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Chess table

comments (2) February 19th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

john07 john07, member
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Walnut case with a walnut/maple/oak inlay chess table top.
Dovetailed drawer and side pull-out
The chess board is walnut & maple squares with an oak strip in between for accent.
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Walnut case with a walnut/maple/oak inlay chess table top.
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Chess table made with walnut, maple, and oak.  Finish is five coats of polyurethane.  The legs are my first attempt at wood turning.


Design or Plan used: My Own Design - John Edmiston
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4myWood 4myWood writes: John, That is a very impressive table. I have a similar plan, however, I have only done the table top so far. I originally planned to do tapered legs, but changed my mind when I came up with the money for a lathe. As soon as I buy one I will begin the base of the table. My table top is made from Hickory. I used the heart wood for the darker pieces and then used a blonde shellac for the top. It's nice to see similar plans from other woodworkers.

Pete
Posted: 3:07 pm on March 3rd

Haldeman Haldeman writes: Very impressive work. I would recommend that you go ahead and tackle turning the pieces if you haven't already. The ones I did for my set were my first ever turning attempts and once you get the techniques down its really a lot of fun and rewarding as well. You've still got a beautiful table either way.
Posted: 12:34 am on February 25th

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