New Custom Board: Maple, Purple Heart, Foldable
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AaronV96
May 8, 2021
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@Intotheblue123 Thanks! I finally managed to finish making one for myself. I used Purple Heart and Birds Eye Maple. The black side marker is Ebony. I made the keys by hand, but it didn’t go as well as I hoped. Still, I think it came out nicely!
May 9, 2021
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#22
MCH818 wrote:
AaronV96 wrote:
@Intotheblue123 Thanks! I finally managed to finish making one for myself. I used Purple Heart and Birds Eye Maple. The black side marker is Ebony. I made the keys by hand, but it didn’t go as well as I hoped. Still, I think it came out nicely!
Any photos?
Yes! For some reason I couldn't figure out how to do it on my phone. Lol. Please Lmk what y'all think. There are a bit of imperfections, but overall I'm happy with it. I also had some extra PH and Bird's Eye left over so I made a Joiners Mallet with it.
P.S.
I also made it double sided, so you can play with the grain going side to side if desired.
May 9, 2021
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Thanks for this thread, the associated discussion and photos - I think these boards are stunning. As I have noted in other threads related to high quality craftsmanship, I’m envious of the skills involved. Well done.
@AaronV96 That's an incredible looking board. Did you see Intotheblue123's Pith Studios board and thought to yourself, "That looks cool. I think I'll roll up my sleeves and make one for myself." and just went about making it? Was this your first board? And what type of finish is that? Thanks for posting!
May 9, 2021
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Pawnerai wrote:
@AaronV96 That's an incredible looking board. Did you see Intotheblue123's Pith Studios board and thought to yourself, "That looks cool. I think I'll roll up my sleeves and make one for myself." and just went about making it? Was this your first board? And what type of finish is that? Thanks for posting!
Thanks! And, yes. I saw the Pith Studio one and decided to try making one with my own personal modifications (very minor ones). And this is Technically the fourth Chess Board I've made. The first one I made was about 2 years ago and wasn't that good (really more for practice). The Second and Third I used Walnut and Maple (Just a Standard Chess Board Design). This one I wanted to try and do something different and came across this forum. I used 3 coats of Arm-R-Seal Satin for the finish. I wasn't certain what finish to use so I just went with what I thought was the safest option. But while I wasn't working on it I was "Overly Cautious" and kept it either wrapped in a blanket or completely wrapped in Blue Scotch Painters Tape (to prevent any humidity or drastic color change).
Hi everyone! I had Zach make me a board and it was shipped a couple days ago. I thought this thread would be a good place to share a few photos. It came out great.
Maple and padauk with a strip of wenge. 2.25" playing squares, 20.25" x 20.25 x 0.75" overall.
Please allow me to apologize ahead of time if these photos are inverted and/or flipped sideways again. I'm not very good at this!
That's one beautiful board. I love that the playing surface is the "revealed" interior side for protection, similar to the JLP board. Nice touch with the Wenge. And hidden hinges... Oh mama!
May 11, 2021
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#31
Those PITH folding boards are amazing. I'm definitely going to have to get one. I really appreciate the outdoor picture with Padauk since it could look significantly different depending on light source.
Thanks to you both for your nice comments!
I've admired Zach's work for quite awhile now and decided to take the plunge.
I can say with much confidence Zach does great and unique work. HIs folding boards are really nice and I'm glad to finally own one. Like many things, photos don't quite capture the quality.
@kineticpawn - If you decide to go for it you won't be disappointed!
May 11, 2021
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#33
Awesome board! That about sums it up for me.....Oh! You have great taste too.-)
Wow v cool to log on today and see the updates here! Beautiful work @Aaronv96! And nice choice @facecards!
May 14, 2021
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#35
@AaronV96 very nice work on this board. I like the tapered sides and corner inlays. Well done! I’m wondering what you used for the finish.
May 17, 2021
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#36
@Wits-end Thanks! I used 3 Coats of "Arm-R-Seal: Satin". Hope that helps!