Shuffleboard Table Set up and Installation

Setting Up and Installing Your Shuffleboard Table: A Comprehensive Guide

Setting up a shuffleboard table can raise questions about the expertise and tools required for proper installation. At McClure Tables, we provide specialized services for **shuffleboard table setup and installation**, but we have encountered a few challenges in this area.

**Understanding the Shuffleboard Table Installation Process**

Many companies we collaborate with sell factory-built shuffleboard tables while operating local retail stores. These companies often feel jaded when customers choose a handcrafted, custom-made table from McClure tables rather than a factory-made table from their stock. Moreover, most of them sell only a handful of shuffleboard tables each year, focusing primarily on pool tables. Unlike shuffleboard tables, pool tables require intricate setup expertise, including precise leveling and upholstery skills; attempting this without professional help is not recommended. Interestingly, even employees from these retail stores and many game table manufacturers may lack knowledge about shuffleboard tables. For example, we once encountered a contractor with over 25 years of experience who was surprised to learn that a shuffleboard table should be set up with both ends slightly elevated.

**Why Shuffleboard Tables Are Different**

A shuffleboard table is relatively easy to set up and does not require exact leveling. However, understanding how to make adjustments is crucial, as wood can shift with changes in temperature and humidity. This is why the adjusters on the bottom are called "climate adjusters" and require occasional tuning. During our in-house **shuffleboard table setup and installation** service, we take the time to explain to owners how to make these adjustments. The table should have a slight incline at both ends to ensure that the puck slows down near the end and that gameplay remains consistent on both sides. If you attempt to level the table perfectly, you may end up with uneven play.

Additionally, the board itself is concave, causing the pucks to drift slightly toward the center. In fact, we can conduct a shuffleboard table setup without using a level at all! However, when we contract out this service, many installers are not that familiar with shuffleboard tables. One thing, as a consumer, to see if your installer knows what they are doing is: after setting up, they will throw pucks to check the level, and then follow up by giving you the same instructions we do when we set up tables within our area on how to adjust your shuffleboard table. 

**Shuffleboard Table Set up and Installation Challenges and Solutions**

The second challenge contributing to the cost of shuffleboard installation is that larger tables may require two to four people for carrying. Installers must also handle the disposal of crate materials and boxes, often spending more time on this than on the actual setup process. If the table is already unpacked, our team can typically set it up and adjust it for play within 30 minutes to an hour.

**DIY Shuffleboard Table Set up and Installation**

We encourage customers to consider setting up the shuffleboard table themselves. If lifting is a concern, hiring strong individuals or a local moving and storage company can effectively assist with the **Shuffleboard Table Set up and Installation**. Anyone with basic handyman skills and the ability to lift heavy objects should find the **shuffleboard table setup** manageable. We also offer a collection of videos filled with tips on handling the playboard, as well as guidance on the setup and leveling of your shuffleboard table.

In conclusion, whether you choose to hire professionals or embark on a DIY shuffleboard table setup, understanding the installation process is key to enjoying this classic game in your home. With the right knowledge and preparation, you can ensure your shuffleboard table is ready for play in no time!

We have a complete library of Videos below for more information on Shuffleboard Table Set up and Installation Some these are older and we mention a couple things like brass seam covers we no longer use.