Chessboard made from 180 pieces of timber
One_Handed_Maker Sep 01, 2023
This Chessboard is made from 180 pieces of timber! Finally I made a Chessboard for my grandfather and dad's chess set which was passed down to me. I made several chess tables when I was 9 years old to sell for pocket money and there is a picture of the nicest one at the end of this video. I used Huon Pine and Black Walnut for the squares which have a Rosewood frame. In the top of the surrounding frame I added Ebony and Huon Pine inlays. I included an intricate inlay in the edge of the frame made from 100 sections of timber. The edge inlay is Zebrano (Zebra Wood) sandwiched between layers of Ebony and Huon Pine. The board is 600mm x 600mm and 22mm thick.
Here is a link to the build video!
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Wow! Quite a work of art! A chess board and pieces have been on my list for a couple of years. Do you happen to have any build pictures? Good job!
@One_Handed_Maker said:
Hi WoodGate, thanks for being my first ever comment on Simple Cove. There is a full build video on YouTube and I would really appreciate another view/subscriber if you get the time to check it out! Search One Handed Maker or use the link below.
https://youtu.be/fMoFWUxObV0?si=LLGKrrDCAUuPbVQL
I will capture build pictures from now on.
Thanks again
One Handed Maker
Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing, i've subbed to your channel.
I sub'd - gave you 2 new subs. I am a big fan of hidden compartments as well.
Here is a hidden motorized compartment I made.
https://www.simplecove.com/1571/cherry-chest-with-remote-controlled-hidden-drawer/
@One_Handed_Maker said:
Thank Sean.
@Sean said:That's a beauty. A fitting accompaniment to an heirloom chess set.
That reflection in the finish! Beautifully done.