Did not know anything about this game until my grandson wanted me to make a board. I made a template with ¾ MDF. I measured the holes, cut them out using a Forestner bit. I then used a template bit in my router and cut the holes using a 1 ¼ cove bit in my router. Really easy once I made the template. I still have the template if he or one of my other grandkids want one. Maybe one day I'll learn about this game and how to play it.
I wanted to make one of these instead of a chess board in shop class back in the 70's. My teacher had no idea. Thanks for the video. Now I can make the board using my shop skills. Perfect. Long overdue.
Awesome job! I agree that poplar doesn’t get it’s just credit and have found some amazing grain that I’ve used on several projects. Oh and thanks for introducing me to a new game... guess I grew up under a rock. Keep up the good work!
Nice build. For your little drill press sander, you might be able to cut the paper over sized, then cut notches and fold the flaps up the sides, leaving them loose. Then you would sand the flat bottom and have the flaps sanding the sides.
I hear you, we use popular at my job where hardwood is needed and it's always painted over. But like you said, the purple's and green's, sometimes you find a diamond in the rough! Never played this game...never even heard of it lol. Great job though :)
A project well executed, I like how you improvised with various sanding methods. This ancient game is also played throughout Africa where it has various rules in each of the countries. Here in Ghana it is known as oware. There is even the Oware Society.
Yup! Usually that’s the case. But every once in a while you can find a super cool piece. I search for them every time I’m at the depot and stock up for occasions like this.
Very nice execution! But how did you cut that huge hole on the template MDF? Is a 5 in hole saw a thing? Are they rare? What optionf do I have in making a hold that huge?
Such a little known game. My wife and I love to take it camping. To get flat bottoms try using a spiral up cut with a flat end and finish the core? Might save some sanding? Thanks for sharing...
This is so great. How big did the holes (pits) end up being? You used a 5 inch hole saw to make your guide, but how big are the holes that you ended up making? I am working on doing this for my son and I'd love to get some more detail from your video!
Another awesome build idea! Been looking for a small weekend project and this is perfect! I'm dying to know what the unintended irony was in that clip??? Maybe I'm tired but I feel like I'm completely missing it!!
loved the tip of using double sided tape when installing hinges!! In order to sand the holes maybe you could round the sides of the wood circle you used in the drill press, cut the sand paper a bit bigger and make some cuts so it sticks to the sides. Not sure if it would work tho, just an idea jajaajajajaja
Thanks so much! I used a Hinge mortising bit. I couldn't find the exact one I used, because it was Bosch and I bought it at Lowe's. But the one I linked to should work. Really, any straight bit would work.
Thank you!! I just got rid of my router table and making hinges like that was the only thing I was wondering how I'm going to accomplish. You gave the perfect solution with the edge guide and your video. I really appreciate it.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. This is the wood work level what I was thinking of. I can learn a lot of things from you. (I did already now from this video) Subscribed.
Typically, the beads (or stones, seeds, beans, or whatever is used for the game pieces) are stored inside the game board when it's folded up. You really want to make sure it's secure if it gets bumped around, or you'll end up with them going everywhere. I think a latch is a better choice for this application.
I looked up how to play the game and it says there are 49 shells divided equally into 7 holes and you have only 6. is that a different version of the game? Okay, I see this is mancala not sungka!! Nice job on the board !!
Did not know anything about this game until my grandson wanted me to make a board. I made a template with ¾ MDF. I measured the holes, cut them out using a Forestner bit. I then used a template bit in my router and cut the holes using a 1 ¼ cove bit in my router. Really easy once I made the template. I still have the template if he or one of my other grandkids want one. Maybe one day I'll learn about this game and how to play it.
I loved this game as a kid. Great job!
Thanks! Me too. I was the champ in my house.
That project turned out great.you and your family will get many years of enjoyment from this.
Thanks! I hope so!
I wanted to make one of these instead of a chess board in shop class back in the 70's. My teacher had no idea. Thanks for the video. Now I can make the board using my shop skills. Perfect. Long overdue.
Love the project and the fact your kids get to enjoy it! That's just awesome!
Thanks! They loved it
My wife and I used to play this all the time. Love it. I'll have to dig that one out of the closet.
We love playing it!
Married 49 years here. My wife and I used to play lots of games that we don't play anymore.
Really liked this. We used to play with our daughters years ago. I'm going to make one for when we have grandkids, which I hope is soon!
Have fun with it!
That poplar looks great! I really dig the drill press sanding solution!
-Caleb Harris
Thanks Caleb! Love when I figure this stuff out. Ha
Holy crap! I've been wanting to make my mom a new mancala board for the past couple months, this video came at perfect timing!
Love when that happens. Awesome.
Awesome job! I agree that poplar doesn’t get it’s just credit and have found some amazing grain that I’ve used on several projects. Oh and thanks for introducing me to a new game... guess I grew up under a rock. Keep up the good work!
Ha! I’m shocked so many people have heard of it.
Great video. I used the bowl cutter and still have to sand more than I want to. Your solution, with a bit of adjustment will work for me. Thanks!
Awesome. Glad it was helpful!
Woooow! that poplar looked damn good! Great project!
Thanks! I always look for these rainbow poplar pieces.
What a great build!!! Keep up the good work. I cannot wait to see what you build next
Thanks so much! Sorry you’ll have to wait till after the new year... ha
HAHA I thought so. Just want to be sure to share my appreciation.
Nice build. For your little drill press sander, you might be able to cut the paper over sized, then cut notches and fold the flaps up the sides, leaving them loose. Then you would sand the flat bottom and have the flaps sanding the sides.
Maybe. I’ll have to try some day
Thank you, the router jig idea was very helpful
I like the double sided tape tip for pre-drilling hinges
Also nice project. Combined quite a few different techniques there and it looks great
Thanks! Really appreciate that
Poplar is completely underrated. Nice work!
Totally. Thanks!
Looks great! Now I'll need to add this to the list of cool things to make!
Ha! Thanks! Hope it works out for ya!
I haven't played that game in years! Just discovered your site. Love it!
It’s a fun one!
I hear you, we use popular at my job where hardwood is needed and it's always painted over. But like you said, the purple's and green's, sometimes you find a diamond in the rough!
Never played this game...never even heard of it lol.
Great job though :)
I check the poplar section every time I’m at the depot and stock up on these boards. It’s a fun game! I played it as a kid
A project well executed, I like how you improvised with various sanding methods. This ancient game is also played throughout Africa where it has various rules in each of the countries. Here in Ghana it is known as oware. There is even the Oware Society.
Cool! Didn’t know that!
I've never seen poplar look that good.
Right?! Every time I go to Home Depot I check the poplar for pieces like this.
I had no idea poplar could look so nice! I've always thought of it as the wood you buy when you're going to paint it. :)
Yup! Usually that’s the case. But every once in a while you can find a super cool piece. I search for them every time I’m at the depot and stock up for occasions like this.
Great project and looks a good game. I've never come across it before. I loved the tip with the sandpaper in the drill press.
Thanks! I grew up playing it. It’s really fun. And I probably would have thrown it against a wall if I had to sand it all by hand. Ha!
You do seem to love your palm router. Very nice work!
Well. Look how many things I can do with it. Why wouldn’t I love it. Ha!
3x3Custom - Tamar oh, I agree 100%
Just found your website, loving your videos.
Thanks!
Very nice execution! But how did you cut that huge hole on the template MDF? Is a 5 in hole saw a thing? Are they rare? What optionf do I have in making a hold that huge?
Such a little known game. My wife and I love to take it camping. To get flat bottoms try using a spiral up cut with a flat end and finish the core? Might save some sanding? Thanks for sharing...
Hmmm. That’s an interesting thought.
Great tips and I too love poplar! Love that drill press sanding method!
Thanks! Poplar can be really cool sometimes.
This is so great. How big did the holes (pits) end up being? You used a 5 inch hole saw to make your guide, but how big are the holes that you ended up making? I am working on doing this for my son and I'd love to get some more detail from your video!
Very interesting. Learning that there are many different names for it. I've only ever know it as Sungka.
That is interesting!
I've never heard of this game...reminds me of back gammon...I'll have to look into it
Simpler
Looks great with the mineral stained piece of poplar you found.
Thanks Tom! I love these poplar pieces. I did this before I got your router! That one would have been better to use for this! Ha!
Nice work!! I love that you have a lot of ideas to solve yours problems. Congrats!
Thanks! I think that’s my favorite part. The problem solving.
Bonjour ces toujour un plaisir de regardé vos vidéo bonne journée bonne fête de noël
Another awesome build idea! Been looking for a small weekend project and this is perfect!
I'm dying to know what the unintended irony was in that clip??? Maybe I'm tired but I feel like I'm completely missing it!!
Haha! It’s got something to do with my accessories and the router 😉
I think it's because of her using Carbide 3D cap and doing manual routing. :P
Nice work and video as always! :)
Using the square to set the depth when the router likely has a depth measuring guide? 🤣
You got it!! Ha!!
Nice solution with using the router! I've never used poplar. Maybe I need to remedy that.
Not all poplar is created equal. Ha. Thanks!
Nice! I remember playing this as a kid.
Thanks! Same! I loved it
Neat! If I ever leave mine out, I'm totally doing this.
Hahah! I didn’t leave it out... the kids did. 😂😂
3x3Custom - Tamar I heard you say that in the video. But I don't have kids, so if it gets left out, it's all on me.
Love this game! You must be a closet hoarder because I can still see your floor :)
We love to play it! And the mess accumulates in the office....
Talented lady
could steam the warped one and get it like new
A tinker toy sander! Great idea!!
Ha. Thanks!
Good one..Here in southern India we have a similar game by the name 'ali guli mane'.
Thanks! Very cool
Someone has been watching This Old House! Tom Silva uses the same method. I love This Old House too.
I used to watch it. But I don’t remember him making this. Ha
Awesome job Tamar! 👍👊
Thanks Fred!
I remember that game myself along time ago !! Thanks for sharing Regards BobLee
I used to love it as a kid
Liked the design. I subscribed!
Thanks! 👊
that was a very nice and fun project well done .
Thanks so much. It was a fun one.
Looks good, nice job!!
Thanks Ron!
loved the tip of using double sided tape when installing hinges!! In order to sand the holes maybe you could round the sides of the wood circle you used in the drill press, cut the sand paper a bit bigger and make some cuts so it sticks to the sides. Not sure if it would work tho, just an idea jajaajajajaja
Maybe. It’s a good thought.
Happy New year
Thanks! You too!
That's great job. As far as I know mangala is a ancient Turk game. I surprised that is played in USA.
Grew up playing it!
I love it!
Thanks!
Very good job 👍😉
Thanks!
WOW pretty Job :)) Cool - how does it work ????
Thanks!
Wonderful gem..and nice work mem
Thank you!
Parabéns muito bonito muito bom, fantástico.
Thanks!
Great job! I really love your videod! Fantastic. Thanks a lot!!!!
Glad you like them! Thanks!
Awesome video Tamar!! What was the name of the bit you used for the hinge? Could you include it in the description as well? Thank you!!
Thanks so much! I used a Hinge mortising bit. I couldn't find the exact one I used, because it was Bosch and I bought it at Lowe's. But the one I linked to should work. Really, any straight bit would work.
Thank you!! I just got rid of my router table and making hinges like that was the only thing I was wondering how I'm going to accomplish. You gave the perfect solution with the edge guide and your video. I really appreciate it.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. This is the wood work level what I was thinking of. I can learn a lot of things from you. (I did already now from this video) Subscribed.
Ha! Awesome. So glad you did!
@@3x3CustomTamar Which part of the US are you from? Near New York?
Yes NY
I think a magnetic closer would would nice on this
You’re prob right. But I just used the hardware that came from my broken one.
Typically, the beads (or stones, seeds, beans, or whatever is used for the game pieces) are stored inside the game board when it's folded up. You really want to make sure it's secure if it gets bumped around, or you'll end up with them going everywhere. I think a latch is a better choice for this application.
Tools used: You skipped awesome custom-made sanding appendage made innovatively from hoarded old parts!! Nice! Good video.
Hahah! But I wouldn’t be able to link to that gem 😉
Buena idea. Gracias
Thanks!
This is awesome!
Thanks so much!! We love playing it
Nice one!
Thanks!
Wait did all of the bench holes line up with the mancala holes you were routing out on that one shot?!
Ha. I didn’t notice that if they did. That would be crazy though.
I need your help! I need to have one similar, do you make and sale them?
No. Sorry
@@3x3CustomTamar thank you soo much for your response.
I looked up how to play the game and it says there are 49 shells divided equally into 7 holes and you have only 6. is that a different version of the game? Okay, I see this is mancala not sungka!! Nice job on the board !!
Ha. Thanks!
Gracias y feliz navidad
Thanks!
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Bonne année bonne santé
Thanks!
great project. @myhoneyshandmade
Thanks!!
here in malaysia we call it "CONGKAK"
So interesting!
You skipped calculating. You used proper math!
Ha!
Joël van Dam
Geometry is far more appropriate here than arithmetic.
It's not called "Pop"lar for nothing lol
Haha indeed