SNOOKER & POOL TABLE RECOVERING in Nottingham / Derby / Leicester / & Lincolnshire contact GCL Billiards direct .

GCL Billiards have built up a good reputation in our local Surrounding counties that is the heart of the EAST Midlands .
We do many Private Houses as well as Pub’s club’s and institutions .
Please take a few minutes to look at the following photo’s to see the vast type of clients and tables we work on and for .

Most of these clients do come back to us because they where impressed with our work ethics , for further maintenance of re-covers , re-stretching 0r even relocating the table over hundreds of miles or just around the corner . GCL billiards is the Firm to contact in the EAST Midlands for any cue sport maintenance , GCL billiards is Geoff Large so you are working direct with the fitter , a time served fitter at that,  who has the knowledge to advise on the best action of work to be carried out , some firms employ telephone answering people or maybe a secretary when making enquiries about a problem or simply good advice , these secretaries  have not got Cue sport knowledge of over 40 years hands on experience of both billiards Snooker and Pool tables of various makes and designs .

Geoff can give you instant advice 99% of the time , he may require a photo , but you are assured at GCL billiards  that the person you are dealing with has the experience to give good advice and also carry out any work on your prized Cue sports table .

Geoff worked in the Billiards snooker & pool Industry for many years working for his Uncle and later for John Hopkin  a well known figure in the billiards industry who sat on the B&STA committee with Norman Clare of Thurston Clare and Padmore’s later to revert back to Thurston , before he formed GCL billiards with his wife Carol , was he right to go it alone , YES he only wishes he did it many years ago , he had become disillusioned with the way the industry was being absorbed by Coin operating people who where only interested in speed work and volume of cash influx rather than taking their time as he was trained to do a good job by the time served billiards fitter before him , in fact three time served Billiards fitters.

Geoff is also sought after by the local pool players and pubs and clubs to maintain their table’s using Strachan quality cloth . We not only work on full size snooker tables but any size and make of cue sports table is it has pockets or rings and cushions and a ball rolls on it , GCL billiards is the firm to contact
We also Rent pool table’s on longer term contracts , using the excellent Supreme Winner in all our site’s , We only offer this as a local network based in a 25 mile radius of NG10 4JU . if you are just outside this area then get in touch we may take you on board for rental table’s .

Contact Geoff Large direct on 07753466064 or home answer phone 01159725355 also by  email c.large@btinternet.com
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Sam K steel 9ft american pool in foreground , Winner Supreme's at the rear

Sam K steel 9ft american pool in foreground , Winner Supreme’s at the rear

 

At 3.5 inch at the fall this is a shade over the match template that is used on the star tables on Steve's Riley Aristocrat .

At 3.5 inch at the fall this is a shade over the match template that is used on the star tables on Steve’s Riley Aristocrat .

 

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GCL Billiards strive to do the best work possible using the best materials , We always recommend Strachan as our main cloth to be used either for Snooker or Pool or american pool  .

We can supply hainsworth and even Euro pool cloth , but we point out to our clients the many years of tradition of Strachan cloths and why it is used by the main tour for both snooker and Pool world wide.

Strachan produce a cloth for both the Professional and the home user or youth club where wear longevity is required over high quality of finish .
So a price to suit pocket with the same Brand Name you can trust Strachan fitted by a firm you can trust GCL billiards.
You do not have to live in the East midlands to qualify for a visit from GCL billiards to carry out your recover work  , we do venture out further . please ask .

Sam K steel , set up of american 9ft pool table.

Just a few photo’s a client has kindly sent me of a table I set up for him in his Garage workshop office as he like’s to call it
Photo 1 the frame assembled and level ready for slates
Sam k steel set up frame
The slates being put on the levelling pads that are then adjusted by spanner .
Sam k steel set up slates being placed on leveling pads
Next photo , the slates have been levelled and the joint filled with car body filler to make as one bed then all bed lightly sanded to remove any unwanted grit
Sam K steel assemble slates on level and filled
The finished table with original Red cloth re-fitted , some firms will try and get you to have a re-cover , it just depends if the cloth has been fitted correct and still enough to pull tight and refit , plus the old cloth has to be taken off very carefully .
sam k steel set up finished table
Many thanks to Steve for supplying the photo’s .

Sam K steels take expert trained fitters to set up , they are very complicated pieces of cue sports equipment , having hundreds of bolts and screws and all are vital to make the table spot on .
if you start to miss screws and bolts out of these type of tables , then they will never play right .
when buying one please make sure it is all complete .

Riley Turned leg modern snooker table for sale …..Snapped up by Local club …..so now sold

Last chance to grab  a Bargain NOW SOLD…………………..NOW SOLD ………………………….NOW SOLD

Local club snapped up this table to replace a worn out table with issues that wasn’t worth even recovering , with this better made table in good condition they have sorted their problems out on a very low  budget .and on closer inspection we found that the cushions where heavy , this was due to steel inserts being put into the cushions for greater bounce and accuracy and it had slate heaters also , so a very good table for little money , in fact just enough to cover our costs delivering and setting the table up .

I hate to scrap good tables and always look for a good home as the first alternative .

we are good to our clients at GCL billiards .

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ORIGINAL ADVERT !

We have brought in a full size Riley thin leg modern Snooker table in dark mahogany

I am open to offers for this table and free delivery only to  local area as it is still on the van , until Wednesday 16th , if no takers then it is going to go to the salvage reclaimed yard,  slates will be used for building trade  and wood will probably  end up in a log burner .

But I am giving the chance for some lucky person local to Nottingham and Derby to get this table at a very good price
I hate to see tables like this go to waste , so come on Grab a Bargain , pick up the phone and get in touch with Geoff on 01159725355 or 07753466064 , or email c.large@btinternet.com

Reason for quick sale , was because I was paid to get this table downstairs and what a job it was a spiral type stair case and enough room for only 3 men  , it was taken out Saturday 12th July and is still on the van but it has to be off the van by Wednesday the 16th July ,  so you have two to three days only to save it , or it will   be dropped of at Salvage yard if no local takers on that Day  , the previous owner who was only getting rid because the house is up for sale and the house will be worth more with the upstairs room being used as a master Bedroom  , they would like this table to still be used if possible , it would be a shame if it was scrapped ! Balls triangle and all rests included plus a few old rack cue’s . and full size lighting shade.

The table also come’s with two tube slate heaters , these keep slate and rubber in cushions warm for much better game.

If you require it setting up , I can also negotiate a price for this too .

STOP PRESS THIS IS THE ACTUAL TABLE , Hurry only 3 days to save it .

Riley turned leg Newcastle upstairs

Burroughs and watts Steel block full size Snooker table for sale …………NOW SOLD ! another table sold through GCL billiards web site .

SOLD >>>>>>>>>> SOLD >>>>>>>>>>>> SOLD

 

Table has now been sold and we are arranging to bring into storage and work done on the cushions and pockets before loading back up and delivering to south london

 

The table had one person only interested in buying it , which I am shocked really as these type of tables in this condition do not come up for sale often , but the seller is happy and the buying client is delighted with his purchase .
It turned out that I had moved this table  for the selling clients Late Husband , when I worked for an old Billiards firm in Nottingham .

I am not sure if I moved it the last time though , I  may have been on another job or on holiday and the other fitter did the work as the owner always liked to stay loyal to the firm that was maintaining the table for him over the years .

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Original Advert

We have a new client who wishes to sell their really good Burroughs and watts Steel Block cushioned table .

the table has stylish square shaped legs , and the wood work looks in mint condition .
Burroughs and watts steel block cushions are the most sought after tables on the market , they are more responsive to consistent bounce , and are very well made , some say that Burroughs and watts where the rolls Royce of billiard table makers .
Many of the other billiards firms suffered in sales when Burroughs and watts bought out their patent steel vacuum cushions in 1896 , and the same design cushions are still used on the modern Star tables as seen on TV today , only the pocket plates differ and pocket openings .
If you want the best Billiard table in build construction and materials,  then you cannot go far wrong with this Burroughs and watts table , I would say this table is Edwardian and I would put a date of around 1920/30 as year of manufacture , Victorian tables where noted for their slimmer legs , these chunky shaped square legs are definitely Edwardian .
Tables with this condition wood work very rarely come onto the market , many are old club tables with worn out polish and X rest nibble on the end frame and cushions .
It is obvious that this table has been in private ownership for it’s entire life , such is the condition of the polished woodwork  , it maybe that is has seen a complete restoration at some point in it’s lifetime .
We have not yet put a value on the table and the owners are open to offers at the moment , it may be that we talk about valuation in a couple of weeks time when I come back off my holidays , if any one requires a quote to dismantle and move plus set up the table , then please Contact
Geoff at GCL billiards by email if possible c.large@btinternet.com please include your post code and state if table has to go up or down stairs or over rough gravel or grass to access the building and room .
Steel block B&Watts litchfield

You could phone me on 07753466064 , but I am away on holiday from the 31st of June for 8 days and will be unavailable .
So leave an email enquiry and I will get back to you with the details of the owner and a possible viewing if you require.
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GCL billiards have not inspected the table , but the photo’s do look good , showing the condition of woodwork and cloth , it maybe that a new owner may require the table re-covering , again we can give a quote for this work .
table comes with a vintage Riley Double bevel mirror scoreboard in matching mahogany , a modern cue stand free standing .
Modern lighting , balls cues and rests .
The price you pay is direct to the selling client and has nothing to do with GCL billiards , we are not on a commission , but we do charge £25 admin fee for time emailing any buyer and contacting the seller to give details of any one interested , if no one buys from a GCL Billiards enquiry  then the advert is free and no admin charge will be invoiced for.
The main reason we advertise is to get the work of moving the table and any re-covering , in Geoff we have the Skilled billiards fitter with over 39 years of experience and men to complete this work .
We have had some success recently on tables sold from people reading GCL Billiards web site and tables for sale section , so we know it works .
Just be realistic with price , tables are not fetching 1980s prices anymore. if you are unsure on valuations then give Geoff a call to find out what a reasonable price in the current market is for a table like this Vintage Burroughs and watts .
As Geoff is not involved in buying or selling , he will give an honest and realistic valuation based on what is going with the table and condition . and what tables are selling for in the current market .
Tables for sale at realistic prices do sell , those that are overpriced very rarely sell .
This Full size  table is based in Litchfield Staffordshire .

NOW SOLD as from 7th August 2014

NOW SOLD  August 7th 2014

SOLD >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>SOLD <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< SOLD !

 

Below is Original Advert

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I have been instructed by Newark cue club to advertise their 9 foot american Sam K steel pool table at an all in refurbished price of just £1250 . ………..Normally £1550  so save £300 !
Newark k steel

This includes dismantle take downstairs load and deliver , set back up on Ground floor location in a local area , and recovered in brand new purple Profesional Euro pool American speed  cloth .
sam k steel newark lacaluca brown marble over black
The table has a very light blue cloth on at the moment and will require a re-cover when dismantled , the surround finish is called lacaluca and has a brown marbling over black ,
the under frame is black with matching lacaluca side and end panels .

 

look at photo below. to see what Purple cloth looks like on a sam K steel in Brown/Black lacaluca finish  .
Other colours are available but will incur a postage charge for the cloth of around £15  , I have the purple in stock .
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sam k steel purple

this table has seen very little use in Newark cue club since it was installed , the members like to play on the smaller 7ft supreme tables .

So space required now to expand on the UK pool tables and use the space that this Sam K steel is taking up .
If you are outside local area then please get in touch with Geoff at GCL billiards for a quote for further distance .

but we really need to keep this down to a one day work load if possible to keep within budget.

Sam K steel american pool tables are renowned for their solid construction of Steel girder framework often described as solid and well built  as a Land Rover Chassis
Three section slate bed all adjustable on adjustable leveling pads with lock down bolts , upper cushion surround is sectional aluminium coated in the Black finish .
All cushion stapling wood is removable and replaceable so wood never wears out for re-covering unlike some chinese tables , a unique design that makes sense when maintaining tables like these , they are very good tables to work on as they are almost indestructible and stand up to very rough treatment  , I have never seen one scrapped yet , unlike most of the chinese tables that are now getting on in life , Sam tables are built to last .
They are priced at over £4500 when new , so £1250 for this table is a Bargain for someone .

Further details contact Geoff on 07753466064 or email         c.large@btinternet.com

Snooker Club at Grantham 12 Cue Sports tables to re-cover .

Monday and start of another week , 5 days booked out to Re-cover 7 UK pool tables , 4 American pool tables and one full size snooker table.
This is a Regular client of GCL billiards in Grantham who we are very grateful for the repeat work yet again .
Many thanks to Malcolm and Siobhan for trusting GCL billiards to work on your cue sports tables.
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A view of the club in Grantham in the downstairs Pool lounge , Sam K steel American pool 9 fts in foreground , and Supreme Winner 7 x4 pool tables in background .

Install 3 new Supreme winner Tables in Coventry

Sunday today and we have been over to Coventry to install three Brand new Supreme winner pool tables in one venue . these are our Rental stock tables and the owner has worked out our excellent rates of rental of pool tables to include two re-covers a year is very good value when placed on his tax return as outgoings as Rental tables  , it was a no brainer to rent or to buy ? Have a look at these excellent tables as used by County and National teams to play top tournament games on . These tables are located at the Arches Snooker Venue in Spon End Coventry . Steve the owner was delighted with the tables as was the resident top player Josh Harrison who was chomping at the bit to get on the tables and has picked out table three as his preferred table . I am sure the Arches will get even more people playing pool now they have three top quality championship tables to play on , I can see it becoming the place to be to play pool in Coventry , you can be assured with new cloth going on every six months the tables will always play well , Steve is going to see they are kept in good condition too as he will personally see to the Ironing and levelling of the tables when they have to be moved to one side each week due to the Excellent live music on Saturday evening  that the venue also puts on .
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Modern Oak 10ft Aristocrat type Snooker table for sale mint condition NOW SOLD !

NOW SOLD
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this Oak riley Aristocrat copy would retail at around £2500 to £2750 including lighting and set up  when new so for £750 plus removal costs it is a Bargain not to be missed in a hard to find 10ft size.
Items that come with the table

Set snooker balls
Triangle
New Oak scoreboard
Cues and rests and lighting

Extra’s if required by offers for
Old antique roller scoreboard by Tayler
set of 5 vintage framed snooker photo’s

berwick 10ft aristocrat copy in oak

Be quick this one will not be around long! house move forces reluctant sale due to downsizing, only used a few times a year and only three years old .
the photo’s say it all …..MINT ! NOW  REDUCED FOR VERY QUICK SALE TO JUST £500 , table has to go by mid July .

NOW SOLD ! using GCL Billiards advert , we found a buyer and linked them to the seller , unfortunately we did not get the removals work , but the buyer and seller has thanked us for helping to move the table on ,

We did charge a small amount to the seller for linking the two together of just £25 admin fee as we where successful in finding a buyer for our seller .

If you have a table for sale , then by advertising that table on GCL billiards web site it will have more chance of selling , we get many house move sellers who have to get tables out for the new buyer as part of the exchange of contracts  .
we specialise in helping owners dispose or sell their table in this scenario .
With our contacts we can move tables on , either by helping to sell and locate a buyer , or even recycle tables through slate to builders and re-claimers , and wood to furniture makers and restorers looking for old wood .

Why risk losing an house sale when we can help get the table out ?