We all love having a room where we can relax, unwind and just have fun. For those of you who love a little competitive atmosphere in your room, a pool table is a must. When moving into a place with a bigger room that allows for more space, the pool table is a definite challenge to move but, it can be done. For those of you who already have a pool table set up and just can\u2019t part with it for your move, we give you the easiest step by step of how to move a pool table without breaking the bank or your back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many little individual pieces and screws that put together a pool table. The best way to go about disassembling your table for the move is going to require some organization. We recommend whipping out that old instruction manual (if you can find it), label bags and boxes for each of the pieces to go into. The last thing you want to do is lose or confuse pieces during this whole process. From there, gather the supplies you\u2019ll need to take your pool table apart.
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You\u2019ll need the following:
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pool tables are extremely heavy and bulky. We highly recommend that no one tackles this project by themselves. For reference, a single pool table weighs about 1,000 lbs! When removing heavier pieces such as your table\u2019s slates which can weigh about 450 lbs each, enlist the help of strong friends or a professional to help. Make sure you have at least 3 helpers for when you have to navigate your pool table pieces through narrow corners, stairs, etc and into a truck.
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Now that you\u2019ve gathered your tools and helpers, it\u2019s time to take your pool table apart and get it ready to move. First, remove the pockets<\/strong>, you will need a staple remover or a screwdriver depending on your table. Next, remove the rails<\/strong> by using a wrench to unscrew the bolts from each rail. Now it\u2019s time to remove the felt<\/strong>, if your felt is stapled it is easier to remove, however, be very careful on this step as it is the easiest to cause irreplaceable damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your felt is glued, it is not easy to remove but there is a way recommended by 10 Sorts.<\/a> Now that you\u2019ve conquered the felt, it\u2019s time to remove the heaviest pieces which are the slates<\/strong>. Plan on having a power drill nearby as well as all of your helpers. Finally, it\u2019s time to remove the legs<\/strong> from the remainder of the base. Like visuals? This video will help you know where each and every part is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n