Thread: chess set parts

Hi Michael,
Look for " Mike Darlow, Turned Chessman ".
Maybe your Library has it. A great many designs.

sorry I may have put it wrong the top and base is made of pewter then we as turners make the bodies on our lathes
regards Michael

Do you mean these ? You are chasing the metal components ?

http://www.mindgamesbrisbane.com/che...mber-chessmen/

I saw them a few weeks back at Oz Fair and thought I might try casting my own bases and tops using PR and maybe aluminium if I get the moulds right.

I would have thought it would be easier to cast these with pewter rather than aluminium?

Pewter would be far easier to melt.

A ready and relatively cheap source of pewter is various mugs and goblets from op shops, usuually around $1 a pop.

You would still have the problem of getting the originals and making a mould from them though.

One source for ready made moulds is here:

http://www.miniaturemolds.com/molds_.htm

Originally Posted by Big Shed

I would have thought it would be easier to cast these with pewter rather than aluminium?

Pewter would be far easier to melt.

A ready and relatively cheap source of pewter is various mugs and goblets from op shops, usuually around $1 a pop.

You would still have the problem of getting the originals and making a mould from them though.

One source for ready made moulds is here:

http://www.miniaturemolds.com/molds_.htm

I originally thought of aluminium as I have quite a lot of alum rod scavenged from vertical blind mechanisms but it's worth looking at pewter if it's a cheap as you say. The lower melting point would make it cheaper and easier too. I haven't cast metals for 25+ yrs and I'm no where having a working near set up anyway.

Originals aren't really an issue. I've made a few chess sets before and was about to start again.

Thanks for the link.

Originally Posted by dabbler

Do you mean these ? You are chasing the metal components ?

http://www.mindgamesbrisbane.com/che...mber-chessmen/

I saw them a few weeks back at Oz Fair and thought I might try casting my own bases and tops using PR and maybe aluminium if I get the moulds right.

yes that's the kit I have just emailed them hopefully I will get a positive answer will keep everyone posted
if it comes down to it I might have to buy a set and cast a couple of sets to make as gifts
regards Michael