Making a Crokinole Board
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- I have wanted to make a Crokinole board for a while, since my brother introduced me to the game a few years back. I even made some discs, though buying discs is probably the better option. Still, the board works great and was a lot of fun to make.
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It looks amazing, and far beyond my capabilities. That said, I've played crokinole for quite some time, and I can see some problems... The discs are supposed to be slightly concave (or flat in some instances) on one side, and slightly convex on the other side. The Convex side would allow for less friction and let the discs move smoother, while the other side offers more friction to stop them from sliding as much. Also, rubber tubing on the dowels would let the discs bounce more, making it slightly easier to make those bounced shots into the center. Not meant as a criticism, more as a friendly pointer. Great work, I would be proud to have something like that displayed in my board game collection.
Thanks for the insights, I didn't know about the different sides of the discs. Yet one more reason to buy them, making them is a hassle.
Ya, all good thoughts, thanks again!
@@GeeksWoodShop Just get some heat shrink tube and apply on the dowels. Easy Peasy.
What an interesting alternate version at the end!
One thing I will add is that the bought Crokinole pieces should havea fast and a slow side. Meaning slightly concaved and convexed, So I agree, buying them is the way to go in most cases :)
Ah, thanks for the info, I didn't know about the different sides, that's a great tip.
Well RUclips has decided to show the world this game for some reason. Funny I never have seen it before now I see multiple channels with it.
True story. All hail the algorithm!
Shut Up & Sit Down recently did a review of it, and their stuff is always popular. That probably drove up the hits.
It's because of Shut Up & Sit Down, probably
then so be it. clearly its an amazing game and im couldn't be happier. more people need to know about this game
It's been a popular game since it's invention the 1870's, but mainly in Canada. It's not necessarily gaining a resurgence in popularity, as there has been a world tournament league for decades. I suppose it's new to some, but it's one of the oldest dexterity games out there, sharing from shuffleboard, curling, carom, and billiards/bumper-pool.
Great video. I followed your instructions, and my board turned out great. I found a cool coffee table at a second-hand shop that I cut for the playing surface. This is probably the best thing I've made so far. Thanks for your help.
Love to hear it, congrats on making your own, I'll guess it'll be with you for years! Thanks!
Includes valuable information about regulation sizes. Nice shop setup, by the way.
Thanks!
Since you have the engraver, there is a method I like to use for perfect angles and odd shapes. Rough cut the blanks a little larger than needed. Create a cut file that is the exact shape you need and cut a channel into the blanks using the engraver. Now you can use a flush cut bit in your router to make a nice smooth cut right against the channel. This is probably overkill for this project, but if you ever do more unique angles or curves, it's great.
Thanks for the suggestion, using the GF to create cut lines is definitely a good idea. I recently have loved using the snapmarks as well for some precision, really some great features, ya? Cheers!
I used a sharpie mounted on a trammel to make the circles,used letraset for the numbers applied polyurethane on top. I found shelf pins made for glass are good bumpers
I see many modes for this game. Good, solid buil. And the muppet in the beginning of the clip was awesome 😂
I started playing crokinole 1 month ago but been subbed for far longer. That’s a cool coincidence
Sweet!
I dont have any shop tools but this was enjoyable to watch, now i want some shop tools!
Haha, thanks!
A lot skill and know how gone into making that board. Excellent stuff.
@Toby Flenderson charmed I'm sure
Looking Good TK....You have a calming voice and I loved watching this. Can I be jealous of your skills and shop. Good to see ya!
Hey, thanks Ester! Ya, taken me many years to get my shop filled out, but pretty happy with it. Hope you are well
Grew up with a Carom board that had Carom on one side, and Crokinole on the other.
which one did you enjoy the most?
@@Ashipan99 : Both. It was a boatload of games in one.
For the discs, there are some wooden "medallions" I've seen at a few craft stores that are the right size for them. You'd skip a lot of the shaping and could just use different wood stains and such to get the end results without the effort of shaping them and they're rather cheap and in pretty large piles. 4 for a dollar and 50 for 10 bucks.
Good suggestion, thanks
Great job. I may have to try this. Helps to have the right tools.
Thanks! It does help to have a shop setup, but lots of ways to be creative with whatever you have. Good luck!
Hey, man. Didn't know you were on RUclips. Nice video.
Ah, thanks Dale. Hope things are going well for ya!
I like the idea of making the board, thinking of painting in team colors. Still polyurethane a few coats on top. We have crystal checkers on sale $20 sometimes less, i would try them, don't know if they'll chip.
Yours came out great..👍👍
Thanks, I'd guess your chips would work if they size is close. It's just fun all around
After watching how to make this I am now convinced that I am going to....
buy one of these. LOL
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Same, the game looks really fun, but making one seems like too much work.
@@davidokinsky114 Yes, the game is a lot of fun. I have played it quite a bit when I grew up. My brother had one.
They do sell them on amazon, at least here in Canada. Although it would be nice to see it in person before buying. I kind of like the octagon ones better than the round ones, so will probably get one of those. They sell both on amazon.
@@my3dviews Yeah, I already put it on my shopping cart, just got to pull the trigger and spend the 325 usd it cost to buy.
@@davidokinsky114 There are ones cheaper than that. I will have a look.
@@davidokinsky114 Here's a cheap one. If you want cheap.
www.amazon.ca/Kroeger-Crokinole-Deluxe-Wooden-Board/dp/B00O8V4XOQ/ref=sr_1_4?crid=25OF468K34SJ6&keywords=crokinole+board&qid=1578968040&sprefix=crokinol%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-4
7:15 reference the round part of the router base vs the flat. It’s a lot easier.
Nice build! I really like the idea of laser engraving a custom design in the bottom board! Subscribed.
Thanks!
Awesome build!
Wow! beautiful work
Crikey no wonder they cost $300+
Beautiful board you made there 👍
Haha, yep.
Thanks.
As amazing as this was I can't believed I watched it all lol
Haha, well, thanks for watching
Awesome sauce!
Great work... Honest question...Is making grooves (instead of drawing lines) "allowed" according to Crokinole rules? Even if super shallow, I would assume it could interfere with movement... Thanks
I don't know the official rules, though, I haven't had any issues with carving in the lines, no effect that I can tell.
I believe if you were worried about the grooves (which you might want to at higher skill levels) you could possibly try filling them with the sawdust( of a different color) + glue method or perhaps a clear resin or something
@@dstroyanddcoy1932 or wood filler of diff color and sand flush to finish. Would create a super clean look. Same concept as sawdust method I guess but not as messy haha
The tinnitus sound in the beginning of the vid there... wow
I think that is the sound of his dust extraction.
I had to mute it.
I don't hear it, you may have tinnitus.
Nice! I gotta give that a try!
Also, Sam is my favorite Muppet.
Right? Sam is so great, though I might be partial to Beaker
nice job
The grooves that you cut with a router, did they just get filled in with polyurethane?
Not enough to make for a completely flat surface and I wasn't sure if that would mess with the gameplay, but it hasn't, so no worries there.
Nice Work!
Are there plans for this somewhere? Specifically recommended hardware list...
Did you have to fill in the routed lines on the table with anything? Or do the discs just glide over the lines with no problem? Or maybe the finish ends up filling in the routed lines?
The finish I used did not fill the gaps, but I've not had any issues with them.
The best part is how little equipment you need to make this! lol
Hi! What did you use to finish the surface? Also, did you smooth out the circle grooves on the surface (e.g. by building up varnish), or did they not end up interfering with play?
I think it was a simple varnish, and it didn't fill in the grooves, but I've never had those grooves interfere with game play. I don't know what an official board would be, but for me, this worked well.
Thanks
for the playing surface if the cost was not an issue, is it better to use hardwood or is plywood is still the better option ?
I'd only use plywood, but that's me. (You can find some elaborate inlay examples out there though.) If cost isn't an issue, you can find really nice and expensive ply. ;).
How much would you charge a friend if you made one for them?
The discs are also meant to convex nor just flat and waxed
Yep, these work fine, but much better to buy the discs.
I didn't catch it. What types of wood were used?
Plywood, 1/2" for the top and 3/4 for the sides. I used walnut on the outer trim, but of course whatever you have.
How did you fill the routed rings?
I didn't. I wasn't sure if it would affect the gameplay, but it doesn't.
what wax did you use?
Simple paste wax, nothing special.
I had no idea you could use mayonaisse as wood glue.
It's true, and mustard too, but only spicy mustard.
Thumbs up from a fellow GF owner. :)
You have a lot of skill and know how, but I would have used a nice piece of wood for the playing surface and not plywood.
Ply is more stable at this size than pure hardwood, but definitely would be beautiful if you did. Hope you get to make your own!
Is it just me, or does this guy remind anyone of Philip Seymour Hoffman?
That's the first I've heard of it, but sure, why not? :)
Why are crokinole boards so expensive!!!!
Oh... Guess that makes sense. 🤔
You're a brilliant carpenter, but a polyurethane coating looks like hot diarrhea. Try shellac next time for a shinier coat.
Poly more durable than shellac. If this is meant to be heirloom piece I’d recommend polyurethane
There's a game we call it KEARUM .. too similar
I don't know. Carimm or keram
Ya, I've heard of Carrom, but haven't tried it yet.
Kudos on pronouncing it correctly.
Whew, thanks!
@@GeeksWoodShop LOL!
Hey bro. Could you please make me one and send it to me. I just heard of the game. And I'm obsessed. I love it. I wish I had a board like that. Your awesome dude. Will you make me one .
never played this and I want to make a bunch of boards. I know so many people who would love this game because it’s like a better version of shuffleboard, which is basically the shitty American version
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