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Title: Chess set - finally!
Post by: Bill P on May 24, 2011, 08:11:08 am

It's made from maple and walnut.

Bill

Title: Re: Chess set - finally!
Post by: nan2syl on May 24, 2011, 08:18:37 am

well done!! looks awesome  ;)

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Post by: Chachi on May 24, 2011, 09:01:56 am

Wow That is so awsome looking Gret job thanks for the share.

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Post by: Dav on May 24, 2011, 09:14:52 am

really nice looking...where you get the pattern

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Post by: julief on May 24, 2011, 09:30:10 am

Bill, It doesn't get any better.  The set came out great.

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Post by: tux_linux on May 24, 2011, 09:37:21 am

NICE! don't show it around, you would have to make multiple of them :D

regards
Torsten

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Post by: Intarsia92 on May 24, 2011, 09:51:26 am

Beautiful Job, Get ready to make many more!!

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Post by: crusty59 on May 24, 2011, 10:09:14 am

I really like it! Very nice job

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Post by: Bill P on May 24, 2011, 10:17:00 am

Thanks for the kind words, folks.

Dav, I got the pattern from this book:
http://www.foxchapelpublishing.com/product_p/4574s.htm

Bill

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Post by: marmoh on May 24, 2011, 10:26:55 am

Great job Bill ..

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Post by: DWSudekum on May 24, 2011, 10:49:27 am

Excellent work on that set Bill...now you need to make the case to put the pieces in :)

DW

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Post by: dgman on May 24, 2011, 10:57:37 am

Hey Bill, that came out really nice. I know you where afraid there would not be enough contrast in the two woods, But I think it came out great!
How did you finish it ?

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Post by: Rapid Roger on May 24, 2011, 11:03:46 am

That looks exactly like the ones I made for Christmas gifts for my son and SIL a few years ago.
You did a very good job on it. Thanks for showing it to us.

Rog

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Post by: SheGold on May 24, 2011, 11:47:13 am

great job... Sheila in Tx

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Post by: yyyyyguy on May 24, 2011, 12:54:37 pm

I've been waiting for that picture,  that may be my winter project in the basement...of coarse then I'd have to learn to play chess :-\  Great job!!

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Post by: dgman on May 24, 2011, 02:24:24 pm

Hey Pete, You don't need to know how to play, just think how it will look on your coffee table!!! ::)

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Post by: newfie on May 24, 2011, 02:45:46 pm

very nice Bill it turned out awesome thanks for showing to completed project.

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Post by: Radh1 on May 24, 2011, 05:47:27 pm

That is fantastic work.Very good and thatnks for sharing..

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Post by: bluesuede on May 24, 2011, 08:54:55 pm

That turned out nice Bill, perfect job...

Bruce ;D

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Post by: CNLNC on May 24, 2011, 10:16:58 pm

That turned out gorgeous. Very well done!!! I really want to try and make a set, and can only hope it turns out as nice as yours.

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Post by: yankeebum2 on May 24, 2011, 10:25:44 pm

Awesome job Bill. Contrast of the wood is great. Nice job.

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Post by: Bill P on May 24, 2011, 10:35:09 pm

I'd like to thank everyone for the kind words.  This project has been my albatross on so many levels, for so many reasons.

This forum has been so helpful.  Thank you all!

Bill

Title: Re: Chess set - finally!
Post by: Gabby on May 25, 2011, 12:18:43 am

Quote from: Bill P on May 24, 2011, 10:17:00 am

Thanks for the kind words, folks.

Dav, I got the pattern from this book:
http://www.foxchapelpublishing.com/product_p/4574s.htm

Bill

Not to steal Bill's thunder, it's a great job.
He sent it to me full size and I slobbered all over it.  ;D

Someone asked where he got the pattern.
Steve Good has a nice pattern too and it's free.
Here:    http://stevedgo.ipower.com/cat/?page_id=114
It wouldn't be too big a deal to make the pieces 4 sided I don't believe.
(Notice I didn't say think, we all know I can't do that.)   
Hey Bill when are you going to learn how to saw? Pretty good for a beginner.
Some day I just might get that good! LOL
Gabby

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Post by: GrayBeard on May 25, 2011, 01:18:04 am

Very, Very Nice Work!

Beautiful set!

~~~GB~~~

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Post by: Russ C on May 25, 2011, 06:44:27 am

Looks awesome, great job!  :)

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Post by: Marcellarius on May 27, 2011, 03:18:08 am

Wow, what a great  chess set.
most have been a lot of hours! awesome job bill!

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Post by: Bill P on May 27, 2011, 07:58:02 am

Now that you mention it, Marcel, I've been meaning to bring that up.  I take my time with stuff, and this set was about 40-45 hours.

How long does it take you others who've done this?

Bill

P.S.  And thank you all, once again, for the kind words.

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Post by: frankorona on May 27, 2011, 10:16:06 am

3d beautiful work requires dexterity to cut, congratulations