One of the oldest board games in the world: two rows of six pits and two store pits at the ends, carved from a solid board. For 48 playing pieces.
- Size
- 368 × 120 mm, 20 mm thick
- Material
- Hardwood (beech, oak)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Milling time
- approx. 32 min
- Bits
- End mill Ø 6 mm, V-bit 60°, End mill Ø 6 mm
- Customise
- Size, text and details adjustable with sliders
- With a laser
- milling machine only (deep pockets)
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Build instructions
Materials and accessories
| Qty | Part |
|---|---|
| 48 | Game pieces, glass gems or marbles |
Also: sandpaper (grit 120 and 240), a utility knife or fine saw and, for joints, a rubber mallet.
Carving and finishing
- Clamp the workpiece flat on the spoilboard or secure it with double-sided tape, and set the origin as shown in the carving assistant.
- Clear the pits with the 6 mm end mill, engrave the decorative border with the V-bit and cut out the board.
- Free the parts at the holding tabs with a utility knife or fine saw and sand the tab remains flush.
- Lightly break the edges with sandpaper (grit 120, then 240) and remove burrs.
Assembly and final touches
- Round the rims of the pits with sandpaper wrapped around a finger.
- Put four pieces into each of the twelve small pits; the stores stay empty.
- Finally oil, wax or varnish; for toys use oils or varnishes that are saliva-resistant according to EN 71-3.
How to carve this template
- OpenOpen the template in the app and adjust size and text if you like.
- CheckLook at it in 3D, check run time and warnings.
- Set upThe carve wizard guides you through material, clamping, bit and zero point.
- CarvePress start; the app drives your Grbl router directly over USB.
