May 26, 2019, 4:03 p.m.
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Project #7: Chess Table Completed

After 5 months of working most weekends 10+ hour days, I finally managed to finish my chess table. I did not turn my own chess pieces, that I purchased. However the rest is all me. It is made of Wenge and Birds Eye Maple. Everything was made using hand tools - no electricity involved other than the occasional bandsaw assist and my lights.

Final Chess Table - White Side
Final Chess Table - White Side
Final Chess Table - Black Side
Final Chess Table - Black Side
Final Chess Table - Chess Pieces
Final Chess Table - Chess Pieces
Closeup White
Closeup White
Table Top
Table Top
Half Blind Dovetail Joint
Half Blind Dovetail Joint
Drawer Compartments
Drawer Compartments
Top View
Top View

Here is the SketchUp design:

SketchUp Design
SketchUp Design

And the raw materials (thank you West Wind Hardwood):

Raw Wenge and Birds Eye Maple Stock
Raw Wenge and Birds Eye Maple Stock