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Cribbage boards are a top seller for me. That’s a wonderful thing … but it created a problem over the holidays. I sold too many.
So, I had to make more.
That solves the problem, pretty much.
The problem is that my inventory needs to be broad, my time is precious … and I’m yet to catch up with anything. I’m still behind with cribbage boards: I have 3 special orders to do, as well as holes in my existing inventory that need to be filled.
It’s always something. And that, my friends, is a wonderful problem to have.
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It took me forever to get these done.
I had the idea. I had the design.
I even had the California boards done for months … but didn’t have the bases done.
For months.
Finally, though, I had my breakthrough and finally got 2 pairs of 2-person Cribbage boards done.
As with all of my boards, the base holds the cards & pegs. The tops are interchangeable, so you can choose the bottom and top that you most like.
The standard “race track” 2-player version is a common design; it’s the board that most people have used. The California board is my own design. Every California I make will have yellow wood in it … California is the Golden State, after all.
Half of these are now sold (note that I neglected to photograph one of the 2-player sets … and it’s sold. Sorry!). I was intrigued that the purchaser of the California set went stripey-stripey. No plain wooden pieces for her California!
I continue to add to the collection of custom 3- and 4-player boards. More of those designs will soon follow; check out the links below to see the other cribbage boards I have made.
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The Cribbage Obsession
This Cribbage Thing Is Catching On
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It took me far too long to begin seriously making cribbage boards. When I started … I couldn’t stop. I can’t stop.
I’m obsessed.
I’m currently in the throes of preparation for the largest holiday events, and this year, I’ve committed myself to two very large events. So, I had to get to making. And that’s what I did, as you will see.
These cribbage boards are uniquely designed so you can combine the top of your choice with the bottom of your choice. Two styles are offered: a 3-track, oval design and a 4-track round design.
You get to choose.
I trust that these will prove popular with holiday gift givers. The initial reaction to these has been rather spectacular, honestly, so as I’ve built out more & more options … well, I now have 4 containers filled with, uh, options.
Here are the latest.
Still to come: a simpler 2-track version. God willing, the first ones of those will be done before Thanksgiving.
Cribbage 18 – 17. Hard Maple, Purpleheart. 3 track bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 25. Cribbage top is a fir tree, 3D carved. Birds Eye Maple.
Cribbage 18 – 29. Cribbage top is a cat mandala. Yellowheart.
Cribbage 18 – 18. Hard Maple, Jatoba, Purpleheart. 3 track bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 19. Hard Maple, Jatoba and Bloodwood. 3 track bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 20. Bloodwood top for a 3 track board.
Cribbage 18 – 21. White Oak, Hard Maple & Black Walnut. 3 track board.
Cribbage 18 – 22. Dolphin top for a 3 track board.
Cribbage 18 – 23. Hard Maple. 3 track bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 24. Hard Maple top for a 3 track board. Seahorse.
Cribbage 18 – 28. Yellowheart top for a 3 track board.
Cribbage 18 – 26. Wolf top for a 3 track board. Cherry.
Cribbage 18 – 27. Cherry top for a 3 track board, for lovers of the grape.
Cribbage 18 – 41. Merbau, Hard Maple, Canarywood, Black Walnut & Bloodwood. 4 track board bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 33. Cherry top for a 4 track board. Butterfly 2.
Cribbage 18 – 36. Sapele top for a 4 track board. Tribal Owl.
Cribbage 18 – 34. Black Walnut, Cherry, Yellowheart, Purpleheart and Bloodwood. 4 track bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 37. Sapele top for a 4 track board. Crown prince frog, painted gold & green.
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This Cribbage Thing Is Catching On
New: Cribbage Board Sets
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Since I’ve finally broken through and started making cribbage boards, I’m getting obsessed. Variations abound, and I’m only scratching the surface.
Last weekend, I sold more cribbage boards than cutting boards. That’s a sobering thought … especially since so many people comment that this is a game for old folks that so few play anymore.
But then, people also tell me that no one uses wooden cutting boards, either.
I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing, and people get to choose. That seems to be working out so far!
All cribbage boards are finished with lacquer. They are not cutting boards (yes, I’ve been asked), and they are not food ready. They do, however, come with the cards and pegs for playing, held in the convenient storage slots under the top. All of these sets are customizable: any 4-track set top can go with any 4-track set bottom (the 4-tracks are the round ones, about 14″ in diameter). The oval sets are 3-tracks, and are 10″ x 14″.
Cribbage 18 – 12a. Cherry Top, Black Walnut Bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 12 detail. Yes, the cards & pegs are included.
Cribbage 18 – 09. Bloodwood top, Hard Maple, Bloodwood, Cherry & Black Walnut bottom. Sold in its first showing.
Cribbage 18 – 09 detail.
Cribbage 18 – 10. Cherry top, Black Walnut bottom. Sold in its first showing.
Cribbage 18 – 08. Cherry Top & Purpleheart, Bloodwood, Bubinga, Jarrah & Cherry bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 08 detail.
Cribbage 18 – 06a. Hard Maple Top, Black Walnut, Padauk & Cherry bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 11. Cherry top, Hard Maple bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 16. Hard Maple top with colored stain, Black Walnut bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 16a detail.
Cribbage 18 – 13. Cherry Top, Hard Maple, Purpleheart & Bloodwood bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 13a detail.
Cribbage 18 – 14a. Cherry Top, Hard Maple bottom.
Cribbage 18 – 14 detail.
Cribbage 18 – 15. Cherry Top, Hard Maple bottom. Sold in its first showing.
Cribbage 18 – 15a detail.
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New: Cribbage Board Sets
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A year ago – A YEAR AGO – I brought out my first cribbage boards. They were simple pieces, and I knew I could do better. So, it was back to the drawing board computer for some Research & Development.
I bought some Cribbage Pegs. I bought some playing cards. I wanted to offer complete sets.
I got better at using the CNC.
And today, I’m pleased to show you the first 4 new prototypes of the Cribbage Boards I’ve developed. There are 2 sizes.
- The oval board has a 3-player track, and is 9″ x 14″ x 1-3/4″.
- The round board has a 4-player track, and is 14″ in diameter, and 1-3/4″ thick.
Both styles offer you the opportunity to customize both the top and the bottom.
- The top can be engraved with your name or other words that celebrate an occasion, anniversary, etc. The top can be engraved on the top side or even on the bottom side of the lid, if you prefer. If you’d rather have visuals engraved, I can do 3D engraving as you see below. Since the engraving is the star, wood designs shown here are simple, in either Hard Maple or Cherry. Note that woods can be stained, as the carved bass design is. Carved words can be painted, as the name is painted on the example, below.
- The bottom can be any wood design you like. Here, you see Hard Maple, Black Walnut or a striped version that has Hard Maple, Cherry & Bloodwood. Any combination is possible.
Pegs & playing cards are included with both sizes (the large round board comes with 2 decks). Finish is a penetrating oil stain (in the case of the bass & alligator), and then all pieces are finished with spray lacquer.
Cribbage 18 – 01. Hard Maple Bottom, Cherry 3D carved top.
Cribbage 18 – 01a detail.
Cribbage 18 – 01b detail.
Cribbage 18 – 02. Alternative top, Hard Maple with 3D carving of oak leaves & acorns.
Cribbage 18 – 02a detail.
Cribbage 18 – 03. Hard Maple top is stained Mahogany. Bottom is Hard Maple, Bloodwood & Cherry.
Cribbage 18 – 03a detail.
Cribbage 18 – 04. Black Walnut bottom & Maple top with bass carving, stained very lightly.
Cribbage 18 – 04a detail.
Cribbage 18 – 05. Hard Maple. Carved name is backfilled with gold acrylic.
Cribbage 18 – 05a detail.
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New: Cribbage Boards (2017)
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It’s my 2nd most requested game board.
Note that I still haven’t finished any of my most requested game board, but those are coming soon, honest.
I tried to make cribbage boards several months ago using a plex template and a drill press … the results were less than spectacular. I put those efforts on the shelf while I thought about my next step.
Then, I bought a CNC.
Then, I found this template with my google machine.
Then, I pushed the button.
These are simple boards. Coming soon, I’ll be using a different template with some 3D carving & personalization available. Big plans!
Cribbage 17 – 01. Goncalo Alves, Hard Maple, Cherry, Red Oak, Yellowheart and Black Walnut. 6″ x 16″.
Cribbage 17 – 02. Bubinga. Non-skid rubber feet. 5″ x 15″.
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