How To Build a Cribbage Board - Artistic Laser Designs

Choose a cribbage board pattern
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Make your board big enough to fit your pattern. I usually add at least an extra inch on each side of the pattern. Follow these steps.
Print the pattern
Tape pattern together with scotch tape if more than 1 page (I tape front and back)
For a regular flat track
1. Tape all edges of the pattern to the board
2. Drill all the holes (I drill about 1/2" deep with a 3/4" thick board)
For a sunken track
1. Use spray glue or contact cement and glue pattern to board
2. Drill all the holes (I drill about 1/2" deep with a 3/4" thick board)
3. Use a router and route out the inside of track, do 3 - 4 shallow passes instead of 1 deep pass. (I go about 1/4" deep in total)
For a raised track
1. Use spray glue or contact cement and glue pattern to board
2. Drill all the holes (I drill about 1/2" deep with a 3/4" thick board)
3. Use a router and route around the outside of the track, I do 2 - 3 shallow passes instead of 1 deep pass. (I go about 1/4" deep in total)
Remove pattern, if you glued the pattern you might need to scrape it off. I use a metal putty knife.
Sand the board
If desired, add a decorative trim around the edge of the board, this will help prevent the board from warping over time.
Put a stain or varnish or some kind of finish on the board.
Play some Cribbage