LarryEA Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 The wood is Mahogany and Hard Maple (a little Spalted) A brass hinge in the center for a pivot There are 397 holes The bottom board is 15 1/2" x 5 1/2" Use the deck of cards for additional reference. The pattern is from Canadianhomeworkshop.com I'm wearing black pants and a gray sweat shirt and am eating chili and crackers. I still have to cut the recess for the cribbage pegs, add magnets, final sanding and finish. The magnets are for holding the two boards in line while playing or in storage. I am making a total of four, all are in various stages. Hence, I have a total of 1588 holes to drill. Larry Travis and Stogies 2 Quote
Sparkey Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 Nice Larry. That brings back a lot of memories. We used to play a lot as a family when I was growing up. Thanks for showing it. Quote
areynoldsre Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 When I was a kid my father and I would play cribbage for hours. Good looking board. Quote
LarryEA Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Posted February 24, 2014 Nice Larry. That brings back a lot of memories. We used to play a lot as a family when I was growing up. Thanks for showing it. Thank you. It's been many years since I last played. Quote
LarryEA Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Posted February 24, 2014 When I was a kid my father and I would play cribbage for hours. Good looking board. Thank you. I want to start playing again. It's a fun game. Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 24, 2014 Report Posted February 24, 2014 Never played but curious about it.Teriffic precision work here larry.Good on you! LarryEA 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Posted February 24, 2014 Never played but curious about it.Teriffic precision work here larry.Good on you! It's fun and like a lot of games, can be frustration. You count a lot in cribbage Quote
jrpeteo Posted February 24, 2014 Report Posted February 24, 2014 It is a fun game, and I've thought about making one. I didn't think I would be able to line up the holes perfectly and make it look good. Yours looks very good. Do you have a solid template or just a paper pattern for the holes? Pete LarryEA 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Posted February 24, 2014 It is a fun game, and I've thought about making one. I didn't think I would be able to line up the holes perfectly and make it look good. Yours looks very good. Do you have a solid template or just a paper pattern for the holes? Pete Pete, paper pattern and a drill press. Just thought that maybe on the next one I could attach a 1/4 inch hard board while I drill and maybe make a template. Quote
Ron Johnson Posted February 24, 2014 Report Posted February 24, 2014 Good morning Larry Fantastic work you've done. Very time consuming drilling all those holes. It's going to look awesome once you apply the finish. I've always enjoyed cribbage. LarryEA 1 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted February 24, 2014 Report Posted February 24, 2014 I like to use the cribbage board for dominoes 5's & 3's used to play against my mates in the local pub. nice board Larry Roly LarryEA 1 Quote
Wilson's Woodworking Posted February 24, 2014 Report Posted February 24, 2014 I'm wearing black pants and a gray sweat shirt and am eating chili and crackers. Larry No description is complete without this kind of info. I love the board. It is the first 3 person board I have seen that isn't in the shape of a 21. I have spent many hours playing and enjoyed every second. Thanks for sharing. LarryEA 1 Quote
spirithorse Posted February 26, 2014 Report Posted February 26, 2014 Nicely done, Larry, For those of you that are interested in making a cribbage board, there are two FREE plans here and also a plan for a hole drilling jig. http://www.freewoodworkingplan.com/index.php?search=cribbage God Bless! Spirithorse Quote
Fay Prozora Posted February 26, 2014 Report Posted February 26, 2014 I have a cribbage board template in the shop. It was Ward's and I think he made one for my sister's husband at one time. I'm going to try to learn more about cribbage and see if I would like to play it. Then maybe I will make a board or two. Have a great day Fay Quote
patrol681 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Posted March 15, 2014 I have never been a card playing fan personally, (nothing against it by any means,) just not interested, - however, - my wife wanted a unique cribbage board for a birthday gift one year, and I bought one from this fellow (I wasn't into woodworking at that time so didn't try making one myself) Anyway, those of you who do play Cribbage may be interested in trying some of these sort of ideas: http://www.cribscapes.com/ Ed Quote
LarryEA Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Posted March 15, 2014 Those are super nice cribbage boards. Laser made, If I had a pattern, I'd have a scroll made one. Thanks for the link. Larry Quote
Multifasited Posted April 8, 2014 Report Posted April 8, 2014 Larry , Thats a great board ,I'll give you a 31 ,you know 15-2 _15-4 _double rum 4 etc. +right jack .been a while ,but we wore them out on board ship !Getting hard to find opponents, few can count anymore ! Quote
LarryEA Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Posted April 8, 2014 I claim a Mulligan of 2, you missed a 15 on that 6 and 9 Yea, on todays youth, need something to tell them. I really enjoyed playing, Noone around to play... But I have 4 boards if anyone shows up. Made 5 and gave one away. Quote
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