Top products from r/Tak
We found 16 product mentions on r/Tak. We ranked the 13 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Mastering Tak: Level I: A foundation for success (Volume 1)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
2. Stanley 15-106A Coping Saw
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Length: 6.3inSteel back prevents bending for strong, true, straight cutsNew soft grip handle for comfort and supportErgonomically designed cushion grip handle for comfortBlades are highest grade high carbon steelFrame depth 6-3/4"
3. M-D Building Products 2311 High Density Foam Tape, 1/2-by-3/4-Inch by 10 feet, Gray, Grey
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Firm, waterproof, dustproof and weather tight foamMinimal compression for weather tight seal between surfacesEasy, self-adhesive application seals top and sides of doors and windows
4. Stanley 20-112 Clamping Miter Box
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Stanley - Black & DeckerHigh-impact resistant materialMolded lip on base edge for easy use without mountingHoles in base for fastening to a workbenchLimited lifetime warrantyAn ideal miter box for precise and versatile cutsHigh-impact resistant materialMolded lip on base edge for easy use without mo...
5. Avery 8938 Printable Heat Fabric Transfers for DIY Projects on Light Fabrics -- Make Custom Gifts, Pack of 18
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Create, personalize and customize your own fabric transfers - ideal for t-shirts, aprons, pillowcases, bags, tank tops, face masks, and moreLet them see the face under the mask - print a picture of your smiling face and apply to your scrubs or uniformNo cracking and color lasts longer so you can enj...
6. Minwax 222504444 Wood Finish Penetrating Interior Wood Stain, 1/2 pint, Red Mahogany
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Available in 28 beautiful colors.Can be used to add beauty to any bare or stripped wood surface.It is ideal for staining unfinished wood furniture, cabinets, wood door, trim, molding and hardwood floors.Penetrates deep into wood fibers to highlight the grainAmerica's favorite wood finish
7. Vintage Collection Bottle Cap Alphabet Tiles 40/Pkg-
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Country of Origin:United StatesBCI Crafts salvaged Alphabet tiles 40Pc- natural wood tiles with upper case black lettersMeasures approximately .75
8. Bello Games New York, Inc. Socrates Walnut & Oak Wooden Backgammon Checkers from Greece (1 15/32" Dia. X 7/32 Thick.)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Maple/Walnut Wooden Checkers from Greece.Finger Touch.
9. Stanley Hacksaw 24 Tpi 12 "
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Stanley STHT20139L Rubber Grip Hacksaw
10. Scrabble Tiles - 100pc Plastic Black Tiles - Perfect For Crafting and Scrapbooking
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Full Set of 100 Letter Tiles - Durable One Piece ConstructionSilk Screened so players can't feel the identity of a blank or other key letterPerfect for casual play - mandatory for competitive playAlso can be used to play Bananagrams or use as additional tiles in bigger groupsGreat for arts and craft...
11. LEGO Pirates Chess Set #40158
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
LEGO Pirates Chess Set (40158)
12. 1 x 36 Inch Square Wooden Dowel Rods, Bag of 2 Unfinished Hardwood Square Dowel Sticks, Crafts, Diy Projects. by Woodpeckers
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
SQUARE DOWEL RODS- measures 1" x 36", milled from unfinished, natural wood.SMOOTH SURFACE- our square rods are sanded smooth, making them an ideal surface for painting or finishing.MATERIAL- Our wooden square dowels are made from premium poplar wood.VERSATILE FOR EVERYONE- these square dowels are id...
Thank you! These are the tiles I used (2 sets). They have a few advantages over normal scrabble tiles. They're perfectly square (.75 x .75 in instead of .75 x .85) and they are a bit thicker (1/4 in instead of 1/8). I haven't played a full game yet, but in the tests I've done they stand up really well, even when I shake the board around a little. I just tried putting an actual scrabble tile on my board, and while it stayed standing better than I expected, the thicker tiles fared better. Even still, the unfinished scrabble tiles have their advantages. I wouldn't have had to cover up one side with paper and staining would have been infinitely easier. Optimally I think the best option would be unfinished .75 x .75 x .25 square pieces, but I couldn't find anything like that on short notice. The scrabble tiles should work to a degree so long as you don't shake the board around too much or play outside on a windy day, but scrabble tiles really weren't made to stand up. All that said, I'm just extrapolating from the few little things I've tried, so I'm not sure how they would fare in a real game scenario.
For this kind of thing, if you don't have access to or can't afford power tools, I like a hand scroll or coping saw such as this one ($10 free shipping): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002X222/ because you have a great deal of control, the cuts are thin (less wasted material) and the tool is light weight.
You can also use a standard hack saw ($8 Prime): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5A0T5K/
For manual sawing, I also recommend using a basic miter box. This one includes a clamp too, and can be screwed into something to keep it from moving on ya ($10.75 Prime): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009OYGB/
If you don't have a sander or a dremel for the edge smoothing, you can just use sandpaper by hand, but with all things manual, to make and finish 62 pieces of anything will just take longer.
Do let me know if you make a set for yourself! I'd love to check it out. :)
Edit: fixed a link and added miter box
Yes, it depends on what you are after. If you are interested in the Rothfuss fictional side of things, then the companion book is what you want. If you want common terms for board analysis/strategy, my book has some suggested terms. But, if you are just looking to casually play, you can ask for specific definitions here or on the Discord.
I have this lego pirate chess set. https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Pirates-Chess-Set-40158/dp/B00TTS8RS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525440793&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+pirates+chess The board would work pretty well for Tak I think.
Just let me know what works for you guys and I'll make it work
Edit: picked up a few of these hoping they will work as place holders https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008B38YDS/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
Nice idea! I just bought two different-colored bags of Scrabble tiles ( http://www.amazon.com/Scrabble-Tiles-Professional-Scrapbooking-Crafting/dp/B00JLGTQ68 ) and so far my only complaint is that they're just a tiny bit slippery when stacked. On the plus side, since there're 100 tiles per bag, I've theoretically got enough for two 8x8 games.
Not as cheap as Starburst, but I have a set made out of foam tape cut into squares. (After I backed on Kickstarter, I was too impatient to wait for my set.) You want 1/2" thick tape, so that it stands as a wall nicely. The only tool I needed to use was scissors. You'll need two different colors of tape, and you should leave the adhesive untouched, or it will get unreasonably sticky fast. (If that happens, I recommend rubbing some dust or sand onto the tape so that it is no longer sticky.) Example option in gray: https://www.amazon.com/M-D-Building-Products-2311-Density/dp/B000052030
I used one of these
So, there are three Tak Strategy guides in existence that I know of. One of them is the book published by rabbitboy84 called Mastering Tak: Level I and one of them is the short guide written by the number one player, NohatCoder here. The final one is a blog that went on for a while called Tak Traveler.
Personally, I feel that Nohat's short guide really hits some important points and helped me go from crappy to average in Tak. I haven't read the other guides, so I have no input on them other than that they exist.