| Project by Kirk Evans | posted 04-04-2014 04:03 PM | 1876 views | 6 times favorited | 5 comments |  |
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Finally done with this game for my granddaughter although I doubt she can lift it. Maple, Walnut, over 375 pieces with spares. stamped the numbers on the dice probability discs and seaport discs. I learned a great deal on this project not only about cutting hexes but the value of making all your cuts at the same time, while your jigs are set up its almost impossible to make duplicates later, well at least for me cause I am sure others can. The boxes are somewhat copied from apprentice and journeyman guys and the drawers are poplar with maple faces. Thanks for looking.
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Mainiac Matt
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#1 posted 04-04-2014 06:58 PM
We have the board game and love to play….
keeping the pieces together is a trial…. which you have deftly solved.
-- Matt -- I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam
danofpaco
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#2 posted 04-04-2014 11:38 PM
Lucky granddaughter, that look like it took a lot of patience and love! Huge fan of the game, I’m sure she will have countless hours of fun playing with her friends. Nice job!
-- Dan :: Minnesota
john2005
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#3 posted 04-05-2014 12:06 AM
What a brilliant way to upgrade that game!
-- In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.
TheWoodenOyster
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#4 posted 04-06-2014 12:05 PM
WOW! Awesome job on that. We played that game all the time in college. I would have felt so much more refined playing with your set!
-- The Wood Is Your Oyster
LiveEdge
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#5 posted 04-29-2014 10:54 PM
I built one about a year ago. I love your take on it. An awesome present!
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