Make a leather Backgammon board

Out of all the different materials that Backgammon game boards can be made of, one of the most luxuriant is that of leather. While many players opt to buy their boards from Backgammon supply stores there are many handy Backgammon players that choose to build their own game boards and accessories. If a player chooses to make a leather Backgammon board there are a few things that they need to know to get started.

Obviously before a player begins to make a leather Backgammon board they have to secure a supply of leather to make the board. Another consideration before a player begins to make a leather Backgammon board is if they are going to fashion their own gaming pieces, or if they are going to purchase those. Before a player starts to make a board it is very beneficial to select the gaming pieces prior to building. It is easier to fashion the board around the pieces than the other way around and this will help ensure that the game pieces fit when the player is finished building the board.

Leather is unlike any other medium and will require special tools and knowledge to make a leather Backgammon board. For this reason, special consideration and time should be taken before starting on the board. There is nothing wrong with using a base material, such as wood, and simply finishing the board in leather also. This will prove easier than fashioning the entire board out of leather and will provide rigidity in places where it is crucial.