I watched this video 3 times. I actually slowed the playback speed down to 0.5 (half speed) and that put the video to normal speed. My table re-felting went superbly well following every step that you did here. I read the comments and I'll also say that the tip about leaving slack in the side pockets helped as well. Thank you so much!
3M Super 77 is the perfect glue for this. It sprays on easily and evenly, and bonds just enough to hold the felt, but you can easily lift the felt off of it and remove the glue if you needed to. I can't imagine using contact cement and a roller, as it would probably bleed thru the cloth for one thing. Also, contact cement bonds very tightly and would be hard to remove the cloth and glue later when you wanted to re-felt again. 5 stars for Super 77. I did, however, use contact cement for replacing the rubber bumpers on my rails, which is the best glue for that purpose.
Hi Brendon, I had an issue with my original slate for my Brunswick Gold Crown and they replaced it with the same corner pockets shown here (cut in an angle instead of circle) is that normal replacement, is it the same for a tournament table? seemed to me that I may have lost some shelf -- your thoughts?
I'm not sure if I'm understanding your question. If you are referring to the cloth as it is pulled into the pockets with or without the cuts, then the answer is It depends. The type of cloth may make it harder to stretch without having to cut, or some slate will have a tighter arc in pocket making it more difficult. But it may be that the tech may not have the skill to have a tight clean pocket without cuts. When I need to do a table without cuts using a cloth with high a thread count and lower nylon %, it can be a challenge. If you don't like the look of the pocket with triangle cuts, in the future let the tech know ahead of time so he does it the way you like.
3m super 77 works fantastic. I do staple cloth tabs under pockets. There are exceptions, depending on cloth used, type of cabinet and if the Slate is backed or unbacked.
@@PoolTablebyBrendan Can you just glue the cloth tabs under the pocket cutouts? Just curious for whenever I do have to recloth mine, but my table's slate is just slate with no wooden underside. The cloth that came installed is glued down the side edges of the slate but nothing folds under. It wouldn't get in the way of anything under the pockets though, so when I eventually get a new cloth I'll want to ask them to fold under the slate at the pockets for that slightly nicer look.
@@DM-kv9kj yes you can glue the tabs underneath directly to the slate. Caution a good glue contact is necessary, these tabs can loosen over time if they are not glued properly.
Hey Danny, you do have a point about ball roll. But spay area is always on perimeter of slate and never in play area or in pocket opening. Why spray cloth? To make it easier on my hands, also because the cloth is Teflon coated. What about the next guy? I am the next guy. Been building and installing for 28 years so I like complete a job w no service calls, and of course to make easier on myself when I do go back for a move or change. I do staple cloth or spay adhesive, I use bees wax but also bondo or rock hard. You have to have alot of tools and techniques for the wide variety of tables out there. Each one has an advantage or disadvantage depending on your situation.
Don't worry about any fold lines or wrinkles almost all will go away when the cloth is stretched, any remaining will fade within a few days. Light brushing may help as well.
@@PoolTablebyBrendan thanks! I'm gonna attempt to put felt my first table for my friend. Nobody believed me that some tables actually used spray adhesive instead of all staples, so I'm glad I found this video. 🙏
Thanks Brendan. I followed your method this afternoon on a 7ft table and it worked really well. Your answer below about leaving some slack in the pocket areas - that was really useful to know.
Two objectives, you want the cloth in the play area to be tight and the cloth in the pockets to have excess or a pucker, making it easier to cut and fold under.
Why did you spray the cloth when you could've stapled it with all that backing and man we glue cloth way differently lol like 30% of what you did I don't do lol
Fair play no messing around straight to the job and a job well done brilliant 👏 👍 iv got to do one tomorrow this will help me amazing video thanks for uploading it 💯💫👍
@Jose Cuevaz I'm having predictable results with $15 (per table) Walmart "craft" cloth", but it is practical only because I am able to change cloth so easily on my one-piece slate, 8-foot table. The label says it's 97% nylon and 3% spandex. Nice and fast, but I'm going to get blue to match the chalk next time, and every time I lift the slate I do maintenance on the rest of the table.
The correct answer is no glue. The slate has wood backer and can be stapled. Most contemporary table don't have wood backerboards and need to be glued. Coin Ops diamonds also need to be glued.
Thx for the vid. Are you stapling into the slate here for the pockets? If so what type of staples are you using? When I pulled mine off, it was glued instead of being stapled.
Same with mine, i just glued my pockets to the bottom of the slate, also if theres a pool hall in ur area, it makes it alot easier if u can rent their slate jack from them
He’s stapling into wood, you can see it is glued to the bottom of the slate. This lets you use glue or staples. If you just have slate you just use the glue to old down the pocket felt. Of course I guess you have figured it out by now since you’re post is a year old.haha
for me, i wonder why even glue, when there is wood-backed slate . . . ive changed from elec. stapler to pneumatic. much easier on the wood, far easier to remove for recover.
He sets the adjuster on his staple gun from "Wood" to "Slate" mode. Also, the staples one buys for this must say "Slate Compatible" On the box. Otherwise, they will just fold over without penetrating the slate. Hope this helps. God bless.
@@harleywayne8649 This is a joke, right? You can't staple into slate! It's rock hard, because, well, it's made of metamorphic rock! Just google "what is slate made of". And if you could staple into it you would probably crack the slate. lmao...
Once you’re done covering the table, do you go back and cut the holes for the rail screws? How long do you wait before putting cutting the holes and installing the rails?
I recommend using Polymat 777x spray glue. Has an adjustable nozzle for more control and has a web pattern spray that doesn't tend to soak through the felt like the 3M mist spray does.
lmao using a mask is an overkill
Watch this video every time I have to move my table never get enough w how smooth you is w the felt
Insane-level pro with no-nonsense tutorial!!! I'm doing mine tomorrow. Thanks a bunch!
I watched this video 3 times. I actually slowed the playback speed down to 0.5 (half speed) and that put the video to normal speed. My table re-felting went superbly well following every step that you did here. I read the comments and I'll also say that the tip about leaving slack in the side pockets helped as well. Thank you so much!
Best video!
Nice job. I copied your technique; quick and successful. You earned a new subscriber.
Great video. Followed your lead and did mine today. Thanks.
what glue do you use?
3M 77 spay adhesive. You may try other products, but this is what we prefer.
@@PoolTablebyBrendan thank you for your answer
What type of glue is it?
I've heard 3m works but I would like to hear what the pros use
Spray glue is horrible for this, use contact cement and a roller
Spray glue is actually perfect for this application.
gross
3M Super 77 is the perfect glue for this. It sprays on easily and evenly, and bonds just enough to hold the felt, but you can easily lift the felt off of it and remove the glue if you needed to. I can't imagine using contact cement and a roller, as it would probably bleed thru the cloth for one thing. Also, contact cement bonds very tightly and would be hard to remove the cloth and glue later when you wanted to re-felt again. 5 stars for Super 77. I did, however, use contact cement for replacing the rubber bumpers on my rails, which is the best glue for that purpose.
It would seriously suck to follow your work. Thank god you don’t live on the west coast.
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You NEVER use glue on a pool table !!!! Wtf ??? Never ever have I used glue. Tards
Bro! This is the best video I have ever seen! No freaking words even needed!
is that 3m spray adhesive???
Yes, 3m super 77. My preferred spay adhesive
The glue is not the correct one and you glue the long sides first and that a staple table to
The glue he is using is PERFECT for this job.
I agree, Super 77 is the perfect glue for this. I have used it twice for pool table felt. See my other comments on this video.
What a waste. I hope you didn't get paid to do this...
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This is beautiful right here straight to the point
Hi Brendon, I had an issue with my original slate for my Brunswick Gold Crown and they replaced it with the same corner pockets shown here (cut in an angle instead of circle) is that normal replacement, is it the same for a tournament table? seemed to me that I may have lost some shelf -- your thoughts?
I'm not sure if I'm understanding your question. If you are referring to the cloth as it is pulled into the pockets with or without the cuts, then the answer is It depends. The type of cloth may make it harder to stretch without having to cut, or some slate will have a tighter arc in pocket making it more difficult. But it may be that the tech may not have the skill to have a tight clean pocket without cuts. When I need to do a table without cuts using a cloth with high a thread count and lower nylon %, it can be a challenge. If you don't like the look of the pocket with triangle cuts, in the future let the tech know ahead of time so he does it the way you like.
So the glue holds enough and there's no need to staple along the edges? Great video by the way.
3m super 77 works fantastic. I do staple cloth tabs under pockets. There are exceptions, depending on cloth used, type of cabinet and if the Slate is backed or unbacked.
@@PoolTablebyBrendan Can you just glue the cloth tabs under the pocket cutouts? Just curious for whenever I do have to recloth mine, but my table's slate is just slate with no wooden underside. The cloth that came installed is glued down the side edges of the slate but nothing folds under. It wouldn't get in the way of anything under the pockets though, so when I eventually get a new cloth I'll want to ask them to fold under the slate at the pockets for that slightly nicer look.
@@DM-kv9kj yes you can glue the tabs underneath directly to the slate. Caution a good glue contact is necessary, these tabs can loosen over time if they are not glued properly.
You should never put glue on top of slate. And no need to spray felt. Make balls roll funny and pain for next guy.
Hey Danny, you do have a point about ball roll. But spay area is always on perimeter of slate and never in play area or in pocket opening. Why spray cloth? To make it easier on my hands, also because the cloth is Teflon coated. What about the next guy? I am the next guy. Been building and installing for 28 years so I like complete a job w no service calls, and of course to make easier on myself when I do go back for a move or change. I do staple cloth or spay adhesive, I use bees wax but also bondo or rock hard. You have to have alot of tools and techniques for the wide variety of tables out there. Each one has an advantage or disadvantage depending on your situation.
Where is your video posted?
Is that a 1 or 3 slate table that you have? Thanks
3 piece slate. Typically the only tables with one piece slate are the coin operated tables.
Should wrinkles in the felt be ironed or steamed out prior to stretching?
Don't worry about any fold lines or wrinkles almost all will go away when the cloth is stretched, any remaining will fade within a few days. Light brushing may help as well.
what kind of glue is that?
3M super 77
You didn't need a strip of felt on the insides of the pockets?
Yes, I didn't show it but they were already applied.
@@PoolTablebyBrendan thanks! I'm gonna attempt to put felt my first table for my friend. Nobody believed me that some tables actually used spray adhesive instead of all staples, so I'm glad I found this video. 🙏
Thanks Brendan. I followed your method this afternoon on a 7ft table and it worked really well. Your answer below about leaving some slack in the pocket areas - that was really useful to know.
Great vid! Thanks!!
Thank you for this one! Easy and quick to watch with all the tips and details needed.. Excellent job
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you are a machine. make that look way too easy... Im about to put the felt on my table. first time doing it. any pointers?
Two objectives, you want the cloth in the play area to be tight and the cloth in the pockets to have excess or a pucker, making it easier to cut and fold under.
@@PoolTablebyBrendan appreciate the response!!
Why did you spray the cloth when you could've stapled it with all that backing and man we glue cloth way differently lol like 30% of what you did I don't do lol
Do you have a video?
Eventually staples will cause problems
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did you use super77
What size table is this
8'
Amazing. What is the best way to remove a clued felt?
Pulling it up starting from the pockets
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Fair play no messing around straight to the job and a job well done brilliant 👏 👍 iv got to do one tomorrow this will help me amazing video thanks for uploading it 💯💫👍
Dude! You’re a maniac! Talk about “straight and to the point”! Nice.
No shit. You can tell this guy has done this a shit load of times.
Nice work 🤩👍.
Where are you located?
Can you use any type of cloth to out on a table or is there a specific cloth for pool tables
Yes. Cloth is specially designed for a pool table, usually 75% wool, 25% nylon. 19 - 21 oz per yard. Championship is a leading manufacturer.
@Jose Cuevaz I'm having predictable results with $15 (per table) Walmart "craft" cloth", but it is practical only because I am able to change cloth so easily on my one-piece slate, 8-foot table. The label says it's 97% nylon and 3% spandex. Nice and fast, but I'm going to get blue to match the chalk next time, and every time I lift the slate I do maintenance on the rest of the table.
Straight and to the point. Thanks for the no nonsense tutorial!
It be nice if they actually spoke on these videos. I'd love to know what kind of glue he's using. .
Looks like 3M spray adhesive. I’ve used it for various projects, works really well.
Super 77 is the glue most people recommend. I I’ve used it on two tables and it worked perfectly for me
@@8BitZ0mbie Creative Restorations says 77 sprays out like hair spray and thus recommends 90 for a more controlled dispersal.
3m77 looks like
The correct answer is no glue. The slate has wood backer and can be stapled. Most contemporary table don't have wood backerboards and need to be glued. Coin Ops diamonds also need to be glued.
Thx for the vid. Are you stapling into the slate here for the pockets? If so what type of staples are you using? When I pulled mine off, it was glued instead of being stapled.
Same with mine, i just glued my pockets to the bottom of the slate, also if theres a pool hall in ur area, it makes it alot easier if u can rent their slate jack from them
He’s stapling into wood, you can see it is glued to the bottom of the slate. This lets you use glue or staples. If you just have slate you just use the glue to old down the pocket felt. Of course I guess you have figured it out by now since you’re post is a year old.haha
for me, i wonder why even glue, when there is wood-backed slate . . . ive changed from elec. stapler to pneumatic. much easier on the wood, far easier to remove for recover.
He sets the adjuster on his staple gun from "Wood" to "Slate" mode. Also, the staples one buys for this must say "Slate Compatible" On the box. Otherwise, they will just fold over without penetrating the slate. Hope this helps. God bless.
@@harleywayne8649 This is a joke, right? You can't staple into slate! It's rock hard, because, well, it's made of metamorphic rock! Just google "what is slate made of". And if you could staple into it you would probably crack the slate. lmao...
Once you’re done covering the table, do you go back and cut the holes for the rail screws? How long do you wait before putting cutting the holes and installing the rails?
You can cut the holes right away, some guys just cut an X
Razor blade x.
What's the size of this table??
8'
What color is that ?
I think that was wine
What spray adhesive did you use and where can I order it
3M super 77 spray adhesive
@@PoolTablebyBrendanIs this glue easy to shovel off when I next replace it?
I recommend using Polymat 777x spray glue. Has an adjustable nozzle for more control and has a web pattern spray that doesn't tend to soak through the felt like the 3M mist spray does.
Nice Video man! What’s the cloth brand? And how much did you pay for it?
Championship Invitational, a good all around cloth
We buy wholesale, but it may retail for $100