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I finally took the time to take some good pictures of my chess table. I posted this table over a year ago on Lumberjocks. I hope no one gets upset for me doing this. Thanks for looking

First by making the chess set pieces. Then to add every piece into the actual table and chairs.
1. The top has parquetry around the outer border showing the castle move, were the Rooks protect the King.
2. The table base has the King upside down. Scaled 9 times larger then the chess set King. The King is in the center because he is the most important piece in the game.
3. The Knights are the main four feet to the table legs. Describing their angled moves.
4. Both chairs have on the center top, the Queen's Crown.
5. At the top of both sides of the chairs are the Bishops & Pawns .
6. The back of the chairs has a abstract of a female figure, to resemble the Queen's body.
7. Their are four hidden drawers in the tops edge. On the top of the drawers the Knights were cut into marquetry in the opposite wood.
8. The woods used were American Black walnut & Hard Maple. Each wood to resemble each players color.

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Wow amazing group very impressive.Well done.
 

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Outstanding workmanship Dennis! Great execution of design and detail ,everything goes perfectly together.

Like Jim said Very Impressive!!!!
 

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the chair design is something else ! has a wonderful "Alice in wonderland" feel … good luck on your entry … hope you do well
 

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Have seen it before, unforgettable, still a fantastic piece. What an awesome show of design and craftsmanship.
So unique…..........
That's a hands down winner…...............
 

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very nice work, i'm ready to play when you are, i love chess.
 

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Totally Awesome!

This has to be the winner.

Good Luck!

I hope you don't mind Dennis, but I just searched for the contest, & here's the Link.

Anyone who's a member of this FWW community can vote for Dennis on Oct. 30.
 

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Dennis Zongker,
I like the newer pics'. This is still the most amazing Chess Set I've ever seen. I wouldn't allow the players to sit at the table in those chairs, unless they were attired in Black & White robes! Do you have any idea how many hours you have invested in this piece of art? I wish you well in the contest. This should be a winner.

Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis
 

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dennis - i go back to look at the old post quite often - what an awsome piece of work and if i recall you made several of these - inspiration for all us "hackers" - that belongs in a museum
 

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Amazing
 

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excellent work !

a hands down winner .
i'll vote yes .
 

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Dennis, you totally blow me away with your vision for woodworking and your craftsmanship.

You are on my "must visit someday" list.
 

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As I've said before, one might find comparable work at the Uffizi. Maybe.
 

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This is such an impressive set. Did I tell you that I made room for it in my house? You can deliver it anytime now.
 

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This is magnificent. I wouldn't let anybody near it.
 

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Sweet! Awesome! Holy Cow! and How About That!

Not enough can be said.

You have my vote!!!
 

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Dennis you is getting to be good at this.
 

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Dennis, You got my vote! Always. If this doesn't crack the FFW mag nut, nothing will. Hope they can get past the politics and realize what talent is before them. Your chess table is one of those rare pieces that should open FFW eyes! Keep chargin! Max
 
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