How Do You Build A Snooker Table?
Building a snooker table is very similar to making a pool or any other billiards table. The biggest differences are the corners and the cloth “playing surface.” The corners are rounded instead of sharp, which affects how the pockets accept the balls. The surface has distinct markings that apply to the rules of the game. Decide on the size of the table. A snooker table is twice as long as it is wide. The standard size is 12 by 6 feet, but smaller versions are possible. The standard height is 34 inches with about 1/2 inch leeway. Drill the six pocket holes into the table surface. Make one in each corner and one on each long side in the middle. The holes should be 3 1/2 inches in diameter and positioned so the hole center is about 2 inches from the table edge. Use the proper drill bits to make holes of this size. Attach the legs to the table. You can affix them to the underside with wood glue first, but still use nails or screws to keep them in place. Attaching boards or side panels betwe
