Chess set almost done...28 of 32.

[Tim Beauregard]

Hi all,

I've been really busy with the job that supports my habits. But find spare time every now and then to make the chess set. All but the knights are done, and I made 1 knight as practice. Documented the process of making a king in:
http://treebeau.blogspot.com/2006/05/royal-treatmentseveral-pictures.html

And the latest pictures are in:
http://treebeau.blogspot.com/2006/05/first-knight.html

The knight I made was just practice. Didn't take very long but I want to practice on ONE more before I commit to the "REAL" wood.

Hope y'all like.

Regards,
Tim B.

[Lars Thomas]

YOu are making great progress, Can't wait to see the completed set. Lars

[Cody Colston]

You are getting there and they look great.

I had contemplated making a chess set for a while now and thanks to your inspiration I finally got started. I'm doing Walnut and Ash. The Walnut is finished and I've just started on the Ash pieces. It's a little more difficult to work than the Walnut.

I'm also eager to see your finished set.

[Tim Beauregard]

I'd like to see them, Cody.
Is there any "significance" to the wood? Mine comes freom trees in my backyard.

[Corey Hallagan]

Those are looking great! Awesome work, won't be long now!

corey

[Frank Chaffee]

Tim,
Great solution to the problem that the turning of a knight presents!

That chess set will be one to cherish.

Frank

[John Hart]

I really like the uniqueness of each piece Tim. Just like you planned, it adds character to the entire set. Cool Knight idea!