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Making A Chess Board - End-Grain Style

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I made a chess board for a friend recently and decided to make a second one with the leftovers. Here is how I built a regulation sized end-grain chess board out of black walnut and ash.
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@pascalagneray7035 3 года назад

This is beautiful...endgrain has depth and your techniques are flawless...like using a glue that allows the wood to expend and contract. I wish I had known that before.

@Badsniperarmy 2 года назад

What happens if you dont? (Use wood expanding glue)

@adrianbuckley8922 3 года назад

Lovely board, I like the end grain and the 3 D effect of it raised out of the frame. FWIW the pieces were set up across the board, the bottom right hand square is white, H1

@20pump 5 лет назад

Great job. Like how you used the rabbeting bit to recess the board into the frame.

@76Patilac 7 лет назад

FYI, set up the chess board with a white square in the right corner. You set it up sideways, and yes, it makes a big difference.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Good info. Someone already pointed that out to me. I don't play chess myself, so I never had a reason to know that before.

@TheHandsomeMatt 7 лет назад

Not like you can't rotate the board 90 degrees or anything...

@algebraizt 6 лет назад

It is just a good tip in case he, or anyone watching, ever does another one with the alphanumeric grid references carved in.

@justinwr092 6 лет назад

"Light at bottom right". That's how I remember. I think I'll attempt this project myself, only with much worse results.

@ekpenyongekerete2493 4 года назад

Humm, this is supposed to be a chessboard but it's not. Where are the coordinates, the letters and the alphabets? Not hating but it's an incomplete project. Nice job from a no chess player BTW.

@GotItMade 5 лет назад

Stunning man. Absolutely stunning.

@awms.145 2 года назад

I'm just here to watch because I'm looking toake a chess board for my daughter. I haven't done anything with wood since shop class in high school. This is lovely work🌹

@3lpancho657 4 года назад

I can imagine two people who think they are Gods and are at a stale mate. They are trying to make pieces disappear but little by little the peices all become kings and queens but different. Then you start hearing music. Then you start seeing color. Its getting louder and more vivid. Then the chess board starts making music. The party has just begun. We are gonna make it fun for everyone. I have a vision where we can live in a way that leads to life not death.

@marcoantonioterrero 4 года назад

Bonito. Lástima que hayas colocado mal las piezas en el tablero. Juegas tú ajedrez??!

@guyward5137 7 лет назад

That's a nice looking board. Have been trying to make a gift for a friend that has everything and you gave me a perfect idea. Thank you for sharing. GW

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Guy, I'm glad I could help!

@RodGibsonMusic 3 года назад

Started looking at chess stuff after watching Netflix's The Queen's Gambit. Top Job brother!

@wassimsaeed9259 2 года назад

Coordinates makes it look a lot more elegant in my opinion.

@markbuckley1151 5 лет назад

That’s a beautiful board.

@LurgCraft 7 лет назад

Very nice, but now it needs a separate case to store the pieces in that matches it. I owe my daughter a chess board too, so another really handy video - thanks for taking the time to make it.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Matt! I'm sure your daughter will cherish a chess board made for her by her dad!

@EarthnikNews 3 года назад

I’ll just mention what Adrian did below. The lower right square is always white. You had the pieces set up incorrectly. Thanks.

@silascheeseman4371 Год назад

Nice job... love it. FYI... when setting up the pieces, each player should have their righthand rook on a white square. ie. Your board needs to be rotated 90 degrees. :)

@franklawson2735 Год назад

Great work, currently working on a board for my granddaughter, great tips 👍

@kainejoyes2981 6 лет назад

I would say hold the high gloss lacker, I hate playing on shinny boards, very distracting - actually ignore me, board looks truly stunning...great job!!

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thanks Kaine! High-gloss might have been too much, but I wanted a thick coat of something to keep it protected. Satin might have been a better choice.

@aesaehttr 3 года назад

It looks stunning with the glass pieces on it though! You might be on to something on ease of use though. There is a balance (hence staunton style in general)

@theophilussampson618 4 года назад

I like the final outcome

@peterlabat1527 2 года назад

Love the finish

@miragexl007 3 года назад

nice....like the End-grain idea. didn't think of that. made a board before..you have nice machines/tools. I actually just went ahead and bought a couple boards from House of Staunton, clearance for like 50 bucks each...Can't make them for that. but would like to make a nice one some day...unique one...and this End Grain idea might be the way to go

@stoicathos 2 года назад

Love the board but disagree with the glass pieces. I think you'd be best to either go with some hardwood pieces or stone on a board that nice.

@alexmh6131 3 года назад

Agreed, theirs an exquisite elegance to the glass pieces on the wood board, and I love the board itself although, maybe rounding off those edges on the boarder would have been a nice touch and also, if it was me, I would have put a little more craftsmanship into the legs, just to give it a more raised look. Man I gotta get me a wood router!!!!

@biggstile Год назад

As a player, there needs to be more contrast between the frosted and clear pieces. It's beautiful, regardless.

@carlnikolov 3 года назад

Love the board

@greglemieux9809 6 лет назад

Beautiful finish product, however an easy way to remember board setting is light on right. Not nitpicking just friendly advice.;-)

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

I had no idea there was a right way to do it, but hat makes sense. I’ve had several people point that out, but you’ve been the most polite about it!

@greglemieux9809 6 лет назад

Gunflint Designs cool man, yea some people get a little over zealous when the see even a minor mistake made by someone else. Thankyou for your reply

@northshorepx 7 лет назад

Absolutely marvelous! I bet your friend's dad loved it. Thanks for the inspiration.

@3lpancho657 4 года назад

Lol marble ous

@famasmaster2000 5 лет назад

Very nice job !!! I love its simplicity and overall gorgeous finish. Well done my friend . 👍

@rossfigliano4323 2 года назад

Beautiful well done

@Slovenianwoodworker 7 лет назад

Very nice. I would put polyurethane on it. And make it little more thick. Endgrain has a tendency to twist and bow. Anyway very nice video.

@tonydavies32 6 лет назад

Stunning!

@raffegaloustian5306 3 года назад

This is beautiful. Thank you for posting this video, I enjoyed watching your work and more importantly your comments.

@F19991 2 года назад

I think it looks great!

@davidhockstad983 3 года назад

Looks great!

@hebierob 6 лет назад

Great job!

@aesaehttr 3 года назад

I said "wow when i saw the thumbnail! I didn't think I'd like the glass on wood either but it's really amazing

@robert_costello 2 года назад

I’ll tell you what I think. I think I’m going to quit woodworking. I should just pick up my hot tar mop like I used to. It seems that roofing was the only thing I was good at. It’s been so long, I’d probably fail at that too. Man, I suck at everything. Beautiful chessboard 👍🏼

@captainkeyboard1007 3 года назад

That is a very nice chessboard. I hope that you love doing woodwork.

@pikagelaum 6 лет назад

That`s a beautiful board and would be at home in any high end chess set, for that reason i think you should make a 4 inches king set of pieces to go with that.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@chienguin 3 года назад

Beautiful board! I was slightly annoyed that you set the chess board up wrong though. Black square is always on the left corner. Queen goes on her own color.

@GunflintDesigns 3 года назад

I'm a builder, not a chess player.

@nalvarado65 3 года назад

Yeah. I felt weird being bothered by that. I love the board and hate the fact I may have an OCD

@henrytsang8670 3 года назад

@@GunflintDesigns Even if you aren't, it is your obligation as a good builder to know what you are going to build that actually works for the game.

@charliecash8661 3 года назад

@@GunflintDesigns what's the use of a wrong chess board one can't play on? Less excuses, more attention.

@ezrahek 3 года назад

lol

@javii5326 7 лет назад

love that u can see the grain, u don't see that alot... since u have experience, would it be a good idea if I wanted to use a long metal wire, heat it up and use it to burn in and separate all the individual squares?

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

So are you saying you would just have one big board and use the wire burning method to make the grid pattern? I don't see any reason why that wouldn't work.

@dylanstalcup5608 4 года назад

Beautiful board

@johntailing5283 3 года назад

Beautiful job Only one thing, , , , Final shots, White square to the players right - Beautiful work 👍

@saltwaterninja5059 4 года назад

Very simple and beautiful, thanks

@wesleylawson5683 6 лет назад

Love it man. Like all of your projects, it’s awesome.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thanks Wesley!

@Go-Fight-Win-Kick-Ass 2 года назад

I am curious, not sure if you mentioned it but how thick was the wood pieces and how wide were the strips? Trying to figure how how large each square should be so i can order some wood, walnut is so expensive now I have to order it online, kinda frustrating haha. Beautiful work my man!

@bclarkca9113 2 года назад

Love it! That looks fantastic!

@sportsurgeon 2 года назад

Great chess table. Do you have the dimensions of the table and the surrounding trim

@MEMO1901 5 лет назад

Very well done work sir 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@ScottKershawRX 7 лет назад

Great video, Mark! The drum sander looks key. I really like the drill press branding tip.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Scott! I really like using that brand, it looks cool and is fun to use.

@bigaggiemike2631 6 лет назад

Very nice!

@ColtJustice 7 лет назад

Great work! When I eventually get set up, that's my first project; a Chess board. I like your design!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@willfishing5605 4 года назад

Man, I've had the opposite experience with lacquer as far as Not being forgiving. Perhaps I should try brushing it. I always spray it, and I find any imperfections or uneven spraying shows up. Board looks great btw.

@mikefitzpatrick5209 Год назад

beautiful

@uknowulikethat4042 7 лет назад

looks great, really nice finish.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@BrettMiller2008 3 года назад

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! I would have liked to see some more of your glue up in real time though.

@Beaugus4353 6 лет назад

Beautiful !!!

@tonyguinn566 6 лет назад

Great job on the board. Wish I had the skill and tools to do that. I have an old board that I made in high school that needs a new edge around it. Just don't have tools to get it done.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thanks Tony! Have you looked to see if your area has a Maker Space somewhere? You could probably build a new edge easily and have every tool you can imagine at your fingertips.

@tonyguinn566 6 лет назад

Gunflint Designs thanks for the info. Nothing like that around here .

@herculesmelo8118 6 лет назад

Muito lindo mesmo seu trabalho. Parabéns

@derwingholston2550 2 года назад

Nice board how did you do your measurements for the rabbit to be so perfect?

@PEZ4949 7 лет назад

Nice job. I would suggest that your frame should have been end grain as well; the two opposing forces (end grain top, face grain frame) are likely to cause issues over time.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

That's a good point. To account for that, I have a good 1/8 inch of space all the way around between the two pieces, and then I used a really elastic adhesive to join them together. So any wood movement has a place to go and shouldn't brake the glue.

@johnolwenperkins3579 7 лет назад

????? break the glue

@dennishicks8962 4 года назад

Very cool. Nice job

@marcelofonsecamonteirodese5148 7 лет назад

Great work. Just a suggestion... the white case must be at the right (6:24). Thanks for the video.Regards from Brazil.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks for the heads up Marcelo. You can tell I am just a builder and not much of a chess player!

@pedrodelgado3879 2 месяца назад

Beautiful work but the layout is incorrect. White square should be on the lower right when you are sitting in front of the board. Queens goes on her color.

@KillberZomL4D42494 4 года назад

Beautiful.

@keshavaprasad2422 2 года назад

Great job man!!

@creativegrain7699 2 года назад

Nice video! I have a freind asking for a chess board for christmas, but I've never done one so this helped give me some ideas. Thanks :)

@JTWoodworks 7 лет назад

Very cool!! I'm making an end grain chess set right now

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Awesome! I'd love to see how it turns out.

@JTWoodworks 7 лет назад

Gunflint Designs unfortunately I won't have a video on it but once it's done I'll have photos on my Instagram account @jtwoodworks

@guiflima099 5 лет назад

First time in your chanel. I loved it! I've learned about making this board. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@GunflintDesigns 5 лет назад

You're welcome, I'm glad you're enjoying it!

@derekjulian9471 5 лет назад

Great work

@martyjosephson4937 7 лет назад

Beautiful Work!!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you Marty!

@lespleiadesdutaureau7349 5 лет назад

Beautiful job!

@GM-ls7nb 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing!

@galenpalmer127 4 года назад

Cool! Thank you!

@grayzbeardz 3 года назад

What are the dimensions of the board itself and the dimensions of the squares?

@veronicapalomino9751 3 года назад

Muy hermoso!! Cuánto mide y cuánto saldría uno en pesos mexicanos? Muchas gracias.

@anibalignaciopardoherrera684 4 года назад

your work is fine, but you put the pieces wrong, the white queen goes in the white squares, ant black queen is in black squares, (when king is in the left side, it is a black king)

@leonardmartin5145 3 года назад

Nice man

@damoncash5773 7 лет назад

Love the wood,is that walnut?where did you buy that awesome wood..?been watching your videos,your spot on...

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Damon! That is black walnut and ash. My family actually has a small tree farm so all of my lumber comes from trees that my Grandfathers planted. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-smBRsF9NTAI.html

@biggstile Год назад

Do you find a market for selling these? Are end grain boards the most common and strongest?

@renobtankit6019 5 лет назад

I like it!!! good job.

@LiberatorYourself 5 лет назад

Awesome work!

@BobAmarant 3 года назад

Love it, nice design!

@RSWarriorLuv2LafMcc 7 лет назад

Beautiful chess board! I also enjoyed watching your process. Your videos are very well made. FWIW: the chess pieces at the end clip are set up on the wrong edge of the board. The dark square of home row (a1 or h8 in chess notation) should be on the left side of the board with a rook. I'm gonna go check out some more of your videos. thanks!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Haha, thanks for the heads up. My wife and I actually looked up how to set them up because it's been a long time since I played and I didn't want to look dumb. I didn't realize there was actually a front and back to a chess board.

@RSWarriorLuv2LafMcc 7 лет назад

Gunflint Designs lol...I here ya! it's a little pet peeve of mine in TV and movies to see if they set up the board properly. most set the pieces in the correct sequence on the board, but have the board turned 1/4. this isn't a chess video, it's a wood working video, and u rocked it!

@MastrSmoke 3 года назад

Great video. Great chess board. Is there a way to buy a custom chess board like this from you?? Thanks.

@ulsamer824 3 года назад

this is a 'forgiving' video

@siamiaw 7 лет назад

beautifullly made

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you Anne!

@xy2144 6 лет назад

Nice!

@shubhammahajan1943 3 года назад

U have arranged pieces on the wrong side. Left corner cube's colour should be dark.

@dennismacwilliams196 4 года назад

Good job...

@petr3788 2 года назад

Can you please tell me how did you make the 'soft' rounding of the edges of the top surface of the chessboard? And also, what kind of varnish did you use for the surface?

@GNU_Linux_for_good Год назад

06:19 bottom right should always be a light square!

@Landon_R 6 лет назад

This looks great! What kind of tung oil did you use? I'm a beginner at finishing wood, and thinking about trying this for my next project and I'd like it to look similar to this. Also, did you start with turning blanks? It's hard to tell in the video how big your squares are, but I'm guessing 2" or 1 3/4" ? Not having any luck finding local suppliers who carry walnut and ash blanks, so maybe you have a recommendation for an online supplier?

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

I believe I used Homer Formby's tung oil on that one. Each square is 2x2, for an overall playing surface of 16x16. I actually have a small hobby tree farm in my family, so I get all of my lumber straight from the tree. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-smBRsF9NTAI.html I'm afraid I'm not a great source for information on where to get lumber.

@sapphodesigns2377 5 лет назад

Fantastic

@oricoh 4 года назад

The way to use biscuits is to put glue in the slit so they soak and expand to lock the pieces together. not like you did.

@donluna2000 6 лет назад

will an end-grain board not collapse if the wood expands or or shrinks? or does it depend on the dryness of the wood as well as the wood species? I am going to build a board myself and am deciding if just to follow the grain.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

You definitely want the wood to be dry. Technically, this style should be stronger because everything is glued edge grain to edge grain. If you go the other direction, you end up with lots of end grain to end grain joints, which isn't very strong.

@nickster5286 3 года назад

Just curious. Was there a reason that you routed the recess into the frame after assembling? Why did you not route before assembly? I am newish to finer woodworking and looking for more tips and tricks. Nice chess board and thanks for the video.

@nicosoftnt 5 лет назад

For some reason an End-Grain board costs about 400-800 dollars. How much did it cost to you make this one?

@GunflintDesigns 5 лет назад

That's a tricky question because I mill my own lumber. It's not so much about the materials in it, but the time and tools needed to build one.

@marclatini3592 2 года назад

Did you go with 2" or 1.5" squares?

@ApprenticeGM 3 года назад

It's a really nice job and some good workmanship. A couple of areas to improve: 1) I prefer a 45 degree mitre angle for joining the frame, I think that would have looked a bit nicer with better symmetry. 2) I prefer the frame to be the same level as the board, ie don't raise the board up above the frame, so the frame is more a border. Personal preference though. 3) Your pieces are a little large for the board so it looks a touch a cramped. I like the glass vs timber contrast though. 4) As others have said, you always setup a chess board with "white (square) on the right" so your Queen sits on her own colour and king-side castling is short not long. Yes it makes a difference. Thanks for sharing.