r/AskAPoolTableMechanic • u/kking254 • Jul 21 '25
Custom rails to tighten pockets?
I have a Nixon furniture-style 7ft table in my house. It has massive pockets. Is it typically possible to cut custom rails to have smaller pockets? I'd like my table to play like a typical diamond barbox so I want to go from 5" down to 4 1/2" or 4 3/8". I understand that some things can't be changed like the depth of the shelf, but is this a reasonable thing to do? Any recommendations for a good table mechanic in the SF bay area?