Install Simonis on a Diamond Smart Table using only contact glue, no staples. 

I'm a mechanic in San Diego, I use the same method. Definitely the best way to install simonis

Never seen this done before, very skilled professional at work 👍

I have to say, I was a bit skeptical... But after seeing your work, it looks amazing! So clean and perfect

Amazing work! Nice job on both the covering of the table and the process

Amazing work sir! I've recently played on one of these tables you've done. I'm convinced Simonis cloth will have to be the next & only cloth on my table at home from here on out.

Probably the most satisfying video I’ve ever seen. Amazing work!

Such a satisfying video. Just watching it, I feel very calmed.

A thing of beauty, thank you. 👍

I’ve been waiting years for this. Thank you Sir 👍👍💕💕

A real pro...definitely the best on uTube...thanks

You make it look so easy! Great video, thank you.

Thank you so much for posting this. I just did my Pro-am followed your direction and it came out perfect.

You make it look easy!

Great Job!

nice slick job

very good work

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Great video Zach. I have a couple of 9' Diamond tables I'll need to recover with Simonis 860HR by the end of the year. I think I'll try your method. Thank you 👍

Would this method be any different for the 3/4” slate on a valley?

Thanks so much for sharing this video. It has been really helpful! Can you recommend an adhesive best for attaching new cushions to rails? Thanks!

Great instructional video! I will try it out myself for the first time this coming week. Any final measurements on a 9foot table?

Championship Invitational is what I can afford, On a bar box what would you suggest as far as stretching measurements?

another question. last time i followed this it came out great. thanks for the vid. when you cut out the holes for the bolts for the rail did your cloth loosen a bit in those areas. would it benifit to put a little glue around the holes?

Hey brother! Been working on getting these rails redone on this table. My first rail didn't turn out bad but gotta clean up a little bit on the ends by the pocket facings but I think I can straighten it back up. Got the rest of the rails cleaned up of the old glue and gonna glue after work tomorrow (12/29). On another note. I just now realized after watching your video for the 6th or 7th time here that every mark you make is where you're stretching it to or fitting it to the table! I'm so glad I caught that before we started the table felt. So just to be clear. On an 8 foot table, you're adding a 1/4" on the end rails and the stretch side of the side rail just on where you are stretching the felt to. And the Anchor side will remain the same because that's not where the stretching will happen. In other words, you're only making it 1 5/8" away from the very end of the felt itself and that's how far each end and the stretch side of the felt will be stretched. And that is all that changes, am I right?

Zach, do you happen to have the measurements needed for an 8' table? I love the explanation and drawing of the measurements and layout of the anchor/ pull points. This is the method I will be trying along with the RKC250 adhesive.

Hi zach why are not the same masseur for sides pockets slack?

This is a good video. I have recovered my table three times now the first time I reused the clock that was on the table before I got it then I bought $80 Amazon cloth after that I got a used cloth from my local billiards supply shop. The latest one turned out the best and I liked it the most for playability. Is it worth it to go the extra three hundred bucks for simonis. The billiard supply guy told me that you can only have a professional install simonis or it wouldn't turn out right. I feel like if I used contact cement instead of spray adhesive it would definitely be something I could do.I am concerned about the rails how many times do you think I could make an attempt to them?

Hi - Can the same measurements be applied when re-felting an 8 foot table? Great video by the way. And what kind of marker are you using?

Zach, I'm preparing to do 3 8' tables. I use a duo fast gun with bigger staples normally. What gun do you use and what size staple? Pneumatic I believe. Also when you seat the feather strip, you don't use a ponding block. What prevents dings in the rails from the mallet?

Hey Zach. Enjoy watching you work. Is there i tech reason you didn't staple this job? The bed looks like slate. Is there no sub bed? I will be attempting to recover my Olhausen this month but the closer I have come to this type of work is stretching de-icer boots on airplane wings.

Do you glue the cloth when covering the cushions as well?

Really good video.

Well done thanks for sharing. What are your thoughts on pro-form cloth and would it be installed in the same manner? Thanks .

can you apply same principle with worsted accuplay cloth and using staples?

I have a question, do you know the measurements you should mark on the cloth for an 8 foot table? And thank you, that video was super helpful

Great video. Could you share how much stretch is needed for a 9foot table? Thanks in advance

I got a gallon of the RKC250 6 months ago and love it. Sadly it seems to not be available anymore. Any suggestions?

Simonis has an id strip viewable with a black-light. Is that only on the play/slick side? i know they put "Simonis" around the edge on the up side. Thanks. Great videos.

two questions. 1. Are you getting tiger stripes when your done? 2. Is the cloth loose after a month or so?

Same numbers for a 9'? Thanks

Hi Zack What kind of pen are you using - Thanks.

How long do you wait when gluing on the anchor side ? If you do wait

One quick question about the side pocket relief, my assumption is the anchor side gets the 13/16" and the side you pull gets the 5/8"? Or do I have that backward? Awesome video by the way.

What do you think about using 3M Super 77 Glue?

Why were my side pockets so tight evem though I left 13/16 on both sides of the pocket? I had a very hard time and had to pull so hard to get the cloth to sit flat on slate.

So you stretch it 1 3/8ths in every direction or just three three directions? I am not sure why the anchor side seems to be treated differentially in some instances. The cloth does need to end up square.

Hi again Zach. I have another question for you. I am re clothing my 8 foot table with Simonis 860 and I only have 3M 77 spray adhesive. I have read that you do not recommend that glue but it is all I have. Can I spray the anchor side and affix that side, then wait a day or two for it to fully cure to continue with the process. I am in no hurry to get this done. I just want the best possible outcome. It is just me doing it so I have no extra set of hands but what I do have is a bunch of clamps that may/can help me with the process. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise, I may have to kidnap you , drive you to Ohio , bribe you with a beer or two, and beg you to help me. Thank you! 😊

any opinion on the 3M #10 yellow adhesive vs the RKC250 ? i have been buying the 3M by the quart. how is shelf life after opening on the RKC250 ? i do about 10 tables a year and try to get it out of a single quart. some times i have to open second quart and it sits a year after opening. your thoughts on one vs the other?

which one is it in the pocket anchor side 13/16 or 5/8?

Zach! Nice video you need to put a link to your cash app on here for donations I feel like I owe you at least $10 because I’ve watched your Ridgeback video your covering rails with Simonis video and now this. I just found out yesterday the original 3M super 77 is no longer available anywhere it’s all the low VOC which won’t hold anything, going to have to switch to roll-on glue.

Someone tried to tell me you are supposed to dampen the cloth before applying so it tightens up when it dries. Is that BS?

nice work

Zach do you have similar drawings or measurements for a 8 foot table? Thanks in advance.

Hello zach. For a valley 7 foot are the same measures? Thanks

Are the measurements for stretching different if it's a 9-foot

Where are you located ?

Hello how long takes the cement to be ready

Never saw any one use their bare hands to smear and apply a contact adhesive before. ... interesting.

How much do you charge??$$

Making the measurement and stuff in my opinion is a waste of time . It would be more safe and faster if you stick one side , then the opposite side , after you done two opposite sides wait for the sticker to be dry good enough and finish with the other two sides . That's how I do it .

No not this way. To much time it will take

Championship Invitational is what I can afford, On a bar box what would you suggest as far as stretching measurements?