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POOL TABLES AND POOL DINING TABLES
Ideas for billiard tables in 4.5ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, and 8ft sizes. For sale purely on a made-to-order basis. Designed and made within the UK.
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Pool dining table features
5ft pool tables for serious play
5ft pool dining tables: key issues
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Pool tables made to order according to your own specifications and instructions.
● All aspects of manufacture by a collaboration UK small business billiard
specialists.
● Slate bed pool tables in 4.5ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, and 8ft table sizes. Plus
machined square or other irregular slates.
● Choice of all ball capture systems. Nets, drop trays, deep buckets and
other novel options.
● Option of machined 25mm kitchen grade MDF play beds if table
manoeuvrability is required.
● Option of English or American pool size slates and snooker size slates
● Pine, oak, mahogany, ash, beech, or walnut woods.
● Unlimited options on colour or type of finish.
● Choice of matching or contrasting furniture diner tops. Veneered or solid wood.
● Pockets and cushions set precisely according to your preferred game and ball size.
● Napped or speed cloth cloth in all colours
Sizes of Pool Dining Tables
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.
Choice of Wood
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.
Finishing and colour matching
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.
Square pool dining tables
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.
Ball capture for pool dining tables
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.
Top of Page | Sub-page Menu5ft POOL TABLES FOR SERIOUS PLAY
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)
5ft pool tables have a 60ins x 30ins play bed
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)
5ft pool tables for a traditional game
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.
Customer Enquiries on 5ft pool tables
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 table project can be completed by a personal delivery and
installation (and maintained) by a table maker working within the informal cooperative.
For this, geographical location has to considered and factored in.
We plan all aspects including parking access and room entry.
We also need to be satisfied in advance that the finished pool table will fit
your pre-planned space. We provide expert
table levelling on site. Table cloth marked out according to game preference.
We charge against labour time and travelling costs. This will vary according to
where the table is made and finished (primarily either in Hull, Bournemouth, or
Winchester). We never rely on third party carriers or installers. Although if practical we can allow for
your own self-collection, and for your own installation
arrangements to be made with an independent billiard table fitter within your
own locality.
Matchbilliards
is an informal cooperative to showcase the skills of 3 small
UK traditional billiard companies. Alan Phillips of Hull, Martin Rabbets of Bournemouth, and Mike Large of Reading. Each have over 30 years billiards experience. Martin Rabbets at: https://www.snookerandpoolservices.co.uk
Alan Phillips Snooker at: http://www.alanphillipssnooker.co.uk
Mike Large at: http://www.potblack.com
All 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 Rabbets, also a master carpenter, has developed his
own niche specialism of 5ft pool table manufacture, bespoke to space
and design needs.
Alan Phillips Snooker (which was the
Barton Billiards Company) were and are traditional master billiard table makers. From full size snooker tables
down to any pool dining table size.
Mike Large is an honorary member of BAPTO the trade organisation
responsible for promoting and setting standards for English league
pool. He has also designed novel billiard tables, including a modern
version of Bar Billiards, and not least in creating and promoting the
Ariston Pedestal pool table featured on this site.
We are also introducing a range of tables with the option of bespoke
fabricated steel metal legs (industrial style). For these we work
with Stoaked Ltd of Newton Abbot. We also collaborate with the Oak
and Pine Barn of Winchester, makers of bespoke dining tables and
general furniture. Their own websites are at:
http://www.theoakandpinebarn.co.uk
This Matchbilliards 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. The Matchbilliards small business cooperative
operates on the core pricing principle of Ex Works (see below).
Matchbilliards operates under the core principle of Ex Works
(EXW) under "Incoterms". Put in simple terms for small businesses, it
means that a price quotation is given for the making up and
completion of a bespoke pool table so that it is "ready to go".
Because we operate as an informal cooperative spread geographically, and
because different styles of pool tables require differing component
parts and labour capacity, the location of the finished table can be in any of 4
locations spread around the country. This "ready to go" principle
then allows the option for the customer to inspect and approve the
finished table. And then, either arrange
self-collection or arrange for a third party to collect and install
the table. Or for us to quote a separate price for a personal
delivery and installation by us according to which geographical
location. That price will be
determined by time and distance and our associated labour costs, and any peculiar nature of the
property. All such issues are first resolved to mutual satisfaction
before any sale agreement is made and entered into.
5FT 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
ABOUT US
First let us know the preferred style and size of table.
We will then respond by email.
This
website promotes bespoke pool tables made by Matchsnooker of Hull
in conjunction with Martin Rabbets of Bournemouth and
supported by other UK small businesses. We
will present informative product information on pool
dining tables and other billiard 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 may,
on rare occasions, 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. Covid Announcement on pool tables. Updated
23/4/2021
Because of national
uncertainties we do not have the current capacity to formally accept, agree and
schedule commissions for made-to-order pool tables at this time. And because we
rely on an external supply chain for key component parts (over which we have no
direct control) we are unable to realistically provide detailed pricing
estimates on future work.
However, the Matchbilliards website offers
ideas and free advice for those planning to purchase a bespoke pool
table. This service is still available. We do not sell
online.
We would only enter into contractual
obligations after a process of customer interaction, and when all
parties have agreed on the table style and specifications. This
pre-planning
process may often span several weeks. After
which, ordinarily, table completion takes 4 to 8 weeks. (posted on behalf of the Matchbilliards small business working cooperative). end
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