Have you guys seen the fusion pool tables?

[Arkitech]

They've been around for awhile, but the price doesn't seem to drop much on these tables.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fusion-Pool-Table-Dining-Table-Combo-seen-ESPN-/150383734477

http://www.fusiontables.com/en/

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=fusion pool table&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf


Anyone seen one of those tables for less than 3k? I'd really love to buy one, but at 6k and upwards it may not ever happen.


Maybe I'll attempt to build one....

 

[brblx]

as someone who likes pool, i gotta say those tables look fucking awful. if you wanna play pool, get a real table. used ones can be had for a grand or less, and at worst will need less than a grand worth of work to level, refelt, and put in new pockets.

ikea pool table. lulz.

 

[Arkitech]

I shoot a lot of pool too and I thought they look great. I don't have enough room in my house for a dedicated table, so something like these would work perfectly.

 

[DAGTA]

I think it would be cheaper to get a good pool table and buy a wood cover so you can use it as something else when you like.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Holy crap, 6k for that??? seriously? I'm sure that could be built for under 500 bucks. The hardest part might be getting a 100% straight and flat surface, but I'm sure there are easy enough ways to get that. Maybe self leveling cement, or something. High quality plywood is quite straight too but there may be imperfections.

Later on when I get into wood working I want to give it a try. Could even use PVC pipe for the "pockets" to redirect the balls into a single opening, like the ones you have to pay to use. I'm sure a quick google search will show dimensions to make it "official" size.

 

[James Bond]

After looking at the website and pics, the table does look very nice. Both forms.

 

[lxskllr]

as someone who likes pool, i gotta say those tables look fucking awful. if you wanna play pool, get a real table. used ones can be had for a grand or less, and at worst will need less than a grand worth of work to level, refelt, and put in new pockets.

ikea pool table. lulz.

I guess something like this beats a blank if that's all you can do, but I agree. I like the aesthetics of a real pool table, and these don't even come close.

 

[Arkitech]

Holy crap, 6k for that??? seriously? I'm sure that could be built for under 500 bucks. The hardest part might be getting a 100% straight and flat surface, but I'm sure there are easy enough ways to get that. Maybe self leveling cement, or something. High quality plywood is quite straight too but there may be imperfections.

Later on when I get into wood working I want to give it a try. Could even use PVC pipe for the "pockets" to redirect the balls into a single opening, like the ones you have to pay to use. I'm sure a quick google search will show dimensions to make it "official" size.

That's actually an interesting idea, especially using the PVC for pockets.

 

[Born2bwire]

$6K? That's ridiculous. For that money I would get a decent Brunswick table and outfit a nice wood top and fastenings. Look at this: http://www.brunswickbilliards.com/catalog/pool-tables/treviso.html

With a nice tabletop on there it woul probably pass as a nice dining surface. Still, I don't know if a pool table acting as a dining table or a dining table acting as a pool table would be set at an appropriate height for either activity.

Oh wait a second:

http://www.brunswickbilliards.com/c...le-conversion-tops/pool-table-dining-top.html

Bam!

And they do have cheaper tables. The Highlander looks a bit more stylistically similar to those originally linked: http://www.brunswickbilliards.com/catalog/pool-tables/highlander.html

So yeah. I would definitely just get a a mainstream table and the ueber expensive conversion top before what was in the OP.

 

[RearAdmiral]

How am I supposed to lay on that for my trick shots?

 

[brblx]

how am i supposed to lay on that for my trick shots?

one foot on the floor at all times, sir.

but yeah i was thinking the same thing. i'm tall enough that i can pretty much have all my weight on the table with my foot still on the floor, and i do it often as i find bridges to be the devil.

 

[Lifted]

Holy crap, 6k for that??? seriously? I'm sure that could be built for under 500 bucks. The hardest part might be getting a 100% straight and flat surface, but I'm sure there are easy enough ways to get that. Maybe self leveling cement, or something. High quality plywood is quite straight too but there may be imperfections.

Pool tables use slate.

Plywood or cement... seriously? Might be a good idea if you're trying to build the worst table ever.

 

[lxskllr]

Pool tables use slate.

Plywood or cement... seriously? Might be a good idea if you're trying to build the worst table ever.

I like my table with laid bricks. I call it "The Equalizer". Those 1337 p001 sh@rks don't stand a chance on my table :^D

 

[RearAdmiral]

one foot on the floor at all times, sir.

but yeah i was thinking the same thing. i'm tall enough that i can pretty much have all my weight on the table with my foot still on the floor, and i do it often as i find bridges to be the devil.

Yea bridges are for girls! I had a few monster shots when I was down in Orlando last week. Had a nice 2 ball combo shot and a 3 ball combo too!

 

[Schfifty Five]

Those tables definitely look like a $199 special from Ikea or something.

 

[Dubb]

3/4" slate and only a 7' table is no good. You need at least 1" slate for a good surface and an 8' or 9' table to have any real room to play.

plus you have to change the height every time you switch between dining and playing? No way that stays level.

gimmick by a designer who didn't do enough research. it'll suck as pool table.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

there is no substitute for a real pool table. a refurb'd brunswick and a new top for a grand would be awesome.

 

[SphinxnihpS]

That has got to be one of the silliest looking pool tables I have ever seen, made all the more hilarious by the price they are asking. As has been pointed out, you could get a real quality pool table and have a top made or make one for far less money. You can get the best table on the planet in that size for less money. You can get an awful lot of pool table for $6k.

Why not buy this table though? It's small. It's non-regulation size. It can not no way possible be sturdy or heavy enough for pool. I looked at the table thoroughly, the exploded views, construction, etc. It's junk as a pool table plain and simple. There is a reason quality pool tables are built like brick shit houses. If you look at almost every pool table made, they have two things in common, they are very sturdy/rigid, and they are very heavy. The dimensions of this clunker simply do not add up to either of those factors. It simply can not be either sturdy or heavy enough for pool. I would bet that one single piece of the three pieces of slate in my 7' (barbox) weighs more than that entire table, and my table is no Diamond. You would regret buying this if you're the least bit good at pool, and if you're not, you will regret buying an ugly dining room table.

 

[darkxshade]

Why not just get one of those convertible pool/tennis/air-hockey tables instead if you're going to do it?

 

[Red Squirrel]

Pool tables use slate.

Plywood or cement... seriously? Might be a good idea if you're trying to build the worst table ever.

w/e, was just an example of a cheap way you could do it. There is a million ways it could be done for under 6k. As long as you have a uniform flat surface that is hard, proper walls that can withstand the force of the balls and proper dimensions.

When I have the money I want to research this further and build one that can also do air hockey, that would be wicked.

Oh, and pledge is FTW on air hockey tables. A little dangerous, but fun. :awe:

 

[daw123]

My parents have a 3/4" size snooker table and the slates used for the bed of the table are thick and heavy.

We had a professional assemble and dissemble the table (its currently in storage, since they moved houses). He used levelling compound to level out the defects in the slate surface and also to the joints between the slate sections so it was perfectly flat. He also individually adjusted the table legs (6 of them from memory) so that the table was level in all directions on the horizontal plane.

Obviously, the most important thing with any pool or snooker table is having a high quality, dimensionally stable (which is why they use slate), level and flat bed. I can't see how you will be getting this with the pool table linked in the OP's post, so it's a gimmick; it may look like nice, but it will be a sh*t pool table.

 

[fustercluck]

I've always wanted a pool table that racks the balls for you. 8 ball, or 9 ball choices at least.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

3/4" slate and only a 7' table is no good. You need at least 1" slate for a good surface and an 8' or 9' table to have any real room to play.

plus you have to change the height every time you switch between dining and playing? No way that stays level.

gimmick by a designer who didn't do enough research. it'll suck as pool table.

:thumbsup:


That thing is horrible, wouldn't pay $500 for it, much less $6k.

The brunswick linked above with the dining top for $1099, would be a much,much,much, better option

 

[Arkitech]

thanks for the advice guys, think I'll look around a bit more. kinda leaning toward the brunswick now, I just want something with a modern/contemporary look to it.

 

[killster1]

wow i think ill buya pool table now thanks for getting me excited, im thinking maybe a thick piece of glass on any pool table would look cool for table hehe