The following is a list of supplies used in the process: ~2 Board Feet of Mahogany - at least 18" in length, 3/4" thickness ~2.5 Board Feet of White Maple - at least 18" in length, 3/4" thickness Wood Glue Sanding Paper 220 Grit 320 Grit 400 Grit Belt Grit 120 and 180 Steel Wool [#0000] High Gloss Tung Oil Disposible rubber gloves Cloth Rags Old News Paper I also made some preliminary plans in a CAD package, which will remain nameless for lack of paid advertisment. < grin > . You'll need to decide what size you want your board to be. "Typical" size boards have either 1 3/4" squares or 2" squares. This board was made with the 1 3/4" squares. Making the playing surface of the board 14" square. Your border width can be determined later. You may decide not to have one. Below is a list of some of the tools used: Bar Clamps Pipe Clamps Belt Sander Palm Sander Block Sander Table Saw Band Saw