rjR Posted August 30, 2017 Report Posted August 30, 2017 The aromatic cedar used for these boards grew up in Missouri, was moved as a small log to W. Fargo ND about 12 years ago. Sat in a garage there for a few years; migrated to OR in 2009, and then about 4 months ago went to Lynnwood WA. Well Friday morning it was finally cut to slices. Then it came back to OR on Saturday. By Sunday, it was demanding to be used. Well 750+ holes later, it is 3 cribbage boards. The pegs are all hand made as are the stoppers for the peg storage. The finish is several coats of marine quality spar varnish that I had in stock. The woodburning on 2 was "just because" I wanted to. The edges of all 3 have bug holes, but, not into the wood itself, just the bark. Most likely will end up giving them away. It was a fun project as the cedar is so pretty and adds a nice smell to the shop too. I did have to remake/ modify my template to fit the size of these boards, they are just slightly over 12 inches long each. A scrollsaw was used a tiny amount on every one of them also. Phantom Scroller, Rob, wombatie and 6 others 9 Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted August 30, 2017 Report Posted August 30, 2017 I like the use of the log slabs. Great job on them. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted August 30, 2017 Report Posted August 30, 2017 Very pretty wood !....Beautiful ! Quote
amazingkevin Posted August 31, 2017 Report Posted August 31, 2017 8 hours ago, rjR said: The aromatic cedar used for these boards grew up in Missouri, was moved as a small log to W. Fargo ND about 12 years ago. Sat in a garage there for a few years; migrated to OR in 2009, and then about 4 months ago went to Lynnwood WA. Well Friday morning it was finally cut to slices. Then it came back to OR on Saturday. By Sunday, it was demanding to be used. Well 750+ holes later, it is 3 cribbage boards. The pegs are all hand made as are the stoppers for the peg storage. The finish is several coats of marine quality spar varnish that I had in stock. The woodburning on 2 was "just because" I wanted to. The edges of all 3 have bug holes, but, not into the wood itself, just the bark. Most likely will end up giving them away. It was a fun project as the cedar is so pretty and adds a nice smell to the shop too. I did have to remake/ modify my template to fit the size of these boards, they are just slightly over 12 inches long each. A scrollsaw was used a tiny amount on every one of them also. Whoa! those are cream of the crop boards!Lucky you! Quote
lawson56 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Posted August 31, 2017 Never played the game,but you have done an Awesome job. Quote
Dave Monk Posted September 1, 2017 Report Posted September 1, 2017 Those are beautiful pieces of wood. Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted September 1, 2017 Report Posted September 1, 2017 They are just beautiful great idea. Roly Quote
Ron Johnson Posted September 2, 2017 Report Posted September 2, 2017 Beautiful Aromatic Cedar and to top it off, well aged. Totally AWESOME. Not just the wood Ralph but all the work you put into the making of these beautiful cribbage boards. I too would give them away, for a price of course keeping one for myself. I started making a short game one but didn't turn out to my liking. Very beautiful Ralph. One of the best I've seen. Quote
heppnerguy Posted September 3, 2017 Report Posted September 3, 2017 15 2 15 4 and 3 is 7, Very attractive crib boards, Ralph Dick heppnerguy Quote
newfie Posted September 8, 2017 Report Posted September 8, 2017 Those crib boards look awesome. At the first quick glance of the picture the wood looks like bacon to me and the wife LOL. thanks for sharing Quote
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