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21) How were the first snooker tables made? The first tables were made entirely from wood. Slate beds were introduced in 1826, and the construction changed drastically in order to accommodate the additional weight. The now familiar, very solid framework with eight legs appeared and this design has remained virtually unaltered with the exception of the use of modern materials. Some tables are 'enclosed' on the underside of the table to give the impression that it is mounted on a plinth. It was not until 1892 that the measurements of the table were standardised by the Billiards Association. After the introduction of slate, the next major improvement was the replacement of felt cushions with natural rubber in 1835. This was superceded by synthetic rubber ten years later. |
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