Useful Pool Table Terminology

• Slate – The playing surface of a pool table is generally made from slate. Pool tables will contain 1, 2 or 3 pieces of slate, with 2 and 3 piece tables most common in homes and 1 piece in bars or anywhere else coin operated machines are found.
• Rail – The padded walls of a pool table’s surface.
• Cabinet – Another name for the frame and legs of a pool table.

Pool table moving tips
If you decide to move a pool table on your own, do so at your own caution! Here are some tips to make DIY pool moving eaiser:

• Have a few helpers who are able to lift heavy objects
• When transporting the slate pieces, do so vertically

Don’t move the pool table in one piece

Moving the pool table in once piece increases the risk of cracking the slate, which is usually screwed into the cabinet. Slate is replaceable, but usually sold in sets at a high cost, possibly more than you would pay for a used table!

When you are disassembling your pool table:

• Label pieces so you know where they go
• Remove the rails and slate
• Removing the legs from the cabinet may ease transport
• Hire pros to reassemble the pool table, since proper set up ensures no damage to the table and enjoyment from a level table

While moving a pool table on your own saves you money, it also increases the likelihood of damage to yourself and the table. Stay safe and protect your investment by hiring professional pool table movers to do it for you.