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Checkers Game Free Project Plan

Interestingly, the game of Chinese checkers was not invented in China. It was invented by a Swede.

Instructions:

Step I
On heavy paper, lay out the grid for the hole locations. The sheet
should be about 16 inches square or so. It would be helpful if you have a
drafting board, T-square, and 30-degree/60-degree triangle.

Step 2
Refer to the drawings for each step to locate the holes. Draw
horizontal and vertical lines through the middle of the paper. At the center,
draw a circle using a 6 15/16-inch radius. Divide the circle into three equal
parts. Make a triangle with 12-inch sides. Make another triangle (upside
down) with 12-inch sides. Divide each leg of both triangles into 1-inch
spaces. Draw parallel lines from point to point as shown. Where the points
cross is the exact center point for each hole.

Step 3
Tape or glue your pattern to a piece of wood that is approximately
16 inches square. Be sure it cannot move. Using a prick punch, ice pick or
similar tool, prick punch each of the 121 hole centers.

Step 4
Remove the pattern and locate the center hole. From this point,
swing a 7 3/4-inch radius for the outside edge. Cut and sand the outer edge.

Step 5
Using a 1/4-inch radius cove cutter with a ball-bearing follower, make the cove cut around the upper, outer edge, as shown.

Step 6
Sand all over.

Step 7
Using a drill press and a 1/2 inch diameter drill with a 3/16 inch deep setting, drill the 121 holes.

Step 8
Sand all over with fine grit sandpaper. Apply a high-gloss coat of varnish.

Step 9
Optional: Glue a piece of felt cloth to the bottom surface and trim along its edge.

Marbles or pegs can be used for pieces.

 
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