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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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How many squirrels were harmed in the making of this checker board?

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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.
 

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Good job brother! I hear there's a big old PM lathe in that shop looking for some attention? Impatiently waiting.
 

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one beautiful checker board Kenny …… I do love the walnut dowels it adds to the combo just perfectly … GREAT JOB :<)))
 

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Nicely done sir, between the cape, squirrel and gibblet less turkey I see you do have some fine woodworking skills.
 

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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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The pegs are a nice detail.
 

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Nice! looks very similar to a chess board ;)
 

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Turned out looking great Ken.

CtL
 

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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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Excellent job Ken, and such a worthy project. I bet your Grandfather and all the veterans loved it!
 

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Nice checker board. It is on my list of things. The border definitely plays a role on it.
 

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Awesome gift! Very well made….clean work…very precise.
 

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Thanks for the comments all! My granddad was very happy with it and surprised so I'll call it a success :)
 

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Kenny , nice job and congratulations on your 'Daily Top 3' award.
 
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