Checker/Chess Board
Checker/Chess Board made of Walnut & Hard Maple with a Cherry frame and base.
This checker/chess board was a Christmas gift for my Mother/Father-in-Law. The top is made of Walnut and Hard Maple framed with strips of Walnut, Hard Maple and a Cherry frame. The board sits securely on the base due to a 1/8″ rabbet on the underside of the board. The case is also made of Cherry and incorporates a decorative profile to simulate the shape of a chess piece. I mitered the case and included Walnut splines for strength and aesthetics. The case bottom is a solid Cherry panel that sits in a 1/4″ groove.
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Checker/Chess Board made of Walnut & Hard Maple with a Cherry frame and base.
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Mitered frame and case. The checkered section of the board sits proud of the frame by 1/8 inch with a 1/8 round over to flow into the frame. The case has a decorative profile which I think simulates the shape of a chess piece. I added a round over to the frame of the board which adds to the profile of the case.
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I used Walnut splines to add strength to the case.
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The bottom of the case is a solid, edge-glued Cherry panel that sits in a groove in the case.
The Walnut/Maple checkers were glue to a red oak plywood panel for stability and planed until the hardwood was 1/4 inch thick.
Comments
Nice job. Attention to detail is good.
my fav game since childhood
I am impressed.
Great job!
Nice job!
Brilliant Keep it up!
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