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My 7 year old twin grandsons have learned to play chess. They have been playing on a chess board that I made for their dad around 30 years ago. They asked me if I would make them their own chessboards so of course I jumped at the chance.
The playing surface squares are made from walnut and poplar.
The rest of the box and drawers are made from walnut. The top and the raised areas of the sides and drawer fronts are veneered with Karelian Birch. I also added an inlay strip for accent
I finished the playing surface squares with spray on polycrylic. I wanted to use a finish that would keep the light squares as light as possible without yellowing.
The rest of the chessboard is finished using Sam Malloof poly/oil and poly/wax finishes.
Thanks for looking.
The playing surface squares are made from walnut and poplar.
The rest of the box and drawers are made from walnut. The top and the raised areas of the sides and drawer fronts are veneered with Karelian Birch. I also added an inlay strip for accent
I finished the playing surface squares with spray on polycrylic. I wanted to use a finish that would keep the light squares as light as possible without yellowing.
The rest of the chessboard is finished using Sam Malloof poly/oil and poly/wax finishes.
Thanks for looking.