Recovering cushions

These images show the many procedures involved in stripping snooker table cushions of the old cloth and the fitting of new material.

Stripping cushion of old cloth	Removing staples from cushion block	Removing splinters from block
Removing original retaining slip	Checking new slip for thickness	Fitting new cushion cloth
Knocking down retaining slip	Ensuring cloth fits correctly	Cutting cloth by pocket
Trimming cloth along top	Trimming cloth at pocket	Tacking cloth at pocket
Tacking cloth to the underside	Stapling cloth to cushion block	Stapling cloth at pocket
Fitting cloth to conceal tack heads	Covered cushion before fitting	Covered cushion at pocket