Chess Anyone

[trackman]

Finished my chess set after starting on it about two years ago.  Set it aside doing other projects knocked off the dust and finished it.  Made with cherry, walnut and poplar.  The pieces are from Diana Thompson's pattern.  They are made out of poplar and the dark ones are stained walnut.  The board pattern came from Woodworker's Journal, Rick White.  I made every thing 3/4" bigger to go with the bigger chess pieces.  The size is 4 1/2" x 21".  I think I will make a table for it.  May take another two years LOL.

[Gordster]

I have never played chess,but I can tell that is one professional board you have put together.Well worth your wait.

[new2woodwrk]

That is exceptional! I don't play chess either, however I do love chess sets - kinda weird isn't it?

Yours looks great and love the fact the piece go into its own drawer! Well done!

[Dave Monk]

That is sure a work of art.

[Scrolling Steve]

Very nice !....Excellent work !

[Rockytime]

I don't play chess either but thing chess pieces are really cool. Can you show the kings and queens?

[Brianr24]

That's excellent! Well worth the wait is right. I do play chess great game.

[spirithorse]

Great looking chess set. I'm glad you found time to finish it.
You can be proud of this project.

God Bless! Spirithorse

[Gonzo]

Love the game, and that is a fantastic set!

[DWSUDEKUM]

Excellently done.  That came out great.  Thanks for sharing this project with us.

 

DW

[oldhudson]

I've played chess since my stint in the Navy. I play every Wednesday with some old farts. And I try to get in one game at chess.com each week. I love chess sets but I rather play chess than make a set and while your set is extraordinary I prefer plastic pieces and a vinyl board - that way if I spill beer or coffee on it I can rinse it off and it's good as new.  Congrats on completing a well crafted project.

Edited April 2, 2018 by oldhudson

[amazingkevin]

Remarkably the checkmate chess set of any chess player!

[wombatie]

A work of art.  You will have hours of enjoyment from them.  Well done.

Marg

[Phantom Scroller]

Bet they were fiddly to hold and sand excellent pieces and board with a draw is something else, fantastic work. Roly

[blights69]

That is a great set and worth the 2 year wait that is also a nice radio on the mantle too sorry not being nosey it took my eye as I looked at the pictures  

[newfie]

Great job with it thanks for sharing 

[daveww1]

great job

[GPscroller]

Awesome job on the pieces and the board.

Jeff

[rdatelle]

That came out great. I like the drawer you made with it. I also made a chess set with all the pieces. Here's a pic of it. This is a Steve Good pattern. Made out of Walnut and maple.  The pieces were all cut on the scroll saw. The main board was done on my table saw. No stain. Just an oil finish on it. I made a seperate box to hold all the pieces.

[trackman]

On 4/1/2018 at 7:30 PM, Rockytime said:

I don't play chess either but thing chess pieces are really cool. Can you show the kings and queens?

Thanks for all the kind words!!

[trackman]

On 4/2/2018 at 3:33 AM, Phantom Scroller said:

Bet they were fiddly to hold and sand excellent pieces and board with a draw is something else, fantastic work. Roly

Wasn’t any sanding to do. Was all compound cutting. 

[nebur9362]

Wow! Exceptional board, and very beautiful and nice pieces. Awesome job, congrats!!

[Rob]

Beautiful heirloom piece.  Well done!

Rob

[Ron Johnson]

An exceptional heirloom piece of art. Beautiful craftsmanship Delvaughn.

[meflick]

Beautiful craftsmanship shown and I love the drawer.  My kiddos learned to play chess in Kindergarten.  They played for a little while then haven't played in years.  Maybe one day I will try to make a set.  Thanks for sharing yours.