Haw do tell how thick the slate is on a pool table?

Question

i have a pool table and want to know how thick the slate is without dismantleing it. =I know it either 3/4 7/8 or 1 inch but is it just done with a ruler at the poket how do u tell

Answer 1

1. Measure thickness at pocket

2. Go underneath table and examine the borders of the slate. If your slate is backed with a wood border (quality tables are) you'll need to subtract the thickness of th wood border from your orignial measurement.

Answer 2

Yes, measure the thickness at the pocket w/ a ruler.

Answer 3

You just answered your own question,