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4.5ft. 5ft. 6ft. 7ft. 8ft. Pool Tables
Bespoke pool dining tables adapted to any size.Slate or resin play bed. UK competition standard.
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5ft, 6ft, 7ft
4.5ft, 5ft, 6ft
4.5ft, 5ft, 6ft
OAK SQUARE
4ft and 4.5ft
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5ft pool tables
for serious play
5ft pool dining tables: key issues
● designed and made in the UK The term "Match" means we make
tables that comply with match competition standards, but it also means we can
"Match" any table to suit your own decor. Second, the term "Billiards" means
we make tables that are bespoke to any of the main billiard disciples: English
pool, Snooker or American pool. We can also make tables for Bar Billiards,
Russian billiards (pyramid) or Carom billiards.
The most popular family pool dining table sizes are 5ft, 6ft and
7ft which will normally comply with English competition
(pub-style) play characteristics, using a 2 inch pool ball. This
size of ball can also be supplied to play 10-reds snooker
offering a wider choice of game. 8ft tables can be made to
satisfy the separate competition standards of the 3 disciplines of English pool,
American pool or Snooker. 8ft tables (and larger) are also ideal for use in the
boardroom. When creating a pool dining table of any size we take into the
consideration your preferred seating requirements, particularly on the optional
table height and on the width and positioning of the table legs.
We normally make pool dining tables in solid oak, solid beech or solid natural
pine. We also combine solid painted pine, to create an unlimited number of
contrasting wood combinations. We also accept commissions in a range of exotic
woods, such as walnut. We also offer our unique range of pool dining tables with
industrial style metal legs. The current most popular pool
table finish is painted pine. We normally co-ordinate with the Farrow and Ball
colour palettes, although we can match to the EU standard of RAL colour codes.
Both pine, beech and oak can be finished as natural wood and in a wide range of
proprietary stains. We also offer the option of self-finishing. Whilst square pool dining tables
will normally conform to standard dimensions for a 4.5ft (i.e. a 4.5ft square table
equates to the width of a conventional 9ft table), we are able to create
original dimensions down to 3ft square (which equates to the width of a pub size
table). These are precision pool dining tables, perfect for serious practice,
and which may better suit your available dimensional space. We offer a range of ball-capture
systems, although the most popular are the retractable bag-nets, which can be
sized to capture 6-8 balls per pocket (when the table is dining mode the nets
are tucked, unseen, under the table play surface). The second most popular is
the drop-pocket system where the balls are collected in concealed pockets that
are set inside the corner legs (normally collects 4-6 balls). The third most
popular is the bucket pocket where the balls normally drop into the hollow of a
wider leg. Finally, for old-style enthusiasts we also offer a traditional
ball-rail collection. Our kitchen-size 5ft, pool
tables comply with UK pool competition standards and play a full size 2-inch
(pub-size) ball. These made-to-order 5ft pool tables are ideal for those wanting to
practice, or play a good quality social game. Any style can be created in any
colour of finish. Matching pool table dining tops, chairs or benches are
available. Can be fitted with finest Italian slate, but with the option of a
reinforced one-inch thick resin bonded MDF (best for undersized pool tables, or
particularly where table manoeuvrability is required) A wide choice of luxury pool
table cloth colours is offered to coordinate with your own living space. We
offer either English napped or American speed cloth We make range of furniture
quality 5ft pool tables which is the smallest play area that complies with the
established integrity of billiards. Whether it be snooker, English billiards,
English pool or American pool. On these we can set pockets, cushion rubbers
(type and depth) and a pool table cloth to accommodate any of these disciplines.
Although most prefer to play a standard 2-inch English pool ball as used in pubs
and national competitions, we can set the table to play the larger 2.25 inch
balls for American pool (this would essentially be for those looking for a
practice table) In the drawing rooms and dining
rooms of Victorian and Edwardian England, undersize "billiard" tables were
common. A 5ft table was a popular size and many are still around. Although the
game of snooker began to be played later, the most popular game, particularly
for the undersized tables, was 3-ball English billiards. The relatively recent
popularity of English (pub) pool has now relegated traditional billiards.
However, 3-ball English billiards is an ideal secondary game for a smaller table
and has all the fun and skill of the modern games. Most internet enquirers visiting
this specialist site will be searching against 5ft pool dining tables (or other
undersized tables) and their need to maximise game-utility against their limited
available space. This requires an often-complex interchange of information
between us and the client. We know from experience that it is best begun with an
email conversation. So give us an initial outline on your pool dining table
project, and your broad preferences and we will take it from there. Please consider we offer a
totally bespoke service. We do not sell stock items. We would normally require
4-8 weeks to complete a pool dining table project. Whichever your preferred size of pool
dining table, you must give careful thought to
these considerations:
1. Are you familiar with the cueing area required
for a pool table and whether to optimise at a competition standard cue, or to compromise
with a shorter cue, or an occasional short-cue for tight shots. Have
you tested these variations on a room-space simulation?
2. Do you wish to play at pool table competition height
(according to your game preference) or compromise at a lower dining
height. We would normally set at a dining height of 31 inches (this
is variable)
3. Have you determined the seating places required
and considered how the design options on a pool dining table can impact on leg space?
4. Are you physically able to lift and replace a
pool dining table top and are you aware of the options on sectional tops.
When researching on a pool dining table you need to consider
the method of ball capture (as mentioned above). This affects both the quality of play and the
aesthetics of your pool table in a room setting. It may help to offer a brief history
and the alternatives that have evolved.
Traditional ball capture for Pocket Billiards relied on "nets"
with a leather encasement, and with brass or other metal bolts affixed to the
cushions. As an additional development, ball-rails could be set below the nets to allow a
visible collection of the balls and to allow selected ball retrieval. This was
and is
undoubtedly the most efficient and precise ball capture system and a requirement
for billiards tournament play on larger tables.
In the 60's there was a rapid interest in coin-operated billiards
in pubs and other public places. For this innovation to be viable, the table
pockets had to be encased in a belly with an centralised ball collection. Most
of us are now are familiar with these tables, either for competition play or for
social fun.
America is the home of "pool". A distinct style of table has
evolved where the balls are collected in a deep bucket pocket, which are all
surrounded by by a seamless skirt, resulting in a heavy appearance, and a
particularly solid centre-piece of fine furniture.
French billiards (or Carom) is a game played without pockets (a
game of cannons and "snookers"). Because there are no pockets, table styles have
developed based on conventional dining tables. Over the past 20 years, the
design inspirations of Carom have been translated into a wide range of pool
dining tables, which has sought to best disguise the traditional visual prominence of nets
or bulky bucket pockets. Thus, a wide choice of pool dining table designs have
been introduced, with tables that retain the essential functionality of pool, but fits
less obtrusively in modern family homes, particularly as open kitchen living
becomes more popular. A varied selection of such tables are featured on this
site.
Each pool pool project is completed by a personal delivery and
installation by the table maker (Martin Rabbets or Alan Phillips).
We plan all aspects including parking access and room entry, so
that we guarantee the finished pool table will fit the pre-planned space. Expert
table levelling on site. Table cloth marked out according to game preference.
We normally charge against time and mileage costs. These may vary according to
whether the table is made in either the Bournemouth or Hull workshop. We
never
rely on third party carriers, although if practical we allow self-collection at
no cost.
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ABOUT US
Martin Rabetts of Bournemouth and Alan Phillips
of Hull. Each have over 30 years billiards experience
Both provide individual expert fitting and
maintenance services for all types of billiard tables and are
familiar with the various specifications set by the each of the
billiards tournament standards.
Martin, also a master carpenter, has developed his
own niche specialism of 5ft pool table manufacture, bespoke to space
and design needs.
Alan is a traditional master billiard table maker. From full size snooker tables
down to any pool dining table size.
This website offers a joint administrative support,
so that we best cooperate to fulfil your pool
table project, whatever your location and whatever your particular
preferences.
We do not sell online. Our aim is to open a
communication line, primarily be email, so that we best respond to
your enquiries following a meticulous stage-sequence that enables
you to drive your own desired outcome. For preliminary enquiries
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Our Policies: Privacy and Cookies This
website promotes bespoke pool tables made by Alan Phillips of Hull
in conjunction with Martin Rabbets of Bournemouth. We
will present informative product information on 5ft pool
dining tables tables, in a
non-intrusive manner, and in a way that conforms to UK
statutory regulations.
Our
aim is to best facilitate sales information that is peculiar
to the complexities associated with a bespoke made-to-order
service. We will rely - initially and primarily - on email interactions. We
will
not accept payments directly through this website nor will we
operate a shopping basket system. Specifically, we will not
incorporate customer log-ins, nor will we allow 3rd-party
advertising within any of our pages. Therefore we do
not anticipate Internet privacy issues concerning financial data or of
general
intrusion. Nor is there any wider issue over the use of
Cookies. Indeed we do not knowingly place cookies. We
will,
occasionally, rely on the Google Adwords system to encourage
visitors to our site. We
will
only collect customer details from these pages in response to
customer-originated enquiries emanating from emails. For
this we
will observe our obligations
under the UK Data Protection Act. We will not release
customer information to third parties other
than that is necessary in the fulfilment of customer orders.
End of policy notice.
(Plan your pool dining table project)
COVID We only enter into contractual
obligations after a process of customer interaction, and when all
parties have agreed on the table style and specifications. After
which, ordinarily, completion takes 4 to 8 weeks. For the bespoke manufacture
of most popular table styles we are currently unaffected by current
government restrictions, other than with the unpredictability over
the supply chain on materials and parts (for the Matchbilliards small business co-operative).
to plan your project
POOL DINING TABLE FEATURES
● delivered and installed by us
● choice of all ball capture
systems
● 4.5ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, and 8ft table sizes
● option of
English or American pool size slates
● pine, oak, mahogany, ash, beech, or walnut woods
● unlimited options on colour of finish
● option of resin-bonded play-bed
● choice of matching or contrasting diner tops
● pockets and cushions set according to ball size
● Napped or speed cloth cloth in all coloursMatchbilliards.co.uk
Sizes of Pool Dining Tables
Choice of Wood
Finishing and colour matching
Square pool dining tables
Ball capture for pool dining tables
5ft Pool Tables for serious play
5ft pool tables have a 60ins x 30ins play bed
5ft pool tables for a traditional game
Customer Enquiries on 5ft pool tables
POOL DINING TABLES: KEY ISSUES
WHERE DO THE POOL BALLS GO?
Traditional Method
Pub Billiards Method
American Billiards (Bucket or Drop Pockets)
French Billiards Method
DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION
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