How to Mark Your Pool Table - Head Spot, Foot Spot, and Line - FULL DIY GUIDE!

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  • @AverageJoesPool
    @AverageJoesPool  3 роки тому +2

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    • @danielcalabrese5769
      @danielcalabrese5769 Місяць тому

      This a much more haphazard way to do it mate, I installed tables and did removals and recloths for years and we had a the measurements needed for each table size and instead of marking the line with the cushions on I would mark them before putting the cushions on so I coukd use a long metal rule and do it all in one go rather than doing 2 or 3 different lines. I found it to be much quicker and easier especially without the cushions being on so there is no need to worry about trying to get under the cushions, if you are still doing this job you might want to try it out that way mate.👍

  • @wizardbase
    @wizardbase Рік тому +3

    Thank you ... I was able to safely remove and relocate a 4 foot x 8 foot 1 inch thick slate table .. plus recover rails and table with new cloth due to your precise videos.

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  Рік тому

      That's awesome - glad to hear we were able to assist and help you get the job done!
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  • @danc3831
    @danc3831 Рік тому +2

    Many ways you can do this and your illustration definitely works. I just used 2 pieces of string line one from foot to head of the table (middle markers) and one across from the middle side markers. The intersection of the lines is dead on. If you are doing it this way by yourself, you just attach a metal washer/Butter knife etc. or anything with a little weight on each end of the string that would hang down and keep the string relatively taught. Install the foot and head string first as this line will have more sag spanning a longer distance and will not impede the cross section line which will sit over top of the head line.. Whatever each way works just as well. Your videos I believe are the best on the net regarding billiard tables. In fact, I recovered my table and was apprehensive to say the least until I discovered your video instructions, and it came out perfect. I had to stop the video maybe just short of a thousand times and rewind to install EXACTLY as you instructed. The money I saved and will save will help purchase that new Mcdermott stick I have been eyeing. I now know I can recover my table in the future without alarm. I thank you for your continued effort to help those who need it most such as me. ;-)

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  Рік тому

      Awesome! Really glad that we were able to help out in your installation, and save you the money to get yourself a McDermott cue in the process too! Great stuff!!

  • @robertdobbin2214
    @robertdobbin2214 2 роки тому +1

    Really fantastic, clear and precise explanations on all of your videos.
    I'm inspired 👍

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  2 роки тому

      Glad you like them, and thanks for your support!

  • @212poi5
    @212poi5 2 роки тому +2

    Very helpful video. Thank you.

  • @marquezbrown70
    @marquezbrown70 2 роки тому +1

    I was looking for a video on how to do temporary chalk markings (for practice sessions) that could be rubbed off when I brush the table but accidentally found this video and very well presented and great info!

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed our video, and we hope you will subscribe and check out our future videos too! All the best!
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  • @Waluigis1
    @Waluigis1 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks mate, this was really handy.

  • @jimmyboy630
    @jimmyboy630 9 місяців тому

    Awesome. Love these videos and love pool 🎱

  • @GeorgeAlder-z6w
    @GeorgeAlder-z6w 6 місяців тому

    Thanx for making it easy

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  6 місяців тому

      Glad we could help 👍
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  • @jerrymuse7117
    @jerrymuse7117 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  Рік тому

      Glad we could help :-)
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  • @barryaustin5164
    @barryaustin5164 2 роки тому +1

    These videos by Fix Savers are very good. Full of detail in a cool calm vopice. Now a question: if I am reusing a snooker cloth how do I ensure the lines and spots are correct considering the stretching process required to reinstall?

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  2 роки тому

      Thank you, that's very much appreciated! With regards to re-using a cloth, yes indeed that can be done. HOWEVER it's not easy, for exactly the reasons you have outlined (stretching process). This is made worse by the number of markings a cloth may have, for example for pool it may have none, or just one line, but for snooker it will have a lot more in various places. A good table technician would be able to do this, but it's not an easy undertaking even for those with lot of experience. As a DIY job, definitely doable but expect it to take a lot longer than a fresh cloth install, and expect a lot of swearing along the way!!! And how perfect will it be compared to how it was before? Would a new cloth be easier overall? Either way, best of luck with it and hope it goes well!
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  • @duodecad_casey686
    @duodecad_casey686 2 роки тому

    Very helpful, thanks!

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  2 роки тому

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  • @Silhouette_one
    @Silhouette_one Рік тому +1

    Awesome! Which colour is more suitable on blue felt - black, white or silver?

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  Рік тому

      That would all be down to personal choice. The black is a nice look in the super-fine marker and quite subtle. White or silver would likely stand out a little more but still look good. Try it on a scrap/offcut of cloth first to make sure you like the look before you commit. Hope that helps!
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    • @Silhouette_one
      @Silhouette_one Рік тому

      @@AverageJoesPool Thanks! I've bought the Posca Ultra Fine Silver to try out :)

  • @jtsjimmar
    @jtsjimmar Рік тому

    I have a 9ft table without any markers on the side rails.....what would the measurements be and from which point. Look forward to your early reply. Thanks Jim T

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  Рік тому

      Well, for a standard 9ft pool table your playing surface should measure 100"x50" between the cushions. Provided that it so, then the long length is divided into 8 which equals 12.5" between sights (markers). So you could measure 25" from the rear cushion face and that's where the line should be (this is also where the second sets of sights would be on the side rails). Hope that makes sense!
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    • @ryanlaughlin999
      @ryanlaughlin999 10 місяців тому

      I'd rather not mark up my felt

  • @TheGntlman
    @TheGntlman Місяць тому

    When making a mistake..can you remove the marker line? If yes..how please? Thank you

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  Місяць тому +1

      You cannot remove permanent marker, unfortunately. You have to plan and prepare carefully to help ensure you don't make a mistake 👍

  • @douglasmichel6361
    @douglasmichel6361 9 місяців тому

    Just curious, why don't you fill in the spots while the washer is in place, seems a bit more safe should your hand develop a small tremor while marking or you drop the marker.

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  9 місяців тому

      Yes, you absolutely could do it that way. I have a pretty steady hand so I'm comfortable filling the spot in with the washer out of the way. But either option works 👍

  • @MatthewKirkum
    @MatthewKirkum Рік тому

    What I’ve been curious about is the baulk line pencils they use to mark out snooker table lines and spots. Would you recommend those at all or just stick with sharpie? I’d like it to be as “official” as I can make it, if that makes sense

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  Рік тому

      Yes, it's entirely down to personal choice really. The ultra-fine sharpie does give a really nice pin-sharp line, generally thinner than you would get with a baulk line pencil. But you should go with whichever option you prefer the look of, there's no right or wrong 👍
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  • @GeometricCoder7
    @GeometricCoder7 25 днів тому

    I don’t have diamonds on my table, how do I add them?

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  15 днів тому

      That's not uncommon. There were a lot of snooker tables in the 80's which people buy used as pool tables, and those don't have any markings (and rounded corners on the pockets, rather that square-cut for USA pool). You can add your own by using stickers quite easily, you'll just need some basic layout information based off of the size of your table. For example, a 9ft table is 100"x50" playing surface. This is divided (on the long side) into eight, so for a 9ft table the spacing is 12.5" (and different for other table sizes, but all divided by 8 on the long sides, and 4 on the short sides). A bt of research and you'll be ready to tackle it 👍

  • @eyeonart6865
    @eyeonart6865 Рік тому

    How would you mark a four foot table?

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  Рік тому

      Well, the theory is always the same regardless of the table size. So those second sights (targets) on the rails are set half way between the inside edge of the end cushion and the centre of the table (or centre pocket). So, example a 9ft table is 100 inches long and 50 inches wide on the playing surface measure between cushions. So, half the table is 50x50 inches. Half of 50 inches is 25 inches. So, the second set of sights (targets) will be set 25 inches from the inside of the end cushion, and also 25 inches from the centre of the centre pocket. You can also look at it as just being 25% of the total length if where it should be (rather than half of half, it's the same!)
      And the line goes between the second set of sights (so, at at 25" for our 9ft table). So for a smaller table, jsut take the playing surface length and divide into four, that's where the line should be from the inside edge of the head cushion. Hope that makes sense! 🙂
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  • @syoungy763
    @syoungy763 2 роки тому

    don't suppose you got a video for a 6x3 pool table cheers

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  2 роки тому

      Hey there! The markings are all based off of the target markers on the rails, so in theory it does not matter the size of the table, the markings will alway be in the same place. Hope that makes sense!! :-)
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  • @ToothFairy68
    @ToothFairy68 Рік тому

    You have marked your baulk line at 1/4 of the table.
    Should it not be 1/5?

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  Рік тому

      Hey there! No, it should be at 1/4, between the second sights from the head of the table. Hope that helps!
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    • @rebeccagordon7446
      @rebeccagordon7446 Рік тому

      yeah its definitely 1/5

    • @YouWrench
      @YouWrench Рік тому

      @@rebeccagordon7446 It's definitely 1/4. Is this for standard USA Pool? Maybe you are thinking of snooker? For USA pool the line is placed between the second sets of sights from the head rail, which is 1/4 of the playing surface. Hope that helps!

  • @robertgroff2105
    @robertgroff2105 10 місяців тому

    This is easier it is 23" from the center diamond at the end of the table and 23" from the first diamond on the side of the table...

    • @AverageJoesPool
      @AverageJoesPool  10 місяців тому

      Hope you are enjoying our video's! Yes, it tends to be a little easier on smaller tables, especially if you have a 24" rule or level to mark against 👍

    • @robertgroff2105
      @robertgroff2105 10 місяців тому

      My table is an 8' pro... and that works great...@@AverageJoesPool

  • @MikeGeorgsen007
    @MikeGeorgsen007 3 місяці тому

    I used a tape measure 📏 from dot to dot was 50” so right at 25” I placed the dot and the tape measure was straight so it was easy to do