Chess board

Wow, that’s really beautiful! Back in the days when they had real shop classes!

-- What exactly is "The Move" and who are you calling a "Quirky Jerk"? -- http://www.north40custom.com

I have been debating making a chess board (and pieces) for awhile. Maybe I will start one as my “next” project. BTW, I really like the maple dividers between the squares.

-- David, Charlotte NC (http://beechcreeknaturals.etsy.com)

Dooley,

That is a nice board. It is even more impressive that you made this in shop class two decades ago. There must be some really advanced programs out there. I have a piece from shop class but it is simply a 6” wooden car bandsawed out of construction grade pine with buttons for wheels and painted a motley blue. I will guarantee you that, even though my memory may be somewhat fuzzy now, I don’t think there was any hardwood in the entire shop. And you had exposure to the woods that you used in this project!!!!

Nice project.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

I think the first woodworking project I build in shop class was a chess board out of walnut and maple. Young people are sure missing out these days.

Joey

-- Joey~~Sabina, Ohio http://sleepydogwoodworking.blogspot.com/

Never saw one with the divider strips before. Nice touch. And the wood selection makes it very colorful.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I like it. I agree the maple makes the purple heart pop out. well done

-- www.robneves.com

Hey Scott,

There is a place called Johnson’s Workbench in charlotte, Mi. where I’ve learned much from them about exotics, that is where the material for the board came from (we had to bring our own wood!, not kidding! small town, small school, my parents thought “hey it’s cheaper than football or hockey!).

oh cool, they are still around, and on the web!! www.theworkbench.com

-- Dooley, North Palm Beach, Florida www.myspace.com/smokey4bandit20

Dooley, Welcome Aboard.
That is a great looking chess board. I built a board in my shop middle school shop class as well. My dad still has it for his chess set, wish I could say it look anywhere near that nice.
Look forward to seeing other work.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

wow i’m impressed by this. i’m in the midst of making one right now and if you have any tips or mistakes that you remember making i’d sure appreciate them. thanks

-- "Measure twice, curse once"

That was my first project in school. Great job.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

That’s a mighty fine chessboard.

-- Maplewood, MN