Solid Hardwood Framing attached directly to the slate gives a solid foundation for leveling and solid wood for fastening cloth staples. Many companies do not frame their slate at all, and when they do, they use plywood or particle board, which will deteriorate over time, causing leveling problems. Slate framing attached directly to the slate as opposed to a bed liner which is mounted to the top of the pool table frame. The BCA requires that all slate have a wood framing attached directly to the slate. The weight of the table with 1' slate has a major, direct impact on how well the table will play.
Slate is screwed directly to the table frame to prevent movement in the slate.
Center slate screws are used to secure the slate in the middle of the table. Without these center screws, it opens the door for the slate to shift in the middle of the playing surface. The rail construction is the heartbeat of your pool table. All three parts work together to make the perfect rail. They are truly the best in the world.