Looking for steel blocks

[Snookster]

Hi guys
Im looking for some good quality steel blocks for my table
New or new ish or if anyone can point me in the right direction where to go for these.
I want them to have my table set up to tournament standard, i already have 6811 for the bed and cushions

PM me if you wish

[jarcher]

Looking for steel blocks

Hi mate, if you're wanting tournament standard, I'd have gone with No. 10 cloth. The faster cloth makes the potting into a tight pocket that little bit easier.

For a true tournament spec table setup, you might also need to modify the slates for a vertical drop.

I've just recently done this to my own table so I know where you're coming from.

Advise wise, I'd try to get hold of an old set of b&w steels, then have them rerubbered and cut to your exact spec, then buy new wood cappings to make them look like new. The b&w steels I believe are thicker and better quality than what is commonly used today.

Maybe try giving Geoff Large a shout and see if he can do anything for you

[Staezione]

They never use no10 for cushions, only 6811

[jarcher]

Looking for steel blocks

I was talking about the bedcloth, and yes, they have in the past used no.10 for cushions, although it wears to quick

[SimonBarker]

If its steels you want I have 4 sets of Burroughs & Watts steels, but they would need new cushions friezes and pocket plates adding. It's true tho they can be made into a perfect set of tournament match cushions. Have a look at this link
http://snookermania.weebly.com/steel...-cushions.html see what you think.
call on 07976326715 if you want a price for the job.
Thanks Simon Barker - Barker Billiards

[Staezione]

What do they mean with 'vertical drop' slate?

[Ringo147]

hi can I ask what you mean by buy new wood cappings ? are you reffering to the Friezes or the sliding panels on the side to cover the bolts