Cribbage Board Templates (Clear Acrylic)
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Cribbage Board Templates - Clear Acrylic
Make clean, accurate cribbage boards with our laser cut acrylic Cribbage Board Templates. Designed for woodworkers, makers, DIYers, and small shops, these templates help you drill consistent peg holes and create custom cribbage boards with a cleaner, more professional finished look.
These are a big upgrade over paper cribbage board templates because they are easier to position, more durable, more accurate, and reusable. Whether you are making a one-off handmade gift or building cribbage boards to sell at local markets, a clear acrylic template makes the process faster and more repeatable.
What You Can Make With These Cribbage Board Templates
These templates are a great fit for custom woodworking projects where accuracy and repeatability matter. Use them to make classic game boards, personalized gifts, market products, and small-batch cribbage boards from your favourite wood species.
- Classic rectangular cribbage boards
- Round cribbage boards
- Jumbo cribbage boards
- Custom wooden game boards
- Handmade gifts for family, friends, weddings, cottages, and holidays
- Market-ready woodworking products
- Small-batch cribbage board production for woodworkers and makers
Why Use a Clear Acrylic Cribbage Board Template?
Clear acrylic makes it easier to position the cribbage board layout on your wood before drilling. You can see the grain, colour variation, knots, glue lines, and board edges underneath the template, which helps you line up the design before committing to the holes.
Compared to paper templates, acrylic templates are more rigid, easier to reuse, and better suited for repeated shop work. They help reduce layout guesswork and make it easier to create consistent cribbage boards from one project to the next.
We recommend using Template Tape to securely attach the acrylic template to your wood while drilling.
Recommended Products to Use With These Cribbage Board Templates
For best results, pair your cribbage board template with the right tape, drill bit, pegs, wood, and finish for your project:
- Template Tape - Use this to secure the acrylic template to your wood while drilling.
- 1/8" Drill Bit - Recommended for the Classic Rectangle and Round Cribbage Board Templates.
- 3/16" Drill Bit - Recommended for the Jumbo Rectangle Cribbage Board Template.
- 1/8" Metal Cribbage Pegs - A great option for the Classic Rectangle and Round Cribbage Board Templates.
- 3D Printed 1/8" Cribbage Pegs - Designed for cribbage boards with 1/8" peg holes.
- 3D Printed Jumbo Cribbage Pegs - Designed for the Jumbo Rectangle Cribbage Board Template with 3/16" peg holes.
- Dimensional Wood - A great option for making custom wooden cribbage boards.
- Cutting Board Strips - Useful for creating striped or mixed-species cribbage board blanks.
- Butcher Block Strips - A strong option for building thicker, premium-looking cribbage board blanks.
- Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil - A great finish choice for cribbage boards, game boards, gifts, and display pieces.
How to Use These Cribbage Board Templates
These templates are designed to help you drill a clean, repeatable cribbage board layout. For best results, start with a flat, stable wood blank and test your setup before drilling your finished board.
- Choose the cribbage board template style you want to make.
- Prepare a flat wood blank that is large enough for the template.
- Place the clear acrylic template on the wood and adjust the position around grain, colour variation, knots, glue lines, or layout details.
- Secure the template to the wood using Template Tape.
- Use the correct drill bit size for your template style.
- Drill the peg holes carefully through the template layout.
- Remove the template, then sand and clean up the board as needed.
- Apply your finish and pair the finished board with the correct cribbage pegs.
Take your time when drilling and make sure the template is secure before you start. A stable setup helps keep the holes clean, consistent, and properly aligned.
Watch: How to Make a Cribbage Board
Watch this video for a closer look at how cribbage board templates can be used to create clean, accurate, custom wooden cribbage boards.
Template Options and Details
Choose the cribbage board template style that best fits your project.
Classic Cribbage Board Template - Rectangle
- What's Included: One acrylic template
- Size: 5.25" x 15.25"
- Thickness: 1/8"
- Hole Size: 1/8"
- Template SKU: 06-001
Round Cribbage Board Template
- What's Included: One acrylic template
- Size: 11.75" diameter
- Thickness: 1/8"
- Hole Size: 1/8"
- Template SKU: 06-002
Jumbo Cribbage Board Template - Rectangle
- What's Included: One acrylic template
- Size: 8" x 23"
- Thickness: 1/4"
- Hole Size: 3/16"
- Template SKU: 06-006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cribbage board template used for?
A cribbage board template is used to lay out and drill consistent peg holes for making a wooden cribbage board. It helps improve accuracy and repeatability compared to measuring or using a paper layout by hand.
Why use an acrylic cribbage board template instead of a paper template?
Acrylic templates are more durable, easier to align, and reusable. They are a better option if you want cleaner results or plan to make more than one cribbage board.
Can I use these templates to make cribbage boards to sell?
Yes. Finished cribbage boards make great handmade gifts and market products, and these templates are useful for small-batch production because they help keep the layout consistent.
What template styles are available?
The available styles include a Classic Rectangle Cribbage Board Template, a Round Cribbage Board Template, and a Jumbo Rectangle Cribbage Board Template.
What drill bit do I need?
The Classic Rectangle and Round Cribbage Board Templates use a 1/8" hole size. The Jumbo Rectangle Cribbage Board Template uses a 3/16" hole size.
What pegs should I use?
Use 1/8" cribbage pegs for the Classic Rectangle and Round templates. Use jumbo cribbage pegs designed for 3/16" holes with the Jumbo Rectangle template.
Are the templates reusable?
Yes. These acrylic cribbage board templates are reusable when handled and stored properly.
Why are the templates clear?
The clear acrylic lets you see the wood underneath so you can position the layout around grain, colour variation, knots, glue lines, and the overall look of the board.
What wood should I use for a cribbage board?
Dimensional wood, cutting board strips, and butcher block strips can all be good options depending on the style of cribbage board you want to make.
What finish should I use on a cribbage board?
For cribbage boards and other game boards, a hardwax oil finish such as Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil can be a great option because it gives the board a clean finished look.
Cribbage Board Templates are a practical way to make cleaner, more accurate wooden cribbage boards without relying on disposable paper layouts. Use them to create custom game boards for gifts, markets, cottage games, family nights, and small-batch woodworking products.
