Description
Older full size snooker and billiard tables often use slotted bolts to secure the cushions. Anyone who has removed the cushions for a recloth will know how awkward these bolts can be. The slotted heads require a specially modified tool, and years of servicing can leave them worn or damaged.
Sold individually. Price is per bolt. Older 12ft tables commonly require 30 or 36 bolts for a complete set, depending on whether each cushion uses five or six.
We regularly encounter these bolts while working on older tables. A damaged head can make a bolt difficult to remove and equally difficult to tighten when the cushion is refitted. If a cushion is not secured firmly and evenly, its bounce and sound can be affected.
We sourced these hex head cushion bolts as a practical replacement for the older slotted style. The hex head can be gripped with a suitable standard tool, making cushion removal and refitting more straightforward. After searching for a solution locally, we obtained and checked samples from overseas before ordering stock for our own table servicing work and for other installers.
How many cushion bolts does a 12ft table need?
Older 12ft tables commonly use either five or six bolts per cushion. With six cushions on the table, that means 30 or 36 bolts for a complete replacement. Count the bolts on your table before ordering.
When should the old bolts be replaced?
A recloth or cushion refurbishment is a sensible time to inspect the existing bolts. If the slotted heads have become damaged or are difficult to work with, replacing them while the cushions are off can make this job and future servicing easier.
Product details
- Hex head replacement cushion bolts
- Intended for older style 12ft snooker and billiard tables with slotted cushion bolts
- Used to secure the cushions to the table
- Suitable for table servicing, reclothing and cushion refurbishment
- Common full table quantities: 30 or 36 bolts
Frequently asked questions
How many bolts are used on each cushion?
Older full size tables commonly have five or six bolts per cushion. Check your table before ordering, as the number varies.
Why replace slotted cushion bolts with hex head bolts?
The older slotted style can be difficult to remove and tighten, particularly when the heads have been damaged during previous work. A hex head gives you a more straightforward way to grip the bolt with a suitable tool.
Will replacing the bolts improve cushion bounce?
The bolts themselves do not replace worn cushion rubber or correct other table faults. They do help the installer secure the cushions firmly and evenly, which matters to how the cushions respond and sound.