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  • Feature Article Gallery

    The following gallery showcases the work of Aaron as featured in the accompanying article:

    Interview with Master Tak Craftsman Aaron Schmersal (EssenceOfAaron)

  • First Tak board (2016)

    It was made during the original Kickstarter event in 2016. See more photos on aswood.works.

  • Thesis (2017)

    Aaron donated this board to Worldbuilders in 2017. It was "unlocked" as a give-away once they have raised $10,000. See more photos on aswood.works.

  • Thesis: Folly (2018)

    Second board donated to WorldBuiders. An oversite led to drilling too large of holes for the 7th row’s nails. This forced Aaron to scour far and wide for a source of large head iron nails. Their addition added about 3 pounds to the board. See more photos on aswood.works.

  • Friendship Found (2019)

    Third donation to Worldbuilders. Friendship Found was themed after Kvothe, Willam, Simmon, and Auri. The red paduk in the center 4×4 grid represents our fiery haired Kvothe; the center of the story. The deep black wenge that makes up the 6×6 grid represents Wilem. The 8×8 grid is made of leopard wood, which is meant to represent the sandy haired Simmon. The zebrawood circles that make up the 5×5 grid form a starburst pattern. This pattern is meant to represent Auri who is so beautifully bright and sunny.

  • Encore (2020)

    Fourth donation to Worldbuilders. This Tak board is themed after The Eolian, Stanchion, and Deoch. It is the sort of board that one might find behind the bar - high quality but also very but rugged with a splash of elegance. Woods that feel a little "earthy" and a dash of Stanchion's fire. The inside of the box has shaped EVA foam coated with velvet to snuggly cradle each row of pieces.

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