Mancala Board

Mancala Board

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The traditional Mancala board is carved from a single timber, and is hinged to fold back to the original timber from which it was carved. Most domestic woods, maple, walnut, oak, hickory, etc are all one price. Moving to exotic woods such as cocobolo, bubinga, katalox, etc or to burls or other highly figured woods will increase the price according to the wood chosen.

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JIm Barbour

JIm Barbour

ShopDog Turnery

Elon, NC
Member since: 2013
4.9
157 Maker Reviews

  • Long-time member

    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

I have been making from wood for as long as I can remember. I take a great deal of pride in my work and will not accept a commission if I am not entirely sure I can complete it to your satisfaction. ShopDog Turnery is a one-person, one-dog operation making all sorts of custom items, primarily lathe based. This includes bottle-stoppers, wine glasses (with glass or wooden bowls), platters and plates, bowls, boxes, and whatever else springs to mind.

In addition to lathe work I make various flat pieces; tables, specialty boxes, cutting boards and, again, whatever else springs to mind.

I make for the joy of the making, using sustainably harvested and reclaimed or historical woods exclusively.

Molly was the ShopDog, but is no longer with us. She did all the "RUFF" work in the turnery.

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    Kenneth Barnes

    For End-Grain White Oak Cutting Board With A Walnut Accent (Butcher Style)
    5.0

    I am very happy with finished project. I would use the maker again

  • RL

    Rosemary Lauter

    For Dark wood personalized
    5.0

    Working with Jim Barbour was a very positive experience. I especially liked Mr. Barbour's prompt communications with me about my custom, personalized cutting board project and I was promptly informed of the status of my project along the way. I highly recommend this craftsman.

  • Rachel SimpsonRS

    Rachel Simpson

    For Hardwood Rolling Pins
    5.0

    When trying to decide what to get my 4 year old granddaughter for her birthday, I was baking and realized I was using a rolling pin that my mother had gotten for me when I was a youngster. So, perfect! A rolling pin with her initials and date of birth on it. I went right to Custom Made and found Jim Barbour.

    It took about a month (which he explained in advance) and it was worth the wait. It is magnificent. My husband, who owns a wooden boat and does many things with wood, was impressed as well. Beautiful shape, excellent engraving…better than I had hoped for.

    Thanks, Jim for the spectacular work. Hopefully when she is baking at 45, she still has this rolling pin!

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    Linda Rupp

    For Conductor's Batons
    5.0

    Jim was great to work with. He offered wonderful ideas to make the project more personable. I would definitely work with him again/recommend him highly to someone looking for a good turner.

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    b g

    For End-Grain White Oak Bread Board In A Rainbow Pattern
    5.0

    Communication was excellent.The project is beautiful. Quality exceptional. And it arrived in time for me to use on Thanksgiving. I will be ordering again from this shop. Highly recommend for exceptional gifts.

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