How to Level a Pool Table

Before playing pool on a pool table, you have to make sure that the table is leveled accordingly so that the balls can move smoothly and accurately on the surface. Leveling a pool table beyond the leveled appearance is possible, depending on the check with a leveler. Here are some tips which can guide you on how to level a pool table.

First, you should check each screw of the table since screws keep the table’s parts together. The legs of pool tables have screw out extensions. You must screw each extension all the way in carefully. If you haven’t decided yet about where you will move the table in your house, you must pick the the right location with adequate space for playing pool. You should move the table at once to determine if the table has good leveling. If you table does not come with leg levelers (screws that screw in or out of the table) you will need to use wooden blocks. Only a small number of pool tables come with leg levelers most need wooden block for the level. If you do not have any wooden blocks for the level talk to your local pool table service company. If you have hard time finding one just go to any pool table store and they will gladly help you out.

An important consideration in leveling a pool table is checking the level width wise and length wise at the middle portion and at each second diamond from the table’s end. Also, assess the table’s diagonal view.

Check if all the table’s legs touch the ground. If your table shakes at any moment than, its out of level and further adjustment will be needed. Be sure that all of these legs are equal and not out of balance. You can use cardboard to level the table if the legs don’t have extensions. Additionally, you can check the level of the pool table through the use of cue balls. Try hitting a cue ball slowly in various directions and make an observation if the ball’s movement has any drift. This should verify the table’s levelness. Most levels will result to about 95% accuracy. If you’re a serious pool player, you should aim to have a levelness above this percentage.

If your table is not put on a firm concrete ground, you should level your table every one or two months due to gravity settlement.