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YYC in LAX · 08-31-2011, 10:35 AM

With some downtime here, I plan on making my own Craps table. I would rather buy some felt that has all the numbers/decals on it as apposed to painting them on myself.

I haven't seen a Dufferin in the NW area for a long time. Can anyone recommend a gaming/billiards store that might carry something like this? I live in the NW so would rather not venture to the deep southern areas of the city.

Thanks

DownhillGoat · 08-31-2011, 11:03 AM

I would imagine your best bet would be one of the gambling supply stores in Vegas. A lot of them sell used felts (lots are in good shape, especially if they were only used for a short promo). I picked up a few blackjack felts that way. There's one called the Gambler's General Store, and one called Spinnetis that I've been to that usually carry used (and new) felts. IIRC they both ship to Canada.

troutman · 08-31-2011, 11:04 AM

http://www.smlentertainment.com/

There is a store just south of the Safeway on 37th St and Richmond Rd SW. I forget the name of it . . .

http://www.canuckamusements.com/

Engine09 · 08-31-2011, 12:32 PM

I don't know if I can get behind SML, went in there once to buy around $70 of supplies and the guy barely has time for me. Ran off to the back to get my stuff before I was done giving him the details, wanted to get me out of there and move on to bigger sales I guess. Brought me the wrong stuff, not much help.

Could be just the one guy but I've heard others who hate SML.

DownhillGoat · 08-31-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryzsky

Could be just the one guy but I've heard others who hate SML.

Prices there seem slightly inflated...

habernac · 08-31-2011, 12:36 PM

Alberta Billiards in the SW are great. They were the ONLY gaming store who was interested in selling me just the cloth for my pool table. The other stores didn't want to talk to me unless I had them install it as well (and wanted to charge me extra).

THE SCUD · 08-31-2011, 01:36 PM

Could you finish off a couple showers and a gym for me in your downtime? It was supposed to be done by today but it's not and now the guy is leaving...

northcrunk · 08-31-2011, 01:50 PM

If you have the felt (simetimes fabricland keeps it in stock, velveteen works well too) you might be able to take it into a print shop to get it done. Just download a craps pattern to print on (or design one). I built my 10 seat poker table and just screenprinted any printing on the felt before I attached it to the middle piece of wood. I have even seen velveteen and felt at walmart. Ebay is good for ordering felt as well.