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[Riverboat Willie]

Here are a couple things to look for when buying a table:
Make sure the table is based on a solid 3/4" sheet of birch or oak plywood. (absolutely no MDF!)
The foam used in the rails should be high density, or it will break down and wear out too quickly
You want a velveteen or suited "casino" cloth on the play surface. billiards felt is scratchy and sheds, and craft felt just balls up and wears out.
Ask about how the table is finished on the bottom, you wouldn't think this would be important, but staring at ugly extra felt and staples when it's stored is not cool. the bottom should be covered either with a coverboard or a trim material.

As far as legs go, I'm with you in my dislike of the folding metal legs. They are popular and do hold up okay, but I don't think they look very good. Check out my site and tables, I designed a custom folding leg system. The ones on the site have more angled cuts on them, but my two recent tables have had a nicer rounded look and i'll be updating my site soon. Hope this helps!

Mark "Riverboat Willie" Nelson
http://viper12873.tripod.com