How Do You Build A Billiard Table?
There are different types of billiard games. The two most popular are pool and snooker. If you decide to build your own billiard table, the type of game you choose will determine its shape and dimensions. The materials you’ll need to build it are the same, regardless of the type of game. Determine the size of the table. Billiard tables are twice as long as they are wide. A standard size pool table is 9 feet by 41/2 feet; a snooker table is 12 feet by 6 feet, but you can make smaller versions. Drill holes for the pockets into your table surface–one in each corner and one in the middle of each long side. Make the holes 31/2 inches in diameter and place the center of each hole 2 inches from the table edge. Connect the legs to the table, gluing them to the underside and then nailing or screwing them in place. The legs should be located inside the inside edges of the pocket holes. The legs will provide more support if you attach boards or side panels between them. Pool table legs are about
