Here is a great tip. I learned how, and made, a chessboard in 7th grade woodshop using this technique. The thing to remember is to leave the tablesaw fence set after you cut the strips. Let the strips dry and then crosscut using the same fence setup (which you haven't moved.) That way, you get perfect squares.
That was awesome. My brother just came back from Europe and whilst he was there he bought some chess pieces. Today he asked me if I could make him a cool chess board and until I watched this video I thought I had to cut individual squares which to me a newby to woodworking was daunting. Thanks for sharing this tip
Before you cut the glued strips (in fact, before you even cut each strip) you'll have to take into account the amount of wood lost by cutting, otherwise each square will be slightly oblong and/or smaller than you intended.
you might be surprised at how many handmade high priced boards suffer from this, and other maladies. you add the width of your blade times seven then make sure youve added at least that amount to the total length of each stick. or since youre already making chess boards that arent from your scrap pile, just buy longer wood and toss the leftover lengths in the trash or wherever you put them that doesnt permit you to have scraps 🤷 I'm surprised the author didnt attend to this 6 years ago.. weird.
@grancucharon a small shuttle used to push the small pieces of wood through the small shurrle should be about 7 to 8 inches long and have a lip to square up against the item your cutting.
omg man u rock i just go thalf way dun with my chess board today after watching thtis video i have a different outlook, and i have been doing it the first way with nothing but a hand saw, tape measure, and chop saw forget that way, thank you woodguy u saved me over 2 months of time.
Interesting, that is not the way old chess boards are made, however, you are adept to production and that equals money. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
Good video. Size of strips depends on the size of the squares & board u want. Squares from 1.5" - 2.25" are most common, with 2" squares being most common for a full size board & use with most regulation size sets with about 3.75" kings. A light shaded hard wood can be stained for the dark squares or you can use 2 different types of wood. Maple, sycamore, & birch are often used for light squares. Mahogany, walnut, cherry... are common for darks. For good game playing, it's important to have squares that DON'T MATCH your pieces. Since most wooden pieces are a light or natural shade for white & black or dark brown for black, board squares are best imo when quite light for light squares, & medium for dark squares. My fav's are maple & mahogany which are lighter than most for light & dark, & provide good contrast with most pieces. Happy playing.
@netjem LOL I was and kind of am the same way but saftey glasses and hand protection are a must for me. You will change your thought a bit when like myself cut my finger down to the bone, and get a chunk of wood in your eye :(
my problem wood guy is i dont have those huge sawing machines, that cut the exact size you need, is there a way to do it on a low budget or simple tools that are affordavle to anyone?? Thanks very much cheers.
There is no problem cross cutting with a fence. "Never" use a fence and miter together to do your cross cuts. Make sure your fence is aligned with the blade so it is not pinched on the back end. Use push sticks and caution to be safe.
And...use a brand new saw blade, the higher the tooth count the smoother the cut, and the height of the blade shouldn't be any more than 1/8" above the surface of your wood. Sharper tools are safer tools
Straight to the point in less than 2 minutes. Great job!
Here is a great tip. I learned how, and made, a chessboard in 7th grade woodshop using this technique. The thing to remember is to leave the tablesaw fence set after you cut the strips. Let the strips dry and then crosscut using the same fence setup (which you haven't moved.) That way, you get perfect squares.
That was awesome. My brother just came back from Europe and whilst he was there he bought some chess pieces. Today he asked me if I could make him a cool chess board and until I watched this video I thought I had to cut individual squares which to me a newby to woodworking was daunting. Thanks for sharing this tip
Thank you for sharing the tricks of the trade. OUTSTANDING!
Before you cut the glued strips (in fact, before you even cut each strip) you'll have to take into account the amount of wood lost by cutting, otherwise each square will be slightly oblong and/or smaller than you intended.
So how do you fix the problem? Palm
Aubrey Malena That's what I'd like to know!
Let me know when you have the answer and I'll do likewise.
jezz2k
As long as you don't move the fence, everything will work just fine.
you might be surprised at how many handmade high priced boards suffer from this, and other maladies.
you add the width of your blade times seven then make sure youve added at least that amount to the total length of each stick.
or since youre already making chess boards that arent from your scrap pile, just buy longer wood and toss the leftover lengths in the trash or wherever you put them that doesnt permit you to have scraps 🤷
I'm surprised the author didnt attend to this 6 years ago.. weird.
Old RUclips. Simple tutorial. Straight to the point. God bless you wood guy.
I made three sets.... Your technique was by far the easiest by far !!!!! Thank You....
quick and easy just what I was looking for! great simple to the point video! Love it!
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You my good sir are amzing, bravo!! Very quick and to the point!!! Much love,
@grancucharon a small shuttle used to push the small pieces of wood through the small shurrle should be about 7 to 8 inches long and have a lip to square up against the item your cutting.
Short and sharp. Really good.
Absolutely brilliant! I'm going to try that!
omg man u rock i just go thalf way dun with my chess board today after watching thtis video i have a different outlook, and i have been doing it the first way with nothing but a hand saw, tape measure, and chop saw forget that way, thank you woodguy u saved me over 2 months of time.
That was so quick and easy.... Thank you
I love how this video is made so like antique like.
Excellent tutorial, I'll have to try this with my grandpa.
Interesting, that is not the way old chess boards are made, however, you are adept to production and that equals money. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
Thanks for this George. I would never have even attempted a chess board the other way....waaaay too hard. This was great!
Genius. I'll probably never make it as I don't have the tools, but I appreciate the thinking here
I'm so happy I found this so I could make my own in Wood shop.
I just need to find the size I want for the squares.
What a clever idea. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I love this wood guy.
Wow, that is SWEET! Great Job, Woodguy!
How cool is that! Thank you!
So simply when you know how, brilliant t.you for saving me a lot of work.
EXCELLENT VIDEO...
woodguy for president!
What a legend!
Beautiful!!!
freaking amazing and so simple when you know how ,lol, thank you so much for posting this you made my day
You made it easy. Thanks
Good video. Size of strips depends on the size of the squares & board u want. Squares from 1.5" - 2.25" are most common, with 2" squares being most common for a full size board & use with most regulation size sets with about 3.75" kings. A light shaded hard wood can be stained for the dark squares or you can use 2 different types of wood. Maple, sycamore, & birch are often used for light squares. Mahogany, walnut, cherry... are common for darks. For good game playing, it's important to have squares that DON'T MATCH your pieces. Since most wooden pieces are a light or natural shade for white & black or dark brown for black, board squares are best imo when quite light for light squares, & medium for dark squares. My fav's are maple & mahogany which are lighter than most for light & dark, & provide good contrast with most pieces. Happy playing.
Great video! Does anyone know the best woods to use for this?
go with what you feel
Your videos are excellent!
I would love to see instructions for foldable chess board
@netjem LOL I was and kind of am the same way but saftey glasses and hand protection are a must for me. You will change your thought a bit when like myself cut my finger down to the bone, and get a chunk of wood in your eye :(
my problem wood guy is i dont have those huge sawing machines, that cut the exact size you need, is there a way to do it on a low budget or simple tools that are affordavle to anyone?? Thanks very much cheers.
I just found out that you teach woodworking right here in Atlanta! Do you do any other classes outside of AIA and SCAD Atlanta?
a good plan, how much extra length would you allow to cover the loss made by the blade each cross cut?
+Pepe Capirote the kerf of the blade x 8 if you want to be specific but just allow a couple inches extra and youll be good
@@toppop9907 the kerf of the blade x 7 if i'm not mistaken, as I believe you will have to make 7 cuts.
AWESOME!
Nice , tnx
haha cool! I'm at RIT and just made a bet that I could make a chess board. Sweet!
what is the length of the wood that you used
Over here we always chop a square chessboard tree and slice it. We don't have glue.
What size pieces?
Measurements?
do you have chesspattern trees? where are you from? texas?
How easy is that'' cheers!
Genius.
I was taught never to use the fence to cross cut because it will bind the blade an could pull your fingers into the blade.
There is no problem cross cutting with a fence. "Never" use a fence and miter together to do your cross cuts. Make sure your fence is aligned with the blade so it is not pinched on the back end. Use push sticks and caution to be safe.
Is that with or without a riving knife?
What is the size of that wood
God, I love wood-working....
you are a genius
*applause*
da relic
Is there an equally simple way to make the chessmen?
cnc lol
Yes, fret saw/scroll saw pieces. There are lots of videos and books with simple, beginner plans. Also books with traceable/photocopiable templates.
ohhhh makes all sense
NOW I see this!
MUY BUENO
Thanks, Woodguy!
what kind of wood is that?
timberwood
Wood you get from a tree
And...use a brand new saw blade, the higher the tooth count the smoother the cut, and the height of the blade shouldn't be any more than 1/8" above the surface of your wood. Sharper tools are safer tools
SAFETY GLASSES FTL?
Its sad, this is what RUclips used to be
how do i manage to keep all my ffingers
Thank you Algorithm
Good :)
I want to make a chess board now
@pilchtastic FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!
True tricksters need just a big square wood and paint the small squares on it 😂
11 years ago
your awesome
I feel very stupid now. Thanks!
2021
fucking genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nine years ago.
Ten years ago.
Twelve years ago.
@teanati the police will jail you for illegal woods!
lol
LOL woodguy...