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My Grandfather mentioned a while back how much he enjoys playing checkers with all his buddies at the Vetrans’ center and has been teaching his great-grandkids how to play. So, I decided for Father’s day this year, I’d make him a checkerboard. I didn’t have as much time as I would have liked so I ended up buying wooden checkers to go with it. I plan to turn a set of matching checkers though and give those to him for Christmas. Or sooner if I get to it before then. So, for Christmas… ;-)
The board is locally harvested White Oak and Walnut and the border is some Curly Maple I got from my buddy Grant. The border is attached with Walnut dowels aligned with the Walnut squares and the butt joints are pinned with 1/8” stainless rod.
Thanks for looking. Comments and questions welcomed as always!
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RichBolduc
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#1 posted 06-17-2019 01:29 PM
How many squirrels were harmed in the making of this checker board?
Rich
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Dave Polaschek
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#2 posted 06-17-2019 02:29 PM
Good looking board, Kenny. Nicely done.
-- Dave - Santa Fe
Oldschoolguy
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#3 posted 06-17-2019 02:40 PM
Beautiful project!!!!!. Your GP is a very lucky man. I’m sure that he will be astonished at such a piece of art. You and he must have a highly special relationship. Your doing this for him, nearly brought me to tears. You, my friend, are a very rare breed. Many seniors are not thought enough of today, to have someone do something so special for them. Hope you can make his Christmas equally unique.
KelleyCrafts
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#4 posted 06-17-2019 03:28 PM
Good job brother! I hear there’s a big old PM lathe in that shop looking for some attention? Impatiently waiting.
-- Dave - http://kelleycrafts.com/ - pen blanks - knife scales - turning tools
splintergroup
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#5 posted 06-17-2019 03:48 PM
Nice gift Kenny! The perfect wood combo.
GR8HUNTER
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#6 posted 06-17-2019 05:20 PM
one beautiful checker board Kenny …… I do love the walnut dowels it adds to the combo just perfectly … GREAT JOB :<)))
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doubleG469
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#7 posted 06-17-2019 06:00 PM
Nicely done sir, between the cape, squirrel and gibblet less turkey I see you do have some fine woodworking skills.
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James Frederick
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#8 posted 06-17-2019 06:06 PM
The best kinds of projects are the ones that see a bunch of use by family and friends. Well done looks great.
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#9 posted 06-17-2019 07:23 PM
The pegs are a nice detail.
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SMP
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#10 posted 06-17-2019 07:23 PM
Nice! looks very similar to a chess board ;)
clieb91
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#11 posted 06-17-2019 11:04 PM
Turned out looking great Ken.
CtL
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duckmilk
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#12 posted 06-17-2019 11:10 PM
Great job buddy! It will surely please your GP. Yes, you definitely need to make your own customized checker pieces to make it complete.
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jeffswildwood
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#13 posted 06-17-2019 11:28 PM
Excellent job Ken, and such a worthy project. I bet your Grandfather and all the veterans loved it!
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doubleDD
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#14 posted 06-18-2019 04:09 AM
Nice checker board. It is on my list of things. The border definitely plays a role on it.
-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.
Ivan
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#15 posted 06-18-2019 05:13 AM
Awesome gift! Very well made….clean work…very precise.
-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted
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