Chess Themed Table

Welcome to LJ’s!! I really like the table, actually my son and I were drooling over it haha! The only thing I would worry about is accidentally kicking and breaking the profiles on the legs. But I have big feet and tend to kick stuff without meaning to so maybe I;m just paranoid. Love it!

-- Jimi _ Measure twice, cut once.......@#%#$@!!!......measure twice, cut....

I really like it.
I too would find the pawn “feet” a little in the way in use but they look great.
I see the king is upside down which would signify a loss but which color is he? ...........a clever twist.

Very nice design and execution.
Welcome and keep posting your pieces.

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I remember looking at the drawing you did for this ages ago (was it about November?). At the time I was dubious about how it would look, so many contrasting bits like the apron with the light/dark dovetails, the legs, light and dark top. I didn’t know whether it would all be a bit too busy. Seeing the pictures you posted I have to say, that is a great table, and great workmanship too.
Thanks for posting

I like the interlacing of the walnut and beech. I agree with others on the feet – nice idea but too vulnerable and, for me, too high a profile. How big is it ? Overall, looks great and would be a most pleasant piece on which to play chess.

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Nice looking table, This is similar to my table I desiged and made three sets about 14 years ago.

-- Dennis Zongker

I like your chess table you did a good job… it looks close to one of my lumberjock bubbies table that he made.

-- Follow your passion, and success will follow you.

that is really gorgeous and I love the chess pieces in the legs and underside of middle. Really fine work.

It is unlikely not to love the legs! It is very creative! I like it very much!

I love it! The pawn feet and upside down king are excellent. The only thing I don’t care for is the dovetail—it doesn’t match the banding above it; it seems slightly out of place in the design (although you do get bonus points for the dovetail).

The table is understated compared to Dennis’ table and chairs (which I like to admire from time to time) but I think yours would fit in a room much better—in fact, I think it would fit in my house quite nicely!

I hope you get an A+

best regards, Doe

-- Mother Nature talks, I try to listen

Beautiful work

Is there a matching dove tail on the opposite side?

pawn to queen four, enjoy the game!

-- Danny, Houston, TX

Outstanding, Check Mate on this one your a winner!

CHECKMATE!
The table stands about 600mm high, and will sit in a corner with chairs next to it, so the design of the pawns will not conflict with the player’s feet. And yes, on one side is a white dovetail, and the other side a black dovetail.

Zongker: Your table is one beautiful table, and I can give credit to it for being the inspiration for this piece. You must remember, I do not consider myself as a professional, nor my table perfect; but with your table I do…

Renners: Yes, I had another account back in November, but it was deleted or something so I had to start again. Thanks for you advice back then with the designing problems I had.

Thanks for the comments.

Silas,

Everything about your table is outstanding. The only negative I can think of is that I don’t play chess!

L/W

-- Jesus is the ONLY reason for ANY season.

Real hard work.Amaizing table.

-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted

silastic, love your table and workmanship hope you get double cedit for this work.
just a thought,and i wouldn’t change anything; but what would the legs have looked,if the dark was under the light side and the light side under the dark side of the table?
i love the turned pawns. nice