How to make modern and simple chess pieces

[@mickjulian7499]

Nice. I think the Knight is actually a great shape, it invites the hand to pick it up.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you, it does grown on you😀

[@jimgeelan5949]

The horse doesn’t feel very well 😂😂😂 brilliant idea with the spindle sander thanks Tomislav

[@JamesDuBois-e6z]

Interesting set - a combination of Dubrovnik and Berhaus...

[@kenvasko2285]

Don't change the shape of the knight. Very unique

[@MASI_forging]

Beautiful work 😍😍

[@edwardukleja4583]

Another great Four Way Challenge. By coincidence my wife has just asked me to make some decorations to hang on the Christmas tree next year. I will not make chess pieces but the techniques you have demonstrated will be the same that I will need for my project. Thank you.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Awsome to hear that, thank you for support what we do as 4 ways

[@gav2759]

Just found the chess board I made at school 50 years ago. I should really make the pieces for it, but I don't want to be too hasty.

[@markduggan3451]

Really nice looking set.

[@kennethmiller1245]

Your skew work is so delicate; seems effortless! Just beautiful. Thanks again!

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you very much

[@josephpotterf9459]

Very nice I really like them you should finish the set.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

If I get an order😂

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Nice job! So many chess design options available. Like you say, your design is clearly recognizable as a Staunton style overall with a clean, modern look. Only 26 more to do, Tomi.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thanks Mike, maybe next year I'll finish the set😂

[@gordongroves6674]

Thank you for sharing Tomislav. Four completely different approaches by Masters of the craft.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you very much

[@liveoak4124]

Nice, clean modern lines and love the Knight

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Love em Tomislav 👍 TFS, GB :)

[@fern6114]

A very good work !

[@mikebraden9756]

Great idea with your homemade spindle sander!

[@dr.doncutler7849]

Thanks for a great demonstration of how important the skew is! I love your design and proportions. To begin each piece, what was the diameter of the base to begin with?

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you very much 😀 If I remember it was around 22-23mm

[@stevenhansen8641]

🕶very nice Tomislav. Thank you.

[@edeyden1326]

I'm glad you showed your experimentation and challenges. I'm wanting to make chess pieces to go with the chess board I've made. This is very helpful !

[@jorisdemoel3821]

Happy 2024! That's a nice smooth set. Very well done for the first one you've ever tried, I'd say. The knight reminds me of some prehistoric ways horses were depicted, very minimalistic. Liked the improvised spindle sander. Thanks for another instructive and entertaining video.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you Joris Happy 2024 as well

[@MarklTucson]

Interesting take on the shapes; this would make a pretty neat looking chess set. The shape of the knight is kind of cool; it grows on one as you look at it. All of the pieces definitely give one the information needed to know what they are. Now off to watch the other 3 videos.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you, we all made something unique this time😅

[@davidmorgan7522]

Very nice Tomislav! Simple but very stylish! Take care, Dave

[@rayperrault8316]

I never thought about making a spindle sander for the larhe thanks for the idea

[@alanspears6926]

Excellent job. Really enjoyed the entire video, especially the part about making lunch for the kids! I liked the simple form and how a small undercut at the bottom really steps it up. Knight turned out very good. I just discovered you through the 4-way and enjoying your other videos.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you very much for watching and support what we do ☺️

[@glencrandall7051]

Very well done Tomislav. Nice interpretation of the classic pieces. Especially the Knight. All four of you have produced outstanding pieces. Happy New Year. May 2024 be good to all of you.🙂🙂

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you Glen and happy new year as well

[@johnnyb95678]

Nice modern design take on the classic pieces. I like it, nice work! A great way to approach doing a chess set by prototyping the new designs. Thank you and happy new year!

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you Johnny and happy new year to you as well

[@billy19461]

Loved your work!

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you

[@hfbowerndesigns810]

Nicely demonstrated Tomislav. Great looking design and collection of pieces Happy New Years to you and your family Take care Cheers Harold

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you Harold Happy 2024 to you as well

[@whittysworkshop982]

Wow Tomi, those look great 😁 and it was your first time doing it so they will only get better. Some of your entry cuts with the skew looked as if you were starting from fresh air with no bevel!!.... youre handy with the tools 😁 To my eye, the Knight needs a little more...... maybe a notch taken out of the "back". All other pieces have a taper and look nearly delicate, whereas the Knight looks kinda "chunky" compared to the rest. The "castle" is called a Rook (spoken as "ruk")...... you speak more than one language, so dont worry about using the wrong name 😁 I like the modern look of the pieces, if i ever make a set they will be similar. Thanks Tomi

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thanks buddy, they are not my best work but I can live with those, especially knight and I do agree, its chucky fat horse😂

[@whittysworkshop982]

@@tomislavtomasicwoodturning It was your first go at it........ could you imagine the state of the pieces if a "normal" person turned em as a first go 😂😂 You're not "normal", you have skills us mere mortals don't possess 😁

[@lewisdye1002]

Nice way to take the old and bring it up to new, Also, thanks for the spindle sanding, I have needed that.

[@turningwiththewoods]

Very cool. Wonderful job.

[@denisraulet]

Tomislav bonjour. J'aime cette forme pour les pièces de bois ,cela donne envie de reproduire .Ce sera pour moi dans le futur ,étant débutant...en tout cas cela fait rêver . Merci pour cette démonstration et bonne année 2024.👍

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you very much and happy new year as well

[@jude4896]

It was a learning experience. Good first attempt. Thank you for sharing.

[@jude4896]

You can also draw out your blanks and a template cut out on a bandsaw or jigsaw. Easyer to size your pieces and shape with a flat template. Also constant with many pieces. Thanks again for sharing. 👍

[@nemoemanon6679]

Great project. The kind of project that requires planning and discipline to complete a whole set. The Steinert products look interesting however they don’t appear to have a North American distributor.

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Thank you, They don't have distributor but I do believe they ship worldwide

[@jackthompson5092]

Great job at turning a chess set Tomislav.

[@alanneel2749]

Really nice and something I might be able to do !! Happy New Year!

[@Bunk599]

Great video. Happy New Year.

[@kevinburrows735]

I’m going to Dubrovnik in July

[@tomislavtomasicwoodturning]

Awsome, hope you like it there....🤗

[@oldgeezer1746]

Lie the simple but modern design.