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Chess set made with my scroll saw in reclaimed mahogany and sycamore,on a rosewood/sycamore veneered board with mahogany surround.
-- paulg,North Norfolk,England.
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 10-09-2012 10:54 PM
This is an amazing chess set and board,fantastic job.
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Monte Pittman
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#2 posted 10-10-2012 12:39 AM
Very cool. Not an easy build.
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#3 posted 10-10-2012 01:52 AM
Looks awesome! Welcome to LJ.
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#4 posted 10-10-2012 02:16 AM
That is my favorite chess set. Spectacular job!
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#5 posted 10-10-2012 02:41 AM
I really like the design of the pieces! Very nice!
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#6 posted 10-10-2012 03:05 AM
What a handsome set! Lots of work to get this great look! I’m drooling!
I’d pay a Kings ransom for a set like this !!!
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#7 posted 10-10-2012 04:35 AM
Great work Paul!! The board looks flawless and the pieces are the perfect compliment. The rook’s top looks unique.
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#8 posted 10-10-2012 04:37 AM
I love this chess board! Beautiful looking piece, great job.
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#9 posted 10-10-2012 06:45 AM
hi paul great chess set is it from the jim cape book
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#10 posted 10-10-2012 11:48 AM
Looks great!
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#11 posted 10-10-2012 11:49 AM
Welcome, great job
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#12 posted 10-10-2012 06:18 PM
Outstanding chess set,beautiful figureines.
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#13 posted 10-10-2012 07:35 PM
very cool
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#14 posted 10-10-2012 08:16 PM
This is a beautiful chess set. It will be a wonderful conversation piece. Congratulations.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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#15 posted 10-10-2012 08:19 PM
Dude. Just…dude!
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