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A pool table can offer hours of fun and excitement for each player, as long as it is well balanced and level. Once it becomes off level, then the fun ends.

How would you like to play in a billiard table with the ball running on one side? Here is some suggestion on what to do.

You have two choices in leveling the table, first do it with your friends, or second, run and have some professionals do the job for you.

Leveling a billiard table actually depends on the type of table. There are some tables that have plates which can be screwed in and out for adjustments.

This will allow you to change the table level by just simply twisting the plate. There are also some tables having legs that can be quickly adjusted by just sliding a tiny shimming material usually placed under the leg.

Now, if you do have enough people to assist you in this task, leveling a pool table can be an easy job. Thus, I would suggest that before you get some assistance from the pros and pay them considerable amount for the service try to do it yourself first.

Carpenters Level Test

Put a carpenter’s level at all table edges to find out which leg you need to lift up. Ask some friends to lift the side that you need to fix then insert your shimming material and get the right level adjustment.

Roll Test

Check and recheck your level until you get your table balance again. Done? Nah! Not yet. Here’s the real test. Roll the cue ball in any part of the table and observe closely if it rolls accurately without taking any sides. Your final adjustment will depend on the result of the roll test.

Marble Test

If you’re still not satisfied and want to have a more accurate way to check the level of your pool table, place a piece of glass at the center of your pool table. Now, put a marble at the center and observe it carefully. If the marble stays at the same position it means your table is level but if it rolls, take note of its direction as it would tell you which part of the table that needs to be lifted. Also, the speed of the rolling marble will tell you how high you should lift the table.

Take note that you need to do this test at all ends of the table. It would be better if you will perform this test few inches away from each pocket. Another thing that you ought to know is that not all slate slabs are of same level. Thus, if you are having problems in leveling your pool table because of inaccurate slate slabs, then it’s time to call on the professionals to refurbish your pool table.

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