Introduction: Laser Cut Checker Board
I decided I wanted to make some checkers, but then I realized I didn't have a checker board. So I decided to design one up quick. There isn't much to it since it is mostly just alternating engraved and unengraved squares, but here you are!
I made this at Techshop in SF and it was a lot of fun!
The checkerboard is about 13 inches by 13 inches total; the squares take up 12 inches squared. I messed around with the size a little, but once I knew my checkers would be the standard 1 1/4 inch in diameter, I went with squares that were 1 1/2 inches squared. Then I just added on a bit of a border which brought it up to 13 inches squared.
After it was all cut out, I put on a coat or two of Polycrylic for a protective finish, but you don't have to do that.
I have attached the document for it in eps format. Let me know if you want it and what format you need it in if this one doesn't work.
Check out the checkers!
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24 Comments
Question 4 years ago
what type of wood did you use for this project?
Answer 4 years ago
I don't remember after all this time, but if I were to guess, I think it's just Birch plywood :) It wasn't anything special.
7 years ago
Thank you.This is an awesome idea
8 years ago on Introduction
I do not see the cheker pieces I only get the board with the dowload
is this right??
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
The downloads for the checkers are here:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Two-Side...
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
thank You very much Penelope and Happy new year from Argentina
9 years ago on Introduction
I am going to make them as well, with some additional text, as present for my parents 30 year wedding day. Awesome idea! Thanks!
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
That sounds so sweet! Do you know what design you are going to do? I'd love to see them when you are done :)
10 years ago on Introduction
Nice work! I like it!
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thank you :)
11 years ago on Introduction
It really looks different and great, in additions those checker looks very nice! great job
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Thank you! I thought about putting designs in opposite corners, but since the checkers are so decorative, I decided to leave it plain and practical :)
11 years ago on Introduction
Oh Techshop..
I've seen so many great things born there thru instructables..
This one plus your checkers are the best so far!!
is it too much to wish they'll open a branch in Bali soon.. :|
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Hopefully! They are really handy to have around :)
11 years ago on Introduction
Did you make your own laser cutter?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I wish I was that talented, and it would be nice to have my own! I used one at TechShop.
11 years ago on Introduction
Could you please post these instructions in a pdf format? Thanks for your help.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Hey, I attached the file in PDF :)
11 years ago on Introduction
Looks great, love the design on the playing pieces :)
Keep up the great work, also love the house sign :)
11 years ago on Introduction
Ooooh! I love how that turned out. The checker pieces are gorgeous! Well done. ;-)