Best way to move slate

[larry thomas]

I just bought an eldorado (76″ x 44″) and it’s in the basement of a house.  As we know it’s very heavy.  I was thinking of removing the rails and lifting out the slate and legs prior to moving.  I found a post by Steven S on how to do this.  My question is how careful do I have to be with the slate. Can it break, should I wrap it and does it have to lay flat in my van.  Appreciate any help.  Thanks.

Larry

[Valero]

Hello, Larry

Yes, the slate can break if you are careless. Basically you should transport these thin plates upright if you move them without a table.

Regards, Valero

 

[larry thomas]

so, i shouldn’t carry it flat (horizontally) but vertically?

[Valero]

Yes Larry, it is best to attach to the wall in a van. Never transport a slate plate lying down. The own weight can cause them to break in the event of violent shocks.

Regards, Valero

 

 

[Valero]

A plate can only be transported if it is safely removed from the table in its place in the housing.

[larry thomas]

Thanks, Valero, appreciate the advice.  while I have you what is the best felt to use to re-felt the table and what about the cushions.  What would you recommend?  Thanks again, Larry

[Valero]

Larry, i don’t know if anyone is still offering the profile of these cushions today. That was quite a strange profile and does not correspond to today’s standard. The rubber used at that time was of high quality and is therefore mostly still good today. Basically, I only use pool towels from Simonis, Pierre DuPont or K7.

Regards, Valero

[Valero]

Sorry Z9 not K7

• This reply was modified 3 years, 9 months ago by Valero.

[larry thomas]

Thanks Valero !

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