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Creating a beautiful Pente set.
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Dec 26, 2003, 5:50 PM
I don't know if it was seeing the fancy chess boards when Christmas shopping or just getting tired of my vinyl "skin" board, but I'm feeling inspired to create a nice Pente set. By "nice" I mean something decorative, classy and suitable for display , but not terribly expensive. Something that can be made with tools commonly found in a home wood shop.
I was looking for ideas in the Dweebo's forums and it sounds like "juststeve" and "the boys" are making some beautiful boards. I would love to hear what other people have made (or dreamed of)for decorative Pente sets and how they went about it.
Are there any tips or suggestions someone might provide? I've been trying to think of the practical considerations and come up with more questions than answers. The major questions are:
1.What size grid and board? The 12inch square is a little cramped for my taste. However, the board needs to be of a size which can easily fit on a coffee table and, while still being substantial, light enough for it to be easily carried from room to room. Obvisiously the playing grid needs to be in proportion to the stones. Which brings us to question #2...
2. What makes good "stones"? For the purpose of this discussion let's assume the board would be wood or stone.
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Re: Creating a beautiful Pente set.
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Dec 27, 2003, 5:09 AM
The major questions are: > > 1.What size grid and board? The 12inch square is a > little cramped for my taste. However, the board needs > to be of a size which can easily fit on a coffee > table and, while still being substantial, light > enough for it to be easily carried from room to room. > Obvisiously the playing grid needs to be in > proportion to the stones.
I would say a 19 X 19 grid. I think that is what mine is.
> 2. What makes good "stones"? For the purpose of this > discussion let's assume the board would be wood or > stone. >
You can get glass stones at hobby stores. They come in many colors and are quite inexpensive, yet nice.
> Any ideas or warnings would be welcome. > > Thanks! > > Flatlander
