leveling slate

fastfreddy · #1 (**permalink**) 02-04-2008, 12:08 PM

I have developed a very slight slate alignment problem with my 9 ft. table.
I have tried to shim it but with only marginal sucess. Any secrets to shimming a 3 piece slate table where the table is perfectly level but the end slate piece is slightly raised in the middle near the head string?

Appreciate any help.

Fast Freddy in SC.

SPINDOKTOR · #2 (**permalink**) 02-17-2008, 05:59 PM

I use playing cards, very cheap and effective...

You also need to address the joints between the slate sections, you can use, bee's wax, Bondo, anything that sands easily and will not crack. this is very important to a good playing table.

SPINDOKTOR

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Originally Posted by fastfreddy

I have developed a very slight slate alignment problem with my 9 ft. table.
I have tried to shim it but with only marginal sucess. Any secrets to shimming a 3 piece slate table where the table is perfectly level but the end slate piece is slightly raised in the middle near the head string?

Appreciate any help.

Fast Freddy in SC.