3 counties snooker and pool sports bar opening in Long Eaton Today the 26th of June 2015 , Opening day offer free table time all day long .

We have been called in to snag a few table repairs prior to re-opening today .
this old Riley snooker club has had a bit of a face lift and 8 Brand new Supreme pool tables installed and has been re branded the 3 counties snooker and pool sports bar.
My work was to replace 2 bed cloths which had been damaged and also one snooker cushion re-cover plus level all the pool tables and fit Racking skirts.
3 counties match table room new smart cloth finished
the match room table , this table had a L shape rip that the builders had managed to do , the manager was not impressed , and the main reason it ripped was the cloth was put on slack with tacks every 12 inch apart .
3 counties match table tacks 12 inch apart
as can be seen the tack holes where 12 inch apart , slack cloths will ride up in front of a cue stab and the result is always a L shape tear
3 counties L shape rip
the L shape rip , the last thing our client wanted was to open today with two tables out of use , this slack clothed table had to have a new bed cloth fitted , and all my tacks had at least 4 to 5 inch apart and the cloth was put on tight .
but we managed to salvage some of this cloth for cushion cloth for the next time the tables have a re-cover .
3 counties club table new bed smart
The other table which is situated just outside the match room had water damage from a pipe burst in the ceiling , this resulted in another new bed cloth and one cushion being re-covered.
3 counties pool tables x 8
Downstairs in the main sports bar area , there are 8 Brand new supreme winner pool tables in Black pearl finish and green strachan cloth .
there is a raised darts area and a lounge area with Large screen TV’s fitted around the room .
A lift is soon to be recommissioned to get disabled members upstairs to the darts area and the snooker area where there are 11 full size snooker tables .

Pool table Rental /Hire Nottingham and Derby area.

We are increasing our pool table rental sites within our local area .
We have just acquired a new site in Chilwell near Beeston Nottingham for a client who has a chain of pub’s where we also have pool tables sited .

we offer the best Latest edition Supreme Winner pool tables , these are the same type used for major professional and international tournaments around the UK
If you require the best tables backed up by a good time served billiards fitter for maintenance and best quality re-covering in top grade cloth .
then please contact Geoff at GCL billiards
12 month rental contracts start at just £15 per week fully maintained . WE DO NOT CHARGE VAT !
We also offer 6 monthly recover contracts at £18.50p per week  no vat to pay , please compare us with your local fruit machine operator who’s average charge is £22.50p per week plus vat
arches tables without slates
the internals of a supreme winner
Arches metal corner pocket plate
Latest editions have solid chrome dicast corners and alloy cushion trim and come in the none reflective Black pearl if in stock , Black pearl is the one most people ask for , but we also do a nice oak cabinet version .
worksop rental table winner supreme
one of our Oak finish tables located in Worksop
stapleford cue new pool area
we also maintain large snooker club’s tables such as these 4 supreme winners in Stapleford
we use Strachan and Hainsworth top quality wool  cloths , and we can also use Strachan super pro speed cloth , the choice is your’s
A club set of balls and a match set of balls plus 4 cues are supplied with the table and the coin op can be set on anything you require although the majority charge 50p per game .

Contact Geoff on 07753466064 or email c.large@btinternet.com , if we cannot answer the phone please leave a message I will get back to you , it may be that I am driving or lifting heavy snooker slates up or downstairs

Dismantle and move two full size snooker tables to make space for pool table in the same room at Hucknall in Nottinghamshire

The last couple of Days I have been at  a Club in Hucknall near Nottingham
My work was to dismantle down to the frame work and move the tables to one end of a long room to make space for a pool table at the other end .
My first day on site involved the actual move of the tables and re level with slates back on and the joints filled back in , at the same time the club members moved the Lighting shades and rehung them .
bentinck before
The start of the dismantle , you may notice that the tables are very far apart with much wasted space .
bentinck slates and frame
One Snooker table moved about 1 foot towards the camera and then leveled and slates back on .
The other table has had the slates removed and is about to be moved around 6 foot towards the other table .
bentinck hanging shades slates
club Members re positioning the shades , as a billiards firm we are not allowed to disconnect or connect electrical mains items , our public liability insurance also states we cannot do this
a qualified part P electrician is required by law to do this or the members can do it as was the case with this club .
To be honest I could do it as it is just the same as connecting a plug , but the law states I cannot . and to stay in line with our insurance we stick to this ruling .
but I did give advice on how to move and align the shades by the use of a center line and  a plumb bob .
Bentinck finished 2 good
the finished tables ready for play , the pool table is being located at the far end just inside the doors with good cue room all the way around , there  is a 14 foot  4 inch from the playing end of the table to the glass doors ,
enough for a 4ft wide table with 5 ft of cue room both sides .
the club is now looking forward to welcoming a pool team into the club , the snooker tables required the bed cloths re-stretching anyway so the club has saved this costing as it is in with the table move’s.

FREE FULL SIZE SNOOKER TABLE , the table has now been claimed and is now not available .

This full size snooker table is not available it has been claimed by a new owner for Free on the 17th of June 2015
The new owner is using GCL Billiards to professionally  dismantle and deliver the table just 20 mile up the M1 motorway.

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ORIGINAL ADVERT

Brought back to top of list again , our clients house has sold and the Full size snooker table has to be out by Middle of July at the latest .
Free allied 12ft Roger bed cloth view
There is nothing wrong with this table and I find it hard to believe that no one is interested in this
there is one thing that has to be mentioned the table is upstairs and has to be brought down past a nice polished sided staircase without damage to the staircase.
It is therefore recommended that you use GCL Billiards or a competent table dismantler and removals to remove the table there will be a cost to this service , please ask Geoff to quote you
breaston whole table
Come on its FREE !

if no one wants it , then I am afraid it will be scrapped , which is a shame , I really would like to keep all tables to be put  back into use rather than scrap them .

phone Geoff on 07753466064
or email c.large@btinternet.com for more details .

*** Please be aware this table does not belong to GCL billiards it is a private give away , any dismantle and transportation plus set up will be charged for .
I have had a couple of inquiries asking when I can deliver the free table , please read the advert over again it is only the table that is free not the professional removal and fitting of it .
it will take a large van and at least 3 men to get the slates downstairs .

Removing the table is not an easy thing to do , it has to come down a highly polished staircase without damage and there is a bend in it at the top , it is not a van and a man job or a DIY job .
as long as you employ a professional Billiards or Removal firm to remove the table the owner is happy for you to have it free , you do not have to use GCL billiards , you can arrange your own firm .
GCL billiards have specialist slate slides and trolley to remove snooker table slates .

Snooker & Pool table re-cover work coming in thick and fast for June and parts of July.

We are very Busy this month of June , we have snooker tables to dismantle and store ,
Pool table re-covers and full size snooker table re-covering , We also have to re-position two snooker tables to allow room for a pool table install .
A returning client for Snooker table work , along with a couple of large multi tabled snooker clubs also requiring work .
We have some cushions in for woodwork repair and re-polishing , a local football club requiring two pool tables re-covering in Black super pro speed cloth .
I also have to buy in another Brand new Supreme pool table for our rental side of the business.
but we still have most of July not booked out for work , so get in quick to get your table work done in July .
clitheroe slate level
a typical install of full size
Mansfield home play pool finished
A re-cover of pool table in Green 6811 pool cloth.
Mark parry frame assemble
The start of a full size install laying out the parts for assembly
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slate going on 5 sections .
Sam k steel set up slates being placed on leveling pads
american pool table install a Sam K steel table 9ft .
supreme 3 on van room for one more
Pool tables being loaded for our Rental business
re 6 on van slates
Full size being loaded for relocation .

Local Snooker & Pool sports bar club opening in Long Eaton Derbyshire , my work today was to level all pool tables .

I have been called into a club in Long Eaton called the The Three counties snooker and Pool club Sports bar.
They  are just finishing off the refurbishment of the club which was a former Riley’s Cue sports club.
3 counties pool 1
I was instructed to position the tables directly under the lighting and level each table .
3 counties 2
there are 8 brand new Supreme winner pool tables on the lower floor and will have a upper tier Darts area , there is a lift and stairs to the the Darts and also the upper floor which is home to around 10 Full size snooker tables .
3 counties level
my trusty 12 inch engineers level .
3 counties Snooker and Pool bar opens around the 26th of June in Long Eaton
Long Eaton used to have three clubs and a few two tabled clubs around in the 1980s.
Long Eaton has suffered from closed down snooker clubs and working men’s clubs and until now had no snooker clubs

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Just got back from Portugal , 10ft Buckingham Karnehm and Hillamn Snooker table fitted

Just had a very nice trip out to Portugal to fit a clients 10ft snooker table
The table was from another client of mine who lived in Bristol , he wished to sell and I advised him to put it up for sale on my web site .
My Client in Portugal spotted the advert as soon as it was listed and moved very swiftly to purchase and arrange for the table to be delivered to his business in the UK ready to ship out to Portugal.
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the 10ft Karnehm and hillman  in our selling clients home near Bristol which was two floors up.
pallaetized 10ft K&H being strapped
The 10ft after collection from Bristol to a UK warehouse  depot on a pallet and bubble wrapped and strapped ready for transport
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the 10ft Snooker table installed in the basement of our client in Portugal
this model of table is called the Buckingham by Karnehm and Hillman
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I had the pleasure of staying with our client in Portugal at this very nice Home.
If you have a Holiday home or even if you live in France Spain or Portugal , then please get in touch with GCL billiards for any Cue sport table inquiries .

 

A very ornate Burroughs and Watts Solid Oak Snooker table for sale in Dorset , NOW SOLD !

NOW SOLD
this table is now sold and has been located for another client by GCL Billiards December on 22nd 2015

 

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We have a client who wishes to sell their very ornate snooker table .
the table is based in Dorset. on a Ground floor location .
My client says it is a Cribbs make ? this may be a supplier based sports shop based in Bristol . these sports shops often sell as retail outlets for other firms large snooker tables , and I think they where representing Smith and Nelson on this occasion .
now I have never heard of this Cribbs make but from the photo’s and the knee panel design of the table it is more likely to be a Burroughs and watts table
I will know more when I see some more close up photo’s.
Dorset ornate table Mr Roberts

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As can be seen this table is very ornate , I am in the process of asking for more photo’s but the ones sent are too large to download
I will be away in Portugal for the next 4 days so any inquiries about this table will have to wait for a response on my re-turn which will be Wednesday the 10th of June

All inquiries to price and cost of removal and set up is to Geoff at GCL billiards

c.large@btinternet.com  this is the email to inquire.

I have managed to download a few more photo’s
dorset ornate oak with smith and nelson plate
A more modern identity plate but not the original manufacturer , I do not think this table has steel cushions on it
the table is Dark / Medium Oak . Smith & Nelson where the people who renovated the table , I do not know if they still exist or still trading as I have goole searched for them and nothing only old cue’s , but have read they where still trading in 1989 in Leeds.
The table could possibly be a Smith and Nelson table , but I somehow have a feeling that the table is more Burroughs and watts designed and type . although I have not ruled out Orme and Sons who made some very nice Oak tables too.
dorset ornate close up
A more close up photo of the table in full , the cloth is more than half decent and can be refitted after transporting .
dorset ornate balls iron cues brush and rack
the table comes with a full range of accessories including an Iron , the long tackle and x rests are stored on hooks on the table .
dorset ornate close up of corner leg
Having studied the corner pockets as they enter the end of the cushion by the cloth showing this table has standard wood cushions and not steel Block cushions
I am of the opinion that this table was Manufactured by Burroughs and watts around 1920 to 1950s  Circa .
there are beveled slide in cushion bolt panels , the knee panels which hide the leg bolts appear to be the concealed type used by Burroughs and watts ,
if the corner pockets have bolts under neath to secure them to the cushions then I am 100% it is a Burroughs and watts .

This table would fetch at least £3000 form a dealer as it is , my client is wishing to move this table on very quick so is open to offers,  now reduced to just £1750 plus collection and fitting

As you can see many people use GCL billiards to move their table on , from basic club tables to more ornate tables like this , if my client had more time I think this table would reach around the £3000 figure
it is not every day that these tables come up for sale although the market is flooded with full size tables going at very low prices , an ornate one like this is always going to have few more people interested when viewing against a plain table.
as you can see from the photo’s this table was recently renovated and is still in that nice renovated condition .

if you require a quote to move this table please forward your email address with post code and if the table is to be located at set up  on a ground or upper or lower floors like a basement and if any soft or gravel like ground is present .

Geoff Large
NBSA approved Billiards fitter
www.gclbilliards

c.large@btinternet.com