Dec 31, 2009 · The 'large pool table' you describe is an American Snooker table - as opposed to an English Billiard table, the table used in the UK and international version of Snooker. American Snooker pockets are about 2x as demanding as English tables when you factor in larger balls, severely rounded cushions and, not least,

Feb 13, 2009 · on a snooker table they make a white pencil just for marking the cloth, because snooker cloth is sometimes re-tightened(moved) using a permant marker on it is a BAD idea. you have to use the pencil-you can buy them online from alot of places in the UK.

Nov 19, 2019 · Reviving this thread because I have the same question about buying the correct cushions for a vintage Brunswick snooker table. I have a 1926 Brunswick 12’, 8 leg, Monroe snooker table. Previous owner tried to do cushion replacement himself and put regular pool cushions on. What cushion do I need, which is best also in terms of quality?

Jan 11, 2016 · The reality is that snooker tables are a tough sell in North America. Part of the problem with the antique Brunswicks like yours are that nowadays you can buy a pretty top of the line table from Shender, Warika or Star for a pretty good price so the only real reason to get a Brunswick is to save money or for the nostalgia of it.

Aug 23, 2008 · 5) Now, back to the body of the table. Depending on how the table was built, Snooker baskets are smaller than Pool baskets, so there may be a chance that the corners of the table where the baskets come into contact with the body of the table will have to be modified, or removed in order to make room for the "Pool" drop pocket baskets.

Jun 22, 2009 · Kansas, Snooker tables. Golden Knights Billiards, Chanute, KS (active) Decent Pool Hall, 1 snooker table amongst 8' and bar-boxes Denny's Sport Center, Iola, KS (Haven't been there in 3-4 yrs, more than likely still open) Dingy Pool Hall with at least 1 snooker table Rusty's Sports Bar and grill, Ft. Scott, KS (active)

Apr 21, 2011 · K-66 profile cushion rubber should be used to replace the Monarch on your Kling table. The K-55 profile was not used until about 1960. Marv" of course mine was not modified from a snooker table ....so this point may be moot ....but I think there is some mis-information about the k-55 stuff on old brunswicks. hope that helps.

Dec 23, 2006 · I would like to know where to get..... or how to make snooker cushion templates so that i can cut my cushion rubber to make it a true snooker table.It is a 5x10 brunswick and it has american sharp edges on the pockets.I want to eliminate the facing and make(cut)a nice curve into the pocket, like a true snooker table. thx for your expert advice!

Jun 16, 2008 · I saw Kim Davenport run out 1-6 hole on a 10' snooker table once from the break. The pockets were tight. If you put the 2 1/8" OB on the shelf just where it is about to fall in there was about an 1/8" to 3/16" of space in the pocket opening-which is a tough table. The sides were no bargan either, this was back in around 89 +/- a year.

Jun 26, 2019 · This is a snooker table, but as it already is in need of restoration I believe it could be converted to a 9' pool table with reasonable additional effort. I'm not sure what all that would entail, but it may be as simple as changing out the rails, or maybe changing the rails and recutting the pocket openings.