Wood Chess Board
Cool wood working christmas ideas?
Looking for a cheap thing for christmas gifts. what are cool things i could make using a table saw? I've done a few chess boards what else could you do?
I like making log cabin birdhouses using willow branches or whatever other straight branches I find locally (for free).
First cut a bunch of side "logs" (presuming your house is a traditional rectangle shape there's 4 different wall lengths involved for one house, by the time the wall logs criss-cross around a rectangle shaped bottom board that unscrews for yearly cleaning) using the table saw. What makes this neat for gifts and (semi) mass-production is, you end up with a bunch of different diameter logs that wouldn't look good all in any one house, but I sort them into different diameters, and make houses all of one size log, so they look "right". After the walls are nailed, I like to make peaked roofs using all my scrap twigs on the two ends, and after they're nailed in place, I cut the roof angles with the table saw - that way, they all match. I've nailed them together with brown-colored paneling nails, and with an air powered brad nailer. If there's any gaps that are too big, stuff a little moss there. Top them with a big log ridgebeam and shingle roofs (I just use one shingle for each side) and a wire hanger, and people really love them as presents, and most hang them and get birds to live in them, too.
Look on the web for the right size house dimensions and hole size to attract the kinds of birds that nest in houses in your area.
Sure is a whole lot faster and easier than making chess boards! And, everybody loves watching the birds, too.
|
|
Game table wood brown finish chessboard design chess board $152.63 This table features a chessboard design on its top surface. It has a spacious cabinet with two doors which can be used as a storage area. This chess table is made from selected, high quality woods to ensure durability. Its medium brown finishing makes the table more appealing and beautiful. The table measures 26 inches L x 22 inches W x 24 inches H. Each individual square on the chess board i... |
|
|
Michelle 16 Chess Set in Solid Hard Wood $49.99 Michelle Chess Set comes in 2 sizes, 16 inch and 21 inch Chess Boards. Each sold separately. Each set comes with 3 inch chess pieces.... |
|
|
Moroccan Cedar Box Octagon $36.99 This wood has a long history. Thine wood was mentioned in the Bible as citron wood, by the Romans. It was also stated that The name of this wood is derived from the Greek word thuein, "to sacrifice," and it was so called because it was burnt in sacrifices, on account of its fragrance. The wood of this tree was reckoned very valuable, and was used for making articles of furniture by the Greeks and ... |
|
|
WorldWise Imports Russian Black, Wood Chess Set, Measuring 14x14.25 - 1 set $83.99 ... |
|
|
Wood Expressions Tournament Chess Set with Black Canvas Bag $23.95 Great tournament chess set in a canvas bag! This roll up board is made of a sturdy vinyl that will endure years of tournament and practice play and includes easy-to-read algebraic notation. The chessmen are crafted of solid plastic. Typically, you will see students and adults playing on this style of set in parks across the world.... |
|
|
Royal 36 European Wood International Chess Set $28.99 This chess set is a wonderfully detailed collectible carved of solid hornbeam wood. Each chess piece is individually handcrafted. Folding Birch wood chess board stows away your chess pieces inside when your not playing. Made from renewable plantation wood.... |
|
|
Royal 30 European Wood International Chess Set $24.99 This chess set is a wonderfully detailed collectible carved of solid hornbeam wood. Each chess piece is individually handcrafted. Folding Birch wood chess board stows away your chess pieces inside when you're not playing. Made from renewable plantation wood.... |
|
|
Wood Expressions Elvis Presley Chess Set $36.95 Sports Memorabilia. Put on your "Blue Suede Shoes" and play with the legend himself Elvis Presley! This chess set commemorates the King with pieces represented by themes such as "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Hound Dog." With this set Elvis truly is the King!... |
|
|
Folding 16 wooden chess set with handle and storage $23.95 16" wooden chess set. The set comes with a folding chess board with a handle that also serves as storage for the pieces. The pieces strap inside the folding boar for easy storage.... |
|
|
Inlaid Wood Board - Chess/Checkers Boards Gaming Equipment $25.00 Inlaid wood board. Squares: 1 1/8"... |
 |
Wood Expressions Tournament Chess Set with Black Canvas Bag List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $23.95 Average Rating:   |
|
Great tournament chess set in a canvas bag! This roll up board is made of a sturdy vinyl that will endure years of tournament and practice play and includes easy-to-read algebraic notation. The chessmen are crafted of solid plastic... |
 |
Wood Expressions 11" Folding Wood Chess Set List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $19.99 Average Rating:  |
|
Our most popular chess set! This 11 1/2" Walnut Wood board with beveled edges folds for easy storage. The smaller size makes it convenient to play anywhere and anytime...on your lunch break perhaps? A great set for beginners! Chess is not just any old game... |
 |
16-Inch Walnut Chess Board List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $24.95 Average Rating:  |
|
Premium quality walnut wood chessboard, Completely felted interior. For ages 7 yrs. and up. |
 |
Royal 36 European Wood International Chess Set List Price: $28.99 Sale Price: $28.99 Average Rating:  |
|
This chess set is a wonderfully detailed collectible carved of solid hornbeam wood. Each chess piece is individually handcrafted. Folding Birch wood chess board stows away your chess pieces inside when your not playing... |
 |
Royal 30 European Wood International Chess Set List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $24.99 Average Rating: |
|
This chess set is a wonderfully detailed collectible carved of solid hornbeam wood. Each chess piece is individually handcrafted. Folding Birch wood chess board stows away your chess pieces inside when you're not playing... |
 |
Staunton No. 5 Tournament Chess Pieces w/ Wood Box List Price: $33.99 Sale Price: $33.99 Average Rating: |
|
Staunton chess pieces have been the standard for tournament chess since 1849. These attractive pieces, hand crafted in Poland from hornbeam wood, are packaged in a beautiful wooden box. |
 |
Royal 48 European Wood International Chess Set List Price: $37.99 Sale Price: $37.99 Average Rating:  |
|
This chess set is a wonderfully detailed collectible carved of solid hornbeam wood. Each chess piece is individually handcrafted. Folding Birch wood chess board stows away your chess pieces inside when your not playing... |
 |
Master Chess Premier Edition Solid Playing Board and Staunton Pieces List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $9.99 |
|
Master Chess Premier Edition by Cardinal. Includes: Solid Playing Board and Staunton Chess Pieces. Staunton is the chess piece design generally used in competition. The Staunton chess set was designed by Nathaniel Cook and named after Howard Staunton, the world's strongest chess player from 1843 to 1851... |
 |
Deluxe Wood Chess Set List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $22.99 Average Rating: |
|
Deluxe Wood Chess Set with 18" x 18" high quality folding, felted and padded, inlaid wood chess board with 2" squares and 3 1/2" King. Chessmen are hand-carved in the classic Staunton style. |
 |
Folding 12" Inlaid Wooden Chess Set w/Storage Sale Price: $19.99 Average Rating: |
|
This elegantly design 12" folding wooden chess set folds in half for easy transport. The wooden chess pieces starp inside the board for safe keeping. |
