Turned Chessmen : For Collectors, Players and Woodworkers (Mike Darlow's Woodturing series)
"This book is a must for anyone interested in turning their own chess sets. Following a lengthy and well illustrated history of chess pieces, Mike Darlow has substantial sections on designing and on turning chess pieces as well as patterns for the turner."
http://www.eldrbarry.net/hatr/chess/daydream.htm
(Incidentally, if you run a Google search for "turning chess pieces", you'll find enough material to fill 100+ books.)
Also, check out youtube e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcGHtI9Lql4.
Hi all,
Wondered if anyone could recommend a good book on turning chess piece, or design of pieces to give me some inspiration?
Thanks
Mark