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The impetus meant Spektor began making sketches. "Slowly but surely Elevate Customs came about because the designs I came up with gained popularity. So I started a business," Spektor revealed. In the lead Carpenter position, Santos has 30 years of experience, and along with three other carpenters, the group can create anything made out of wood. As for the fine tuning, Alfredo comes to Elevate with a resume that lists previous work on jets and airplanes, and his handy work can really be seen on all the unique solid aluminum foosball components. Her designers aren't the only experts in the process, though. "Everything can be rendered," she said. So physical samples like leather, wood, metal, and the various felts can be sent to customers, and through a back and forth, a 3D image can be conjured with the desired coloring. "They can see exactly what they will get," said Spektor. In the meantime, the family hour always comes to an end, and Elevate Customs can turn the kids' bedtime into party time for the adults. The same type of elite craftsmanship is applied to Elevate's poker, blackjack, craps and roulette tables. "It's fun. You don't expect to see a craps table at a home everyday," she said, and the closing of Casinos due to COVID-19 has driven interest. Assembly for all the pieces is required, though. "We assist in finding a local installer," she said. But if desired, a white glove option will bring in the Elevate Customs designers to your house to complete the project. Spektor is far from done and continues to sketch and design, with a new pool table custom top on the horizon. "In the making, the work will be revealed soon," she beamed, and she's sure clients won't be disappointed when the pieces are put into place and the paint dries. "WE NEVER COMPRO- MISE THE FUNCTION- ALITY OF THE GAME" ELEVATECUSTOMS.COM V U E N J .C O M 44

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