Custom cloths (2 Viewers)

[Sprinsd]

Might be a case of my brain just wanting something that can't be obtained but having compared the old and new fabric, I love the old one. New one feels more "scratchy" for the lack of a better word. Cards slide beautifully though.

I actually like the new cloth better. The old cloth was nice but had more of a satin feel.

 

[Balanar]

I actually like the new cloth better. The old cloth was nice but had more of a satin feel.

Yes I agree about the satin feel! That's the feeling that I really liked.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

I feel foolish.... didn’t know this was a thing. Woof

 

[JB315]

here is my review after playing on the felt for couple months
1st impressions looks very clean and bold
2nd Feel to me its not what i am used to playing in different poker rooms im used to more of a felt feel
This cloth feels like a silky pantyhose will say Cards Do Fly and it feels really good my only concern is material possible snagging from finger nails my wife was playing and went to scoop pot and I heard her nails running across material I can’t lie I panicked lol cuz I thought her nail snagged
Overall although different from what Im Used to playing on I will say Tony is awesome to do business with from start to the finish product here are couple pics of my custom felt think the saying is fitting SCARED MONEY DON’T make money

 

[72o]

I just wanted to pop in here and say how awesome Chanman’s gaming suede is again (I have the older version fwiw). Not only do the feel, playability and looks kick ass but the quality is unreal. Just this past Friday I had an Oh Shit moment. I looked down at the table in front of me and saw a spot of blood (about dime size) that came from a little slice I had on my thumb. I ran upstairs and grabbed a damp cloth and voila...came right up and there is no sign of any harm. I have a tan colored table so this was very scary to see but I am very impressed with the results.

 

[Marhault]

So is a PM on here the best method to contact Chanman about a custom felt? I sent one I just didn't know if his website was a better choice.

Also I'm not 100 percent certain I wanna go the custom felt route but if so can anyone point me in the direction of someone who is good the designing process? I have access to Photoshop and Illustrator but I'm not great with using them.
Thanks!

 

[k9dr]

Tony’s felts include 2 hours of design time - you will not be disappointed

 

[Forty4]

So is a PM on here the best method to contact Chanman about a custom felt? I sent one I just didn't know if his website was a better choice.

Also I'm not 100 percent certain I wanna go the custom felt route but if so can anyone point me in the direction of someone who is good the designing process? I have access to Photoshop and Illustrator but I'm not great with using them.
Thanks!

@T_Chan does design work and is a pleasure to work with, speaking from experience.

 

[Marhault]

@T_Chan does design work and is a pleasure to work with, speaking from experience.

I might end up going that route I just wanted to play around a little myself to maybe get the ball rolling. Just to make the process a little quicker maybe. I have no doubt Chanman can come up with some sweet designs I've seen plenty on here lol.

 

[k9dr]

Finally installed - thanks @T_Chan

 

[CraigT78]

Finally installed - thanks @T_Chan

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That's sweet. Well done.

 

[bsdunbar1]

Finally installed - thanks @T_Chan

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Love the retro look. Awesome

 

[GenghisKhan]

I also love the retro look. It's classy and clean looking. Not too busy or distracting. Great job all around.
Care to share more information about the design?
It's probably earlier in the thread and I skipped it. Let me go back and read a little lol.

 

[k9dr]

I wish I could say it was an original idea, but it was definitely inspired by a restaurant sign I saw. I started with the Doctor's Lounge idea and did an internet search. I came across a sign I liked for a defunct bar in San Francisco:

I reworked the vertical image to fit a horizontal table design and added a beer chalice, then @T_Chan worked his magic and viola:

 

[Richard Cranium]

Albino Dragon’s lounge chips would be awesome on that felt. Unfortunately I think the pics are gone.

EDIT - found them - https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/2016-hof-voting-thread.9091/#post-131526

 

[bostonwinch]

Just wondering how the custom clothes hold up over time? Any fading? I built a table and we played maybe 20 times on a SSC style felt and I’m already starting to see some wear on it.

 

[CraigT78]

Just wondering how the custom clothes hold up over time? Any fading? I built a table and we played maybe 20 times on a SSC style felt and I’m already starting to see some wear on it.

They hold up very well - 4 years of playing 2-3x per month and no wear or fading to mention. Dirty as all get out - but a wash cycle fixed that.

 

[bostonwinch]

They hold up very well - 4 years of playing 2-3x per month and no wear or fading to mention. Dirty as all get out - but a wash cycle fixed that.

what do you mean by wash cycle? Do you disassemble the table and put it in the wash? Lol

 

[DoubleEagle]

what do you mean by wash cycle? Do you disassemble the table and put it in the wash? Lol

Yep. I have done that twice.

 

[markleteenie]

Yep. I have done that twice.

So do you use a light coat of 3M 77 before putting the cloth down on the foam when you install/reinstall?

 

[DoubleEagle]

So do you use a light coat of 3M 77 before putting the cloth down on the foam when you install/reinstall?

Yes.

 

[CraigT78]

what do you mean by wash cycle? Do you disassemble the table and put it in the wash? Lol

Yes. I had an unfortunate mold outbreak, probably caused by an unknown spilt beer, and I store my tables facing each other. So mold in both felts. Took them off, washed them. Mold didn't come out - so I took bleach and baking soda with a toothbrush to them. Worked like a champ. The wash cycle brought them back to their vibrant colors, like the day I got them.

 

[CraigT78]

So do you use a light coat of 3M 77 before putting the cloth down on the foam when you install/reinstall?

Yep, and a LOT fewer Staples. Like 12.

 

[markleteenie]

That's good to know. I haven't had to take my poker surface off yet.

 

[DoubleEagle]

Yep, and a LOT fewer Staples. Like 12.

^^^This^^^ I used to use way too many staples. No longer.

I delivered and installed appliances back in the '70's while I was going to school. The gentleman I worked for told me to do each job as if I would be the next person that would need to work on it. I sometimes forget this but it is sage advice.

 

[5bucks]

Yes I will ship to Australia but you would have to pay the actual shipping costs. I fold up the cloths into a small box to save on shipping and then the cloth can be ironed flat.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Yep, and a LOT fewer Staples. Like 12.

I agree with this. Per half foot.

 

[davethesave]

Advice for someone who has never designed much online but wants to design their own cloth for table builds?
(I have minimal computer design experience)

 

[WedgeRock]

Doesn't @T_Chan's PR for include some design work?

 

[T_Chan]

Yes any custom cloth order includes 2 hours of design