Another move and set up of full size snooker table in Lincolnshire

Today I have been over to Lincolnshire, this time for subcontract fitting work of dismantling and moving a full size snooker table from one house to another, a distance of approx 6 miles.  The table is made by Barton Billiards circa 1985 and is in good condition.  It only required a recover in 6811 tournament cloth by Strachan.

The new owner has put up a nice log cabin in the back garden and this is now his pride and joy.  New lighting to be fitted soon.
Barton table in Log Cabin
Barton Table in log cabin 2
The move went very smoothly, no stairs involved, ground floor with easy access from the dismantle to the install.

If anyone is thinking of buying one of these log cabins, the owner informs me the cost was approximately £15,000 including ground work, base and electrics.  It is a very large building and very warm too. the building in kit form was  delivered and plonked on the owners drive for self assembly for just £6000.  I think total spend includeing table came to around £17000.

Tomorrow I’m off to Market Harborough to recover a 9ft table and sort the bags and nets out.  Work is coming in steadily and the phone is ringing every day with new clients asking for quotes, which shows our advertising efforts are spot on.

GCL Billiards has found its niche in the recover and maintenance market of cue sports tables.  A mixture of regular own clients and some contract fitting work from people within the cue sports trade, plus our pool table rental business.

If you are a private or retail client or a cue sports business that can use our fitting skills on a subcontract basis, then please get in touch.  We are always willing to talk and give free advice.  We are reliable and always strive for perfection in what we do best and thats cue sports maintenance to a high standard.

More Pro Lighting fitted + recover full size snooker table and new nets and leathers

Derby F table old shade

Above: the old coffin shade and old cloth, nets and leathers.

Today we have been fitting a set of new high frequency pro lighting to another club in Derby.  We also recovered the table in Strachan 6811 Tournament 100% wool cloth, no mixed fibres with this cloth, just pure 100% new wool.  To top it off we fitted a new set of nets and leathers.

The two league teams that play out of this club are really spoilt.  No more dark, dingy table and no long egg shaped shadows under the balls.  These lights really get into every corner of the table including right under the cushions.  They reduce glare and with the soft white tubes they are easy on the eye.

derby f new lights

Above: the new pro lighting, new Strachan 6811 Tournament pure wool cloth, plus new nets and leathers.  Table checked and adjusted for level and re-tipped 10 cues.

As you can see, the effect of not having a heavy coffin type shade hanging close to the snooker table’s bed cloth really opens the room up.  The table looks more inviting to play.  The old shade ran on 5 x 100 watt bulbs (total of 500 watts energy used).  The new lighting runs on a total of just 232 watts energy used.  A saving of 268 watts!  So fitting these light units can also save the club money in the long run and will soon cover the cost of fitting them.

uk ***Our light units are UK manufactured ***

they are None flicker high Frequency units , do not confuse them with lower cost imported lighting , and the old side starter units that flicker , these are the future of cue sports lighting . Our price is very competitive and if local we always help fit them . providing table covers and level of the table after fitting by a professional billiards fitter.

Below is a photograph of another Derby club that has seen the light, plus two Nottinghamshire based clubs that have also had the light units fitted.

Get in touch with GCL BILLIARDS to have your table converted over to the new Pro Lighting.  The best time to have these lights fitted is at the same time as recover of the bed and cushions, or on a stretch bed cloth, or on a table installation.

WE ARE GETTING ENQUIRIES FOR THESE PRO LIGHTS EVERY WEEK.
HAVE YOU SEEN THE LIGHT?
THESE CLUBS HAVE!

Newark pool table x 6 area
Cue club match table
Pro lighting Derby 2

RILEY DINING TABLE / SNOOKER TABLE NOW SOLD

NOW SOLD ! Here we Have a very nice almost mint condition Riley diner For Sale OPEN TO OFFERS ! in the region of £1000  now advertised on Ebay with a start price of just £500 !

Look at ebay listing below , the owners are moving house very soon this table has to go before that so Asking price REDUCED !

M.Barnes riley diner, one of the last to be made in the Riley Burnley billiards works , before the final closure of Riley .

This one is UK manufactured not the lower priced Chinese imported Riley diner so please do not confuse the quality of this table with a Chinese made riley

NOW SOLD !

 

Sam K Steels American pool table recovers – photos of each stage

This week I have been working on seven 7ft UK Winner Supreme pool tables and four 9 ball American Sam K steel 9ft tables.  These 9ft K steels are a little different to other pool tables and here are a few photos of the tables during strip down and the finished work.

Hunters Bar in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is one of the better run clubs which invests in a regular recover and maintenance program so that the pool tables are always in good condition to play on.  They have a regular client base, 7 UK pool tables and 4 American 9ft pool tables plus upstairs 6 full size snooker tables, two bars, food, TV and music.  It’s a great club to go to for cue sports in Grantham.
hunters Bar.
K steel well used
K steel cloth in cushions
K steel Cushions covered
K steel cloth off slate

Every staple was removed from these tables.  We did not recover over old staples, thus prolonging the life of the cushion wood and the slate lining.

Finished tables . ready for another seaon of use.
Finished tables ready for another season of use.

We removed every staple from the cushions and the bed cloth lining when stripping the table down, this prolongs the lifespan of the cushion and slate lining wood.  There’s nothing worse than having to strip 3 or even 4 sets of staples out of pool tables that other fitters have left in for speed work, rather than doing the job correctly in the first place.

I recover all tables that I work on with the intention that it will be me who strips it down next time.  I use 6mm staples that come out easily rather than use a compressor and fire 10 to 12 mm staples in that you have to dig out of the wood.  This is why so many firms that use these compressors leave their staples in recover after recover.

Snooker and pool table recover in Leicestershire – all pub and club owners & managers read on

We are acquiring snooker and pool table recovering work in Lincoln, Derby & Nottingham plus surrounding counties, but not enough work is coming our way from Leicestershire, so I am about to target that area for extra work.

We are an East midlands based company and would like to hear from any Secretery,  Club Managers or owners of bars, pubs, snooker and pool halls in the Leicester area.

We are busy, which shows that we are regarded as one of the best Pool and Snooker table maintenance companies with one fitter having served for over 37 years in the cue sports industry.  If your table is coming up for a recover, then please enquire about our pricing.  We can quote for any work you may require.

Why choose GCL BILLIARDS ?

We listen to our clients, we do not rush jobs and we strive to improve the table.  We may not play the game, but our most important aim is to please those that do.  We always use top quality cloth and rubber and supply such things as the new improved pro lighting that is sweeping the country at the moment.

GCL BILLIARDS are based in LONG EATON which is close to junction 25 of the M1.  From there we can go north, south, east or west and be in any of the 4 or even 6 counties that surround us within an hour or so, even less.

We are very proud to be recommended by the Nottinghamshire Billiards & Snooker Association.  This shows our expertise in the maintenance of Snooker and Pool tables and our work has been passed by the players and officials associated with the NBSA.  They would not just recommend any one !

We are also one of the main firms for Pub Pool table recovering to league standard in the East Midlands with our time served billiards fitting experience.  We apply the same high standards to our pool table work.  We do not operate amusement machines, we are 100% Snooker and Pool.  We know one of the most moaned about jobs that is never put right is the simple job of leveling a pool table.  We take our time and include leveling as well as cleaning the ball runs inside the table of all grease from sweaty hands and cloth build up that forms a hard black wax on the ball rails making some balls stick.  Players pick up one end and smash down resulting in broken feet or legs.  We do a full service on the table and this helps stop all the abuse that can be the cause of a sticking ball.

We always check for level twice, once using a very accurate engineers level and then double check using a digital level.  Using a £20 note to show our clients that the table, if 0.1% out, is only out by the thickness of a £20 note.  However we strive for 0.0%.

WE ALSO RENT TABLES OUT with two recovers a year in the contract for Summer and Winter league starts.  We think we offer the best hire rates localy that operates a proper maintenance schedule.  As stated above we are not amusement, sweety machine, or gambling machine operators, we just do cue sports tables.  We are good at what we do.  There is nothing worse than a recover from a fruit machine mechanic, believe me we have seen enough loose cloths and wrinkled and loose cushions, never mind the level if they ever get round to doing that.  As for the inside of the table, take a look at the photo below of one ball rail that a fruit machine engineer had left.  How do balls roll down that filth without sticking ? There is also online gambling and variety of game that one can enjoy and according to USGS they are as good as going to an actual casino.

PHONE GCL BILLIARDS TODAY for a proper professional service of recovering, rerubbering, new cushions, level and accessories.  Balls, cues and even pro lighting can be supplied.

Below: same table with Dirty ball rails

Dirty greased rails

NEW CUEBALL CLUB DERBY under new ownership re-opens Friday 25th January

The Former Riley Qball under Roller World on Mansfield Road Derby is re-opening under the new ownership of Danny Cooper who has taken over the Lease , and General Manager Paul Beech.

Opening has been set for  Friday the 25th of January , table bookings from 5.30 on the day and a Curry buffet is provided for the evening by Slice of India .
YOU ARE ALL INVITED ! https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/329689363806413/?suggestsessionid=ca328c87c9a88466eaa2f5dcb5f41b13
Work has been on -going with refurbishing of the Bar Area , main hall and Snooker and Pool tables.

 

Full size Karnehm & Hillman turned leg Table for sale (very good condition 8/10) with all accessories. NOW SOLD !

NOW SOLD FOR JUST £391.45p HE GOT A RIGHT BARGAIN .

FIRST ADVERTISED ON GCL BILLIARDS then via ebay link , and the winning bidder saw the table on our web site first , winning bidder based in Kingston London .

NOW LISTED ON EBAY FOR QUICK SALE at just £49 start price !!!   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KARNEHM-AND-HILLMAN-FULL-SIZE-SNOOKER-TABLE-AND-ACCESSORIES-/251222758459?pt=UK_SportingGoods_SnookerPool_RL&hash=item3a7e0b143b DUE TO HOUSE MOVE .

We have a client who is looking to sell their very nice condition Karnehm and Hillman turned leg table , this is not the buckingham tulip leg model just the plain turned leg model without scroll work on the frame.

The wood work is in very good condition , the table being privatley owned has had no abuse , take a look at the cushion cappings the polish is very good .

The bed cloth has been stretched a couple of times due to a house move where they took the table with them , but the cloth looks to have plenty of life left in it , and I am sure the old Baulk lines could be faded back a little with acetone .

the nice turned leg of the Karnhem and Hillman table has also got good polish condition

, the clients have looked after this table as a piece of furniture to be proud of , they have not let the table be abused , a house move is now forceing a very reluctant sale .
The table comes with all accessories , a very nice new scoreboard , table cover , long tackle , rests etc , cues , and an iron which on it’s own is an expensive item . a green canopy shade is also supplied .
Everything you need is here , just buy it and get it delivered and set up !
Buyer will be responsible for dismantle and taking away , the table is based between Mansfield and Newark .
GCL Billiards can quote for any removal delivery and set up of this table , we are time served fitters and recommended by for youre peace of mind that the job will be done to an exact standard .

PRICE = OFFERS , CONTACT GEOFF c.large@btinternet.com for full details or phone 07753466064. I will then put genuine buyers in direct touch with the seller.

THIS ONE WILL NOT BE AROUND LONG !
IT’s LIKE BUYING A BRAND NEW TABLE ! but without the high cost’s !

*** GCL BILLIARDS has not inspected the table , we have only seen the photo’s , it is recommended that the table be seen before purchase , we can arrange at a reasonable cost to go over and give a full inspection report of the table , but the photo’s tell the story , this table has been looked after .***

Another install of new pro lighting

Today we have been hanging two sets of lights above two tables at a club in Derby.  The team who play out of this club spotted some that I had supplied at another club in the same league and was that impressed they requested GCL BILLIARDS to supply new lighting to their club.

The club did provide me with an electrician for the connection of power to the lighting, making sure there was an earth feed to the wires, which on this occasion there was not as the old shades were wooden and required no earth.  So a new earth was sourced and connected to the hidden sockets for the lights.

On this installation there were two beams, so the lighting units could not be directly mounted to the ceiling.  We used the existing chain from the old shade and mounted two three metre box section steels to each set of lights.  This kept the lighting together and easy to install.  They are approx 5 foot from the bed of the table to the underside of the lighting.

Above you can see the old shade taken down which had three 150 watt bulbs in a total of 450 watts.  The new lighting has 4 tubes at 58 watts each totalling 232 watts.  That’s nearly half the running costs of the old shades and much improved lighting.  These old shades used to retail at around £350 in the 1980’s.  The new pro style lighting are ….just gone up by £10.70p to £239.70p …sorry but just been informed of increase in cost of tubes and light unit from 1/01/2013 . but still great value.

Notice we have protected the bed of the newly re-covered tables by using dust sheets and plenty of cardboard and blankets.  The level of the tables was checked after installation and only one leg had to be shimmed on the near table.

GCL BILLIARDS stock the new pro style lighting which have high frequency tubes and do not flicker like the old fluorescent tubes with side starter inserts.  The balls have less side shadow and the whole table is lit that much better.

Priced at just £239.70p including postage for a twin unit plus any hanging kit required, or £135.50p  for a pool table plus hanging kit if required. NO VAT CHARGED.  If the club is local I will help to install and deliver personally.

Enquiries phone Geoff on 07753 466064 or 0115 972 5355.  Or email c.large@btinternet.com