First coumpound cut chess set and board

[Frenchie]

Here is what I've been wanting to do for a long time. I use walnut and the white part of ash. I was having problem with the ash burning and I changed from a # 5 blade to a # 5 precision blade and it solved my problem. I made a jig to cut my squares, which work good. I had a few people say they liked the burnt look, but I'll probably recut some of them. Comments welcome. Don

[DukeNukem]

Looks pretty good I think the burn marks give the pieces character personally I would leave them the way they are but that's only my two cents.Jerry

[Wood Dog]

Wow that's quite a job just to start and finish that project........you certainly did a sweeeeet job Frenchie. I like the way you beveled the squares.

[WoodCarverOH]

Great job !
I too like the burnt look.
It gives i character and the look that it has been in use.
I also like the bevel given to the board squares. I elevates the look.

[ASDLF22]

Looks very nice to me - and I really like the beveled squares.

[Frenchie]

Thanks everyone; I had fun cutting it. It definitely took a while. Now I'll have to figure how much to sell it for if asked. Any one got any ideas. Don

[Hawaiilad]

NO idea's on a price, but I wanted to ask what pattern did you use?

[Frenchie]

Larry; The chess pieces are from a Patrick Spielman book, I don't remember which one right off hand The Board was from the woodsmith mag Vol.22/ No.132 of course I didn't follow all of the instruction for it. It has a draw that pulls out from either side. divider for each piece and a place for checkers.I went as far as I dare. Don