The leaner subject comes up every once in a while. I have dealt with leaners and found that the crokinole boards that have been played, polishes and yes sanded...
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Clif Antypowich
crokinoleclif
Apr 4, 2010 4:13 pm
Brian, there are days when I want to make fire wood out of the board! if you caught me on those days and paid the freight you might enjoy it! Yes it is...
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sarahopatrick
Aug 24, 2010 6:12 pm
I have heard the Hilinskis make the best boards. Without putting them in order, so as to not hurt feelings, can you let me know your opinion on who makes the...
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Paul Sorley
paulwsorley
Aug 24, 2010 9:19 pm
Hi Sarah, in my opinion, the best board around these parts is WILLARD MARTIN'S BOARDS. You can go out there and pay a whole lot more for a board but you...
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brianmiltenburg
Aug 25, 2010 5:08 pm
Random order Willard Martin Hilinski Bros. Dale Wagler (plays out of London, Ontario I believe) allinent (ebay user name) Haven't played on one, but talked...
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anakinou
Aug 26, 2010 4:58 pm
Are Wayne Kelly's boards (from www.crokinole.com) not recommended any more? I seem to recall them being amongst the "best of the best" 5-10 years ago......
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Super Plak
penlam0n6y
Aug 26, 2010 5:29 pm
Good afternoon everyone, I have purchased a few round boardds off of Sawdust Jim. He had round and octagonal boards and would sell his on Ebay. That was two or...
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Willard J. Martin
willardjmartin
Aug 27, 2010 1:41 pm
Hello, Thank you for your email. As the manufacturer of WILLARD crokinole products I prefer to allow my customer base to reply to your question. The World...
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brianmiltenburg
Aug 27, 2010 5:14 pm
Hi Willard, I know you will read this and reply hopefully. This question is sort of on topic and relates to your letter. I'm wondering if you make the men....
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Willard J. Martin
willardjmartin
Aug 27, 2010 6:21 pm
Hello, Thank you for your email. I in fact do not make the playing pieces (men). These are made by a computer controlled lathe/cutter and the cost of this...
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Martin Snow
tipsy_weasel
Aug 27, 2010 6:26 pm
Since both players are using the same center hole, that doesn't really matter for home play. But board-to-board variations could make a difference in...
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Willard J. Martin
willardjmartin
Aug 27, 2010 6:37 pm
The only difference is the leaners and the skid through game pieces become frustrating. Both can be over come with the 20 hole having and staying sharp on the ...
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Brian Stormont
mosttornbrain
Aug 27, 2010 7:37 pm
I purchased a Willard board about 8 to 10 years ago and am very happy with it. It's very well constructed and will definitely last a lifetime. I've played on...
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WKevinD
tcaswkd
Aug 30, 2010 12:41 pm
I have both a Willard and a Hilinski board. They both play well, are fast and exactly what I wanted in each. The Willard is a no frills serious board and the...
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Clif Antypowich
crokinoleclif
Sep 14, 2010 6:36 pm
WELCOME BACK TO CROKINOLE Just a short note to tell you that the Oliver Community center room #2 is booked for Crokinole playing every TUESDAY NIGHT AT 6.30...
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sarahopatrick
Sep 18, 2010 9:50 pm
The earliest known crokinole board was made by craftsman Eckhardt Wettlaufer in 1876 in Perth County , Ontario , Canada . Several other domestic boards of...
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brianmiltenburg
Sep 19, 2010 7:48 pm
I didn't know my brother was famous. Maybe famished, but anyways, I've seen this story online all over the place. Is this really true? Sounds like an...
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Brian Miltenburg
brianmiltenburg
Sep 29, 2010 10:28 pm
Hamilton Hammers Crokinole Club is inviting you free of charge to enjoy an evening of Crokinole We are starting our 3rd year, and have finally bagged a World...
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Cy
onecyone
Dec 12, 2011 5:58 pm
Hi my name is cy anderson and I am a Crokinole fan. I am currently crafting a few boards as time permits with an eye to perhaps a future business set up. I am...
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Clif Antypowich
crokinoleclif
Dec 12, 2011 7:21 pm
Hi Cy, Glad to meet another ccrokinole fan. Are you aware of the BC crokinole championships? Players from as far as Ontario come as well as some from the USA....
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kayak4sure
Dec 13, 2011 2:37 pm
Hi Cy, so good to see someone getting excited about Crokinole and will anxiously await more news of your boards. I hope you will post pictures of your...
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Clif Antypowich
crokinoleclif
Dec 13, 2011 4:57 pm
Hi. Great to see interest. Hope that interest leads to some of you coming to the BC Crokinole Championships Saturday March 17 2012. Last year 2011 this event...
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Cy Anderson
onecyone
Dec 13, 2011 9:58 pm
Hi folks, Thanks for the welcome and I look forward to meeting some of you some time. I am still working at my full time career but hope to finish soon. I...
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Cy Anderson
onecyone
Dec 13, 2011 9:58 pm
DSC_0007 Hi here is board number one under construction, eight hand rubbed coats with one to go. This is not entirely tournament specs as the lines are routed...
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kayak4sure
Dec 14, 2011 2:39 pm
Cy, thanks for the photo - - looking good, keep up the good work!...
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kayak4sure
Dec 14, 2011 2:44 pm
Where in FL are you wintering? If not too far would love to stop by your clubhouse to enjoy a game when the first board is ready! I didn't bring my good...
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werderwayne
Mar 21, 2012 5:30 pm
While I don't own a board, I've played on numerous boards. Oddly, the one I liked playing on was the least attractive (and as I remember, the most expensive)....
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werderwayne
Mar 21, 2012 5:30 pm
Do any players on this message board live in the Los Angeles area? -WW...
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feztacular
Mar 21, 2012 5:30 pm
Hello everyone! I'm am holding a crokinole tournament on May 12, 2012 as part of my all day gaming social called Gathering in the Park in Summerville, SC....
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Willard Martin
willardjmartin
Mar 22, 2012 1:36 am
The Danish Crokinole Association did a very thorough comparison of many boards from many countries. Go to crokinole.dk Boardgame Geek also carries this...
