I’m surprised that the fitter put all his tools & materials on the brand new and no doubt expensive cloth when he was installing the rails & leather! Surely he should have had a separate table on wheels for his equipment. Nothing should have been placed on the new cloth once fitted... I was also surprised he used the slate bed as a workbench when recovering the rails.
Great video, top job. Is there any chance now you’ve had the new cloth fitted to do a video on the table upkeep? Brushing, napping , ironing etc? To keep the table in tip top condition.
I had a NZ snooker table built by Barton-McGill in 1925 , the 5 slates were 2 inches thick , possibly South African sourced.Super structure was cedar i think and the turned legs , ends,sides and rails were mahogany.
Hey thanks for your videos they are really instructive and well done. I actually BEGINNER the sport but I have been watching these videos even a little idea of how to play. the sport is really hard and has no place in luck, but yes it develops when you can practice. greetings from Finland 🇫🇮
Our club just had all 10 tables done, so I got to watch it being done a few times. It's mega skilled work. Mr Barton is your table heated? Mark Lloyd at our club has heating on his Star and it makes the balls float in. It is lovely to play on and going back to another table, you can feel the difference straight away.
Great job, i do my own 8ft table and when i refurbished it as new it plays just like it first did when built , having the right tools and things to get the tables right cost money and time but worth it to get the breaks you want, i got a 101 after i replaced the cloth my cloth is 26 oz and fast, i use 50mm balls on a 78mm pockets tight jaws to test you out, not bad for a old table that cost me 99p and delivery £160.
Hey there I just want to know that if im down on the shot must my shoulder be above the shot line or can it be slightly outside the shot And what can i do to prevent it from happen Thanks for the advise
On the video, it looks like you opted for bright fluorescent green. Five slates, holy crap...can you imagine if Diamond made a snooker table? You would need a crane and the roof removed to load in the slate. :-/ People that do stuff thousands of times get VERY good at it.
When you first put the new cloth on, how do you know which way the nap is? its like you could do with a huge arrow on the cloth that says 'this way round' lol
As posted , the wood preparation really is an easy job , you could have easily do this yourself , Its all about prep during the stage when the sides have been removed . remember the cloth is going to be replaced so it doesnt matter you removing this Then simply sand down with an orbital sander start with a 300 grit to remove the old varnish , then progressively sand with a finer grade of paper 1000 grit to prepare the wood for staining , apply a dark oak stain , , several manufacturers available . apply with either a spray gun or with a cloth . finally sand down with a 2000 grit to get an even finish . Once you have allowed to dry Your looking for a smooth seamless appearance , Its time to seal the wood with a lacquer , this can be painted on leave for 48hrs to harden before using a polisher to bring out a fantastic shine . Well worth attempting and to be honest you really cant go wrong have a bit of confidence and save a bit of money ,. Seems a shame as now you will have to pay for the sides to be redone again . cheers
Not seen the Superfine cloth...is that the same as no.10? We’ve just had our table covered in no.10 which was from The Champion of Champions tournament last year. Very nice to play on..... love the tutorials by the way 👍
Unfortunately not. It takes around 4-5 hours to do my table. You could probably do it a little faster than that, but the table fitter is very careful to make sure everything is perfect.
I got my new table a month ago. I have the 6811 on my table and have to say this is super fast. I havent played on a faste table in any place. Cant imagine how fast your superfune cloth is. Is it also as durable? And is it way more expensive? I wish you much fun in the new table.
Where can you purchase new leathers for a snooker table (has #6 lug snooker irons) ? We are in the USA and can not find any for our table in the states. Please help if you can.
Thanks a lot! I'm sure the video will hopefully give people the motivation to get back into the club as soon as things are getting back to normal. Let's hope next year is a better one. Stay safe 🙂
My friend says drawing a ball from head to foot, will be different from foot to head, on a snooker table, because of the felt. Does the nap on the felt effect draw that much? He also says that balls will roll towards the rail on one end of the table and away from the rail on the other.
Watched this and makes me miss snooker even more. Tier 3 means haven't played since before the national lockdown 🙃 .new cloth looks nice Steve bet its a dream to play on
I play Chinese Pool and there's a chinese cloth, that's really simillar to Strachan, which is the Andy x5 and x10. I bought this cloth and I'm using it on my 9ft table. It's pretty accurate and the wool is as good as Strachan's for what some professional players told me. But one thing that I've noticed is that when doing a deep screw or something that requires getting too close or even hitting the cloth, the cloth gets damaged too easily, exactly like you've shown in the beginning of the video, those "grated" marks on the wool. Since I don't have any experience playing on Strachan, I'd like to ask you. Does that happen with Strachan as well?
Wow!! Your coaching table looks sooo fresh mate. Steve did a great job.. I bet your well chuffed 😎... been wanting to get some coaching for ages now. That's added incentive!
Thanks for this video Steve... really interesting to see a pro at work! Wish I had just one table to play on at the moment 😂.Keep up the good work, and thanks for all your videos.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Fantastic video Steve, first ever of such i have seen. Great job! May I know how long it’s taken for this whole recloth process? Bet it could take 4+ hours at least with 1 person mate 👍
I need a new cloth on my table, does your table have heaters? My table seems to run fairly true when cool but rolls off when warm, I assume something must be distorting. Have you any experience of this issue?
Too much heat can warp slates and the woodwork ,if you must have a heated table then it’s better to have heaters on all the time but on a low tempriture .If you can feel the hat on the cloth it’s too hot .
Very interesting Steve ,Always wondered how they got them so tight and ,how the cushions were built up ,proper eye opener ,bet thats a pleasure to play on against some club tables I use ,In envy, Like one said in earlier post ,a sand down & revarnish would be the dogs "b s"
i have been wanting toask you what should be the minimum average break before one should start line up training Love your videos and they have helped me get a break of 20 points
Very interesting and beautifully looking ❤️ To make it perfect I would also use this opportunity to grind, repaint and varnish the cushions, they look a bit scratched.
Hello, i can recommend Sascha Lippe from Snookerservice. He has done an excellent job with my table. The communication and finding a date was also great.
Looks great Steve ,not sure if you have your cloth stretched at all ,had mine stretched after six months ,which was September .I only asked as I noticed you have had the tip x pen markings and that is permanent ,I use a white glass pencil ,as it rubs out, and when you need the stretch you don’t have two d line markings .New pocket leathers always look good .I have only used no 10 and 6811 ,not tried the super fine .
Hi Mike, Ah that's interesting to know about the glass pencil. Thanks for that 👍 I don't actually bother to have it stretched. I used to, but I found no difference whenever it was stretched. As it's reclothed once a year anyway, it just seems like an unnecessary expense even if you did get a tiny, tiny improvement in speed. I'm very happy with the Superfine. It's meant to play fast and responsive like a number 10, with a bit more durability.
I’m guessing your table gets lots more use due to lessons ,so the cloth may wear faster so maybe a stretch is not always needed .My lastvone was ok but this new one fitted to,y new table in February had just started to produce a bit of roll under the fingers or hard brushing ,it now plays like lightning .I may have to call upon you for a lesson next year ,home or away .I’m. Breaking down in the 90’s due to pressure on myself trying to knock a ton in again ,had a few some years ago but have developed a mental block trying to get one on my table ,it’s a steel block Westbury ,and the middles can be tricky if your not on ,basically I feel I’ve got a bit sloppy .hopefully next year we can sort it If we get back to normal .I may email you soon Steve ,Cheers.
I recently got a new table with the same cloth it’s lovely and quite fast 💞. I love your videos Steve your a great coach, your videos are very helpful. Thank you for the great videos you are amazing!! I would love to meet you one day. I’m Northern Ireland 🙏🏻.
Thanks so much. Yes it's a great cloth isn't it. Plays really well with lovely grip. Would be great to see you and help you out. Maybe in the future when the world is more normal. Thanks a lot for the support 🙂
@@BartonSnooker it is indeed mate I must show you my table it’s lovely. I’ll send you a message on Facebook 😊. Thank you yes that would be nice I’m sure I will see you at some point in the future when it’s safe to travel etc. You are welcome.
Outstanding video Steve my boy! Seen a great number of recloths in person but never the cushions of a steel blocker, personally the re pocketing and netting would drive me insane but there's a certain meditative art to how they tack the cloth on! Fine work and top quality content!
Fantastic 👏
Do you think you could get the wood varnished? The table would look brand new then 🤩
It all needs stripping back and doing by a professional. Maybe I will in the future 🙂
I'd like a new cloth....and a table to put it on
In a room big enough to have a small bar in ....
how do you know if the rubber cushions need to be replaced. How much work is involved in doing that?
I’m surprised that the fitter put all his tools & materials on the brand new and no doubt expensive cloth when he was installing the rails & leather! Surely he should have had a separate table on wheels for his equipment. Nothing should have been placed on the new cloth once fitted...
I was also surprised he used the slate bed as a workbench when recovering the rails.
Great video, top job. Is there any chance now you’ve had the new cloth fitted to do a video on the table upkeep? Brushing, napping , ironing etc? To keep the table in tip top condition.
Absolutely. I've already noted that video down and will make it very soon 😃
Has this video been uploaded
I had a NZ snooker table built by Barton-McGill in 1925 , the 5 slates were 2 inches thick , possibly South African sourced.Super structure was cedar i think and the turned legs , ends,sides and rails were mahogany.
Looking forward to seeing you to try some exhibition shots on this fast cloth table😎
Hey thanks for your videos they are really instructive and well done. I actually BEGINNER the sport but I have been watching these videos even a little idea of how to play. the sport is really hard and has no place in luck, but yes it develops when you can practice. greetings from Finland 🇫🇮
The wood is a feather strip….
Our club just had all 10 tables done, so I got to watch it being done a few times. It's mega skilled work. Mr Barton is your table heated? Mark Lloyd at our club has heating on his Star and it makes the balls float in. It is lovely to play on and going back to another table, you can feel the difference straight away.
Please let me know about the white marker pen and D maker link for buying in india.
Search for "Tipp-Ex Correction Pen". I'm sure they will be available in India too.
Thanks a lot, please do help us about the TIP ( Hard, Medium, Soft)
I LOVE new Barton snooker videos!
And they so often come while i'm having a beer, cheers!
Great video!
I’m so jealous of you people playing snooker in the UK. Here in the states we play mostly pool on little kids tables compared to snooker size tables.
I grew up in England and now have room in my new home with room for a 10’ snooker table which was installed today.
Great job, i do my own 8ft table and when i refurbished it as new it plays just like it first did when built , having the right tools and things to get the tables right cost money and time but worth it to get the breaks you want, i got a 101 after i replaced the cloth my cloth is 26 oz and fast, i use 50mm balls on a 78mm pockets tight jaws to test you out, not bad for a old table that cost me 99p and delivery £160.
Great skills from the fitter, amazing how intricate the work is. So, come on Steve, hurry up and get your maximum on it!
How much weight marble and cushion plz.
Hey there
I just want to know that if im down on the shot must my shoulder be above the shot line or can it be slightly outside the shot
And what can i do to prevent it from happen
Thanks for the advise
It doesn't need to be absolutely perfect. Although the better the initial setup, the easier it is to cue straight (in theory).
@@BartonSnooker thanks for the advise and i will use this to my advantage
Is anyone finding colours bigger than redballs ?? Or i need a checkup 😥.
I knew it's a tedious job refitting a table, but didn't expect it to be so intricate. It must cost some pennys to have it done mind.
Hello, My condo is not on the ground level, (2nd floor) do you think I could put a snooker table in there?
I think "Recover" should be hyphenated.
I’d like to see how they replace the rubber and get the pockets to the correct shape and opening sizes
I am wondering if i could do it myself if i would by me a snooker table. No pro table fitter in Turkey
I can confirm that it plays as good as it looks! Thanks for the lesson Steve and a great job by the table fitter!
Thanks Mitchell. Well done on your latest century just before lockdown. Fantastic achievement 🙂👍
Never thought I would find this interesting but it was fascinating, especially section where the baulk line and D were drawn - great looking table 👍
Cheers!
Please tell us more about this table. what make is it? how old? and if theres a story to tell would be splendid
On the video, it looks like you opted for bright fluorescent green. Five slates, holy crap...can you imagine if Diamond made a snooker table? You would need a crane and the roof removed to load in the slate. :-/
People that do stuff thousands of times get VERY good at it.
Fair play.. bloody hell all that wear in just a year.
Tell me, does the new bed cloth go only one way out and one way round?
It seems it was not the very first time that this guy has done this work ;)
When you first put the new cloth on, how do you know which way the nap is? its like you could do with a huge arrow on the cloth that says 'this way round' lol
It feels massively different Brian. You'd easily feel it with the hand pushing 'against' the grain.
Never knew that the cloth on cusions was thicker than cloth on bed of the table. Learn something new everyday 👍
That's the same on the professional tables you see on TV 😃
@@BartonSnooker thanks 👍 I honestly never knew that the cusion cloth and bed cloth had any difference, table looks great by the way👍
@@emreeves1853 thank you! 👍
From lead singer of Journey to table fitter. Who’d have thought! 😉 Great video!
😄
Don't stop believing...
What is the cost for this new cloth installation?
What kind of pen again? Every white ink pen I've seen you need to press and it can go everywhere
It's a Tippex eraser pen with a small nib.
As posted , the wood preparation really is an easy job , you could have easily do this yourself , Its all about prep during the stage when the sides have been removed . remember the cloth is going to be replaced so it doesnt matter you removing this
Then simply sand down with an orbital sander start with a 300 grit to remove the old varnish , then progressively sand with a finer grade of paper 1000 grit to prepare the wood for staining , apply a dark oak stain , , several manufacturers available . apply with either a spray gun or with a cloth . finally sand down with a 2000 grit to get an even finish . Once you have allowed to dry Your looking for a smooth seamless appearance , Its time to seal the wood with a lacquer , this can be painted on leave for 48hrs to harden before using a polisher to bring out a fantastic shine . Well worth attempting and to be honest you really cant go wrong have a bit of confidence and save a bit of money ,. Seems a shame as now you will have to pay for the sides to be redone again . cheers
fitter never shuts up does he.
Fantastic video...not many showing the cushions being recovered and explaining whats happening...👍👍👍
Not seen the Superfine cloth...is that the same as no.10? We’ve just had our table covered in no.10 which was from The Champion of Champions tournament last year. Very nice to play on..... love the tutorials by the way 👍
M i the only one who thinks that D is smaller than usual?
Excellent craftsmanship. Does the white tiled fade over time very easily?
Can i kept a snooker table on my roof outdoor?
Would you have the full video in normal running time. Great job. 👍
Unfortunately not. It takes around 4-5 hours to do my table. You could probably do it a little faster than that, but the table fitter is very careful to make sure everything is perfect.
I got my new table a month ago. I have the 6811 on my table and have to say this is super fast. I havent played on a faste table in any place. Cant imagine how fast your superfune cloth is. Is it also as durable? And is it way more expensive? I wish you much fun in the new table.
after watching that, feeling good ☺️,
Thanks so much for watching 🙂
Where can you purchase new leathers for a snooker table (has #6 lug snooker irons) ? We are in the USA and can not find any for our table in the states. Please help if you can.
Hey Steve, that looks great, it makes you want to play on it! Have fun with it! 😉👍🏻
Thanks a lot! I'm sure the video will hopefully give people the motivation to get back into the club as soon as things are getting back to normal. Let's hope next year is a better one. Stay safe 🙂
@@BartonSnooker I can’t wait until I go back to the club I miss my club.
How much should I be looking at paying for new pockets, and I need the ball rails changes and the nets
What do they charge for this service??
And why don’t you redecorate your room there too. It could be sensational.
Owwwww Lovely
Hello Sir, I'm from Malaysia. Can I know the real measurements to mark the baulk line?
Beautiful
Well done 👋👋 Looks good 👍
If it is steel block cushion would be perfect then.
Played on it yesterday. Plays beautifully 👌🎱
Thanks Adam 🙂
My friend says drawing a ball from head to foot, will be different from foot to head, on a snooker table, because of the felt. Does the nap on the felt effect draw that much? He also says that balls will roll towards the rail on one end of the table and away from the rail on the other.
Can someone advise accessories for cleaning and combing of pile? Thanks a lot.
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Watched this and makes me miss snooker even more. Tier 3 means haven't played since before the national lockdown 🙃 .new cloth looks nice Steve bet its a dream to play on
Hopefully we’ll be going into tier 2 next week so we are back on the tables again.
Hi Matt,
Yeah it's a shame isn't it this lockdown. I'm hopeful now that things will be much better next year.
Most clubs near me aren't opening in tier 2 now because they have changed the rules again.
Stunning table , I wonder how much a few hours coaching would be
Gosh, this looks Tedious and the need for Resilience. I like that special Staple Remover :-D
Did he not bring spare slips to replace any broke ones?
Hi. Sorry I'm not sure what you mean by slips?
Good Video.
Good videyo
Good job
Brilliant video, just shows how table fitters do a great job
you should buy the new sticker for the side wood, stick it on and look brand new
Lovely to watch a craftsman at work. New leathers set the cloth off. 👍
and now the first miscue... :D
I play Chinese Pool and there's a chinese cloth, that's really simillar to Strachan, which is the Andy x5 and x10. I bought this cloth and I'm using it on my 9ft table. It's pretty accurate and the wool is as good as Strachan's for what some professional players told me. But one thing that I've noticed is that when doing a deep screw or something that requires getting too close or even hitting the cloth, the cloth gets damaged too easily, exactly like you've shown in the beginning of the video, those "grated" marks on the wool. Since I don't have any experience playing on Strachan, I'd like to ask you. Does that happen with Strachan as well?
It won't happen on the Strachan cloth just after 1 or two shots. The marks you see on mine have built up over 1 year.
Wow!! Your coaching table looks sooo fresh mate. Steve did a great job.. I bet your well chuffed 😎... been wanting to get some coaching for ages now. That's added incentive!
It plays as good as it looks! Really pleased with it!
Do the marks on the slate affect the gameplay in any way?
Seen this guy fitting a table at Barrett's last week real craftsman very skillful.
Thanks for this video Steve... really interesting to see a pro at work!
Wish I had just one table to play on at the moment 😂.Keep up the good work, and thanks for all your videos.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thanks Phil! Hopefully next year will be a more normal one 😀
Fantastic video Steve, first ever of such i have seen. Great job! May I know how long it’s taken for this whole recloth process? Bet it could take 4+ hours at least with 1 person mate 👍
It took around 7 hours, but you could do it faster than that. The table fitter took his time and we had a good chat.
My local club is now currently closed down for good, very much want to get back into playing! Are you still providing lessons at your club?
Yes I am. I have private access for my training.
I need a new cloth on my table, does your table have heaters? My table seems to run fairly true when cool but rolls off when warm, I assume something must be distorting. Have you any experience of this issue?
Too much heat can warp slates and the woodwork ,if you must have a heated table then it’s better to have heaters on all the time but on a low tempriture .If you can feel the hat on the cloth it’s too hot .
Hi
How does this cloth compare to the hainsworth match ?
Very similar in speed and grip. Lovely cloth.
@@BartonSnooker thanks not sure if to have the hainsworth match on mine or the superfine cloth .
I have is strachen tournament at the moment
Very interesting Steve ,Always wondered how they got them so tight and ,how the cushions were built up ,proper eye opener ,bet thats a pleasure to play on against some club tables I use ,In envy, Like one said in earlier post ,a sand down & revarnish would be the dogs "b s"
Thanks David. I need to get the cushions refinished. Next year hopefully 😃
My GAAAAD!! That's GORGEOUS!!
i have been wanting toask you
what should be the minimum average break before one should start line up training
Love your videos and they have helped me get a break of 20 points
I was making 20-30 breaks and started playing the line up. Thanks a lot for watching the videos. So glad they have helped 😊
Super fine cloth how much oz is it?
Which brand is the best snooker cue tip?
What is the exact cloth model?
Strachan Superfine
Thank you! Interesting video.
Very interesting and beautifully looking ❤️ To make it perfect I would also use this opportunity to grind, repaint and varnish the cushions, they look a bit scratched.
Yeah I'd love to get that done too. Maybe something to do in th future 🙂
Very very nice job Good luck bro
Great to see such craftsmanship at work. Fascinating!
Fantastic job by the table fitter 👏👏👏👏
1.18 I could finally pot the green 🤪🤪
😁
Anyone know a proper table fitter in Germany? I am only able to find pool table fitters here
Hello, i can recommend Sascha Lippe from Snookerservice. He has done an excellent job with my table. The communication and finding a date was also great.
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Looks great Steve ,not sure if you have your cloth stretched at all ,had mine stretched after six months ,which was September .I only asked as I noticed you have had the tip x pen markings and that is permanent ,I use a white glass pencil ,as it rubs out, and when you need the stretch you don’t have two d line markings .New pocket leathers always look good .I have only used no 10 and 6811 ,not tried the super fine .
Hi Mike,
Ah that's interesting to know about the glass pencil. Thanks for that 👍
I don't actually bother to have it stretched. I used to, but I found no difference whenever it was stretched. As it's reclothed once a year anyway, it just seems like an unnecessary expense even if you did get a tiny, tiny improvement in speed.
I'm very happy with the Superfine. It's meant to play fast and responsive like a number 10, with a bit more durability.
I’m guessing your table gets lots more use due to lessons ,so the cloth may wear faster so maybe a stretch is not always needed .My lastvone was ok but this new one fitted to,y new table in February had just started to produce a bit of roll under the fingers or hard brushing ,it now plays like lightning .I may have to call upon you for a lesson next year ,home or away .I’m. Breaking down in the 90’s due to pressure on myself trying to knock a ton in again ,had a few some years ago but have developed a mental block trying to get one on my table ,it’s a steel block Westbury ,and the middles can be tricky if your not on ,basically I feel I’ve got a bit sloppy .hopefully next year we can sort it If we get back to normal .I may email you soon Steve ,Cheers.
I recently got a new table with the same cloth it’s lovely and quite fast 💞. I love your videos Steve your a great coach, your videos are very helpful. Thank you for the great videos you are amazing!! I would love to meet you one day. I’m Northern Ireland 🙏🏻.
Thanks so much. Yes it's a great cloth isn't it. Plays really well with lovely grip. Would be great to see you and help you out. Maybe in the future when the world is more normal. Thanks a lot for the support 🙂
@@BartonSnooker it is indeed mate I must show you my table it’s lovely. I’ll send you a message on Facebook 😊. Thank you yes that would be nice I’m sure I will see you at some point in the future when it’s safe to travel etc. You are welcome.
So fascinating seeing how the job is done. Looks great!
could do with mine reclothed
Can’t wait to get some coaching in from a playing on a nice table and from a very professional expert who delivers the teaching on a superb level
Thank you!
Always nice to watch an expert at his craft
Mint vid can't wait to get mine up next week
Outstanding video Steve my boy! Seen a great number of recloths in person but never the cushions of a steel blocker, personally the re pocketing and netting would drive me insane but there's a certain meditative art to how they tack the cloth on! Fine work and top quality content!
Thanks so much. Really glad you enjoyed the video. It's very satisfying watching a table being done, certainly for me anyway 😃
@@BartonSnooker its a work of art IMHO....
He's a great table fitter who I know well, Steve Perry.
He sure is!