Project by Ken Reed | posted 12-21-2013 09:49 PM | 2898 views | 7 times favorited | 14 comments | ![]() |
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A small chess table in ribbon stripe African mahogany, Big Leaf Oregon maple, claro walnut, purpleheart.
I cut and glued up the chess board, then routed a recess in the tabletop and let the chessboard into it.
Finished in shellac with Waterlox topcoat.
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bobasaurus
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#1 posted 12-21-2013 10:00 PM
That is a really exceptional chess table. I thought it was veneered at first, but I like the solid stock with inlay even better. I’ll bet that thing catches the light really well with all the chatoyant wood figure.
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hoss12992
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#2 posted 12-21-2013 11:56 PM
Great job
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SPalm
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#3 posted 12-22-2013 12:23 AM
Incredible workmanship.
Good job,
Steve
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TheeWoodShed
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#4 posted 12-22-2013 12:28 AM
Beautiful board… may I ask how tall your table is? Did you add drawers? I have a large board done, but looking at this makes me want to finish it into a table.
Great job!!!
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Ken Reed
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#5 posted 12-22-2013 12:55 AM
TheeWoodShed; the top is 21” square and it is 25” tall. I think it’s too small, personally, but I built it for a friend and he requested these dimensions. No drawer, so the table is quite light, visually and in weight, with the open aprons.
Thanks for everybody’s kind comments and encouragement.
woodshaver Tony C
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#6 posted 12-22-2013 03:02 AM
Impressive workmanship! Love the game too!
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sgmdwk
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#7 posted 12-22-2013 03:19 AM
That is a gorgeous piece! Well done.
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#8 posted 12-22-2013 03:23 AM
Quite a stunner. I approve.
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MontanaBob
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#9 posted 12-22-2013 10:22 AM
Outstanding
jim65
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#10 posted 12-22-2013 12:15 PM
Well done! Great wood.
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GenerationWW
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#11 posted 12-22-2013 01:33 PM
I live the Mahogany strips, looks great!
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helluvawreck
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#12 posted 12-22-2013 02:58 PM
You did a fine job on this game table.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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makeCNC
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#13 posted 12-22-2013 04:01 PM
great work I have been a chess player for many years now I want a table like that :)
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TheWoodfather
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#14 posted 12-23-2013 08:32 PM
Just wow, this is so beautiful.
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