Turning Chess Sets

I demonstrate how to turn a chess set in this interactive remote demonstration for the Greater Vancouver Woodturning Guild on 5/14/2022.
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[@mrgolftennisviolin]

I’m hoping to give my friend a chess set, board and pieces fully made by me for his wedding gift. I need to level up my turning skills to do this, but I have hope! Many thanks for the video 🙏

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You can do it!

[@thatoneguy1107]

howah

[@mustamuri]

✨♟️✨ 👶👏❤️

[@glencrandall7051]

Thanks for sharing, Mike. Your videos are always worth watching. There is almost always something new in them. Have a great New Years and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@onehandedmaker]

What an interesting but great way to make an amazing chess set.
Just made a board and would love to make a set.
Have subscribed and will watch more of your videos.
Regards James
One Handed Maker - Australia

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Excellent! Cheers, Mate.

[@randomdude8011]

I‘m from Europe can I use birch wood instead?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Probably. I suspect European birch is harder than our river birch which is not that hard.

[@franklangel1521]

I love the video, in stead of the spindle gouge wouldn't a razor or a exacto knife work just as well?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

No! Those are not woodturning tools and would be dangerous to use with a lathe.

[@stevenhansen8641]

Thanks for sharing Mike. I always enjoy your videos. 🕶🇺🇸

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Steven. I appreciate your support.

[@snuffflakes4942]

1:40 in I love it

[@oldgeezer1746]

Mike, I love the fact that you use a longer screw on the mandrel so you can adjust the projection length.

[@trurex007lee7]

Very interesting, great demo. Thanks.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for watching!

[@MadonnaThornton.Woodworks]

The first thing I ever turned on a lathe was a chess set. I don’t believe any of them are exactly the same but hey it was the first thing I ever turned lol. Great practice turning chess pieces

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes, a great skill builder.

[@MadonnaThornton.Woodworks]

I totally agree Mike. Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year coming!

[@leftmono1016]

I always say they’re not supposed to be exactly the same, just so you know it’s hand turned 😀

[@lawrencealdridge-yk6dm]

thank you mr mike for all the insperation

[@alainnoel2198]

Thank you Mike for all your tips on preparing and turning the chess pieces but also on the finishing pastes . May 2023 keep you in good health, the rest should follow.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Alan. You are right about our health - the big unknown we have little control over.

[@carlbukowsky1931]

Your pennies are copper clad zinc so not as much weight as a slug of steel. Nice tip on making the tool handle ferrule from a bearing. Look for diatomaceous earth where they sell Pool Supplies; its used as a pool water filter material, same principal as charcoal filtering water.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I learn something new every day! But pennies still make a good weight. My research leads me to believe that the treated DE used for pool filtration should not be used for abrasive paste. Thanks for sharing.

[@LewisKauffman]

Thanks, Mike!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You bet!

[@Johnditit]

I wonder if pouring lead free soldier would work well for weighing down the pieces?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes. Check out my Playlist on turning chess pieces and watch the one on Kings. I demonstrate pouring lead.

[@letsspeakup1909]

Too much talking.....

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the specific feedback. I am sure your woodturning videos are much better.