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My Boy Decided He Wanted a Custom Chess Board, So He Built One ***New Photos of Skull Chess Pieces on PG 4***
February 10, 2020, 06:44 AM
houndawgMy Boy Decided He Wanted a Custom Chess Board, So He Built One ***New Photos of Skull Chess Pieces on PG 4***
Outstanding!
February 10, 2020, 06:45 AM
45 CalVery impressive , young man 's got talent.
February 10, 2020, 06:53 AM
DennisMImpressive, on a number of levels!
With a tiny bit of luck and care, his great-grandchildren will learn to play chess on that board.
February 10, 2020, 07:00 AM
PeteFNice job, especially to have those skills at such a young age.
Drawer construction is impressive.
His first family heirloom?
February 10, 2020, 07:22 AM
ArtieSVery impressive work, and he showed significant initiative as well.
Nicely done.
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February 10, 2020, 07:31 AM
HuskySigVery impressive!
One question if I may. What is the purpose of the corner elements, just a design characteristic or functional of some sort?
Also, if you and your son haven’t already done so now is the time to start a portfolio. Include time spent, tools used and your photos. Not only will it help him remember years down the road, but he can use it during interviews to show his capabilities.
February 10, 2020, 07:53 AM
h2oysWell done to both of you!
February 10, 2020, 08:06 AM
Turning_galWhat a wonderful heirloom he created. He will enjoy this accomplishment for a very long time.
Wondering if he will try to learn to wood-turn the rest of the pieces?
Congratulations on a job well done.
February 10, 2020, 08:19 AM
Ronin1069It is literally threads like this that make me want to come here and see 'what's new' on the forum.
Well done dad, and well done to your boy!!!
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February 10, 2020, 08:26 AM
HRKVery nice, it's a good looking piece, built one back in Jr High in shop sans the cabinet. Still remember the process, it got lost in a move long ago, wish I still had it, he'll enjoy that for many years.
February 10, 2020, 08:28 AM
BigSwedeCall me impressed. Tell your boy he did an outstanding job.
February 10, 2020, 08:55 AM
snorisWow, that’s outstanding work!
February 10, 2020, 08:55 AM
1s1kquote:
Originally posted by smlsig:
Awesome.
There’s just something magical about working with wood..
Totally agree. Well done sir.
February 10, 2020, 09:23 AM
WarhorseI am impressed with his woodworking skills at such a young age! He will go far with his hobby.
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February 10, 2020, 09:44 AM
46and2Excellent job.
February 10, 2020, 09:51 AM
straightshooter1Coming from someone from someone with little to no mechanical ability, what he did was fantastic. I'm so impressed, both with what you told us about him and what he did making the chess board.
Thank you for sharing.
Bob
February 10, 2020, 09:59 AM
EasyFireImpressive and Fantastic. Congratulations...
February 10, 2020, 10:17 AM
GreymannNice work, came out excellent.
February 10, 2020, 01:28 PM
nhtagmemberA most excellent piece of craftsmanship
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February 10, 2020, 02:04 PM
bald1This will make for a great father - son memory for both your lifetimes. Plus that's a damn fine piece of work your boy crafted! Congrats to you both!
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