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Technique for lines on boards

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sawdustmaker

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Dec 9, 2017, 4:31:12 PM12/9/17
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I'm making some Jokers and Pegs (https://www.terapeak.com/worth/pegs-and-
jokers-board-game-6-player-hand-crafted-in-usa-complete-game/171014828318/)
game boards for a friend. What are some (easy / cheap) methods of adding
lines to the rows of holes which would look nice? Pens or painting might
bleed out and be fuzzy. Pinstriping tape after holes are drilled would mean
cutting through at each hole (lots of holes for 6 boards). Tape before
holes are drilled might mean the tape would pull up.
The boards are baltic birch, if that matters.

Bob La Londe

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Dec 9, 2017, 5:06:47 PM12/9/17
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Stain, clear coat, cut grooves, stain again.

J. Clarke

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Dec 9, 2017, 5:29:36 PM12/9/17
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On Sat, 09 Dec 2017 21:31:06 GMT, sawdustmaker <sawdus...@ww.com>
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The thing I'd be tempted to try if I didn't want to attempt a proper
inlay job would be to route grooves, fill with colored epoxy, sand
flat, then drill peg holes.

OFWW

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Dec 9, 2017, 5:48:52 PM12/9/17
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On Sat, 09 Dec 2017 21:31:06 GMT, sawdustmaker <sawdus...@ww.com>
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Use a wood burner with the right tips.

Markem

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Dec 9, 2017, 6:09:22 PM12/9/17
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On Sat, 09 Dec 2017 21:31:06 GMT, sawdustmaker <sawdus...@ww.com>
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Wood burning with a steel rule for a guide?

Leon

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Dec 9, 2017, 6:57:22 PM12/9/17
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Easiest would be a fine point or extra fine point Sharpie after
varnishing. Experiment.

k...@notreal.com

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Dec 9, 2017, 7:32:12 PM12/9/17
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I wouldn't attempt an inlay but IMO, you're on the right track. I
think laminated stained/died pieces would look cool.

Electric Comet

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Dec 11, 2017, 2:52:01 PM12/11/17
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On Sat, 09 Dec 2017 21:31:06 GMT
sawdustmaker <sawdus...@ww.com> wrote:


> game boards for a friend. What are some (easy / cheap) methods of
> adding lines to the rows of holes which would look nice? Pens or

would first put on a clear coat then use painted lines using quality
paint

then fix it with one or more clear coats


pretty easy and cheap


i paint on wood like this and use very cheap hobby paint and do not
even do the first clear coat but do fix with final clear coats

tempera paint i think is the stuff i used because the colors are
very bright



getting the right applicator is important if you want sharp lines





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