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Welcome to our billiard resource center. If you are thinking about recovering, building or buying a pool table, then you are at the right place. If you can't find what you are looking for, please visit or FAQ section and/or submit a request.


A full set of Recovering Instructions is available online from our online catalog. Over a hundred photos show the A to Z on recovering a pool table. Instructions are free with a purchase of $75 or more, or they can be purcased separately for $15.

Building a Pool Table 
Learn how to build a pool table. Building your own pool table is a highly rewarding project. This section contains all you need to know on building a pool table.

Search Frequently Asked Questions
Try searching our FAQ section. Many people have probably already asked the same question. This section contains valuable information on recovering and building pool tables.

Important Features of a Billiard Table
What to look for and why.

10 Questions
10 Questions to ask before deciding which table to buy.

Cloth Cutting Guide
Did you know that cloth rips in a straight line. No cutting is neccassary.

Equipment Specifications
Ever wondered what diameter a cue ball is, or how wide your pockets should be. Click here to find out more about the proper equipments specifications.

Maintaining Your Pool Table
Do these few things and your table cloth will last twice as long.

Room Sizing Guide
Having enough room to play is a critical factor in billiards. Your table will be much more enjoyable if you have enough room to swing your cue.

Sealing Slate Seams
When recovering your table, sealing the seams equal to critical to provide a smooth surface to play on.

Stretching Bed Cloth
Learn how to properly stretch your bed cloth. An uneven stretch makes a poor playing surface.

Table Sizing
This guide is very helpful if your not sure what size table you have.

What You Need to Know About Slate 
Slate is a fine-grained, hard rock made up of clay, mica, quartz and other minerals.

Hard Flat Facts about Italian and Brazilian Slate 
Both Brazilian and Italian slate are well suited for use in billiards.

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