How to Make a Cribbage Board

In this video I will walk you through detailed step by step instructions on how to make a cribbage board. I provide details and tips along the way so that you can create the cribbage board you envision that will last for years and hopefully generations of game players.

[@searchmanager9372]

I had the same problem with the board chipping out when i drilled the holes. I wonder if a different type of bit is needed. Otherwise, I would need to make the board thicker than the final thickness to allow for sanding or planning.

[@ryanwolf162]

If I were to do it again I would do a layer or two of painters tape to help hold the grain down or cut a piece of wood the same size and clamp it to the top to help avoid tear out.

[@nitrousblast1]

What type of router bit did you use to finish the card holder and what type of magnets did you use . Thanks

[@ryanwolf162]

Hey Brian, I used a bottom cleaning bit. They come in various diameters. For the magnets they are just regular magnets from lowes but if you need stronger magnets use Amazon.

[@nitrousblast1]

@@ryanwolf162 hey thanks for getting back to me. I’m not familiar with a bottom cleaning router bit. I’ve seen people use I think a flush trim bit with the bearing on the top but that doesn’t make any sense to me because I thought they were just for edges. Is it possible for you to send me a link to one or a picture. Routers scare the crap out of me do I want to make sure I’m using the proper type bit. Thanks

[@nitrousblast1]

I google bottom cleaning router bits and found what I think is correct.

[@ryanwolf162]

@@nitrousblast1 hey! Don’t let them scare you but always respect the tool! Watch some videos and just take a little bit off each pass. Practice on scrap material first. And correct flush trim bits are for matching the sides of something with a template or other identical piece. Best of luck on your project.