, tighten the bolts and test the table one final time by playing your first game on it.