Shuffleboard Table Buying Guide for Beginners

Shuffleboard Table Rules & Shooting Tips

Here is all the information you need to know about what to look for in a shuffleboard table, and why buying an American-made table in the USA is superior to imported tables. How to know what to look for in a shuffleboard table, learn about different hardwoods, and the difference between American-made tables and imported tables. We have some consumer guides that compare direct-to-consumer marketing with multi-tier distribution models.

From the Furniture Capital of America to Modern Craft Shops: How American Manufacturing Changed

April 3, 2026

Grand Rapids, Michigan, was once known as the Furniture Capital of America, where hardwood forests, skilled craftsmen, and early factories built furniture shipped across the...

Todd McClure

More Than a Craft Shop & The People Behind the Work

March 27, 2026

What makes a handcrafted shuffleboard table different from a factory-built one? It’s not just materials—it’s the people, process, and accountability behind the work. This article...

Todd McClure

Why Handcrafted Shuffleboard Tables Made in the USA Are Your Game Room’s Next Big Win

March 28, 2025

Discover why handcrafted shuffleboard tables made in the USA offer unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and value. Learn about premium American hardwoods, local artisan craftsmanship, customization options,...

Todd McClure

Shuffling the Deck: How Tariffs Impact Made-In-USA Shuffleboard Tables

February 20, 2025

Discover how tariffs are reshaping the landscape for Made-In-USA Shuffleboard Tables. While they can protect local manufacturers, they also risk inflating costs and complicating supply...

Todd McClure

Made In USA Handcrafted Shuffleboard Tables

July 19, 2024

Discover the unmatched quality of our USA handcrafted shuffleboard tables at McClure Tables. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced materials and maintaining full production...

Todd McClure

New Shuffleboard Table Showroom Now Open

March 14, 2022

Discover the newly opened New Shuffleboard Table Showroom at McClure Tables! With a fresh remodel led by Sam Mol and Barb Deleon, it's the perfect...

Todd McClure

Michigan State University Fans Celebrate Fandom with a Custom MSU Shuffleboard

April 2, 2019

Michigan State University fans celebrate their fandom with a custom Sloan shuffleboard table and game room furniture crafted from a historic MSU basketball court where...

Chris Overlay

Fact Check Brunswick Parson Shuffleboard

Fact Check Review: Brunswick Parsons Shuffleboard Table (2018)

August 6, 2018

Originally published in 2018, this article reviews the advertised specifications of the Brunswick Parsons shuffleboard table at that time. The analysis focuses on playboard thickness,...

Chris Overlay

Manufactured vs. Handcrafted Shuffleboard Tables: What Buyers Should Know

July 26, 2018

Understanding the differences between manufactured and handcrafted shuffleboard tables can help buyers make a more informed decision. From playboard thickness and finish systems to cabinet...

Chris Overlay

Proud To Be American Made - Happy 4th!

July 3, 2018

McClure Tables' journey to American Made independence. After 8 years manufacturing in China, they brought production back to Michigan, investing hundreds of thousands in equipment...

Chris Overlay

Made in China Shuffleboard Tables

March 21, 2018

Why buy American-made shuffleboard tables instead of Made in China imports. Real customer story: Kevin's experience with two defective Chinese Amazon tables versus his McClure...

Chris Overlay

Compare Where Shuffleboard Tables are Made

May 1, 2017

Detailed comparison: Chinese import vs McClure handcrafted shuffleboard table legs. Chinese leg uses 1/4" plywood ($2), staples, 40% workforce turnover, multi-tier distribution markup. McClure uses...

Todd McClure

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