Chess set

[Stephen]

HI,

I am interested in making a chess set on my lathe. I have a book by David Springett with a nice pattern but I thought before I committed myself to that I would like to have a look and see what other patterns might be about.

Can anyone tell me of a website - or of a book or two where I could find interesting patterns - for turning of course.

Stephen

[Glenn M]

Hi Stephen,

The book by William R. Duce, "Fine Art of Small Scale Woodturning" features chess pieces, but I don't know what they are like or if that is what your after.

Have a look at my website under woodturning books for a description, but do go to your local bookshop to buy it (I find Dymocks in the Belconnen Mall have a good range of woodturning books) and support Australian businesses http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

btw, I am in Canberra myself http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

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Glenn
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[Dave in Cairns]

Stephen , generally the Staunton pattern is the one used commonly and so is the most recognisable . Of course , some carving will be required too. Your own variations on this pattern are what makes your own set unique.
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