Taking apart a pool table can be pretty easy, provided you have the right tools and manpower. The instructions listed here are for a standard wood frame homemade pool table with a slate bed and leather flap pockets. Coin operated and non-blackboard tables have different instructions when disassembling them.
Tools needed: 9/16 “socket, socket wrench, Philips screwdriver. Marked sandwich pouches for mounting screws and bolts.
Definitions:
Rail mounting: Contains the wooden rail, cushion or bumpers to which the apron is attached.
Bumper: The rubber part of the rail. They are covered in felt.
Aprons: The tree-lined segments that join the rail set. It can be a permanent part of the rail assembly or it can be screwed in depending on the table manufacturer.
He felt: The fabric that covers the playing surface and the bumpers of the rails. It is typically a 75% wool, 25% nylon blend.
Board: The playing surface of the pool table. Usually comes in (3) pieces. It can have a wooden back or without a back.
Picture: The base of the pool table that the slate sits on.
- First start by separating the pockets from the table. Pocket straps are usually attached to the table with screws, staples, nails, or glue.
- Next, using your 9/16 “socket and wrench, remove the rail bolts (12) located under each rail. Place the rail bolts in a marked bag for storage.
- Take a section of the rail assembly (2 sides and top / bottom) and flip them over onto the covered bed of the pool table. Unscrew the pocket screws.
- Remove the pockets from the rail assembly and set them aside.
- Set the rails aside. Some boards you will have to remove the aprons at this point.
- Remove the felt from the slate bed. The felt is usually glued or stapled to the wooden backing of the board. If stapled, remove each staple carefully so as not to tear the felt.
- Remove the whiteboard screws and place them in the marked bag. Sometimes all the slate screws will be filled with beeswax, Bondo, or putty putty. Carefully remove the product from each hole.
- Separate the boards, lift each one and set it aside.
- Disassemble the frame. Usually most of the time, if you are only moving the table a short distance, all you will need to do is remove the legs.
- He removed the bolt from each leg. Raise the table, remove the legs, and set it aside.
