That is just absolutely beautiful.
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That is just absolutely beautiful.
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I bought an air brush because I wanted to experiment with the multi-tone finish that is on the original chess table. I tried my hand at air brushing today for the first time and it worked out pretty well. A few coats of satin finish urethane and I'm going to call it done.
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I did a little photo editing in the second shot to see what it would look like in a catalogue.
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That looks amazing Ed. Love the detail and the finish is great. Very remarkable.
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Thats an awesome piece Ed, make sure to follow up with a pic once you get the pieces for it!!
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Well, I finished the table. I'm including a shot of it with the lights on and another with it off.....and a third from a different angle. If I decide to turn the pieces, I'll start another thread. Thanks to all for looking and for your comments.
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Wow Ed, nicely done and great tutorial. I will go back under my rock now....I feel inferior! Thanks for sharing the process.
David
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Congratulations and thanks for posting your progression. Congrats also for orienting the board the correct way. I can't tell you how many times I have seen beautiful game tables with the board oriented incorrectly.
Great job. Inspirational to say the least!
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It turned out great Ed. It was fun to watch the build.
The only critique I would offer would be installing a more classic drawer pull.
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Not exactly - it would take me that long just to get that chunk-o-wood up on the lathe - and then I wouldn't know what to do with it. Beautiful job on the chess table and wonderfully documented as well.Originally Posted by Ed Morgano
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Not exactly like the sample but close enough for my purposes. Unlike Bret Duffin and Ernie Miller, that is a LOT of work for me for one day.
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Great looking work Ed. But who are you trying to kid, you ain't got time to play chess!
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Liegh, You're right so far. My son Matt got the first Chess table and I just finished the second one that is going to my daughter. Now I'm setting up to make some chess pieces which I'll show is another thread. Here is a picture of the second table next to the first one. I changed the claw feet a little and did a cherry strip around the top. Other than that, they are the same.Great looking work Ed. But who are you trying to kid, you ain't got time to play chess!
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When I get finished with the chess pieces, maybe I'll have time to play. Thanks to everyone for looking.
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