If your trying to move a pool table by yourself, learning what to do will be your first issue. It will involve you completely disassembling a pool table, doing a bit of heavy lifting with a couple of strong people, and then re-installing it while making it absolutely level. While you could possibly take on the task of moving a pool table with a few friends, you should really consider hiring professionals. San Diego Pool Table Movers has great technicians who have moved each type of billiard table from complex ball return tables to simple furniture style tables. We have the expert knowledge to take it apart carefully, label, and pack each integral part and then re-assemble the pool table in your new home.
Do-It-Yourself Methodology
You could do it on your own. Being a handy, systematic person, with excellent carpentry skills, a few strong friends, and some special tools. Really, billiard tables are heavy. The main surface is made from rock. Also, keep in mind that taking it apart is much more complicated than it looks. It is not a dining room table with a few legs to unscrew and leaves to take out. Removing the cloth from the slate is a complicated process that may leave a person dumbfounded. Putting it back on is equally complicated. A pool table is one of the most difficult items that you can have to move. It’s bulky, heavy, wide, and very delicate.
The DIY tactic can be dangerous to you and to the pool table itself. Many make the mistake of attempting to treat it like a sofa or hutch by calling several friends to help, and then twisting it in all directions to fit in the door. Regrettably, these maneuvers can often lead to injury to you or your helpers, and you can damage the slate or damage a part. If you are really interested in how to correctly move a pool table, the steps you should follow are below. Read carefully and thoroughly. San Diego Pool Table Movers will guide you through this process.