Two things. One , this is great I have a chess set in my planning. Two, your choice to show the real time scrolling is spot on! This is why your videos are so useful and educational and inspirational all at the same time! Keep up the great work!
Glad that you liked it Jim. I debated about including the real time scrolling for fear of boring people. I opted to keep it in for people just like yourself. After all, the show is meant to help and educate woodworkers of all experience levels and giving an inaccurate representation of the time it takes to cut one of these pieces would just be a disservice to the audience who really wanted to learn about it. I'm glad that it sounds like I made the right decision. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave the kind words.
Thank you for the info. I’ve been compound cutting for the past year and the gig is a great idea…I will make one today. When I give them as gifts, people cannot not believe I made it……I try to save the cut off portion the best I can and glue three sides so people can see what I started with. People are amazed. Thank you for your help and I always enjoy you4 videos 😅
I really enjoy the fact that you always mention to have fun, I’ve noticed in a project that has a little complexity, it’s really easy to get frustrated and angry. Then once the project is done and turned out fine and when you look back on doing the project, you realize you missed out on the reasons why you are doing the project in the first place, because it’s fun. Thank you for posting these really cool videos
Too many people are hung up on getting the perfect project and the perfect results and like you said, by the time it's all over, they forgot to have fun with it. If a piece messes up, scrap it and make another but above all, enjoy the process. Thanks for tuning in Randy and for re-enforcing the fact that "fun" is the main reason we do what we do.
I have been doing compound cutting for many of years, and I agree with Ken some UA-camr speed up the video so when a new scroller sees the video they get so frustrated because it's taking them 20 minutes or longer wondering what am I doing wrong, compound cuts will Take 20 to 30 minutes to get the best results, all I can say just take your time cut slow and listen to some nice music, Thank you Ken for showing that a great project takes time, a good project is that a good project
I do my best Alan to provide an honest representation of woodworking. I don't mind making the show a little longer to give extra explanations. I don't mind owning and showing my mistakes and I certainly don't ever profess to know everything. I'm glad that the honest representation of the show is being enjoyed and appreciated. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with the kind words.
Hi Kenny I’m a real scroll saw student as at 79 years old I thought I’d give it a go so I purchased a cheap one which drove me nuts. I’ve just purchased the same saw as yours and my first apprentice pieces cut in pine are all rubbish. You have inspired me to buy the book and I’ve bought some walnut and maple I’m going to attempt the travel set so I’m looking forward to your help so thank you very much.
A chess set is an ambitious project for a beginner James but I have no doubt that you will be able to do it just fine. You just have to remember to take your time and let the saw do the cutting. Take frequent breaks as it is very easy for fatigue to set in during a project like this. Above all, don't get hung up on the perfect results, but rather have fun and enjoy the process. Good luck on your adventure and thanks for tuning in. As always, I'm only a comment away if you have any questions, either on here, Facebook or via email.
That was great Kenny as always. You were absolutely spot on with your explanation of why to show real time cutting. I am a very new scroller, and old as well, watching experienced people cut on speeded up videos can be off-putting and demoralising. To the extent that I have left scrolling alone for several months convincing myself I am useless. Recently started again and persevering ,enjoying myself and slowly improving. However , my attempt at this project is a long way in the future...lol. Thank you sir.
I don't think the issue is how far away this project for you is. The fact that you are projecting that you will be able to do it in the future, speaks volumes about your attitude towards the craft. Keep up the great work and the positive attitude and you will be making a chess set before you know it. Good luck with your scrolling and please remember that if you have any questions, I am only an email or a PM away. Thanks for tuning in to the show Peter.
There are well over 600 episodes of the show on the channel Harley. I think you would be surprised at some of the subject matters. There is definitely a variety. I hope you enjoy the series. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Precisely a friend of mine wants me to make him a chess set, he chose one of the models that are in the book recommended here. Thanks for sharing. Once again, great video.
Good point made Kenny. MOST scroll saw videos do not show real time. I have been frustrated by that, not to mention the number of blades I have broken! I used to blame my scroll saw (not me of course!!!). Thank you for mentioning that. Good video as usual. Thanks Kenny.
It's not much of a series Patrick. In fact, it will only be 2 parts. Next week I will finish up the pieces and move on to the board. I hope that you will enjoy the series and I appreciate you tuning in to the show. Thanks.
Quality video, I made a full chess set for my son for Christmas last year. that thing seriously took me two weeks working on it every night after work to get it completed. The board was the quickest part! Now that I see there's a book with patterns, I may just upgrade his pieces, I used a free set and the pieces are very basic looking.
I am sure that whatever you come up with for your son will be cherished and appreciated. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to chime in with you experience and the kind words. I truly appreciate it. Good luck with the pieces update.
I don't have the book, but I do have a couple of chess set patterns. I also have a book for compound cutting Christmas ornaments. I haven't tried this type of scrolling yet because I have too many scrolling projects that are easier and faster. Your right though, one must really take time and let the blade do the work. I've only been scrolling about 3 years... before that it was a little in high school. I'm still a newbie, but I don't do too bad. Most of my scrolling was for making whirligigs. After I get another raised garden bed and trellis built, I have to build another building for the UTV and plow. THEN, I 'll be back to scrolling., Can't wait to see more! This will be a fun one to watch. Take care, stay safe!
I hope you do get the opportunity to make one of these sets Michael. It was a blast to make and I really enjoyed the process. I've been scrolling for about 28 years now and I am still always amazed with the compound cutting process. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave a comment.
I'm glad that you appreciate the real time scrolling clip Mark. Too many channels just speed up the video and give an unrealistic representation of what scrolling is all about. As for making the chess set.......just do it. I am the only one who plays also (even though I am terrible at it and lose almost every game) but after I made it, I was informed that my son-in-law would like to play. So you never know, by making a set, you may introduce someone to the game and find yourself a new chess partner. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I love scroll work, I started at school with a hand fretsaw. The real time view is great. I fell into that trap, many years ago, watching Norm Abram make projects in half an hour. My first Adirondack chair took me three days to complete the woodwork. I ran out of time and that chair was used without any finish, so was a complete mess before I was able to start the second one.
Too many channels are like that Andy and especially the shows that are produced by a commercial firm. Time is money and to show a real time representation of what it really takes to make a project would just waste too much money. I'm glad that you appreciated the real time scrolling video. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings I can understand the cost of doing it makes it prohibitive. I am sure you you would have deliberated long and hard about doing it. Must be an education v viewers scenario. Thanks for taking that risk and giving us that reminder.
As you well know Paul, these thicker cuts are painfully slow to cut but the end results are well worth the time invested in them. Thanks for tuning in this week sir.
Did I miss something? Was hoping to catch a glimpse of the finished compound cut of that pawn. Maybe in an upcoming continuation? Nice cutting jig! Thanks for today's show!
You missed nothing Phin. The pawn will be the very first piece featured in part two of the series which will air next Friday. That will also be the finale of the series. I hope that you enjoyed today's episode and that you are going to tune in for the conclusion next week. Thanks for tuning in
Great video and very easy to follow. I see you are using an epic measuring tool at around the 2 minute mark? What is it called it looks like it can become super handy! Thanks.
That measuring tool is called a T-rule and they are made by INCRA. You are correct that they are epic and I would be pretty hard pressed to find a project that the T-rule was not involved in. They are available at most woodworking suppliers or directly from INCRA's website. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/marking-and-measuring/rules/58877-incra-t-rules I hope this helps Stefan. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.
Hi Kenny, I was just watching you make some chess pieces and my mind wondered away from that (I will have to get some superglue or something) and when I looked up I had been thinking about “A Round To It” I had made one before but that had got lost or used for something else. I would like to see your version of one
That's a great idea John and it sounds like a fun project. Look for it on a future episode of the show. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to chime in with your suggestion. It's very much appreciated. (p.s. It's not uncommon to let your mind wander while watching me scroll)
The thickness of these pieces is 1-1/2" which works out to be 38mm. That's a far cry from 51mm. Most scroll saws claim that they can cut stock up to 2" in thickness but from my experience, it is just too much for the saw to handle. The thickness of these chess pieces are pretty much pushing the limit for scrolling. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your question. I truly appreciate it.
No need to be as good as me Paul. You just need to be good enough to please yourself. You're the only one that matters here. Good luck with your scrolling and thanks for tuning in to the show.
this specific set that he's making could not be made on a band saw as there will be inside cuts. I've never done 3D work on a bandsaw so I'm not even sure if pieces without inside cuts could be done.
As was already mentioned to you Phil, this is not a bandsaw project. The outside cuts could be made, giving the generic shape of each piece but that is where the cutting would stop as there would be no way to achieve the interior cuts. The other issue is blade width. One of the smallest blades available on a bandsaw is about 1/8" and even with that thin blade, it wouldn't be able to achieve the radius of cuts needed to make these pieces. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks for chiming in with the answer on this one. One of the drawbacks of having a full time career is that I don't always get to answer show comments until I get home from work. I appreciate you being able to provide a quick answer to Phil. Thanks for tuning in.
hi I love the video...i was playing around with a chess set that i am making....the most important thing when cutting your chess piece is to let the blade do the work...dont rush it through the blade to get it done......which was my problem the 1st time.....also if you push the piece of wood into the blade you can dull the blade and also the blade can break or turn on you and your piece wont cut on the line pattern that you created......so make sure you have a new sharp blade for the type of wood and take your time.....
The key to success is definitely allowing the blade to cut and to go SLOW. Pushing the blade too hard or trying to cut too quickly can result in blade deflection as well which can cause your pieces to be crooked and result in the compound cuts not aligning properly. Thanks for tuning in Michael and for chiming in with your thoughts on making a chess set. I appreciate it.
To Add normally on a lathe you can turn it to sand your piece down.. if you don’t have one you can use a wooden vice and use a dremel at low speed with a sanding attachment so you don’t gouge your piece
Two things. One , this is great I have a chess set in my planning. Two, your choice to show the real time scrolling is spot on! This is why your videos are so useful and educational and inspirational all at the same time! Keep up the great work!
I'm glad that you appreciate the show Bob and I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
As a newbie scroller, I really appreciated the real time scrolling. Awesome project and show Kenny. I’m looking forward to the next installment.
Glad that you liked it Jim. I debated about including the real time scrolling for fear of boring people. I opted to keep it in for people just like yourself. After all, the show is meant to help and educate woodworkers of all experience levels and giving an inaccurate representation of the time it takes to cut one of these pieces would just be a disservice to the audience who really wanted to learn about it. I'm glad that it sounds like I made the right decision. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave the kind words.
Thank you for the info. I’ve been compound cutting for the past year and the gig is a great idea…I will make one today. When I give them as gifts, people cannot not believe I made it……I try to save the cut off portion the best I can and glue three sides so people can see what I started with. People are amazed. Thank you for your help and I always enjoy you4 videos 😅
Glad that you liked the show Bob. Good luck with your Jig and your continued compound cutting. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I really enjoy the fact that you always mention to have fun, I’ve noticed in a project that has a little complexity, it’s really easy to get frustrated and angry. Then once the project is done and turned out fine and when you look back on doing the project, you realize you missed out on the reasons why you are doing the project in the first place, because it’s fun. Thank you for posting these really cool videos
Too many people are hung up on getting the perfect project and the perfect results and like you said, by the time it's all over, they forgot to have fun with it. If a piece messes up, scrap it and make another but above all, enjoy the process. Thanks for tuning in Randy and for re-enforcing the fact that "fun" is the main reason we do what we do.
I have been doing compound cutting for many of years, and I agree with Ken some UA-camr speed up the video so when a new scroller sees the video they get so frustrated because it's taking them 20 minutes or longer wondering what am I doing wrong, compound cuts will Take 20 to 30 minutes to get the best results, all I can say just take your time cut slow and listen to some nice music, Thank you Ken for showing that a great project takes time, a good project is that a good project
I do my best Alan to provide an honest representation of woodworking. I don't mind making the show a little longer to give extra explanations. I don't mind owning and showing my mistakes and I certainly don't ever profess to know everything. I'm glad that the honest representation of the show is being enjoyed and appreciated. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with the kind words.
Hi Kenny
I’m a real scroll saw student as at 79 years old I thought I’d give it a go so I purchased a cheap one which drove me nuts.
I’ve just purchased the same saw as yours and my first apprentice pieces cut in pine are all rubbish.
You have inspired me to buy the book and I’ve bought some walnut and maple
I’m going to attempt the travel set so I’m looking forward to your help so thank you very much.
A chess set is an ambitious project for a beginner James but I have no doubt that you will be able to do it just fine. You just have to remember to take your time and let the saw do the cutting. Take frequent breaks as it is very easy for fatigue to set in during a project like this. Above all, don't get hung up on the perfect results, but rather have fun and enjoy the process. Good luck on your adventure and thanks for tuning in. As always, I'm only a comment away if you have any questions, either on here, Facebook or via email.
That was great Kenny as always.
You were absolutely spot on with your explanation of why to show real time cutting. I am a very new scroller, and old as well, watching experienced people cut on speeded up videos can be off-putting and demoralising.
To the extent that I have left scrolling alone for several months convincing myself I am useless. Recently started again and persevering ,enjoying myself and slowly improving. However , my attempt at this project is a long way in the future...lol.
Thank you sir.
I don't think the issue is how far away this project for you is. The fact that you are projecting that you will be able to do it in the future, speaks volumes about your attitude towards the craft. Keep up the great work and the positive attitude and you will be making a chess set before you know it. Good luck with your scrolling and please remember that if you have any questions, I am only an email or a PM away. Thanks for tuning in to the show Peter.
Dang look at that. I thought it would be Uber cool to make chess pieces using a scroll saw and here you are.
There are well over 600 episodes of the show on the channel Harley. I think you would be surprised at some of the subject matters. There is definitely a variety. I hope you enjoy the series. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
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I watch several episodes daily. Really good stuff. Well planned and executed. Thanks for doing this.
Precisely a friend of mine wants me to make him a chess set, he chose one of the models that are in the book recommended here. Thanks for sharing. Once again, great video.
Glad that you liked the show Rafael. Good luck with your project. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Good point made Kenny. MOST scroll saw videos do not show real time. I have been frustrated by that, not to mention the number of blades I have broken! I used to blame my scroll saw (not me of course!!!). Thank you for mentioning that. Good video as usual. Thanks Kenny.
Glad that you liked it wigen. I appreciate you tuning in to the show and taking the time to chime in with your comment. Thanks.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thank you, Kenny, - I'm looking forward to following this projects' series.
It's not much of a series Patrick. In fact, it will only be 2 parts. Next week I will finish up the pieces and move on to the board. I hope that you will enjoy the series and I appreciate you tuning in to the show. Thanks.
Quality video, I made a full chess set for my son for Christmas last year. that thing seriously took me two weeks working on it every night after work to get it completed. The board was the quickest part!
Now that I see there's a book with patterns, I may just upgrade his pieces, I used a free set and the pieces are very basic looking.
I am sure that whatever you come up with for your son will be cherished and appreciated. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to chime in with you experience and the kind words. I truly appreciate it. Good luck with the pieces update.
I don't have the book, but I do have a couple of chess set patterns. I also have a book for compound cutting Christmas ornaments. I haven't tried this type of scrolling yet because I have too many scrolling projects that are easier and faster. Your right though, one must really take time and let the blade do the work. I've only been scrolling about 3 years... before that it was a little in high school. I'm still a newbie, but I don't do too bad. Most of my scrolling was for making whirligigs. After I get another raised garden bed and trellis built, I have to build another building for the UTV and plow. THEN, I 'll be back to scrolling., Can't wait to see more! This will be a fun one to watch. Take care, stay safe!
I hope you do get the opportunity to make one of these sets Michael. It was a blast to make and I really enjoyed the process. I've been scrolling for about 28 years now and I am still always amazed with the compound cutting process. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave a comment.
I've been tempted to make some chess pieces but, I'm the only one in the house that can play.
Thanks so much for showing real time scrolling.
I'm glad that you appreciate the real time scrolling clip Mark. Too many channels just speed up the video and give an unrealistic representation of what scrolling is all about. As for making the chess set.......just do it. I am the only one who plays also (even though I am terrible at it and lose almost every game) but after I made it, I was informed that my son-in-law would like to play. So you never know, by making a set, you may introduce someone to the game and find yourself a new chess partner. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thank you very much for your messages of encouragement. My channel is still moving slowly but I am still enjoying the journey. Thank you again
Slow movement is still movement. Good luck and thanks for tuning in to the show.
Ooohhh! I’ve been waiting for something like this! Grabbing the popcorn!
Well I hope you enjoy the show Janet. Thanks for tuning in.
I love scroll work, I started at school with a hand fretsaw. The real time view is great. I fell into that trap, many years ago, watching Norm Abram make projects in half an hour. My first Adirondack chair took me three days to complete the woodwork. I ran out of time and that chair was used without any finish, so was a complete mess before I was able to start the second one.
Too many channels are like that Andy and especially the shows that are produced by a commercial firm. Time is money and to show a real time representation of what it really takes to make a project would just waste too much money. I'm glad that you appreciated the real time scrolling video. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings I can understand the cost of doing it makes it prohibitive. I am sure you you would have deliberated long and hard about doing it. Must be an education v viewers scenario. Thanks for taking that risk and giving us that reminder.
Kenny, this is a great project. Using walnut and maple will be a great look. This will be a lot of slow tough cutting.. looking forward to part 2.
As you well know Paul, these thicker cuts are painfully slow to cut but the end results are well worth the time invested in them. Thanks for tuning in this week sir.
Did I miss something? Was hoping to catch a glimpse of the finished compound cut of that pawn. Maybe in an upcoming continuation? Nice cutting jig! Thanks for today's show!
You missed nothing Phin. The pawn will be the very first piece featured in part two of the series which will air next Friday. That will also be the finale of the series. I hope that you enjoyed today's episode and that you are going to tune in for the conclusion next week. Thanks for tuning in
Wonderful project!!
Glad that you liked it Francisco. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Great video and very easy to follow. I see you are using an epic measuring tool at around the 2 minute mark? What is it called it looks like it can become super handy! Thanks.
That measuring tool is called a T-rule and they are made by INCRA. You are correct that they are epic and I would be pretty hard pressed to find a project that the T-rule was not involved in. They are available at most woodworking suppliers or directly from INCRA's website. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/marking-and-measuring/rules/58877-incra-t-rules
I hope this helps Stefan. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Excellent, thank you! I have added it to my Xmas list :)
Hi Kenny, I was just watching you make some chess pieces and my mind wondered away from that (I will have to get some superglue or something) and when I looked up I had been thinking about “A Round To It” I had made one before but that had got lost or used for something else. I would like to see your version of one
That's a great idea John and it sounds like a fun project. Look for it on a future episode of the show. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to chime in with your suggestion. It's very much appreciated. (p.s. It's not uncommon to let your mind wander while watching me scroll)
Could you put the camera on a side view as the head of the saw prevents you from being able to see how you cut the corners etc.
I will keep this in mind for future productions Leni. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your input. It's appreciated.
I saw a bit of the book and it said 51mm thick wood, is it really that thick? My saw can't handle that!!
The thickness of these pieces is 1-1/2" which works out to be 38mm. That's a far cry from 51mm. Most scroll saws claim that they can cut stock up to 2" in thickness but from my experience, it is just too much for the saw to handle. The thickness of these chess pieces are pretty much pushing the limit for scrolling. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your question. I truly appreciate it.
Another interesting show . Only 25 year's to go and I'll be as good as YOU. Paul UK
No need to be as good as me Paul. You just need to be good enough to please yourself. You're the only one that matters here. Good luck with your scrolling and thanks for tuning in to the show.
Could this chess set be cut on a bandsaw?
this specific set that he's making could not be made on a band saw as there will be inside cuts. I've never done 3D work on a bandsaw so I'm not even sure if pieces without inside cuts could be done.
@@alabamamotionpictureproduc6626 Thanks
As was already mentioned to you Phil, this is not a bandsaw project. The outside cuts could be made, giving the generic shape of each piece but that is where the cutting would stop as there would be no way to achieve the interior cuts. The other issue is blade width. One of the smallest blades available on a bandsaw is about 1/8" and even with that thin blade, it wouldn't be able to achieve the radius of cuts needed to make these pieces. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks for chiming in with the answer on this one. One of the drawbacks of having a full time career is that I don't always get to answer show comments until I get home from work. I appreciate you being able to provide a quick answer to Phil. Thanks for tuning in.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks Kenny. You make a good point as does Alabama Motion Picture
hi I love the video...i was playing around with a chess set that i am making....the most important thing when cutting your chess piece is to let the blade do the work...dont rush it through the blade to get it done......which was my problem the 1st time.....also if you push the piece of wood into the blade you can dull the blade and also the blade can break or turn on you and your piece wont cut on the line pattern that you created......so make sure you have a new sharp blade for the type of wood and take your time.....
The key to success is definitely allowing the blade to cut and to go SLOW. Pushing the blade too hard or trying to cut too quickly can result in blade deflection as well which can cause your pieces to be crooked and result in the compound cuts not aligning properly. Thanks for tuning in Michael and for chiming in with your thoughts on making a chess set. I appreciate it.
To Add normally on a lathe you can turn it to sand your piece down.. if you don’t have one you can use a wooden vice and use a dremel at low speed with a sanding attachment so you don’t gouge your piece
Go very slow and measure your piece to get to the dimensions for that piece