'It's important to keep our snooker table craft alive'

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Andreas Carissimo, a Staffordshire craftsman, builds and restores snooker tables for clients across the UK, keeping alive a specialized trade that demands precision woodworking and felt expertise. The article profiles his workshop and the meticulous process behind creating and maintaining these bespoke tables, highlighting both the technical skill required and the market for quality tables among enthusiasts. Carissimo emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional craftsmanship in an era when many such trades face decline, as demand fluctuates with changing leisure habits.