What makes it a Dubrovnik chess set? I just started with wood working and plan to make a set for my fathers retirement in 2 years but will try to make it well in advance or start the project. Also did you just buy the pieces? This is very inspiring to me
I make the pieces too. It's a Dubrovnik chess set because of the design that debuted in 1950 at the 9th Chess Olympiad held in Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia. Only about 50 original sets were made and there are very few of these original sets left today. Here are the videos of surviving originals and a good history source: th-cam.com/video/gs1g2FNnkM4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/jgiSkVa3dUc/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/kdI_2wTCm18/w-d-xo.html bestchessmenever.com/blog/ Good luck making your set!
@GabrielCoss also this set is very common in the former yugo I am Bosnian and my father had a set that looked like that also. I had no idea about the significance
My friend, this is an extraordinary job. First, this way of making boards is extinct, because it is very time-consuming and requires a true craftsmanship skill. But even the machine can't make it this way because the way of making this board requires human hands, gluing and stuff. Today we can buy great boards with less money, but this one will have your soul imprint engraved in the wood, and that makes the difference and justifies the price. The most fascinating part for me was when you cut the board in half with the simple saw, I wasn't expecting that method. Another amazing thing is having the patience and tranquillity of the mind to go for a project like this, in this faster and faster world. I wish you a lot of success!
A very nice comment. Thank you. I've enjoyed woodworking more since adopting this hand tool approach. I'm glad you noticed cutting the board in half 😁 The first time I did it, it was a strange feeling and I didnt know if it would work.
Hello Sir, That was a very truthful, meaningful comment. This gentleman is a genius in his craft and beautiful to know that someone has the love, skill, patience, dedication, care, and craft to build something like this. It's truly unique and holds so much integrity. We'll done!
Well done, sir. I've made some chessboards so I can appreciate the effort it takes. But making this box is something special. Your special care and precision is a joy to watch. All handmade is something I can appreciate because it's what I prefer to do. I made a typewriter case once and your effort brings back memories of the time I spent on it. Update: Following your lead, I made one of those box boards myself (minus the badge) recently. It was the first box joints I had ever done. Everything turned out fine, not perfect, but good enough for my RCM Dubrovnik chess pieces.
I must admit that I was very confused when you sealed all sides of the box at first… and was blown away when you then proceeded to dissect it into to halves! Amazing craftsmanship!
Thank you very much for the video about the production of this chess set, which is now at my place! I am particularly happy about the final picture at the end of the video, which shows the chess set assembled for the first time, in Germany. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👋👋👋👋👍
absolute genius!!! but would have like to see the board laid out after you finished it - what sort of wood was used and any chance of it warping over time - does the hinges affect the flatness of the board when its laid out? is there a center line/gap in the middle when the board is laid flat - how solid is the board - can you thump the pieces on the board without the board bowing or denting?
That's a beautiful board. As a woodworker and a chess player, I appreciate that you actually targetted something specific with some historical significance. And pulled it off really well.
The back of your caliper is a depth gage btw. Just an fyi, not trying to tell you how to use your caliper. Obviously you do great work! I especially liked the joinery.
You are immensely talented. Having watched your video, I decided to attempt to build it myself (with the help of my father). I could not infer from the video, how wide the frames / edges should be. At 06:34 I could see the length of the hinge, and from that, I am trying to infer how wide each edge should be. In terms of millimeters I got 8.5mm. Would you say that's more or less the same size are the ones you made? Thank you so very much!
What makes it a Dubrovnik chess set? I just started with wood working and plan to make a set for my fathers retirement in 2 years but will try to make it well in advance or start the project. Also did you just buy the pieces? This is very inspiring to me
I make the pieces too.
It's a Dubrovnik chess set because of the design that debuted in 1950 at the 9th Chess Olympiad held in Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia. Only about 50 original sets were made and there are very few of these original sets left today.
Here are the videos of surviving originals and a good history source:
th-cam.com/video/gs1g2FNnkM4/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/jgiSkVa3dUc/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/kdI_2wTCm18/w-d-xo.html
bestchessmenever.com/blog/
Good luck making your set!
@@GabrielCoss thank you very much! I am building up my skills right now as i lack experience for such a project
@GabrielCoss also this set is very common in the former yugo I am Bosnian and my father had a set that looked like that also. I had no idea about the significance
My friend, this is an extraordinary job. First, this way of making boards is extinct, because it is very time-consuming and requires a true craftsmanship skill. But even the machine can't make it this way because the way of making this board requires human hands, gluing and stuff. Today we can buy great boards with less money, but this one will have your soul imprint engraved in the wood, and that makes the difference and justifies the price. The most fascinating part for me was when you cut the board in half with the simple saw, I wasn't expecting that method. Another amazing thing is having the patience and tranquillity of the mind to go for a project like this, in this faster and faster world. I wish you a lot of success!
A very nice comment. Thank you. I've enjoyed woodworking more since adopting this hand tool approach.
I'm glad you noticed cutting the board in half 😁 The first time I did it, it was a strange feeling and I didnt know if it would work.
Hello Sir,
That was a very truthful, meaningful comment. This gentleman is a genius in his craft and beautiful to know that someone has the love, skill, patience, dedication, care, and craft to build something like this.
It's truly unique and holds so much integrity. We'll done!
Well done, sir. I've made some chessboards so I can appreciate the effort it takes. But making this box is something special. Your special care and precision is a joy to watch. All handmade is something I can appreciate because it's what I prefer to do. I made a typewriter case once and your effort brings back memories of the time I spent on it. Update: Following your lead, I made one of those box boards myself (minus the badge) recently. It was the first box joints I had ever done. Everything turned out fine, not perfect, but good enough for my RCM Dubrovnik chess pieces.
The attention to detail from start to finish... simply amazing! Time to start putting money back for when you have future board/sets for sale.
Thanks! I hope to make some more sets next year.
Waiting for the Dubrovnik chess set…. Your work is awesome!
A true craftsman. As a novice woodworker I am in awe. A tremendous job from start to finish!
I love the dedication to the craft, well done
Well done sir! True craftsmanship and skill.
I must admit that I was very confused when you sealed all sides of the box at first… and was blown away when you then proceeded to dissect it into to halves! Amazing craftsmanship!
Thank you very much for the video about the production of this chess set, which is now at my place!
I am particularly happy about the final picture at the end of the video, which shows the chess set assembled for the first time, in Germany. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👋👋👋👋👍
You're welcome, Frank. I thought your picture was the perfect conclusion, the set finally arriving at its home. 😁
absolute genius!!! but would have like to see the board laid out after you finished it - what sort of wood was used and any chance of it warping over time - does the hinges affect the flatness of the board when its laid out? is there a center line/gap in the middle when the board is laid flat - how solid is the board - can you thump the pieces on the board without the board bowing or denting?
Распилить ножовкой доску вдоль - это супер терпение
That's a beautiful board. As a woodworker and a chess player, I appreciate that you actually targetted something specific with some historical significance. And pulled it off really well.
Thanks. It's nice to know other woodworking chessplayers exist out there 😀
Such wonderful skill and artistry
Thanks!
Top work!!! Respect!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The back of your caliper is a depth gage btw. Just an fyi, not trying to tell you how to use your caliper. Obviously you do great work! I especially liked the joinery.
I hope you show making the chess pieces, too!
Muito bom parabéns uma obra de arte.
очень круто.сейчас единицы так смогут
sehr sehr schön !
You are immensely talented.
Having watched your video, I decided to attempt to build it myself (with the help of my father).
I could not infer from the video, how wide the frames / edges should be.
At 06:34 I could see the length of the hinge, and from that, I am trying to infer how wide each edge should be.
In terms of millimeters I got 8.5mm. Would you say that's more or less the same size are the ones you made?
Thank you so very much!
Yes. Mine is 9.5mm thick. Good luck!
this man deserves more likes, come on people. this should have a 90%+ like ratio per views
Epic
Now I know how much I don’t know…
Holy Christ use a table saw
😂
Wow, you are impressive. The question is: Do you sell the sets?
Yes, I sell them on my website. Nothing available right now but hope to make more this year.