Mahogany Cribbage Board

A good friend of mine approached me about making a cribbage board for his parents. He provided a couple pieces of mahogany, some spray-on shellac, and design ideas. I helped out with the tools.

Once we worked out a design and performed a few test cuts, the CNC machine did most of the work.




Prior to cutting the final cut, I took a 90-degree V bit and cut around the profile of the piece. This results in the 45-degree champfer you see around the edge, rather than a 90-degree sharp corner. It makes the project look more polished and professional.


My friend added two or three coats of shellac and the board came out perfectly. It'll make a great gift.