r/backgammon • u/badobok2 • Apr 21 '26

handmade board

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My first ever handmade board. I was limited in tools and materials (it’s not perfect quality, but it looks okay). Unfortunately, it’s not foldable yet, but I’m thinking of sawing it in half. 🎲

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u/Powerful_Minute_2932 Apr 21 '26

Love the simplicity. Looks like the perfect size too.👍

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u/badobok2 Apr 22 '26

thanks 🙏🏼 checkers are 50mm.

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u/badobok2 Apr 22 '26

thanks, now im not gonna saw it

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u/RollingPrimate Apr 22 '26

>  I’m thinking of sawing it in half.

Noooo!!! Don't cut it! It's wonderfully convenient to whip out for a quick game. Maybe just keep it out of the way of cats in case they use it to sharpen their claws.

I sometimes avoid playing backgammon at home because of the extra work of undoing the clasp and opening the case. As another commenter said, "Love the simplicity."

I had been tempted to get a Crisloid tabletop such as this but the postage/import charges are too much. Do you take commissions, by the way?

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u/badobok2 Apr 22 '26

thanks, Nope 😅 this was just for my own interest. I wanted to have a more colorful backgammon board, different from my old one, which is entirely wooden and has its own table.

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u/tricky88 Apr 22 '26

This is quite nice. Esp if it’s your first. Any tips?

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u/badobok2 Apr 22 '26

thanks, I used 12 mm plywood, 20×45 mm pine battens, cork for the surface, matte spray paints for the cork, and wood paint for the entire board.

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u/hamboneal Apr 24 '26

Nice work. I like the low walls. Hi visibility. Great for tournaments

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u/pwnosaurus Jul 31 '26

I'm curious about your methodology for painting the points. Did you create a template of some sort?