Identify your table brand / size

Table size and style matters, and are two of the main components of quoting your service. If you guess, misjudge, or don’t properly measure it could lead to delays and expenses beyond the original estimate of your job.

MEASURING YOUR TABLE TO FIND SIZE:

The playing surface of most tables fall into these sizes. To measure the playing surface, measure the distance between the cushion/bumper noses (don’t measure under the cushion or inside the pocket) on the short end of the table for the width, long end for length (though length is normally 2 x width). Diamond tables are different, and not mentioned below.

  • 39 x 78 inches - 7’ table

  • 44 x 88 inches - 8’ table

  • 46 x 92 inches - Oversized 8/Pro 8 (8.5’ table)

  • 50 x 100 inches - 9’ table

In addition, if your table is a VALLEY table, you can measure the overall length (outside edge to outside edge) to determine the size.

  • 88 inches - 6.5’ table

  • 93 inches - 7’ table

  • 101 inches - 8’ table

*Table length can vary by an inch or so due to changes in manufacturing over the years.

It’s important for us to know the style of table that you have when we give you an estimate. There are many different configurations and it will help us to know what material and manpower will be needed to do that job. We may ask for pictures of your table if you aren’t sure or aren’t clear on what style of table you have.

DETERMINING THE STYLE/BRAND OF YOUR TABLE:

Many tables will have a nameplate that can be found on the headrail or apron of the table, and that will provide the BRAND, and sometimes even the particular style of that brand.

Does your table have leather pockets, plastic pockets, or a ball return? This information helps us to know what kind of rails system you have. This can determine if it is a one-man job, or a two-man job.

Antique tables are identified by the rail bolts going through the side of table rather than underneath like a modern table. The older antique tables can have pockets that rest on top of the rail. Due to unknown issues with antiques, we will require pictures before we can provide a quote.

In addition, if you have a VALLEY table, you can usually find the model number in one of two places.

  • Inside the ball-view door (with the plexiglas window).

  • Occasionally stamped or even written underneath the table (under the slate).

The model is very important if you are looking for replacement parts such as coin mechanisms, and other components.