Challenge both your mind and your woodworking skills with this chessboard. Featuring a modern walnut and maple board that appears to float above its base, this project combines timeless strategy with fine craftsmanship. A flocked drawer provides safe storage for all the pieces, giving the set a refined, custom-built look.
The step-by-step plan guides you through building the chessboard base, assembling the precise playing surface, and crafting each chess piece. From band saw–shaped knights to lathe-turned pawns, rooks, bishops, kings, and queens, each piece presents a unique and rewarding challenge. Designed to be achievable with basic woodworking tools and skills, this project is perfect for both turners and furniture builders looking for a standout project.
Whether displayed as a showpiece or enjoyed in countless matches, this elegant chess set makes a lasting heirloom and an engaging woodworking experience.
