The Real Cost

Here is what you can expect to spend for building a 4¹/₂' x 9' pool table with our pool table plans. Surprisingly, your cost will only be a few hundred dollars less for the smaller tables. A detailed Materials List in provided in the front of your book which specifies exactly what you need to buy. It is also helpful to know your slate is about 1/3 the cost of your table. Taxes and other surcharges are NOT included.

We show you how to make your sub rails which will save you about $80. This alone covers the cost of your book!

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Dream Pool Table
DESCRIPTION	EST COST		COMMENTS
Hardwood Lumber	175		47 board feet
Sub rails	95		Or Save $80 -- Make your own!
Cloth	125		Simonis #860 add $100
Pockets	140		Can spend over $300
Full Profile K-66 Cushions	95		Don't compromise quality for price!
Slate *	575		Save $$$ by finding a used table or slate set
Structural Plywood	100		2¹/₂ sheets
Hardware & miscellaneous	180		Hardware is about $105
Plan Book w/o Customer Support	70		About 4% of your pool table cost!
Rail Sights (Round)	25		Add $30 for diamonds
SUB TOTAL	$1580
Make Legs (4)	100		Mostly additional hardwood
Buy Legs (4)		330	Average cost of Adams Wood Products Legs
Total	$1680	$1910	Based on 3/06 research
Est. build time: Make legs 125 hours; Buy legs 110 hours.

Mission Pool Table
DESCRIPTION	EST COST	COMMENTS
Hardwood Lumber	375	100 board feet
Sub rails	95	Or Save $80 -- Make your own!
Cloth	125	Simonis #860 add $100
Pockets	140	Can spend over $300
Full Profile K-66 Cushions	95	Don't compromise quality for price!
Slate *	575	Save $$$ by finding a used table or slate set
Structural Plywood	100	2¹/₂ sheets
Hardware & miscellaneous	150	Hardware is about $75
Plan Book w/o Customer Support	70	Under 4% of your pool table cost!
Rail Sights (Round)	25	Add $30 for diamonds
TOTAL	$1750	Based on 3/06 research
Est. build time: 150-175 hours.

Mission American Snooker Table
DESCRIPTION	EST COST	COMMENTS
Hardwood Lumber	375	100 board feet
Sub rails	95	Or Save $80 -- Make your own!
Cloth	125	Simonis #860 add $100
Pockets	140	Can spend over $300
K-66 Cushions	75	Don't compromise quality for price!
Snooker Bends	35	We will help you obtain these
Slate *	575	Save $$$ by finding a used table or slate set
Structural Plywood	100	2¹/₂ sheets
Hardware & miscellaneous	150	Hardware is about $75
Plan Book w/o Customer Support	80	Under 4% of your pool table cost!
Rail Sights (Round)	5	Add $10 for diamonds
TOTAL	$1755	Based on 3/06 research Add approximately 10% for a 10' table.
Est. build time: 150-175 hours.

* Plain Slate Talk: New slate will cost you at least $550 crated, insured & freighted (not UPS!) and possibly more. We've seen claims for as little as $250 for tournament sized slate. This is not only unrealistic -- It's impossible! Slate is imported to the US in bulk (10 packs) and is fragile. It must be re-crated (add $100) and insured (add $50) for freight delivery (add $150). Some freight companies will not deliver to residential areas and require pick up at the terminal.

Your best solution is to find slate in the $300 range within a few hundred miles. Arrange to pick it up subject to your inspection and acceptance. Similarly look for used tables in the $300 - $600 range you can remove for someone. You may be able to salvage some of the parts. Take a strong friend or two and appropriate cushioning for your trip home. Local pool table businesses may sell and deliver slate to your home. If you are willing to drive a few hundred miles, you can save a few hundred dollars.

The plan books provide more guidance and what to look for when shopping for used slate/tables.