DIY Chess Board With Storage & Custom Foam Inserts

A fun project building a Chess Board which I'm sure our family will enjoy for years to come. I have tried to go over in detail on how I built a chess board from Mahogany, White Oak and Poplar. Enjoy!!!
Types of Wood Used:
Mahogany
White Oak
Poplar
Other Materials:
Aqua Coat, Best Wood Grain Filler amzn.to/3AMaOI3
Watco 63081 Lacquer amzn.to/3lSGBmc
ASNEY Wooden Chess Pieces amzn.to/3jP92it
Gorilla Wood Glue amzn.to/2VKWxfI
Foam from Michaels ($1/piece)
Tools:
Bosch 4100 Table Saw - amzn.to/3yJaVDq
Bosch CM8S Miter Saw - amzn.to/3ABmqx5
Bosch Orbital Sander amzn.to/2U9pQI5
Bosch GKF125CEN Router amzn.to/2VFAwPw
Bosch Drill/Driver amzn.to/3COiATw
Kreg R3 Pocket Hole Jig amzn.to/2VE4cfn
Milescraft 1319 JointMate amzn.to/3lUMzmM
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Music: www.bensound.com

[@kenpressman2918]

Sir you did a great job for your first time. Keep up the good work.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

ThankYou soo much.

[@masonwilkinson5922]

Love it! I love that there is minor imperfections to make it unique! Beautiful board!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

ThankYou. Absolutely, they are all things that make it “unique”

[@conalmcguinness686]

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[@jc03571]

Really nice project.

[@jc03571]

Really well done. Great design instincts. When your woodworking catches up with your design eye, look out!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you. Have lots of improvements to make to get to that. I certainly enjoy the work to do so.

[@bobproctor5457]

I truly enjoyed your video. Keep then=m coming

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Glad to hear that and absolutely!!!!

[@ivancientista2098]

Perfeito, parabéns amigo, belo trabalho ((((Brasil))))

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank You very much.

[@zionburdick]

I’m using your plans to make this in wood tech at school. What is the depth of the actual long strips that you cut to make the checkerboard pattern?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Wow. Glad to hear that. It is roughly 3/4 inch.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

I got it from the cut of bin at the local lumber supplier, so was not very picky/selective.

[@zionburdick]

@@MakingHomeBetter I just finished the board, so you have an email I can send you pictures to? I figured I could send them considering I used your design :)

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Wow. Absolutely [e-mail]

[@rickmunn7356]

Nice work. How hard was it to cut out the foam for each piece. I’ve shied away from doing that because it looks like it would be hard to do.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

It was not very difficult. Just some time, an exacto knife and some patience!!!😃

[@BrandonCabanillas]

Do you have pdf plans with dimensions and cut list please?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@BrandonCabanillas I unfortunately do not. This was a project that I just kept on improvising throughout based on materials available. Not a difficult project , even though it may look intimidating.

[@jddodge3425]

Good video. What is the height of the drawers/piece in between the board and poplar? Thanks

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you. The middle section is 2” tall.

[@_obbi_]

What are the dimensions?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

It's roughly 24x24 inch. The size was not actually a pre planned dimension. Rather it was derived from the size of stock I picked up

[@fowldogwoodworking4202]

Do u have plans?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

No, unfortunately not. It was a project truly based on some lumber I found, and just added things as I went along.

[@houch7640]

beautiful project! The music was way too loud it was hard to hear your commentary

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Yup. Sorry about that. This was one of my early attempts at making a video and have learned a lot since (I hope 😀)

[@houch7640]

@@MakingHomeBetter great job you've inspired me to give it a go

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Excellent. Please post your results!!!

[@houch7640]

Will do

[@RickyD1968]

FYI The back ground music is to high when trying to listen to what you are saying !!!!!!!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@RickyD1968 absolutely. This was one of the first videos I made and this was one of the main takeaways for future ones.

[@RickyD1968]

@@MakingHomeBetter No worries loved the chess board !!! Good Job !!!

[@1959Berre]

Please do not move the camera round and round, I got seasick.

[@vitosparace9854]

Music is very distracting. Don’t need it. Would rather listen to the crafter as he makes the board.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@vitosparace9854 this has been one of my lessons over the years

[@Erok8019]

Your music is TOO LOUD, and unnecessary. The project stands on its own. Good luck with future projects.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Yup, I 100% agree. This was one of my first videos and I like to think I have learned a lot and improved since then.

[@claudeelliott3993]

Good video but terrible choice for music! Annoying repetition!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you and I 100% agree with you in the BG music and how loud it is. This was one of my first videos and have learned a lot since then (still learning).

[@claudeelliott3993]

@@MakingHomeBetter Hey!! I'm only 89 and I'm still learning!!