Steve, I had to come watch your first video to see where it all started. Even here, you are very good at explaining and demonstrating what you're doing so that anyone could try it. I never knew I wanted to wood work until I watched a couple of your guides a year or so back, now I'm a couple of builds in (I'm slow) and nothing matches the feeling of making something with your own hands. Thank you, and keep up the great work!
@dgmunch I know, I was wondering that too. Mine is still holding up fine. Maybe gluing the thin pieces to the plywood gave it stability...almost like a veneer.
Thank you for watching. I've had a number of people asking me for chess board plans. Unfortunately, I just made a simple sketch with basic dimensions before construction. Most was just improvised as I made it. Before making it, I did look up "official" chess boards and discovered that the squares are 1.5" and went from there. Since it's essentially just a box, you should be able to scale it to any size you wish. Also, check out Google SketchUp. It's a free 3D program I've been trying out.
Too bad that Sketchup fad never caught on ;-) Thanks for all you do Steve, I'm going on my 1 year graduation anniversary from the Weekend Woodworker. I'll have to have a reunion party with the Home Depot staff and my shop dog.
@dragon91027 Granted, not hand tools, but realistic hobbyist tools. My videos are geared toward woodworkers who HAVE power tools, just not the high-end ones most woodworking videos show. I picked up most of mine on Craigslist and other second-hand sources for very little cost.
@manateeTV I'm pretty sure you can do this in 17 hours. I didn't really have a plan when I made this one, so it took me longer. You could certainly save time by making simpler drawers and apply an easier finish.
I see 15yr posts. Man it’s been that long? Haha Steve I’ve been watching your content for along time. I still remember when you received a new table saw from some of your viewers in the woodworking community. Was one of the best memories I have watching woodworking shows. Ty for the many years of content and memories
Excellent series. I was fascinated, rare to see another woodworker in the shop working, going through the steps. You can read about the procedures in the magazines, but to see it in action, especially the dovetail jig and the pumice/rottenstone in use. Thanks again, this series gives me the confidence to attempt some of the more 'higher end' woodworking techniques I'd been hesitant to try. Cheers.
This series is awesome!!!! I watched all seven several times each. I carved a theme chess set using the Norse Gods and I got some really great ideas from this tutorial. Thank you for making these. I have tons of ideas, but not much experience and your videos help bridge the gap for me. I used your how to use a router too. haha. thanks again.
Look at you Steve!! Is this your first video EVER?! haha love it! You've come such a long way and soo many cool projects! Keep up the good work!! Here's to many more!!
Steve, having only discovered your videos in the last year or so, I took the time to watch this much older video. You're so... mellow! (I'm also not so sure about that second shirt in the video...) Glad you've kept up the great work, your videos are very much appreciated! Thanks for the inspiration and education!
Hey! I'm a teacher and I agree with you, Steve. And I "do" btw! ;-) Don't be slamming all those who teach! I hate push sticks and things like that. I understand the danger inherent with being around sharp things and I take the necessary precautions. You nailed it on the head (no pun intended), the only way to be 100% safe is to not use a saw or any other tool I would add.
no puedo saber lo que dices , pero tus trabajos son lo mejor !!! soy de la argentina y me gusta trabajar con la madera ,felictaciones ! ////// I can not know what you say, but your work is the best! 'm from Argentina and I like working with wood, felictaciones!
very nice series ... after I watched your latest video I realized I missed this comprehensive amazing educational series. this is what I was looking for long time. it's not just making a chessbox; but a good tutorial on woodworking, the kind of job I really like to do ... thank again
Guess some people can't wait till the end before counting the rows and making fools of themselves! Nice work Steve and a nice touch with the Brubeck "Blue Rondo a la Turk" also.
Everything looks great! 1 thing, at 6:00 i would put another piece of plywood or even just plastic acrylic to prevent the bricks from scratching the top!
Hello Stevin Excuse me if I'm annoying. My English is not good, so I use a translator. I just found your fantastic work on this project from the board, and my dream was to make one, at least similar. Since always enjoy working with wood. But the unique tools that I have are: A hammer, two saws and pliers. Unfortunately where I live here do not have this wonderful manufactures who calls himself "craftsman. " But I intend to gradually go riding my workshop. continue other post...
WOW, you sir have come a LONG way from this Video.. More camera presents today. And yet this is far far superior than anything Tommy Mac has ever done. Hell he couldn't even carry your framing square.
Some years ago I did a chessboard which ended up as a chess table. Back than I used veneer to come to a similar result as your board (minus the glossy finish). When it was done my daughter moved it from one place to another and never found a final place for it, so I made it into a chess table and now it is a multi purpose table that moves with her to the third home.
I have decided to build a version of this as a school project i have about 2 weeks and about 2 hours each day would you say that is enough time to get it all done? Thanks
Nice. But its almost like a comedy skit I was watching after he said I dont have a lot of tools, then it almost immediately cuts to him using huge, expensive tools. Dude, I have a tool box haha..
I'll let someone else argue that one. All I'll say is please put up a link to where I could buy these tools on a low budget. I will then tell you wether I would call yours a low income. Im sure I dont need to remind you not all parts of the world enjoy the same economy lol
Cool. One day, but Im sure youd use them more than me and prob far better with them anyway. Plus I live in the south of England. everywhere I go round the world I end up coming back and saying wow that was cheap, wow that was cheap. Until you do the maths and realise its just bloody expensive to live here.
TheManorBeast I buy pretty much all machinery second hand through garage sales or gumtree or online ads. You can also get things for next to nothing from people who are moving to another city,state etc. You can build your own fully equipped wood work shop easily under a thousand dollars. I mean EVERYTHING included. That's pretty cheap considering you'll use those for many years
Olá Steve, tenho aprendido muito com o seus ensinamentos em passo-a-passo, são tantos e todos de uma qualidade inigualável, portanto agradeço por tudo. Att. Euripedes, para o amigo Steve Ramsey!
Hey Steve, my name is Kevin. I am a beginning woodworker and really enjoy your videos. I have learned a great deal from watching you. Do you have plans for this chessboard, and also how much of each type of wood did you use?
Hi. Did you experience any cracks in the board due to wood movement? I'm wondering since you glued 3/8 inch thick boards onto plywood and since wood would move and plywood wouldn't. Thanks!
Heard you talk about this one on the 731 interview. Oh, the old days of YT that were just people doing things. Your son did well to almost capture you near ER visit at 2:40.
Excellent video. Do you have some blueprints or any reference with numbers about how could I make one too.. Thanks.. (sorry about my english it´s not my first language)
I discovered your channel recently, saw ~20 of your (more or less recent) videos and then jumped to the very beginning of your RUclips career. So interesting to see the progress you made since back then :-) (and by the way, great job with the chessboard as well)
Awesome work. I would really like to make a chess board like that. I would just need to re-saw and plane the boards if I ever get out to my father house. Thanks for the videos.
While this is exactly how I use my own tools, and yes it's dangerous I appreciate seeing it done. For Steve's newer videos he always has a riving knife installed and a Gripper of course.
How did you cut the inlay maple? I'm experimenting with faux-inlay (banding, I guess) by sandwiching contrasting colored wood and then gluing that in. So it'll appear as if I have done some inlay work but in reality it is just really really small border work. So I guess I'm asking, how did you cut such small pieces of maple (width-wise)?
do you think it would be ok to build a chess board without a backer board? I plan on making the playing surface 1/2" thick. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you.
I picked it up at a local lumber yard (Rafael Lumber in San Rafael) that carries hardwood boards. Check your phonebook...there's bound to be someone nearby that has hard wood.
Is there any way that you could make plans on your website for this whole project, or at least rough measurements so it would be easier to make? THANKS!
Стив ,подскажите, пожалуйста размер одной клетки (поля) ! Работа просто великолепная ,особенно полировка !!! Steve ,please tell me which size of one cell (field) ! Work is just gorgeous ,especially the finish !!!
00:00, a legend is born
Steve, I had to come watch your first video to see where it all started. Even here, you are very good at explaining and demonstrating what you're doing so that anyone could try it. I never knew I wanted to wood work until I watched a couple of your guides a year or so back, now I'm a couple of builds in (I'm slow) and nothing matches the feeling of making something with your own hands. Thank you, and keep up the great work!
It is interesting watching your first video and seeing the progress you have made. Awesome ...
Like turning looking younger these days
@dgmunch I know, I was wondering that too. Mine is still holding up fine. Maybe gluing the thin pieces to the plywood gave it stability...almost like a veneer.
Thank you for watching. I've had a number of people asking me for chess board plans. Unfortunately, I just made a simple sketch with basic dimensions before construction. Most was just improvised as I made it.
Before making it, I did look up "official" chess boards and discovered that the squares are 1.5" and went from there.
Since it's essentially just a box, you should be able to scale it to any size you wish. Also, check out Google SketchUp. It's a free 3D program I've been trying out.
Too bad that Sketchup fad never caught on ;-) Thanks for all you do Steve, I'm going on my 1 year graduation anniversary from the Weekend Woodworker. I'll have to have a reunion party with the Home Depot staff and my shop dog.
0:29 So you could say you were a "Mere mortal"
@dragon91027 Granted, not hand tools, but realistic hobbyist tools. My videos are geared toward woodworkers who HAVE power tools, just not the high-end ones most woodworking videos show. I picked up most of mine on Craigslist and other second-hand sources for very little cost.
"Hi my name is Steve." Aww, a portrait of the artist as a young man.
Ahhh the days before microjig
Or casper
@manateeTV I'm pretty sure you can do this in 17 hours. I didn't really have a plan when I made this one, so it took me longer. You could certainly save time by making simpler drawers and apply an easier finish.
I see 15yr posts. Man it’s been that long? Haha Steve I’ve been watching your content for along time. I still remember when you received a new table saw from some of your viewers in the woodworking community. Was one of the best memories I have watching woodworking shows. Ty for the many years of content and memories
@TheWoodenFuzzy Take thin, planed-down board, then cut a series of strips on a table saw.
@imhotep9 I just use Titebond wood glue. It has a pretty slow set time. But you certainly have to work as quick as possible.
After all these years I decided to watch what started it all haha
Did not expect to hear Blue Rondo throughout the video! That's an absolute treasure
Excellent series. I was fascinated, rare to see another woodworker in the shop working, going through the steps. You can read about the procedures in the magazines, but to see it in action, especially the dovetail jig and the pumice/rottenstone in use.
Thanks again, this series gives me the confidence to attempt some of the more 'higher end' woodworking techniques I'd been hesitant to try.
Cheers.
I was wondering if this was the very first! Birth of a legend... And exactly what I'm looking for 12 years later. #timeless
"Stone knives and bearskins..." LOL You're my kind of woodworker, Steve!!!
the evolution of WWMM👍🏾
That was very well crafted and worked. Truly what a hobbyist really is.
Great job on the board.
@FragBenitez I use naphtha, but minerals spirits will work too.
@057doyler It's about $10 a linear foot. (8" wide)
This series is awesome!!!! I watched all seven several times each. I carved a theme chess set using the Norse Gods and I got some really great ideas from this tutorial. Thank you for making these. I have tons of ideas, but not much experience and your videos help bridge the gap for me. I used your how to use a router too. haha. thanks again.
wow, watching this after seeing your newer stuff, the differences time makes are astonishing
love this!!!! You have come a long way
This video series inspired me to make my own chess board, thanks Steve.
@Kaasperav Just really thin slices on my table saw.
Wow…..you’ve come a long way Steve!
I keep watching this series every few months. Swear I will make one someday.
And now, you're a professional.. you're my idol Uncle Steve!
Look at you Steve!! Is this your first video EVER?! haha love it! You've come such a long way and soo many cool projects! Keep up the good work!! Here's to many more!!
ok.you are officialy my new hero
Steve, having only discovered your videos in the last year or so, I took the time to watch this much older video. You're so... mellow! (I'm also not so sure about that second shirt in the video...)
Glad you've kept up the great work, your videos are very much appreciated! Thanks for the inspiration and education!
Hey! I'm a teacher and I agree with you, Steve. And I "do" btw! ;-) Don't be slamming all those who teach! I hate push sticks and things like that. I understand the danger inherent with being around sharp things and I take the necessary precautions. You nailed it on the head (no pun intended), the only way to be 100% safe is to not use a saw or any other tool I would add.
You've come a long way and I applaud you on years of hard work building your brand.
Thanks so much!
Watching this on 2021, just because... hmm... just... just just. Anyway love this guy
This video got me interested in woodworking and into youtube videos as well
no puedo saber lo que dices , pero tus trabajos son lo mejor !!! soy de la argentina y me gusta trabajar con la madera ,felictaciones ! ////// I can not know what you say, but your work is the best! 'm from Argentina and I like working with wood, felictaciones!
I have no idea why i'm watching these videos. I don't even woodwork. But somehow im loving the videos.
very nice series ... after I watched your latest video I realized I missed this comprehensive amazing educational series. this is what I was looking for long time. it's not just making a chessbox; but a good tutorial on woodworking, the kind of job I really like to do ... thank again
Guess some people can't wait till the end before counting the rows and making fools of themselves!
Nice work Steve and a nice touch with the Brubeck "Blue Rondo a la Turk" also.
I just built a chess board in my woodshop class an I used cedar and pine... Yours looks great with the walnut and maple great job
Everything looks great! 1 thing, at 6:00 i would put another piece of plywood or even just plastic acrylic to prevent the bricks from scratching the top!
dont cross the street, don't use scissors, don't sit on the toilet, or breathe. Steve, keep doing the great job that you do
Hello Stevin
Excuse me if I'm annoying. My English is not good, so I use a translator.
I just found your fantastic work on this project from the board, and my dream was to make one, at least similar.
Since always enjoy working with wood. But the unique tools that I have are: A hammer, two saws and pliers. Unfortunately where I live here do not have this wonderful manufactures who calls himself "craftsman. " But I intend to gradually go riding my workshop.
continue other post...
At 3:41 of this video microgig said "Steve no!! We're going to protect them little fingas for just a lil piece of that soul!" You made the right move
Wow, the "ShakyCam" feature is a great special effect! 😁 But, I think we are all glad you got out of your Paul Greengrass phase !
Damn... look Steve it's been 5 years and from you turned from a this video into a PRO!
It's freaking awesome that did all of that with just 2 boards!
VERY HELPFUL
Wow you came a long way Steve and with all your digits too.
I like the ad-lib way of Working!!!!!!
This is really helpful and well constructed. Thanks.
WOW, you sir have come a LONG way from this Video.. More camera presents today. And yet this is far far superior than anything Tommy Mac has ever done. Hell he couldn't even carry your framing square.
That's nice. Mine is just the shuttup and get er done kind, not all squared up and fancy, but it works.
Thanks for sharing the videos. I didn't know how to get a glass finish on projects but now i do. The top looks amazing. Keep up the good work!
You really did come a long way!
Hey Steve,
I'm a new subscriber of two months and just finished watching all of your videos, so I'm starting over again :) Keep at it!
00:00 And the rest as they say, is history.
Must be that New Math...
GREAT WORK !!
simply excellent
Some years ago I did a chessboard which ended up as a chess table. Back than I used veneer to come to a similar result as your board (minus the glossy finish). When it was done my daughter moved it from one place to another and never found a final place for it, so I made it into a chess table and now it is a multi purpose table that moves with her to the third home.
This has got to be my favorite series! I will make one of these one day
Wow such a great video kept me up till 3 in the morning! I wish I had those woodworking tools
Thanks, this really helped me build my own chess table for my major woodwork project this year!
Your work is a beautiful work of artistic carpentry. I like your video, I like very much. Congratulations!
I have decided to build a version of this as a school project i have about 2 weeks and about 2 hours each day would you say that is enough time to get it all done? Thanks
Your extremely inspirational! Keep on sharing, ill keep on watching!
Стив, ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНО.
I love his old videos like this
Later on Steve turned out to be a proper animal :)
What up wigga
Decided to come back to the beginning and binge because why not lol
amateur, i'd say semi pro. give this man a thumbs up!
Nice. But its almost like a comedy skit I was watching after he said I dont have a lot of tools, then it almost immediately cuts to him using huge, expensive tools. Dude, I have a tool box haha..
I'll let someone else argue that one. All I'll say is please put up a link to where I could buy these tools on a low budget. I will then tell you wether I would call yours a low income. Im sure I dont need to remind you not all parts of the world enjoy the same economy lol
Cool. One day, but Im sure youd use them more than me and prob far better with them anyway. Plus I live in the south of England. everywhere I go round the world I end up coming back and saying wow that was cheap, wow that was cheap. Until you do the maths and realise its just bloody expensive to live here.
TheManorBeast I buy pretty much all machinery second hand through garage sales or gumtree or online ads. You can also get things for next to nothing from people who are moving to another city,state etc. You can build your own fully equipped wood work shop easily under a thousand dollars. I mean EVERYTHING included. That's pretty cheap considering you'll use those for many years
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OmG! You quoted Spock. Stone knives and bearskins! I though I was the only one who used that reference. Jolly good show!
@tibothenr Check Craigslist.
beautiful job, the chessboard looks great!
Olá Steve, tenho aprendido muito com o seus ensinamentos em passo-a-passo, são tantos e todos de uma qualidade inigualável, portanto agradeço por tudo.
Att. Euripedes, para o amigo Steve Ramsey!
This is really cool! So glad I was able find your channel!
Hey Steve, my name is Kevin. I am a beginning woodworker and really enjoy your videos. I have learned a great deal from watching you. Do you have plans for this chessboard, and also how much of each type of wood did you use?
Were did u get the wood I can't find it anywhere, and awesome chessboard I'm going to try
Hi. Did you experience any cracks in the board due to wood movement? I'm wondering since you glued 3/8 inch thick boards onto plywood and since wood would move and plywood wouldn't. Thanks!
Is this one of your first videos? Great to see where it all began. ;)
Heard you talk about this one on the 731 interview. Oh, the old days of YT that were just people doing things. Your son did well to almost capture you near ER visit at 2:40.
Excellent video. Do you have some blueprints or any reference with numbers about how could I make one too.. Thanks.. (sorry about my english it´s not my first language)
I discovered your channel recently, saw ~20 of your (more or less recent) videos and then jumped to the very beginning of your RUclips career.
So interesting to see the progress you made since back then :-) (and by the way, great job with the chessboard as well)
As in, you went across instead of along the grain? Or that you weren't consistent about which direction the length of the fibres went?
Thats really cool and motivate me for create one
Really good job
Ah so that's why everyone asks you when the chess pieces finally are made ? Maybe for the 10 yr anniversary ?
Okay.
Awesome work. I would really like to make a chess board like that. I would just need to re-saw and plane the boards if I ever get out to my father house. Thanks for the videos.
While this is exactly how I use my own tools, and yes it's dangerous I appreciate seeing it done. For Steve's newer videos he always has a riving knife installed and a Gripper of course.
How did you cut the inlay maple? I'm experimenting with faux-inlay (banding, I guess) by sandwiching contrasting colored wood and then gluing that in. So it'll appear as if I have done some inlay work but in reality it is just really really small border work. So I guess I'm asking, how did you cut such small pieces of maple (width-wise)?
do you think it would be ok to build a chess board without a backer board? I plan on making the playing surface 1/2" thick. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you.
An absolutely fantastic piece of work, but at 2:41 dude, fingers! :)
I picked it up at a local lumber yard (Rafael Lumber in San Rafael) that carries hardwood boards. Check your phonebook...there's bound to be someone nearby that has hard wood.
Hi Steve, how much walnut and maple do you think you used for the top section only?
"To clamp these to the plywood, I'm just using bricks" - I don't know why I found that so amusing. Good video.
Is there any way that you could make plans on your website for this whole project, or at least rough measurements so it would be easier to make? THANKS!
Dam fine job. Keep up the great work!
what do you use to check the real grain and color of the wood at 1:09 ?? Thanks
one time, at band clamp....... Great tutorial :) I have no tools, or skills, or really even desire to do this, but it looks awesome :)
Стив ,подскажите, пожалуйста размер одной клетки (поля) !
Работа просто великолепная ,особенно полировка !!!
Steve ,please tell me which size of one cell (field) !
Work is just gorgeous ,especially the finish !!!