At some, the word “billiards” gives rise to associations with a smoked cellar, where dark personalities pound the balls with force and greasy notes change hands, but such times have sunk into oblivion. Today it is a professional sport, popular both among Russians and around the world. The popularity of games such as Russian billiards, snooker, pool or cannon depends on the temperament and character of one or another people. But no matter how different the games are, the main element is a pool table. Choosing it is very important, but also no less, and probably more important, its proper assembly and installation. Since the table is quite massive and heavy, transportation is disassembled.
Preparatory work before assembling a pool table
It will take at least two people to work - the parts of the table are quite massive. After delivery from the table, it is necessary to remove the wrapping packaging carefully so as not to damage the surface. Then, following the instructions, arrange the parts in the order of installation. To avoid skewing, the table must be assembled on a flat surface.
ATTENTION! Poor table assembly can ruin a good game later.
To build, you will need tools:
- screwdriver and screwdrivers;
- set of wrenches;
- cutter, spatulas;
- sanding paper for grinding.
IMPORTANT! Before picking up tools, you need to check the completeness of delivery, its integrity, carefully read the instructions, wiring diagrams.
Assembly of a billiard table
It is necessary to observe a certain sequence of actions when assembling a table for playing billiards.
How to assemble a carriage
Since table carriages may vary, assembly must be carried out strictly according to instructions. Small tables are sold with an already assembled frame. It remains to install the legs, this greatly simplifies the task: Install the screws of the supports in the legs, place the carriages in the support cups.
- We make sure that the frame is perfectly level, does not swing, does not fall.
- Next, we fix the brackets and mount the drawers.
- By adjusting the screws on the supports that are in the legs, we expose the carriage horizontally.
- We check the accuracy of the installation level. All parts must be securely tightened, not loose.
ATTENTION! To facilitate the work - it is more convenient to assemble the frame in an inverted position.
How to set the playing field
The carriage is adjusted. Now on it sequentially, observing the numbering that is indicated on the ends or marking lines, we lay out the plates (from wood or stone). For reliable fixation, we attach them to the tsars. In the joints formed, pour wax or putty. They have approximately the same properties, but a large layer of wax shrinks, and there is no putty. Again, we check the position of the playing field with the level, if necessary, we adjust the supports. We fasten the screws around the perimeter of the rail.
Cloth tension and installation of boards
To smooth wrinkles, we advise you to carefully shake the cloth before pulling it. Then remove debris and threads from its inside. Next, we lay it to the top face, fasten around the perimeter with special brackets. The reference will be regular holes for fasteners. We align the canvas with them, we fasten the stapler. Next, with each hole around the perimeter. Pulling occurs from the middle (middle pocket) to the corner. If you follow this tactic, we get uniformly stretched cloth over the entire area of the table. Try to avoid wrinkles, wrinkles on the fabric, but they should not be pulled heavily during their formation.
After laying and stretching the cloth, we set the sides. This happens in several stages. Mounts can be horizontal or vertical. We bait the board, fix pockets and glasses on it. Then we fix. We repeat the procedure on all sides. Then align them, finally fix. The final step is to install decorative trim.
ATTENTION! If you have never collected billiard tables, then entrust this work to professionals. For the competent implementation of the process and an effective result, appropriate qualifications are required.
After assembly, you need:
- correctly align;
- calibrate plates, putty seams;
- set the height;
- to cover with cloth.
And this is only a small part of the tasks that a specialist will cope with in 5-7 hours. And how much will you deal with them?
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