Cross Peg Solitaire Template + 32 Pegs + 1 Drill Bit
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Cross Peg Solitaire Template Kit with Pegs & Drill Bit
This Cross Peg Solitaire Template Kit is designed for woodworkers, makers, and DIYers who want an easy way to create custom wooden cross solitaire game boards. The kit includes the clear acrylic drilling template, 32 metal pegs, and a 1/8" drill bit, giving you the main layout and drilling pieces needed to start making your own board.
Finished cross peg solitaire boards make great handmade gifts, market products, cottage games, coffee table games, and small woodworking projects. Instead of measuring every hole by hand, the reusable acrylic template gives you a clean, consistent layout that can be used again for future boards.
What You Can Make With This Cross Peg Solitaire Kit
This kit is a great fit for small game board projects where accuracy, repeatability, and a clean finished look matter.
- Wooden cross peg solitaire boards
- Handmade solitaire game boards
- DIY game board gifts
- Market-ready woodworking products
- Cottage, cabin, and coffee table games
- Small-batch game boards for woodworkers and makers
- Custom boards made from walnut, maple, cherry, exotic wood, or mixed-species blanks
Why Use a Clear Acrylic Cross Peg Solitaire Template?
Clear acrylic makes it easier to position the template on your wood before drilling. You can see the grain, colour variation, knots, glue lines, and board edges underneath the template, which helps you place the hole layout exactly where you want it.
The acrylic template is reusable, rigid, and easier to work with than a disposable paper layout. It is a practical option if you want to make more than one cross peg solitaire board or create a consistent product to sell at local markets.
We recommend using Template Tape to securely attach the acrylic template to your wood while drilling.
Recommended Products to Use With This Kit
For best results, pair this cross peg solitaire kit with the right tape, wood, and finish for your project:
- Template Tape - Use this to secure the acrylic template to your wood while drilling.
- Metal Game Pegs - A great option if you want extra or replacement pegs for 1/8" peg holes.
- 3D Printed 1/8" Pegs - A colourful option for custom cross solitaire boards and handmade game boards.
- 1/8" Drill Bit - Useful if you want an extra drill bit for future 1/8" peg hole projects.
- Dimensional Wood - A great option for making custom wooden solitaire boards.
- Cutting Board Strips - Useful for creating striped or mixed-species game board blanks.
- Butcher Block Strips - A strong option for building thicker, premium-looking game board blanks.
- Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil - A great finish choice for game boards, gifts, and display pieces.
How to Use This Cross Peg Solitaire Template Kit
This kit is designed to help you create a clean, repeatable peg hole layout for a cross solitaire board. Start with a flat, stable wood blank and make sure the template is secure before drilling.
- Prepare a flat wood blank that is large enough for the cross peg solitaire template.
- Position the clear acrylic template on the wood and line it up around the grain, colour variation, knots, or board edges.
- Secure the template to the wood using Template Tape.
- Use the included 1/8" drill bit to drill the peg holes carefully through the template layout.
- Remove the template and clean up the board as needed.
- Sand the board and apply your preferred finish.
- Add the included metal pegs and your cross peg solitaire board is ready to play, gift, or sell.
Take your time when drilling and make sure the template does not shift. A stable template setup helps keep the holes aligned and gives the finished game board a cleaner, more professional look.
Kit Details
- Product: Cross Peg Solitaire Template Kit
- Template Material: Clear acrylic
- Template Size: 5.875" wide by 5.875" tall
- Template Thickness: 1/8"
- Included Pegs: 32 metal pegs
- Peg Colours: 8 Black, 8 Gold, 8 Copper, and 8 Silver
- Included Drill Bit: One 1/8" drill bit
- Use: Drilling cross peg solitaire board layouts
- Reusable Template: Yes
How to Play Cross Peg Solitaire
Cross peg solitaire is a single-player puzzle game. The goal is to jump pegs over one another and remove the jumped pegs until only one peg remains in the centre of the board.
- The objective is to finish the puzzle with one peg in the centre of the board.
- Every move must jump one peg over a neighbouring peg.
- There must be an empty space for the jumping peg to land in.
- Jumps can be made along the vertical or horizontal lines.
- A peg that is jumped is removed from the board, similar to checkers.
Helpful Template Guides
New to acrylic templates or planning a custom woodworking project? These guides can help you understand template use, layout, and project planning:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Cross Peg Solitaire Template Kit?
The kit includes one clear acrylic cross peg solitaire template, 32 metal pegs, and one 1/8" drill bit.
What size is the acrylic template?
The template is 5.875" wide by 5.875" tall and 1/8" thick.
What size drill bit is included?
The kit includes one 1/8" drill bit.
Are the pegs included?
Yes. The kit includes 32 metal pegs: 8 Black, 8 Gold, 8 Copper, and 8 Silver.
Is the template reusable?
Yes. The clear acrylic template is reusable when handled and stored properly.
Why use an acrylic template instead of measuring the holes by hand?
An acrylic template makes the process faster, more accurate, and more repeatable. It helps keep the peg hole layout consistent from one board to the next.
Do I need Template Tape?
Template Tape is recommended for securing the acrylic template to the wood while drilling. This helps prevent the template from shifting and keeps the peg hole layout more accurate.
Can I make cross peg solitaire boards to sell?
Yes. Finished cross peg solitaire boards make great handmade gifts, market products, and small-batch woodworking items.
What wood should I use?
Dimensional wood, cutting board strips, and butcher block strips can all be good options depending on the look and style of game board you want to make.
What finish should I use?
A hardwax oil finish such as Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil is a good option for game boards, gifts, and display pieces.
The Cross Peg Solitaire Template Kit is a simple way to start making custom wooden solitaire boards with a reusable acrylic template, matching pegs, and a 1/8" drill bit included. Use it to create handmade game boards for gifts, markets, cottage games, family nights, and small-batch woodworking products.
