New table advice

[MartinY]

Actually, gone for black. We have too much wood coloured wood (if that makes sense) in our house so didn't want Mahogany. Silver was an option but landed on black. 6 tables sold I think, 6 to go, leaving me with just 7 left.

[mikee]

Congratulations on the table ,you gone for the silver ,or plain Mahogany. Spoke to Geoff Large last night ,he had an Aristocratic advertised on his site last week ,steel cushions as well ,went for 4 grand in less than 24 hours .Good luck with the pinball machines ,hope they sell soon .

[Danger Steve]

Quick update - I've taken the plunge on a refurb Aristocrat with Steel Block Cushions. Now to get rid of the pinball machines in time for delivery.

Thanks for all of the advice!

You won’t be disappointed! That’s a fantastic table

[MartinY]

Quick update - I've taken the plunge on a refurb Aristocrat with Steel Block Cushions. Now to get rid of the pinball machines in time for delivery.

Thanks for all of the advice!

[DeanH]

MartinY - PM sent

You should see a red notification on the top bar of the TSF screen, and possibly an email saying as much

[mikee]

Also Geoff large is a great fitter if he’s in your area ,he’s up at my place in two weeks for a recover ,his work and table knowledge is second to none .Don’t rush into it and do some research ,and get the right table for you .

[mikee]

Cheers Cue crafty . Yes, nice problem to have. Just need to sell a dozen pinball machines now and finalise the table...

Hi mate I’ve had my table BCE Westbury steel block match table since February last year ,a recondition one from Maryfield ,think he does these and the Aristracrat as they sell well and are proven

[Cue crafty]

Cheers Cue crafty . Yes, nice problem to have. Just need to sell a dozen pinball machines now and finalise the table...

Hope you earn that "extra ball" good luck!

[MartinY]

Not that it's necessary to us on here who know mikees's knowledge, but for someone who is seeking advice, I'd just like to back up what he says in these posts 100%. Great advice and the only thing you need to decide is are you a connoisseur or do you want as close as possible to pro standard conditions? Thats the main difference between B&w and Riley aristocrat \ BCE Westbury. There is no real question about quality both are supreme old craftsmanship in their builds.

Nice problem to have, so enjoy and let us know how things progress if you have time.

Cheers Cue crafty . Yes, nice problem to have. Just need to sell a dozen pinball machines now and finalise the table...

[MartinY]

I have some genuine Riley Aristocrats in stock. Drop me a private message and I can maybe help.

I've got a quote from Riley's which I was about to hit the button on - somehow missed your post. Will be able to PM at some point shortly - feel free to PM me (if you can) with a contact number....

[MartinY]

MartinY - you will need at least 10 posts (and then some patience) before you get the PM function :0 so get posting

Thanks DeanH - will do!!!

[Cue crafty]

Fabulous, much appreciated. That was my feeling re: would I notice but wanted to get the opinion of someone who knew way more than me; I'm certainly not anywhere near the regular 100+ area. Re: cloth, I would go for a decent fine cloth but I suspect probably not under table heating.

Now to find a decent used table or consider new!

Not that it's necessary to us on here who know mikees's knowledge, but for someone who is seeking advice, I'd just like to back up what he says in these posts 100%. Great advice and the only thing you need to decide is are you a connoisseur or do you want as close as possible to pro standard conditions? Thats the main difference between B&w and Riley aristocrat \ BCE Westbury. There is no real question about quality both are supreme old craftsmanship in their builds.

Nice problem to have, so enjoy and let us know how things progress if you have time.

[DeanH]

MartinY - you will need at least 10 posts (and then some patience) before you get the PM function :0 so get posting

[maryfield]

I have some genuine Riley Aristocrats in stock. Drop me a private message and I can maybe help.

[mikee]

They are great tables really solid ,generally with 2 inch Welsh slate ,it’s just that one problem ,you get on a good break wrong side of the blue ,you need to fly the white round three cushions to get back to the reds or pink and you never know if that ball is coming back on the table .Looking closely at the wooden cushion freezes you can see on a B&W that they slope down a little in their design ,not flush level with the table ,basicly get a ball and run it up the wooden cushion and it will veer off and fall on the floor ,this doesn’t help either as it angles the pocket plate slightly up ,the modern table freezes are level and the pockets sit slightly angled down with a cut back design on the inside of the plate to throw the ball downwards .The big sweeping heavy BCE plates also help absorb the ball a lot better than the lighter Thinner B& W tables plates .