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Chess Table

comments (2) May 16th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

tskinner tskinner, member
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Chess Table made for a friend who wants to get back to his game as he approaches retirement.

Materials: Table Quartersawn White Oak, Playing Surface Hard Maple & PurpleHeart, Drawer Pulls and Worry blocks Wenge


Design or Plan used: James Krenov - the Impractical Cabinetmaker
posted in: Reader's Gallery, table, white oak
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tskinner tskinner writes: krob; thanks for the comment, yes this was a challenge, especially the board. yes the playing surface is seperated with dowels. thanks again.
Posted: 9:49 am on May 23rd

krob krob writes: Very nice table. I made a couple of these about 15 or more years ago, one for a neighbor who was retiring and one I still have in my house. I used mahogany for the base and rosewood and pearwood for the playing suface. It had some nice challenges, especially the board. I think your playing surface pieces are seperated with dowels but it is hard to see on the photo. I know it is very rewarding to make pieces like this and your friend is very lucky to have such a tribute to your friendship.
Posted: 10:19 am on May 17th

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