My 2" table board doubles as a functional floor board with the addition of a $10 Wal-Mart stool
I was reading a thread on Go Discussions today where the original poster asked if anyone had ideas for how to use a table board near a computer when there is no room on the desk itself. (Read that thread here >>>)
The route I took is somewhat different than ChiyoDad’s, but in the same vein. Instead of a higher stool or table near my desk I decided to to for a faux floor board.
Frankly, this has advantages and disadvantages. It’s difficult to use with a computer (to replay games or work through joseki) unless you use a laptop. But it is nice to play on the floor. Since I am no where nearly as flexible as the now aging Yoda Norimoto who still manages to kneel for his official matches, I will use a beanbag chair if I’m going settle in for a serious session on the floor.
My inexpensive, yet very workable alternative to a $1,000+ floor board ;-)
For replaying games I use SmartGo Touch on the iPhone or my archived IGS games via Tetsuki. The stool itself was an inexpensive piece I found at Wal-Mart. It was inexpensive enough that I had to add some Gorilla Glue to help it hold up after my children decided to test it for strength, hehehehe. It failed. however, it is plenty strong for holding my 2″ table board.
The other advantage to a faux floor board is that when I’m done, my board gos back on top of my cabinet in my study and the stool goes in the corner. I’m not sure how I would effectively protect an expensive floor board. Oh well, this will have to do for now.
