If your trying to move a pool table yourself, figuring out what to do is your initial issue. You will be completely dismantling a pool table, doing some heavy lifting with a couple of strong friends. You will then be re-assembling it while getting it absolutely level. While it is possible to take on the task of moving a pool table with a few friends, you should consider hiring professionals. Austin Pool Table Movers has great installers who have moved each type of pool table from complex ball return tables to simple furniture style tables. We have the expert experience to take it apart with care,, catalogue, and pack each part and then assemble the table into your house.
DOing it yourslef
Doing it yourself is an option. All you need is to be handy, organized person, that has good carpentry skills, a few strong friends, and some special tools. Seriously, pool tables are really heavy. The bed under the felt is made from stone. Keep in mind that disassembling a pool table is more complicated than it may seem. There is more to it than a simple piece of furniture. Removing the felt from the slate is a tricky process that may leave one tearing their hair out. So is putting it back on the table. A pool table is presumably one of the hardest items that you can ever have to move. It’s bulky, heavy, wide, and very delicate. The Do-It-Yourself tactic could have a dangerous affect to you and to your pool table itself.
Many make the mistake of attempting to treat it like a hutch or dresser by getting several friends to help, and end up twisting it in all directions in order to fit in the doorway. Unfortunately, these types of actions can often lead to injury to you or your helpers, and you could damage the slate or even damage a part. If you really want to know how correctly move a pool table, the steps are below. Please read thoroughly and carefully. Austin Pool Table Movers will direct you through the process.