My Prized Possession is a burl cribbage table that was handcrafted by my Dad, Harry Peterson
What is a burl?
Burls yield a very peculiar and highly figured wood, one prized for its beauty by many; its rarity also adds to its expense. It is sought after by people such as furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors. Burl wood is very hard to work in a lathe or with hand tools because its grain is misshapen and not straight.
My Dad found a huge burl in the early 1970's when he was camping in the wilderness. Eventually he decided to see if it could be made into a much needed cribbage table.
My Grandpa loved to play crib but it is getting difficult for him because the crib board was too small etc. So Dad decided to make one that had only one leg so it could be moved closer to Grampa and then the Cribbage graphics had to be bigger too.
After many coats of varathane to protect it we have been playing crib on this table for nearly 40 years. I have it by my chair in my livingroom.
A Big Burl in the wild
A burl (British bur or burr) is a tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. It is commonly found in the form of a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch that is filled with small knots from dormant buds.
I would like you to meet my Dad, Harry Peterson (1916 - 1988)
My Dad loved the outdoors but his interests didn't stop there. He loved gardening and growing his own vegetables because he had a passion for making pickles from his home grown cucumbers, beets, onions and corn. The deal was at our house, my Mom canned the fruit and made all the jam but she left the pickle making for Dad to do.When gardening and pickle making was over for another year you would find him in his tool shed always making or fixing something for anyone who needed it done.
Cribbage Table designed and handcrafted 100% by my Dad
Cribbage - How to play and win.
Cribbage
Amazon Price: $17.16 (as of 11/09/2009)
This book gives all the information needed by newcomers to the game of cribbage, and then provides expert advice on winning tactics, based on a lifetime's experience of playing the game. Numerous examples are included, each with its own commentary and checked by computer programs.
Cribbage graphic detail all drawn by hand by my Dad
3 Track Walnut Cribbage
3 Track Walnut Cribbage
Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 11/09/2009)
Cribbage involves addition, strategy, and a host of other skills. I highly recommend the game. I especially recommend this Cribbage board. Since pegs are moved throughout the game, plastic pegs eventually break. This board comes with metal pegs.
Add Captions: A close cribbage game between my husband, my Dad and my Grandpa
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If she asks to join us - lets say no!
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15 for 2
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#3
They never let me play. signed the son,gandson,greatgrandson :)
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Winning Cribbage Tips
Winning Cribbage Tips
Amazon Price: (as of 11/09/2009)
Written in a casual, reader-friendly style. The tips range from basic to very advanced, and each is explained with clear examples.
Add your Caption to Grampa loves to play cribbage!
note: see how with this new table it is easier for Grampa to play crib
My Grampa played his last game of crib at the age of 96 the same week he died. And was still winning!
Grampa says:"It is a good thing it is my crib this time!"
John smiles and says "I think you are going t more...0 points
Mini 6 Inch Wooden 29 Bicycle Cribbage Board with Deck of Bicycle Playing Cards
Mini 6 Inch Wooden 29 Bicycle Cribbage Board with Deck of Bicycle Playing Cards
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 11/09/2009)
* 2 Track Board By Bicycle Mini "29" Wood
* Includes Bonus Deck of Bicycle 808 Playing Cards Regular Index Poker Size
* Comes with 6 Metal Pegs that conviently stores in side board
* Includes rules for 2, 3 and 4 players
Travel Cribbage with Cards
Travel Cribbage with Cards
Amazon Price: $13.05 (as of 11/09/2009)
* Travel Version
* Folding wood score board
* Includes playing cards
* Metal pegs
* Leatherette case
DVD - "I Have a Lathe. Now What?" Techniques and Instruction for Learning the Wood Lathe.
How to DVD "I Have a Lathe. Now What?" Techniques and Instruction for Learning the Wood Lathe.
Amazon Price: (as of 11/09/2009)
As a full time professional demonstrator on one of the largest woodworking circuits in America and Canada, I hear this question over 100 times in an average weekend! I have prepared an easy to understand How-To DVD 1 hour and 12 minutes long, just for you.
The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects
The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects (Big Book of ... Series)
Amazon Price: $14.36 (as of 11/09/2009)
Every woodworker will want to own this colorful, information-packed, mammoth resource for weekend crafting. It's filled with 150 classic projects, and features an introductory section that walks readers through the various planning stages. It's all covered: selecting the right wood, working with patterns, gluing, and finishing.
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Superwife wrote...
what a beautiful creation, your dad was really talented... I see why you love this heirloom so much :)
Posted July 02, 2009
Heather426 wrote...
Beautiful! Love burl wood, love cribbage! I can see why it is your prized possession.
Posted June 28, 2009
vbright105 wrote...
I truly enjoyed this lens. My own father played cribbage and even taught his four daughters to play! Thanks for the memories.
Posted June 24, 2009
KimGiancaterino wrote...
My dad brings a cribbage board everywhere he goes. My sister had a special one built for him with beautiful woods. Your dad's burl creation is exceptional and I can see why it means so much to you. Blessings!
Posted June 24, 2009
Cribbage Index
- A Big Burl in the wild
- I would like you to meet my Dad, Harry Peterson (1916 - 1988)
- Cribbage Table designed and handcrafted 100% by my Dad
- Cribbage - How to play and win.
- Cribbage graphic detail all drawn by hand by my Dad
- 3 Track Walnut Cribbage
- Add Captions: A close cribbage game between my husband, my Dad and my Grandpa
- Winning Cribbage Tips
- Add your Caption to Grampa loves to play cribbage!
- Mini 6 Inch Wooden 29 Bicycle Cribbage Board with Deck of Bicycle Playing Cards
- Travel Cribbage with Cards
- DVD - "I Have a Lathe. Now What?" Techniques and Instruction for Learning the Wood Lathe.
- The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects
- Please leave a message
- Cribbage Rules
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Cribbage Rules
- Cribbage: Rules
- Two to four people may play. These cribbage rules describe two-player cribbage. Rule variations for three- and four-player cribbage are given after the basic rules.
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