Does anyone use a hand held vacuum to clean their poker table felt? (4 Viewers)

[joseywales]

You dont have a small gap between the felt and the track where the dirt would get stuck?

I’ve addressed it on the felt side, by adding fabric cord. The fabric cord provides a finished look, while keeping dirt where I can get to it. The rail side does require a nozzle, but to me it’s worth it.

 

[Poker Zombie]

I’ve addressed it on the felt side, by adding fabric cord. The fabric cord provides a finished look, while keeping dirt where I can get to it. The rail side does require a nozzle, but to me it’s worth it.

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I remember that table now - I'm not a fan of racetracks, but that is a beautiful build.

 

[joseywales]

I remember that table now - I'm not a fan of racetracks, but that is a beautiful build.

Thanks. It’s 11 years old and being replaced. Irish has begun cutting! I added 3”, so it will now be 52”. The room has a pool table, etc., so space is at a premium. Plus, judging by the snacks and donations the players bring, they have alligator arms, so...

the new top will be nearly identical, but I’m having a though time finding the right fabric cord to install, once the top is completed.

then I have to decide what to do with this top. My son is moving into a new place, maybe we make a wood cover and it can double as a dining room table!

 

[DoubleEagle]

For those that use a pool table brush, is there any reason to use one of those brushes as opposed to another brush? Why are pool table brushes shaped the way they are?

Not sure, but may be because the bristles are pretty stiff.

 

[joseywales]

Good billiard brushes are usually horse hair (soft). The better ones don’t shed after the initial use. The shaped ends help to reach under the bumpers. The idea is to brush the dirt into the pockets ( I remove the balls from the pockets first).

 

[Poker Zombie]

( I remove the balls from the pockets first)

 

[joseywales]

O....M....G!!!!!

 

[JMC9389]

Giving this a bump.

I scooped one of these on sale for $40 on Amazon and it does the job well without sucking up chunks of felt. Has lots of other practical uses besides poker table felt cleaning too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZCW9GPW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1