How to Turn Chessboard Pieces - Woodworking Wisdom

[@stevedill2219]

Never used a lathe before but a friend has offered to teach me and another friend has made a metal form to use on making the pawns. This video is more than just an introductory course. Axminster has some skill!

[@matthewwysocki5019]

Thanks! I’m currently turning a set and found your tutorial very informative.

[@axminster]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@brianhawes3115]

Great idea, I’m needing to practice making duplicates and this would be a great opportunity, thanks so much

[@conradbennett3251]

Just found your channel and I love it!! Great video!

[@axminster]

Glad you found us, and thanks for watching!

[@braniganblue3460]

It's always nice to watch someone who is at the top of their craft. Great video, thanks for making it.

[@djamellouhibi3039]

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[@petercrizer6102]

Thanks, Colwin, and the entire Axeminster crew for a great video, learned so much that can be applied to other turning items.

[@axminster]

Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed the video

[@onehandedmaker]

Lovely work on the chess set. I just made a board and posted it on KZbin and hopefully one day I will have a go at a chess set and this will be the video I am saving to get inspiration. Many thanks One Handed Maker - Australia

[@axminster]

Lovely to hear you feel inspired, thanks for watching :)

[@glen3257]

me too!

[@balakrishnanacharya]

Very excellent work Thanks

[@jimgill1105]

What an excellent demonstration of skill!!!!

[@Huttify]

Very nicely executed. Great choise of shapes. Good video and audio.

[@glen3257]

awsome video thank you! super like and proud to be a new subscriber.

[@axminster]

Welcome! Glad you found our channel, thanks for watching and subscribing

[@donaldchase6800]

Great job Andy.

[@eduardorodrick1096]

Great Master

[@davewraight8921]

Wish you had made this video before I made 2 sets of chess pieces! great video.

[@axminster]

Hi Dave, You can never have too many chess pieces?! Thanks for the feedback

[@coolinken]

That was absolutely amazing! Great video!

[@axminster]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@PhillipEvans-w2n]

Thank you so much for making this very informative video. Please tell me the name of the calipers you use in this video and where one may purchase them. Thank you.

[@axminster]

Hi there, the calipers can be purchased here www.axminstertools.com/axminster-spring-calipers-external-150mm-201107

[@woodfather]

That was amazing, super skilled and so matter of fact, no mucking about, just great skill. Thanks and well done!

[@axminster]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching

[@KingChrisCrick]

You make it look so easy

[@mickle101]

Great to see someone using sharp edge lathe tools as they should be used. Excellent video.

[@imakrewitatl]

Eating ice cream with a dull roughing gouge is one of the few freedoms i have left

[@Sig.Valter]

Thank you 🙏 Here you show again that you’re a Wood Master - simply impressive performance 🍻

[@MujoNovak]

making 1600 pawns for 100 chess sets would be a nightmare...

[@uniqueuae8195]

I am from India punjab I make all pieces and special knights

[@kodiak66]

Finally someone who can actually turn wood when making films!

[@lewisbarrow9449]

Great video 😊 do t suppose you have a lost of sizes of each piece please

[@axminster]

Hi there, here is our step by step blog on how to make the chess pieces completes with materials and sizes www.axminstertools.com/ideas-advice/chess-pieces-how-to/ hope this helps!

[@lewisbarrow9449]

Top man fantastic, thank you 😊

[@woodworking_automation]

Very nice chess pieces! I will try them on my new CNC lathe, once I make the CAD...thank you for sharing!

[@mikalaki1]

Thank you colwin and Axminster

[@dionisiozarauz3300]

EXCELENTE TRABAJO

[@kevindeakin1498]

A pleasure to watch. A bit out of my depth but maybe one day 👍

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You can do it! It is a great beginner skill builder.

[@bouzianeyahia781]

Bravo good job

[@dcoffey3296]

What is the sealer you are using? Thanks for the video!

[@axminster]

In this video Colwin is using a cellulose sealer bit.ly/4c0Gsno, which will be followed up with a spray lacquer.

[@timplumey-fl5xn]

When sanding, is the speed of the lathe determined by personal preference or by the density (type) of the wood you are using?

[@axminster]

Hi there, the speed is determined by the size of timber, the balance, the task and the ability of the turner. Hope this helps

[@timplumey-fl5xn]

@@axminster Thank you

[@darz3]

Brilliant guys

[@donquixote3602]

Beautiful

[@axminster]

Thank you!

[@nocontextgonzalo]

this is awesome man

[@axminster]

Thanks for watching!

[@terryarnold7545]

Good day Mate. Is there any way to watch your you tube videos in order. I have only resonantly discovered your videos and would like to watch them from the start . Cheers Mate

[@axminster]

Hi Terry, Great to hear you love our videos! If you click on the Woodworking Wisdom playlist, that features all of our videos. Scroll to the bottom to find our first live Woodworking Wisdom broadcast, which was Turning Fruit with Colwin Way. Hope that helps.

[@lochlainnmacneill2870]

Excellent.

[@SteveSparks-h8m]

Thank you!!

[@SteveSparks-h8m]

What brand Chuck are you using? Does it have several sets of jaws? Love that Chuck!

[@axminster]

This video features the Axminster Woodturning Chuck - specifically the Axminster Woodturning Evolution SK100 Chuck bit.ly/3lyVDj0 available in a variety of thread sizes and with a huge range of jaws available too bit.ly/47RPSzq

[@SteveSparks-h8m]

@@axminster I have a Jet 12-21 vs lathe, would this lathe handle the axminister that is used in this video? Read something that this may be a little heavy for the mini lathes??

[@axminster]

Yes this particular chuck would be well suited to this lathe. Hope this helps

[@SteveSparks-h8m]

@@axminster thank you, I’m located in Little Rock AR, any venders close by?

[@axminster]

Sure, our US distributor is The Woodturning Store www.thewoodturningstore.com/axminster-woodturning/

[@benneedham9172]

roughly how long did it take you to turn each piece? im thinking of making a chess set for a school project but i just need to ensure i will have enough time, thanks :)

[@axminster]

Hi there, it will depend on how accomplished your turning is and the chess piece. Colwin took 10-15mins per piece, not including preparing the blanks. Some of the more complex shapes may take longer.

[@8901WCTENNESSEE]

It's easier if one set was black as far as color goes or a different color than on the board as far as cnc x concerned

[@BobBlarneystone]

Hmm, whoever set up the board has an alternative idea of placing the pieces.

[@axminster]

We like to keep you on your toes! I think someone is trying to cheat.

[@whittysworkshop982]

The board itself is correct, the right square nearest the player is white (white on right), then inwards it goes Rook, Knight, Bishop and the easiest way to remember what way the King and Queen goes is that the Queen always starts on its own colour square (white Queen on white square).

[@8901WCTENNESSEE]

Wooden pieces are easier to tell the difference if they are painted

[@AmyAnderson-fields]

It would depend on the wood. You need enough contrast in either value (light to dark), hue (color), or graining.

[@oscarschenonecruz4116]

ARTISTA CONTEMPOREANO

[@ammcknockiter]

The chess board is freaking me out

[@mustamuri]

✨♟️✨ 👶👏❤️

[@SteveSparks-h8m]

Thank you!!