Midlands - table dismantling and fitting.

[Rich Moor]

Thanks. I’ve maned to upload a few images. They’re not brilliant but hopefully give you an idea. I have a video too, which I might upload to YouTube.

https://ibb.co/8My1ZY1
https://ibb.co/Z8GbRyb
https://ibb.co/48Ccc2P

[mikee]

Looks nice ,I notice it has bolt up pocket plates ,table looks like oak and I have seen similar leg design before ,but can’t think where .Are the cushions original with the table ,or the table might not be all that old .Looks very good and in great condition .

[NonStarter]

That looks a very nice table Rich Moor. You won't regret it

I had a table installed not long ago by a very reputable fitter. I was pretty disappointed to say the least. I definitely won't use him again and will hopefully look to get Geoff booked also, when needed.

[Cue crafty]

Thanks all. A few pictures attached. It has an A&D badge but not sure if they’re the re-fitter rather than original maker. When you look up close I don’t think the table has ever been used. I played on it for ten mins and it runs well. If anyone can tell the make I’m very interested.

And yes, I’ll definitely be using Geoff Large to help move it. Like he says, it’s just a busy time 👍

https://www.alliancesnooker.co.uk/

Found some info on A&D (Alliance Snooker) looks like they source tables, new and old and have some reproduction models of classic tables made by Ashcroft's and B&W etc.

I like the broad bow leathers, haven't seen a table in recent years with those, but used to play on one with them as a lad in my dad's WMC.

Enjoy it, it looks worth waiting for to get it set up right.

[Danger Steve]

Looks nice ,I notice it has bolt up pocket plates ,table looks like oak and I have seen similar leg design before ,but can’t think where .Are the cushions original with the table ,or the table might not be all that old .Looks very good and in great condition .

Definitely looks like Oak. I’d say it’s maybe a modern table with a classic styling? Very nice.

[fkhan]

Thanks. I’ve maned to upload a few images. They’re not brilliant but hopefully give you an idea. I have a video too, which I might upload to YouTube.

https://ibb.co/8My1ZY1
https://ibb.co/Z8GbRyb
https://ibb.co/48Ccc2P

Looks great. I like the colour of the pocket leathers too.

[Rich Moor]

Thanks all. I suspect the table is fairly modern. I don’t think the wood has been refurbished and there’s not a mark on it. I’ve messaged Alliance to ask if they know anything about it (mainly through curiosity).

[mikee]

How many slate bearers (muntins) are under the slates ,modern tables 1980 onwards only normally have one central bearer ,older tables have 2 or 3 .

[maryfield]

Mahogany and fairly modern. I think it’s an Alliance Snooker model. Sold a 10ft safe leg design a few years back.

[Danger Steve]

Mahogany and fairly modern. I think it’s an Alliance Snooker model. Sold a 10ft safe leg design a few years back.

Mahogany? The rails maybe, but the frame? The grain doesn’t look quiet right and mahogany is naturally a red colour? Unless they’ve used oak wood stain?

[Rich Moor]

Thanks all. I’m very keen to know the make. I’ve message Alliance and shared some pictures too.

[maryfield]

Looks like sun faded mahogany.

[Rich Moor]

Thanks. No reply from Alliance. The mystery continues.

[itsnoteasy]

Looks nice ,I notice it has bolt up pocket plates ,table looks like oak and I have seen similar leg design before ,but can’t think where .Are the cushions original with the table ,or the table might not be all that old .Looks very good and in great condition .

Sorry for being ignorant but what are bolt up pocket plates and where in the picture are they.

[mikee]

If you look at the picture of the corner pocket you can see two bolts under each cushion freeze ,they are about 5 inches long and they screw up into the pocket plate ,rather than the two pin pocket plate that holds in under tension from each cushion .Burroughs and Watts used this system as do BCE .you will not ever get loose pocket plates with bolt up systems as it’s a solid way to fit them .The BCE pocket plates are huge and weighty as are the Rasson ones which also use this fitting .