How To Move A Pool Table

It appears that when it comes to the topic "How to move a pool table," the short answer can be summed up in one word: Try not to.

Of course, that's not to say that it's impossible for an amateur to successfully move his or her own pool table. It's just that it's a lot more difficult and complicated than you might initially think. First, under no circumstances, should you get a group of guys on one end and a group of guys on the other and simply move it like a sofa. This is sure to screw up your pool table, which is a precise instrument, and much more delicate than it looks. Like Taking Apart an Engine The correct answer to how to move a pool table is to take it apart, carefully move the individual parts, and then put it back together exactly the way it was before. This can be like taking apart an engine. Unless you're a mechanic - supremely confident in your ability not only to take the thing apart, but to put every piece back in its place and get the thing running again - it may be best to consult with an expert first.

Unfortunately, professional pool table movers can charge several hundred dollars, but those services exist for a reason. Also keep in mind that doing it yourself may void whatever warranty your pool table may have.

Be Very, Very Careful
That said, if you and a friend feel up to the challenge, it can be done. A good tip for how to move a pool table is to take a marker and mark (where you can't see it, of course) where the pieces fit together. This is so you can line them up again in exactly the same way. Then, remove the rails. Remove the pockets. Remove the slate from the cabinet, and never lay the slate flat while moving it. Slate is easy to crack.

When moving a pool table, always be careful with it, and be careful with your body. Lift with your legs. And be sure to re-level your table when it gets to its new home.