DIY Chess Board Woodworking Project Step-by-Step

 

In this WoodStory, I am building a chess board out of beautiful wormy maple and walnut, and then 3d printing the pieces. It's a quick and easy project that can creates a stunning end result and if you would like to build your own, then go grab your tools and let's start this WoodStory.

📧 Send me a photo of your creation: info@standishwoodstory.com

⌚ TIMESTAMPS 

00:00 Introduction

00:57 Cutting the pieces and dimensions

01:40 1st Glue up and tips

02:01 Hand planes and thoughts on using them

03:03 Cross cutting the pieces

03:34 2nd Glue up and tricks for proper alignment

04:54 Frame Build

07:15 3D printing the chess pieces with my new Bambu X1 Carbon

09:30 Finishing the board

09:44 Reveal and first match

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