It would make a great gift. Nicely done. Great idea using the router to lower the center piece. I would have never thought of that. So I learned something.
Just been rewatching all of your videos and this chess board project is my favorite. LOVE how it turned out and all the work you put into this. Time to make another board for the other chess pieces!
That's an art piece. I like how you show the true process on design vs. Reality. Having to adjust box height and all the realistic problems wood workers face, that most people edit out to make it look like it was straight forward.
I like how you think out your problems like how to take the height down on that middle section with the router. Not sure I would have thought of that. Good work and great to watch.
Hola Keith,I have just watched the making of the box for the chess set again,and I can't remember if a made a comment,so I will make one anyway,you did a first rate job making the box has you did making the board & chessmen,all in all a top class job,it is obvious to see that you are getting more skilled with each project,obviously the result of forward planning ,and I'm gladiator to see it,has always take care,and nd stay well,
I Really enjoyed watching your 3 part series of videos on your chess board and pieces. I Like chess a lot, no master by any means, but was already watching videos by people making chess boards so that's how I ended up here. When I started watching the first video you did, I knew I'd be staying for all 3. It's a great job you did! I don't know if you have kids, but if you do, that chess set could make a special gift to them.. start a new activity for all of you to learn and do together. I am teaching my daughters how to play. You mentioned the board being time consuming to build and maybe not being able to sell it for what it's worth.. but it could be a priceless gift someday! Anyway, great job and it was fun to watch.
With all that you use your table saw for, I would recommend a "Flat Kerf" blade. Using one it makes a huge difference in the amount of clean up for those slots and rabbits.
Rags You seem like you would actually enjoy chess, it is a game of skill and patience. Just like you I am not a board game guy or a game guy in general but I am glad I learned how to play this game. At any rate great job on this awesome project, I discovered your channel because your mid century modern furniture rebuilds and I enjoy watching people create timeless pieces.
Brand new subscriber. Recently left the military and slowly putting together tools and my own workshop. I've always enjoyed casual woodwork and this channel is great for inspiration and instruction. Cheers.
That came out really nice Keith. I feel your pain. I have spent the majority of my shop time making projects for family members. I finally had to start saying "no" to special requests. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy what you do!
thank you! there are plenty of custom ink stamp sites around and they're relatively inexpensive. I'd like a branding iron some day but the ink works ok (as long as you let it try a few seconds before stamping otherwise the ink runs!)
Great videos. Think it may be getting slightly addictive watching you do your stuff. Nice to hear the commentary too..... some people starting to get workshops full of top of the range tools from sponsors. Keep it real Keith.
Hi Keith,just watched all 3 of your chess set vidios,it was has always good viewing,and the finished article was very well made,I'm sure there are a lot of dedicated chess players out there that would willingly pay you a good and fare price for it,and its better to sell than keeping it for a decorative ornament,that will need to be dusted on a regular basis,well thats my view anyway,take care and stay healthy and happy.
Nice job mate! It's only when you start making all those pawns that you realize how many damned pieces are in a chess set. I've made two sets so far (the pieces out of brass) and have plans for more. I must be a sucker for punishment. Ha!
Very nice solution to the central partition height problem. Never thought of the router as the answer. BTW you 'could' just learn to play chess, it doesn't have to be as highbrow as they make out, although I prefer backgammon.
Thank you. I usually keep a tally of hours for each project but I lost count on this one! haha. In terms of video editing, usually takes me around 8-10 hours for a 10 minute video on average.
I like following your channel, you do quality work and you're honest about everything. I watched your recent video of the round plywood table, and at the end of the video saw you mention your Etsy account. I saw this chess set offered for sale for 200 BP I think, then I followed the link to your Etsy page and saw the chess set had been sold. Congratulations, and I'm not surprised, it's fantastic work! I think because you aren't yet dependent on woodworking to make a living, you could have asked a much higher price for the chess set because you wouldn't be in a hurry to sell it. And I think it definitely WOULD have sold for higher, maybe even 300 or so BP. Like you said, you can't really put a price on something that took so much time to produce, and it IS one of a kind. But anyway hope you can make some good extra cash doing what you love, cheers!
It's the same with any hobby, the hours invested can never be financially viable, It is as I say a labour of love! It's probably best not to keep a tally of the hours involved!
Beautiful work of art be crazy to sell it to someone if its not going to be appreciated with all the time and effort thats gone into producing such a unique peice of art looks fantastic just subsrcibe really liked the three vidios on the chess set truly amazing 😃😍👍👏
Wonderful project! I personally would use some felt inside the box to make it look nicer. (and sounds better when moving the pieces) Btw, about selling stuff. I rarely count for the hours I put into something, especially if it was just an hobby project. At least the price to cover the materials plus something extra. Also depends what people think it's worth.
thank you! Yes that's always how I've viewed it as a hobby, but I'd really like to make it a job as well as a hobby (a jobby!) hence why I've started thinking more about charging etc.
Personally I would start easy. First see if you can get enough interest and costumers. On the other hand, you don't wanna start to low, otherwise the big jump is gonna be a bit strange. Also, keep in mind that if you start professionally you have to think how you can work more efficient. So sometimes what I do, is that I don't count the times I 'screw up'. I just see that as an investment in learning at that moment (similar as putting time in advertisement or building up knowledge etc)
good job as always. u could have put some felt inside the box that would also help keep the playing pieces from moving. watching from the U.S.A. I'm a subscriber keep up the good work & keep the videos coming.
Easy, If you like it keep it. If your indifferent to it do a giveaway. If you want to sell things you make on the channel, remember that *theoretically* TH-cam remunerates you for your labour so that does not form a cost of the production of the piece. Sorry, I'm a Business Analyst so I see the world like this. The flip side is that if you were upcycling to make ends meet, you do need to get a return on your labour. Thats a hard Market to survive in because there are many talented hobbyists selling products at component cost. If your still awake after Management Accounting 101, I hope it gives you food for thought.
+Robert Miller food for thought indeed. In the longer term I'm looking to try and do this full time but at the moment TH-cam ads only pay for half of my mortgage! :-(
Nice! Please clamp those sacrificial rails you ran the router on, though... You gave me the heebie-geebies regarding the safety of the piece you were making AND more importantly your personal safety... I also would have gone with tung oil not teak oil below my varnish but very nice job. :-)
Nice job, both board and set. I shall probably get slated for saying this but I mean well, try to relax and be yourself on the videos, it can come across as a bit robotic... I'll get my tin hat.
People would rather buy third world shite than pay for quality british made, sad but true. I hear you on the 'favours', it's like you're not allowed to say no
Lee Helm it's the same in the USA, I find it strange that people would rather buy something 4 or 5 times instead of buying something quality from the States, Europe or Japan. I am getting close to 40 now and I am replacing all my tools with quality stuff and actually make a conscious effort to read where something is made and that includes even household goods. Piss on communist China crap. I will not support them.
It would make a great gift. Nicely done. Great idea using the router to lower the center piece. I would have never thought of that. So I learned something.
Just been rewatching all of your videos and this chess board project is my favorite. LOVE how it turned out and all the work you put into this. Time to make another board for the other chess pieces!
That's an art piece. I like how you show the true process on design vs. Reality. Having to adjust box height and all the realistic problems wood workers face, that most people edit out to make it look like it was straight forward.
+Gage Robinson thank you!!
I like how you think out your problems like how to take the height down on that middle section with the router. Not sure I would have thought of that. Good work and great to watch.
Thank you Ali
Turned out sweet, what a beautiful piece!!! Inspired!
thanks Geoff
A stunning project Kieth your best yet from a craftsmanship point of view!
Hola Keith,I have just watched the making of the box for the chess set again,and I can't remember if a made a comment,so I will make one anyway,you did a first rate job making the box has you did making the board & chessmen,all in all a top class job,it is obvious to see that you are getting more skilled with each project,obviously the result of forward planning ,and I'm gladiator to see it,has always take care,and nd stay well,
I think you've outdone yourself Kieth. A great build indeed. Well done 👍🏼😊
As much as I like watching your videos, I have to stop buying tools because I see you using them :) Great set, glad you kept it.
Great build video!! I learned a lot from all three videos. I really like how you use the masking tape to glue up the mitered parts!!
thank you!
I Really enjoyed watching your 3 part series of videos on your chess board and pieces. I Like chess a lot, no master by any means, but was already watching videos by people making chess boards so that's how I ended up here. When I started watching the first video you did, I knew I'd be staying for all 3. It's a great job you did! I don't know if you have kids, but if you do, that chess set could make a special gift to them.. start a new activity for all of you to learn and do together. I am teaching my daughters how to play. You mentioned the board being time consuming to build and maybe not being able to sell it for what it's worth.. but it could be a priceless gift someday! Anyway, great job and it was fun to watch.
With all that you use your table saw for, I would recommend a "Flat Kerf" blade. Using one it makes a huge difference in the amount of clean up for those slots and rabbits.
I always enjoy your project videos
Rags You seem like you would actually enjoy chess, it is a game of skill and patience. Just like you I am not a board game guy or a game guy in general but I am glad I learned how to play this game. At any rate great job on this awesome project, I discovered your channel because your mid century modern furniture rebuilds and I enjoy watching people create timeless pieces.
Thank you! Maybe I'll try it some day :-)
Simply beautiful, mate. Well done
lovely woods, nice design and beautifully made. Best wishes.
Brand new subscriber. Recently left the military and slowly putting together tools and my own workshop. I've always enjoyed casual woodwork and this channel is great for inspiration and instruction. Cheers.
Thanks!
That came out really nice Keith.
I feel your pain. I have spent the majority of my shop time making projects for family members. I finally had to start saying "no" to special requests. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy what you do!
thanks Chem
Great work. You must be proud of that effort. Well done.
thank you!
Wow! you did a Amazing job on that Chess set
Best project ever at rag'brown home
thank you!
Another awesome build! great work man!
Love the chessboard! Great problem solving along the way! I like the stamp. I might have to do this myself as I can't afford a proper branding iron.
thank you! there are plenty of custom ink stamp sites around and they're relatively inexpensive. I'd like a branding iron some day but the ink works ok (as long as you let it try a few seconds before stamping otherwise the ink runs!)
So interesting, I was just considering a chess set for a project, of course yours is hard to beat because it came out so gorgeous.
thanks, it's a great project to try - would love to see what you come up with
Thank you for another good stuff! I like your down to earth attitude!👍
thanks!
impressive work! well done Mr.
just a brilliant project , well done
Looks beautiful
Great videos. Think it may be getting slightly addictive watching you do your stuff. Nice to hear the commentary too..... some people starting to get workshops full of top of the range tools from sponsors. Keep it real Keith.
thank you Chris, i'll try :-)
You have done a nice job,and it will last a long long time,keep it going and good luck
Its beautiful. Great job.
Great project, well done.
Hi. Yea well its best chess board handmade I have seen till now. I like yours shop.
thank you!
Great project , came out really well. Not sure if you've said before but do you have any experience in woodworking or are you all self taught ?..
thank you! self taught but been doing it for many years
Hi Keith,just watched all 3 of your chess set vidios,it was has always good viewing,and the finished article was very well made,I'm sure there are a lot of dedicated chess players out there that would willingly pay you a good and fare price for it,and its better to sell than keeping it for a decorative ornament,that will need to be dusted on a regular basis,well thats my view anyway,take care and stay healthy and happy.
Love it ! amazing work
Looks great! I would definitely recommend keeping it. There's a good demand in China for British made items, might be worth looking into.
thank you!
I know what you're saying about not being able to sell something because of how much time you spent on in :/ Turned out beautiful in the end!!
I watched all three videos. Great work! How long did it take you to build? A nice chess board/set is on my list to make.
Great video keep up the great work 👍🏻
Nice job mate! It's only when you start making all those pawns that you realize how many damned pieces are in a chess set. I've made two sets so far (the pieces out of brass) and have plans for more. I must be a sucker for punishment. Ha!
Excellent
Good Job.. The Moomins have somewhere to rest their weary heads ;)
haha yes!
Thx for sharing and the really hard work 👏👌
thank you!
Very nice solution to the central partition height problem. Never thought of the router as the answer. BTW you 'could' just learn to play chess, it doesn't have to be as highbrow as they make out, although I prefer backgammon.
Lovely that
Great video
Thanks again. Great series. How long it takes to complete? Let alone edit the footage?!
Thank you. I usually keep a tally of hours for each project but I lost count on this one! haha. In terms of video editing, usually takes me around 8-10 hours for a 10 minute video on average.
I like following your channel, you do quality work and you're honest about everything. I watched your recent video of the round plywood table, and at the end of the video saw you mention your Etsy account. I saw this chess set offered for sale for 200 BP I think, then I followed the link to your Etsy page and saw the chess set had been sold. Congratulations, and I'm not surprised, it's fantastic work! I think because you aren't yet dependent on woodworking to make a living, you could have asked a much higher price for the chess set because you wouldn't be in a hurry to sell it. And I think it definitely WOULD have sold for higher, maybe even 300 or so BP. Like you said, you can't really put a price on something that took so much time to produce, and it IS one of a kind. But anyway hope you can make some good extra cash doing what you love, cheers!
Smashpunk7 exactly the same for me. Watched the table, visited the shop then came looking for the chess board! 😁
+Smashpunk7 thank you! Yes it sold to a very nice gentleman from the US.
Fantastic videos. Love your accent mate.
Excellent job, new subscriber. If you don't mind me asking, how many labour of love hours did it take you to complete?
I lost count on this one. It was a very long project!
It's the same with any hobby, the hours invested can never be financially viable, It is as I say a labour of love!
It's probably best not to keep a tally of the hours involved!
Good job
Buen trabajo
Beautiful work of art be crazy to sell it to someone if its not going to be appreciated with all the time and effort thats gone into producing such a unique peice of art looks fantastic just subsrcibe really liked the three vidios on the chess set truly amazing 😃😍👍👏
It would make a great gift for someone who does play.
Just how long did it take you to build everything completly, like working hours?
If friends and family cannot wait, remind them that there are plenty of other woodworkers, I had the same problem as a mechanic.
hi did you modify your riving knife on your DeWalt table saw or did you buy a aftermarket replacement
+Christopher Pipes modified
Wonderful project!
I personally would use some felt inside the box to make it look nicer.
(and sounds better when moving the pieces)
Btw, about selling stuff.
I rarely count for the hours I put into something, especially if it was just an hobby project.
At least the price to cover the materials plus something extra.
Also depends what people think it's worth.
thank you! Yes that's always how I've viewed it as a hobby, but I'd really like to make it a job as well as a hobby (a jobby!) hence why I've started thinking more about charging etc.
Personally I would start easy. First see if you can get enough interest and costumers.
On the other hand, you don't wanna start to low, otherwise the big jump is gonna be a bit strange.
Also, keep in mind that if you start professionally you have to think how you can work more efficient.
So sometimes what I do, is that I don't count the times I 'screw up'.
I just see that as an investment in learning at that moment (similar as putting time in advertisement or building up knowledge etc)
good job as always.
u could have put some felt inside the box that would also help keep the playing pieces from moving.
watching from the U.S.A.
I'm a subscriber keep up the good work & keep the videos coming.
Do you ever sell this keith?
Easy, If you like it keep it. If your indifferent to it do a giveaway. If you want to sell things you make on the channel, remember that *theoretically* TH-cam remunerates you for your labour so that does not form a cost of the production of the piece. Sorry, I'm a Business Analyst so I see the world like this. The flip side is that if you were upcycling to make ends meet, you do need to get a return on your labour. Thats a hard Market to survive in because there are many talented hobbyists selling products at component cost. If your still awake after Management Accounting 101, I hope it gives you food for thought.
+Robert Miller food for thought indeed. In the longer term I'm looking to try and do this full time but at the moment TH-cam ads only pay for half of my mortgage! :-(
Woodwork pawn. Oooeerr.
hahahaaaa!
Nice! Please clamp those sacrificial rails you ran the router on, though... You gave me the heebie-geebies regarding the safety of the piece you were making AND more importantly your personal safety... I also would have gone with tung oil not teak oil below my varnish but very nice job. :-)
I would have ordinarily but I was concerned that the sides of the box may not be strong enough before the corner supports were added
I used Teak oil because it's what I had, and I doubt I'd be able to tell the difference between the two anyway
👍🏿
Well done it turned out very well, I would keep it your never gonna make another one
thank you!
keep the chess box in the family
Very cool I would do love it! But I have no idea how to play chess
You could always auction it! 🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤
It sold via Etsy in the end 😁
Maybe it is Birch
Nice job, both board and set. I shall probably get slated for saying this but I mean well, try to relax and be yourself on the videos, it can come across as a bit robotic... I'll get my tin hat.
People would rather buy third world shite than pay for quality british made, sad but true. I hear you on the 'favours', it's like you're not allowed to say no
Lee Helm it's the same in the USA, I find it strange that people would rather buy something 4 or 5 times instead of buying something quality from the States, Europe or Japan.
I am getting close to 40 now and I am replacing all my tools with quality stuff and actually make a conscious effort to read where something is made and that includes even household goods.
Piss on communist China crap. I will not support them.
Please don't talk about that bandage on his finger.
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why you uk folks cant learn proper english?
lol why can't English people speak their own language?
They don't have their own language, they are using a stolen USA language but crappy modified somehow
avo okay sure
It looks great man...thanks for sharing...;-p
thank you!
A stunning project Kieth your best yet from a craftsmanship point of view!