Cribbage Board Question

[Frank Defert]

Hi Everyone,

To those of you that make or have made cribbage boards the question is how do you store the pegs? I have a request from a client for a single layer board that must contain a peg storage area. They are not concerned about storage for the cards. All replies and comments are welcome.

Thanks .... Frank

[Lee Schierer]

I've only ever helped make one. On the back side I cut a recess large enough to store the pegs and made a cover with dovetailed sides that slides in.

[Jason Dreyer]

This is an interesting question. I've been thinking about making a cribbage board for quite a while now, just haven't gotten around to coming up with a design yet. If there's anyone out there who has made one and could post pictures and/or tips it would be much appreciated!

[Andy Margeson]

This is the way I have always seen it done but, depending on how big/thick it is, it might not be convenient to turn it over (As a kid, I played on one that was a coffee table). If the board is thick enough, you could route a recess in the side and make a little drawer. Lots of creative possibilities.

[Doug Wolf]

Frank, What I remember as a kid when my dad made them for sale was that he drilled a hole in the end of the board. I don't remember what he used for a plug but I'm sure it was a hole, maybe 3/8" in the end.

[Glenn Kramer]

Meisel sells some cribbage board templates that I have used in the past. They are 10 gauge steel and allow perfectly spaced holes. I drill all the holes and then take a light planer pass to clean the surface up nicely.
http://www.meiselwoodhobby.com/Products/ViewProduct.aspx?id=12643

For peg storage I drill a 3/8" hole in the edge and either turn a stopper w/lanyard or use a rubber plug.

Happy drilling!

[scott vroom]

How about this:

[John W Henderson]

Kind of late to the game, but I've been doing this on mine (3 so far):

http://i.imgur.com/8uopQl.jpg

I have been drilling/tapping 5/8" stainless with a 1/2-13 thread using a lathe at work and then turning down a 1/2-13 bolt to make the plug. I like the look. I'm still thinking this through as I don't like the sliders (I don't see them as long-term robust, but could be wrong) and don't necessarily like things that protrude out like mine does. I stole the idea from this guy: http://www.customcribbage.com/. I've been thinking of a door in the side with a small hinge and a finger indentation that would hold with small embedded rare earth magnets. I'll post a picture if I ever make one like that!