How Do You Make A Mancala Board?
If you have ever played mancala, you know it is a relatively simple, yet enticingly addictive, game to play. With a few power tools and by following these simple steps, you can make your own mancala board. Sand your board with sand paper, if it needs sanding. You will end up sanding it again, but this will help you smooth any overall surface defects on a flat surface. Set your router to the desired depth in order to make the indentations in your board. Depending on the size of your board, this can be different for every board. For instance, if you have a board that is 1 inch thick, you will only want your indentation to be about 1/4 inch deep. Any deeper and you jeopardize the strength of the board. Measure out a four inch spot at the end of each board for the “base cup” for each player. Make sure the spot is measured so that the route will be vertical between the shortest ends of the board. Measure the remaining space of the board between the two base cups and divide it up so that you
