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.

Why EZstain Hand-Rubbed Furniture Finishes Are a Game-Changer for Handcrafted Shuffleboard Tables

March 23, 2025

Discover how EZstain hand-rubbed furniture finishes enhance the beauty and quality of Handcrafted Shuffleboard Tables. This technique allows for custom color mixing, providing a rich...

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Is Your Shuffleboard Table’s Playing Surface Really 3” Thick?

October 15, 2015

Playfield thickness matters for longevity and refinishing. Competitors claim 3" but use .25"-.5" (up to 10 coats) poured epoxy polymer on 1.5"-2" wood. Thick polymer...

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Buying A Shuffleboard Table For Dummies

July 18, 2013

Buying a shuffleboard table can be overwhelming, but this guide simplifies the process by focusing on essential factors for a high-quality purchase. It covers ideal...

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Shuffleboard Table Video on Handcrafted in America

January 7, 2013

Watch McClure Tables featured on Handcrafted in America. See the intricate handcrafted detail work that goes into each shuffleboard table made in Grand Rapids, Michigan,...

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McClure Shuffleboards New Traditional Shuffleboard Playing Surface Finish

August 2, 2012

Traditional finish vs polymer-epoxy: Traditional uses hard maple (full 3 inches thick, resistant to dents/dings), natural feel/beauty, hear pucks glide. Polymer is like Plexiglas sheet...

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Shuffleboard Table Factory Tour

August 8, 2011

McClure Tables factory in Grand Rapids, Michigan - 150 years furniture manufacturing history. FSC-certified lumber from local Michigan mills (trucked less than 100 miles). Makes...

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What Is a 3 Ply Laminated Strain-Isolating Shuffleboard Construction?

May 28, 2011

3-ply laminated boards (Chinese import, plywood-like construction) vs true butcher block (USA standard 75+ years). 3-ply issues: warped boards, convex shape, difficult to flatten/adjust with...

Todd McClure