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by ScatCat
Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Video showing how Go boards are made
Replies: 1
Views: 13198

Video showing how Go boards are made

I saw this and thought the community here would enjoy this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVuDM9jQQ1s.
by ScatCat
Thu Nov 05, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Yunzi stones no longer in production?
Replies: 11
Views: 17571

Re: Yunzi stones no longer in production?

You can still buy Yunzi stones. Look on places such as aliexpress or alibaba.
by ScatCat
Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: Go Library For Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 20519

Re: Go Library For Sale

A link to your seller page would certainly help.
by ScatCat
Sun May 10, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Shell stones and glass tones
Replies: 7
Views: 9148

Re: Shell stones and glass tones

Sure, heres a link . I can't believe I took those pictures so many years ago. The pleasure I felt opening that package is still fresh in my mind.

The actual board is one of two custom gobans I asked Carol to make along with a third 9x9. He retired shortly after making my travel set. I remember what ...
by ScatCat
Tue May 05, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Shell stones and glass tones
Replies: 7
Views: 9148

Re: Shell stones and glass tones

You and I share similar tastes. I bought a set of purple shell stones to pair with my purpleheart board. They're gorgeous in person.
by ScatCat
Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: Go Books
Topic: Essential Hardback Go Books
Replies: 10
Views: 11840

Re: Essential Hardback Go Books

Very cool. I have Invisible in paperback, but grabbed the hardcover as well. Thanks for the link. Go Proverb Illustrated and Go: The National Game of Japan also intrigue me. I'll keep my eyes open for copies. It sounds like Ishi Press released a bunch of their first run books as hardcovers in the ...
by ScatCat
Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: Looking for a good book
Replies: 2
Views: 7704

Re: Looking for a good book

Thanks! I placed an order today.
by ScatCat
Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: Looking for a good book
Replies: 2
Views: 7704

Looking for a good book

I'm looking for a copy of

Commented Games by Lee Sedol Volume 1

Drop me a line if you have one for sale.
by ScatCat
Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:39 am
Forum: Go Books
Topic: Essential Hardback Go Books
Replies: 10
Views: 11840

Essential Hardback Go Books

What essential Go hardcover books were printed? Two of my favorites are:

Invincible by John Power
and Go Game Guru's Relentless

What others?
by ScatCat
Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:46 am
Forum: New Products/Upgrades/Sales
Topic: Antique Go equipment sale
Replies: 0
Views: 10524

Antique Go equipment sale

Hi everyone,

One of my favorite local importers is offering a 30% discount on their stock including antique go equipment.

Cheers,
by ScatCat
Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Roll Up Reversible Travel Board/Stones?
Replies: 3
Views: 11065

Re: Roll Up Reversible Travel Board/Stones?

Search etsy. Leather go boards pop up somewhat often. If you don't find any, ask a leather worker to make one for you.
by ScatCat
Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:54 am
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: Looking for Ranka Yearbooks
Replies: 3
Views: 8104

Re: Looking for Ranka Yearbooks

excellent. :)

Yeah, those PDFs are nice, but I prefer having physical copies in my hands. Tha latest Ranka yearbook I own was published in 2003, so there are more yearbooks than are included in that archive.
by ScatCat
Tue Jul 04, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: Looking for Ranka Yearbooks
Replies: 3
Views: 8104

Looking for Ranka Yearbooks

Does anyone have any Ranka Yearbooks for sale? I have volumes 1-7, 16, 18, 19.
by ScatCat
Tue Jul 04, 2017 12:24 pm
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Bag with strap for Go board?
Replies: 19
Views: 26486

Re: Bag with strap for Go board?

My travel board disassembles into two halves. Each half easily slides into the sleeve. This picture of my 9x9 travel board is probably more on point:

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It simply slides into a square sleeve.
by ScatCat
Thu May 04, 2017 11:21 am
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Bag with strap for Go board?
Replies: 19
Views: 26486

Re: Bag with strap for Go board?

As others mentioned, making a sleeve for your board is a solid idea.

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Once your board's protected, any messenger bag will do the job.