A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Level a Pool Table

Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to level a pool table – the cornerstone of every game room and the sacred ground for pool aficionados worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, ensuring your pool table is perfectly level is essential for a fair and enjoyable game. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through each step of the process of levelling a pool table, providing detailed instructions and expert tips to help you achieve pool table perfection. Let's dive in, so that you don’t get accused of having a wonky table the next time you host a game. 

Before you begin the levelling process, it's crucial to assess the current state of your pool table. Grab your trusty carpenter's level and place it across the width and length of the table. Take note of any areas where the surface is uneven or tilted. This step will serve as your roadmap for making the necessary adjustments. Test your level. Level your level. You levelled? At this point you should be filming it, so that you friends can see the proof should they ever dare to challenge your level. 

Equipping yourself with the right tools is key to a successful levelling job. Sounds so dirty. Make sure you have a socket wrench or a set of wrenches handy, as well as a stable surface to work on. Additionally, having a supply of shims on hand will come in handy for fine-tuning adjustments later on. Shims are like little construction post-it notes for later. Prepare your workspace and ensure you have enough room to manoeuvre around the table comfortably. Also avoid beverages around the workspace, unless you want things messy. 

Now it's time to roll up your sleeves and get down to business. Use your wrench to loosen the bolts or screws that secure the table legs to the frame. This step allows for flexibility in repositioning the legs to achieve the desired levelness. Once the fasteners are loosened, carefully assess the table's stability and identify which legs need adjustment. Most modern pool tables have levelling devices built in, so you can always check the model, and go on YouTube to see if someone has done it. YouTube should be the place you start on 'how to level a pool table' to begin with grandpa. 

 

For legs that require raising to achieve a level surface, shims are your best friend. These small wedges or spacers provide support and help fill gaps to ensure stability. Position the shims strategically under the legs, taking care to distribute them evenly to achieve balance. This step may require some trial and error, so be patient and make adjustments as needed. Do not eat or swallow the shims. Also, so do not cover yourself in shims and then tell everyone ‘I’ve got the Shims’. It’s been done. 

With the legs adjusted and shims in place, it's time to put your work to the test. Use your carpenter's level to check the table's levelness by placing it across various points on the surface. Make any necessary fine-tuning adjustments to ensure the table is perfectly level from end to end.
 Do not sit on it to test it, nor allow anyone else too. That’s not the point of levelling a pool table. 

Once you're satisfied with the levelness of the table, it's important to secure the legs in place. Tighten the bolts or screws to ensure the legs are stable and secure. This step is crucial for preventing any movement during gameplay and maintaining the integrity of the playing surface.
Level it again. Is she good? Are we happy that no one is going to bust us for having an off-kilter table? Good, now cover it and never touch it again. Or the other options