Comments on: How To Build a Chess Board or Checkerboard (Part 1 of 3)

By: admin

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:54:31 +0000

Tha sounds great, Stan. I’d love to see a photo if you have a chance!

By: Stan

Stan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:17:14 +0000

I’ve been building checkerboards for years, but I make them a full 3/4’s thick. I don’t use a backer. I just finish both sides. I add one step that gives strength and gives a nice look. I glue up the dark wood in a panel 16 inches wide and cross-cut my strips from this piece. That turns the light and dark squares grain the opposite of each other. I think it is worth the trouble.

By: admin

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:19:01 +0000

That’s great — I’d love to see some pictures when you’re finished!

By: Random-ish

Random-ish — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:55:32 +0000

I’ve been doing this for my year 10 major project, works like a charm. Very simple to follow, very effective and my teacher wants to add it in a woodshow. THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!

By: Eruccerlews

Eruccerlews — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:11:50 +0000

Hi! I’ve been skimming this forum for a bit – Decided to contribute=)

By: fragmatic

fragmatic — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:36:44 +0000

Genius. Thank you!