Table Kit

What is the metal clamp for in the pool table starter kit?

Written by jordo27 in Sunday, June 14, 2009 under Snooker & Pool

Weber Q 6502 Table Kit
Price: ~~$27.99~~ $24.99

Q: I purchased the following starter kit for my pool table. What is the metal clamp for? Also, there is a long piece of metal with a ball point on the end and a piece of rounded black plastic. Can you tell me what these are for?

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A: The clamp is for holding the tip in place after gluing it on so the glue can set properly. It comes in two pieces, the top of the long piece secures the tip while the sides of it align itself with the shaft. Then you're supposed to slide the metal triangle over it to keep it in place. However, these tend to cause damage to the shaft as the metal will

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Comments: 1

Brew City:

It is for their version of replacing and reshaping your tip. Although all of that stuff is very low quality and you would not ever want to use it. Its okay for kids to knock some balls around, but not for any kind of serious play.

trickshottim.com:

The clamp is for holding the tip in place after gluing it on so the glue can set properly. It comes in two pieces, the top of the long piece secures the tip while the sides of it align itself with the shaft. Then you're supposed to slide the metal triangle over it to keep it in place. However, these tend to cause damage to the shaft as the metal will