Chess Board

Great chess board. Are you going to make some chess pieces to go with it?

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Maybe someday, but that would take too much time right now. I may use this as a gift. I bought some chess pieces from Lee Valley that I can add to make it a set.

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Super job, Bill. Can’t wait to see it with the finish applied!

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Great job Bill.

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Very nice – I have always wanted one, but bever got around to it – nobody to play with. I like the simple but effictive finger spaces on the bottom side, to help in picking it up.

The finish should enhance it even more – are you going to use something with ssome UV protection, in order to retard the aging process.

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Very nice! I love purple heart! That is going to be really beautiful once you slap a finish on it!

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Very nice board- I like the purple heart!

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Nicely done Bill.
FYI: I have used Flecto Diamond Finish, in the past and it stays clear forever and is hard as nails.Its water base so cleanup is easy and no smell.Its available in spray cans or for brushing.If you brush it on,keep these tips in mind:You need to work quickly since it dries fast or you will get brush/lap marks that are impossible to work out.But dont wipe your brush against the side of the can or you will get bubbles.A total resand is the only option if that happens.Not for the faint of heart,but this is the toughest finish I have ever used.Perfect for this.A disposable brush works well,just wrap it in plastic wrap and stick it in the refer between coats.Its good for about three coats on small projects and then the foam starts pulling off and getting into the finish.I toss them every few coats and keep a close eye on where they flex. A good quality brush, like a Purdy is better, but you need to be much more careful about thoroughly cleaning it than with an oil finish.If any of the water base finish hardens in the bristles then the brush is ruined.You cannot resoften old waterbase finishes like you can an oil finish.
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Nice chess board Bill.

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Really nice, bill!

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Last year i purchased a sheet of purple heart veneer specifically to make into a chessboard. YOU have saved me a lotta work. I will blow up and print a pict of your board, hang on my wall and project complete. spectacular work.

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-- Dan

beautifull.that purple heart simply jumps out at you.

Very nice board, just got asked to make one out of the same materials. Think I might do a maple frame with purple heart laminated in it though.

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That will probably look good too. One idea someone told me after I made it was to make a box, with the chess board as the lid. The pieces could be stored inside when not in use. Good luck with the board.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Looks great Bill fine chess board.

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