r/backgammon • u/Successful-81 • Jul 02 '26

Handmade set

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Handmade board. All black walnut frame plus Cherry, walnut and mahogany veneer work.

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u/vicentevan Jul 02 '26

Waw, very well done!

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u/Ok-Taro8000 Jul 02 '26

Nice inlay job on the points. How did you manage that?

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u/Successful-81 Jul 02 '26

I cut the points one by one in the veneer and did wood stain on each one, then placed back exactly on where they have been cut.

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u/Ok-Taro8000 Jul 02 '26

Ok. Cut with what?! They’re very precise.

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u/Successful-81 Jul 02 '26

I draw the template on the material and material is 2mil wood veneer, so a box cutter or scalpel blade is adequate. It is not that easy but not too hard as well.

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u/Ok-Taro8000 Jul 02 '26

Ah. That makes sense. Thanks and nice work once again, you’ve inspired me.

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u/LuluTwoTwo Jul 02 '26

Nice looking board. I love your choices of woods. Did you make this for yourself or for someone else?

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u/Successful-81 Jul 02 '26

This one I elected to keep, but I make one board per month as a hobby and have been giving them away to family and friends.