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About Bill Newsted
Expertise
I can answer questions related to shot-making, aiming, position play, strategies, practice, mental preparation and the psychology of the game. Also, rules as they vary from venue to venue and how to become a winning player. I have experience recovering and maintaining tables and will also answer questions related to cues and billiard equipment. However, I prefer not to make brand recommendations.

Experience
I have played for forty years in every state in the US (except Alaska).My experience is largely in pool rooms but I have also played extensively on bar tables and in league organizations. I have directed numerous tournaments up to the professional level and have played several world champion players. I am a former Billiard Congress of America instructor.

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APA BCA

Education/Credentials
B.S. in Visual Communication M.A. in Education: Career and Technology Education

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Pool/Billiards - Storing slate from pool table

Expert: Bill Newsted - 10/26/2009

Question
I am currently moving, I am not able to set up my pool table in my new house until the designated room gets new carpet and is taken away from the kids(toy room) I have my table apart but I would like to know the best position to store the three pieces of slate as they may be there for some time. on there side? am I able to stack them on top of each other?
thanks

Answer
Hi Trent,

I always store slate flat. I figure if the slate has stayed flat on my table that's over a hundred years old in a horizontal position there's no good reason I should stand it up for storage.

I do have a four-wheeled dolly that is nearly as large as a piece of slate that I use to stack slate pieces on. That makes it easy to move them around as needed in my work area. I don't recommend that slate be stored flat on the floor in a basement or garage as slate will wick moisture if it's in contact with a damp surface. Any type of moisture proof barrier between the slate and such a floor will eliminate problems of this sort.

Best,

Bill

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