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Gilbert Vega
09-14-2006, 12:36 AM
Just put the final finish on a set of chess pieces, the day before the buyer is to pick them up. Made of Mesquite and Curly Maple as is the box.
Rick de Roque
09-14-2006, 12:49 AM
Love it. You did a great job. I see you turned most of them but how did you do the horse?

Rick
Gilbert Vega
09-14-2006, 1:04 AM
I see you turned most of them but how did you do the horse?

Rick
Thanks. I turned the base leaving the upper portion square. I (my wife) then rough cut the shape on the bandsaw. I carved the horse freehand to shape using chisels, files and Dremel. It took about an hour to carve and about 0.5 hrs to sand and finish.
Chuck Fischer
09-14-2006, 1:53 AM
Dido on the Knight, lets see a close up! Those are the coolest chess sets ever!
Lon LeBlanc
09-14-2006, 8:32 AM
Just excellent.
Jim dePrado
09-14-2006, 9:47 AM
Very nice. I would also like to see the knight.

Thanks,

Jim :)
Ken Fitzgerald
09-14-2006, 10:05 AM
Gilbert......Very well done! What did you use as a finish?
Gilbert Vega
09-14-2006, 1:39 PM
Gilbert......Very well done! What did you use as a finish?

Thanks fors the compliments.
I used Deft lacquor for the finish (about a million coats). I'll post a closeup of the knight tonite when I get home.
Dan Oliphant
09-14-2006, 8:06 PM
Wonderful looking set, well done
Corey Hallagan
09-14-2006, 8:18 PM
That is just an awesome piece Gilbert! Some fine craftsmanship!

Corey
John Fry
09-14-2006, 9:27 PM
Great work Gilbert. You must have tremendous patience.
Paul Kinneberg
09-14-2006, 10:17 PM
Your work is unbelievable!!!
Russ Massery
09-14-2006, 10:50 PM
Yet, Another Most Excellent!
Dave Ray
09-14-2006, 11:12 PM
WOW.... Gilbert that is beautiful work
Gilbert Vega
09-14-2006, 11:44 PM
Here's a close-up of the chess pieces.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k240/00lightning/DSCN0424.jpg
Fred Foster
09-15-2006, 12:51 AM
Gilbert
Another great job. I sure wish you would do a show and tell at your Wood Turner club Meetings. Gilbert does not like to speak to people one, He say he is not agood speeker but he really is he just will not belive it.
Fellow club member
Fred Foster :rolleyes:
bob gugerty
09-15-2006, 6:28 AM
WOW! very nice
Glenn Clabo
09-15-2006, 7:17 AM
Like everyone else has said...WOW! Great job.
Jack Ferrell
09-15-2006, 9:36 AM
Excellent Gilbert, just excellent. I'm sure your buyer will be very happy. Thanks for sharing.
Lincoln Myers
09-15-2006, 12:22 PM
Nice Work. Thanks for the close-up pics.

-Linc
Jim Becker
09-16-2006, 12:06 PM
Gilbert, those chess pieces are outstanding! The carving, especially on the knight is incredibly well executed!