Chess Box Progress - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

azbison · 01-21-2009, 04:28 PM

Here are some shots to show the progress on the two boxes I'm building for a chess set. The first shot shows the maple and walnut box that I made and the calculation error in the divider size. I have redone the pattern and have it laid out on a piece of MDF, just have to cut it.

The next shows the first case of cherry and padauk and the custom handles and lid lift I built.

Here is the divider detail for the case 1. I have taken the time to put different height bases in each cubbyhole to correspond with a particular piece. This way you don't have to dig down 4 inches to get a 2 inch piece. Also note the trays for checkers.

Mike Crosa · 01-21-2009, 04:55 PM

WOW!!! Way to go!

silver fox · 01-21-2009, 06:43 PM

I have been following your projects with much interest Jim and am very envious of the quality of your pix. Hopefully next week, when I get to see a so-called computor expert, I will be able to show some pictures of the train project I've been bragging about but haven't been able to get onto this thread.
Keep up the good work
SF aka Warwick

azbison · 01-21-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by silver fox

I have been following your projects with much interest Jim and am very envious of the quality of your pix. Hopefully next week, when I get to see a so-called computor expert, I will be able to show some pictures of the train project I've been bragging about but haven't been able to get onto this thread.
Keep up the good work
SF aka Warwick

Looking forward to those pics. I get ideas from darn near every thing I see on this board.

Big_red_S · 01-21-2009, 07:45 PM

Great post Jim, looking forward to seeing more.

Barefoot1 · 01-21-2009, 08:04 PM

Very nice Jim, the calculations for the drawers on my set was one of the most difficult parts of the process. I laid out a sheet of painters paper on my work bench and did my plans and calcs right there! (Calculator in hand by the way . . . ) Can't wait to see how this finishes!

azbison · 01-21-2009, 08:20 PM

I've got the wood and patterns for the hinges... need to get a dowel and the flocking and we could see it done this weekend.

KtownScroller · 01-21-2009, 08:42 PM

That's real nice Jim. To bad about the calculation error. I think that type of error has happened to me once or twice before.

I like your box and choice of wood. The custom handles are a nice touch. What a great idea!

01-21-2009, 04:28 PM	#1
azbison Jr. Sawdust Taster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 492	Chess Box Progress Here are some shots to show the progress on the two boxes I'm building for a chess set. The first shot shows the maple and walnut box that I made and the calculation error in the divider size. I have redone the pattern and have it laid out on a piece of MDF, just have to cut it. The next shows the first case of cherry and padauk and the custom handles and lid lift I built. Here is the divider detail for the case 1. I have taken the time to put different height bases in each cubbyhole to correspond with a particular piece. This way you don't have to dig down 4 inches to get a 2 inch piece. Also note the trays for checkers. __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jim DW788 My scrollin' blog The worst day scrollin' is better than the best day o' workin'

01-21-2009, 04:55 PM	#2
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,717	WOW!!! Way to go! __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

01-21-2009, 07:45 PM	#5
Big_red_S Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: The People's Republic of New Jesey Posts: 881	Great post Jim, looking forward to seeing more. __________________ Zohar - probably the only one. Living well is the best revenge Visit my gallery

01-21-2009, 08:04 PM	#6
Barefoot1 Wood Mauler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jordan Utah Posts: 806	Very nice Jim, the calculations for the drawers on my set was one of the most difficult parts of the process. I laid out a sheet of painters paper on my work bench and did my plans and calcs right there! (Calculator in hand by the way . . . ) Can't wait to see how this finishes! __________________ Thomas The Barefoot Scroller ~ Thomas@barefootwoodworks.com www.barefootwoodworks.com

01-21-2009, 08:20 PM	#7
azbison Jr. Sawdust Taster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 492	I've got the wood and patterns for the hinges... need to get a dowel and the flocking and we could see it done this weekend. __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jim DW788 My scrollin' blog The worst day scrollin' is better than the best day o' workin'

01-21-2009, 06:43 PM	#3
silver fox Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 66	I have been following your projects with much interest Jim and am very envious of the quality of your pix. Hopefully next week, when I get to see a so-called computor expert, I will be able to show some pictures of the train project I've been bragging about but haven't been able to get onto this thread. Keep up the good work SF aka Warwick

01-21-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
KtownScroller <<< Member >>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,775	That's real nice Jim. To bad about the calculation error. I think that type of error has happened to me once or twice before. I like your box and choice of wood. The custom handles are a nice touch. What a great idea! __________________ -- Rick --

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