Chess Set and Board

[Dave Monk]

This is my first compound cutting project.  Made of aspen, walnut and an accent of cherry on the board. The drawer slides all the way through allowing access on both sides. 

[Rockytime]

That project deserves a  WOW!

[amazingkevin]

Man alive that hot!!!

[flarud]

2 hours ago, Dave Monk said:

This is my first compound cutting project.  Made of aspen, walnut and an accent of cherry on the board. The drawer slides all the way through allowing access on both sides. 

Top notch for sure!

[trackman]

Very well done!  You design the board?

[newfie]

Absolutely beautiful job thanks for sharing

[rjweb]

Another beautiful piece, I would like to be a fly on your workshop wall to watch a true craftsman work, RJ 

[spirithorse]

Dave, you never cease to astound me!
Quote " This is my first compound cutting project." End Quote

This is absolutely museum quality craftsmanship and you make it seem
like child's play!  I don't even think you have had the pattern that you were
asking about for more than two weeks, have you?

I could rave on and on about how envious I am of your talents so, I'll just
stop here with the request that you continue to show us your beautiful work.

God Bless! Spirithorse

[Dave Monk]

23 minutes ago, trackman said:

Very well done!  You design the board?

Yes it is my design. Not really very hard to make.

[Dave Monk]

3 minutes ago, spirithorse said:

Dave, you never cease to astound me!
Quote " This is my first compound cutting project." End Quote

This is absolutely museum quality craftsmanship and you make it seem
like child's play!  I don't even think you have had the pattern that you were
asking about for more than two weeks, have you?

I could rave on and on about how envious I am of your talents so, I'll just
stop here with the request that you continue to show us your beautiful work.

God Bless! Spirithorse

You are way too flattering but thanks. I put it on my FB page.....my daughter shared it and I had several people wanting a price but I guess they didn't want it bad enough because I still have it. Took a lot of time and material on that one.

[GPscroller]

Beautiful work as always Dave.  I love compound cuts, cut eleven chess sets in fourteen months in 2018-2019.  You are right, they are pricey to sell because of the time involved and people don't realize that.  Awesome job.

Jeff

[wombatie]

Oh wow Dave, is there anything that you are not great at????????????????????  You certainly are a natural and a craftsman.  Awesome work my friend.

Marg

 

[Tomanydogs]

Outstanding. What a beautiful chess set you’ve made. 

[daveww1]

terrific job

[SteveS]

That is one nice project! WOW!

[Foxfold]

Oh  WOW !!!   That is absolutely stunning !!

[Danj84]

I am gob smacked that this is your first compound cut project,the attention to detail is outstanding it is a fantastic piece of craftsmanship very well done

[Frank Pellow]

Having once made a chess set and board that was a lot simpler than yours, I speak from experience when I say: "Great design and great implementation of that design".

Edited September 28, 2020 by Frank Pellow

[scrollerpete]

I agree with the other this brings the WOW, WOW and again WOW. This could become a treasure in your household, I don’t think you can put a price on this. That is a keeper.

[rdatelle]

Wow Dave, that is awesome. I thought mine came out good but I really like your with the inlay.

[meflick]

I’ll join the others with a wow and awesome work. Always love seeing what you are doing and wishing I had just a bit of your skill.

[Dave Monk]

2 hours ago, meflick said:

I’ll join the others with a wow and awesome work. Always love seeing what you are doing and wishing I had just a bit of your skill.

Melanie, You don't give yourself enough credit. Thanks  for the kind words.