Pool Table-- Install myself or leave it to the pro's?

[RC159]

Got a new pool table coming in this Friday. I thought that all you had to do was but the legs on, level it and start playing. Found out that theres a lot of work to do( about 4 to 6 hours). I downloaded the manuel (PDF) looks like I can probably handle the job. Only thing that might be hard to do is put down the cloth. Any experts out there that can tell me what to do? I can get it professionally installed for 130.00

 

[zer0burn]

get it professionally installed itd be terrible if you cracked the slate...

Atleast if something goes wrong with getting it installed they gotta pay for it...

 

[snik]

What!!!? Professional install? Please. DIY

 

[everman]

Let the pros handle it.

 

[Glitchny]

go with the pros

 

[Anubis]

pros

 

[lowfatbaconboy]

pros so its leveled right....

 

[m2kewl]

pay the $130, last thing you need is more problems.

 

[Instan00dles]

let the pros do it, have the table balanced properly

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

diy

 

[Cyberian]

If it's a real pro-type expensive table I'd let the pros handle it.
Like zer0burn said if something should go wrong you are out of the loop.

 

[Encryptic]

Pro install. They can make sure it's leveled correctly and all that good stuff. The last thing you want to do is screw it up and spend more money than the table cost to get installed correctly.

 

[wfbberzerker]

definitely pro... that way it's level and you dont break the slate.

 

[TallBill]

i'd go for another pro vote.

 

[jw791]

4-6 hours is ridiculous. I don't know how much you spent on the table or what kind it is, but If you're gonna spend the money, have it done right, and if there is a problem they should warranty the work.

Spend $1500+ on a pool table and not have it work makes your investment worthless. It took about 1 hour for them to install the table, felt/cups, level it, etc.

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: RC159
Got a new pool table coming in this Friday. I thought that all you had to do was but the legs on, level it and start playing. Found out that theres a lot of work to do( about 4 to 6 hours). I downloaded the manuel (PDF) looks like I can probably handle the job. Only thing that might be hard to do is put down the cloth. Any experts out there that can tell me what to do? I can get it professionally installed for 130.00

It's easy to assemble it... but for the fabric, you will need professionals to do it... but i guess you could try yourself.

 

[Spac3d]

$130? That isn't bad at all. I would go witht he pro's. Does that include delivery?

 

[bernse]

I've done it myself. It can be done with a lot of trial and error but it is a pain. Usually, the pro's will install it and come back a month or so later and re-level incase of it settling a bit (from say, the carpet underlay).

For $130 bucks, I'd go with the pros. Then you can bitch to them if it doesn't play right. Besides, if they damage it unpacking it, its their fault, not yours.

 

[bernse]

BTW - A standard level isn't accurate enough to do the job well.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

get it professionally done. you could crack the slate. plus getting level is a real b!tch and a half. i watched them install one of mine once and they used shims and even a playing card to get it perfectly level. let them do it it is completely worth it.

 

[RC159]

I have to pick it up. I'll pay the 130.00 I called around and got quotes as high as 250.00 The 130.00 is from a reputable installer. Thanks for the replies.

 

[pennylane]

pros... that's what I did.

and where's the poll?

 

[monk3y]

Definately get pros to do it.

 

[EvilYoda]

Well now that the decision has been made, what type of table did you go with? Cloth? What cue are you playing? Balls? Sardo?

 

[Looney]

What kind of table? Just a normal 8 ball table? Or snooker table?