11/03/2006
How it's Made: Billiards Table
On the sides of all varieties of billiard table are "rails" (or "cushions"), which are made from elastic materials such as synthetic or vulcanized rubber. The cushion's purpose is to rebound balls without letting them lose too much kinetic energy. The playing surface (the "Bed") on all quality tables is made of 3/4"-2" thick slate, typically imported from Italy, Brazil or China
