Wooden Chess Sets You Can Make: 9 Complete Designs for the Scroll Saw (Fox Chapel Publishing) Classic and Contemporary Patterns, Compound Sawing How-To, and How to Make a Chessboard

Diana L. Thompson

ISBN 10: 1565231880 / ISBN 13: 9781565231887

Published by Fox Chapel Publishing (edition First Edition), 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wooden Chess Sets You Can Make: 9 Complete Designs for the Scroll Saw (Fox Chapel Publishing) Classic and Contemporary Patterns, Compound Sawing How-To, and How to Make a Chessboard
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565231880
• ISBN 13: 9781565231887
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Handcraft a classic or contemporary chess set that will be cherished for years to come!

From classic to contemporary, this book features patterns for 9 different chess set designs that can be made on the scroll saw. By simply using the compound cutting technique that the author outlines in this book, you can create a wooden chess set that will be cherished for years to come.

Choose from 9 Different Designs

• Classic I
• Classic II
• For the Birds
• Happy Bugs
• In the Garden
• Sea Life
• Alien Chess
• Woodworker's Set
• Honorable Heritage

You will learn to create each piece by using compound cuts on the scroll saw. Patterns and full-color photographs for each of the playing pieces (king, queen, bishop, knight, rook, pawn) are included. Instructions and pattern for a beautiful inlay playing board also included.

About the Author

Diana Thompson is a professional scroll saw artist specializing in compound cutting design. She is the author of several compound design books for the scroll saw, including Compound Christmas Ornaments for the Scroll Saw, Compound Scroll Saw Creations, Custom Wooden Boxes for the Scroll Saw, and Wooden Chess Sets You Can Make. She is a regular contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine.