THE QUEEN : Making a Giant Chess Set episode 6 . Conrad Craft. QUEEN SACRIFICE!!! DOUBLE EXCLAM!!

Hi everyone!
I am ready to start blitzing out these last few videos like a game of bullet chess / speed chess with 10 seconds left on the clock. But I refuse to sacrifice the queen video quality for the sake of speed, so as usual, here is a detailed video of the process I went through to make the queens pieces for my hand made chess set. The queen is an important piece to get right, from design all the way through the turning process and finally to the carving of the crown (circlet). The queen is the strongest piece and so it needs to be made to look strong. But the queen is also a feminine piece and so it needs a certain grace and elegance. These two design factors help reflect the true nature of the queens character on the chess board and the complexity she brings to the game. (WOW, I almost sound like I know what I'm talking about.... hmmmm perhaps I should play some chess and upload the videos.....;) ) any way. In this video I turn the Chess Queen and carve the queens crown to the proper shape.
I had a great time making this chess set, and though turning each piece by hand is a laborious process, the satisfaction of holding those hand made chess men, seeing them take shape on the lathe, it is an indescribable feeling of accomplishment that comes over you after the last piece is turned. I am so happy to have all you "do it yourself" people, woodworkers, wood turners, Crafters, Makers, chess players, and random KZbin nerds along for the journey.
Hope you enjoy!
Conrad Craft

[@Karnak077]

Your crafts are absolutely beautiful! I have seen all the videos making pieces except the king one, and I must congratulate you, sir. Very, very beautiful.

[@dudusmcrudus]

Mesmerizing!! Brilliant accurate work!!

[@kathryngray23]

I just find it amazing the skill and talent you have to make one of these. I just love it. I'm hook on watching your videos. You are a gift! Thanks for the work you do. I don't even play chess, but I so love the pieces. I want to buy the queen!

[@stun9771]

Another excellent video of a piece of work that you make look so simple... the Queen looks great, and I can’t wait for your remaining video on the King....and others... my favourite was, without doubt, the Knight; which was almost entirely hand carved.... keep up the good work...

[@pamcarr4003]

This set is terrific! You've got great skill!

[@commanderstarstrider7176]

There is something so hypnotic about seeing people work on a lathe. I have not touched one since middle school woodshop 25 years ago.

[@oscar38]

Pleasure to watch. Can't wait to have a go myself very soon :) Bet it's slot harder than you make it look.

[@amydavis8319]

Fascinating!

[@dessicadupin4406]

Beautiful work! My son asked me if I could make him some chess pieces for an idea he had, so I bought a lathe. 😁I love your designs for the chess pieces. Hopefully I can make mine as beautiful as yours.

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

Nice. Im putting a chess set on my list of projects. Have been watching a bunch of videos on making them.

[@franciscorojas934]

yes I enjoyed again after one year..your are so good..

[@alcinolima2776]

Conrad really his work is truly a work of art. I've watched your videos. Very well executed.

[@ConradCraft]

Funny story. I messed up once while turning a king and gouged out the crown a bit... So i just turned it into a queen instead. Good eye.

[@angelojeda1372]

Excelente video voy a aprender a realizar piezas de ajedrez y creo que este video es el ideal, gracias

[@moaluscious9614]

So satisfying to watch..❤️👍

[@SteelerTookahn]

These videos have taught me a LOT. Thanks so much for posting them. Can you tell me what speed you are turning at?

[@garymccraw1466]

Conrad you done a awesome job on that QUEEN.

[@ito2913]

Gran trabajo!!!

[@olusabaolukayode9191]

You are a great and hard working man. Thank you for your painstaking work more grease to your elbow.

[@clashwithx3037]

awsome craft.❤❤❤❤

[@asmashk1414]

Thanks brother you are very helpful me thank you so much to making this video

[@yasheshbhansali2643]

That video of making a knight was absolute gold !

[@therootsfizzshow1191]

Great video and amazing work! The sound from this video would make for an interesting sci-fi sounds effect. Not sure what yet, but I was getting some interesting visuals while I was listening to it while working.

[@ConradCraft]

The Roots & Fizz Show lol...nice

[@Ryan-kb8ui]

I made a chess set in high school, and it was high quality, did all the pieces on a lathe, but holy shit this detail is seriously on another level, absolutely awesome

[@armandochuh]

É.

[@williamsjunior6129]

Divan video kao i fantastičan Maistor. Feldas

[@trenchtown69]

Not a stoner anymore, but watching this baked is an enticing thought. It's hypnotizing to see something appearing out of a cylinder like that. Also, the more that comes off, the more elegant the Queen seems to become. Awesome...

[@ConradCraft]

Sacha Albarda haahaahaaa... Best comment ever. Thanks man!

[@bencoleman1893]

Those are some stunning pieces sir the knight has been my favorite so far and thank you so much for showing it with simple tools. I am working on a chess board table at the moment but haven’t attempted the pieces yet.

[@acederrick8146]

i know im asking the wrong place but does anyone know of a method to log back into an instagram account? I somehow forgot the password. I appreciate any help you can offer me

[@crewriver7956]

@Ace Derrick instablaster :)

[@acederrick8146]

@Crew River I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out atm. I see it takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@acederrick8146]

@Crew River It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my account !

[@crewriver7956]

@Ace Derrick Glad I could help =)

[@kristoffaninkama3883]

Very impressive. Not a wood worker by any standard but am subscribing anyway. Cheers.

[@zachikhothingo1]

Very satisfying.

[@franciscorojas934]

That was so enjoyable to watch..how beautiful that queen looks..I will hate to lose the queen from now on...

[@olusabaolukayode9191]

You are a funny man

[@Vegatronica]

Its Beautiful!!!!

[@captainkeyboard1007]

That wooden chess queen was made perfect. My favorite piece has been the bishop.

[@fernandoguassu7279]

Very good!!!

[@thiagosilva1063]

Conrad parabéns pelo Belo trabalho,é realmente uma obra de arte.

[@ConradCraft]

você é tão gentil. obrigado!

[@jhonatanmedeiros7630]

Conrad Craft oi,que madeira são essas que você trabalha?

[@danielfarias4525]

Hermoso!!! 🤗

[@hraun2berg]

You are truly an artist. Júlíus

[@ConradCraft]

You are very kind my friend. Thank you!

[@MrSilvestre587]

I would like to purchase the amazing Queen of the video, it's awesome!

[@curtlafond2731]

That was fun to watch. If you make a set of chessmen for a serious player, do four queens. That’s the new standard, to accommodate promoted pawns.

[@ConradCraft]

Curt LaFond I almost did four queens for this set... But this is in so many ways not a tournament set it probably wouldn't have really added anything of great significance or utility to this set... So only 2 queens this time.

[@johnrubensaragi4125]

Just flip over the rook to indicate "this is queen"

[@stephanieellison7834]

@@johnrubensaragi4125 Fine... I'll flip both mine over. Three leave be!

[@peterpandetimmerman]

amazing

[@sanosuketakara8965]

perfect!!!sir

[@RafaelSantos-ce4vk]

Perfeito! Envia para o Brasil

[@chriscraft7545]

The thumbnail on this video is absolutely perfect.

[@ConradCraft]

Thanks bro

[@arnauddoremus8704]

What kind of Wood is it please. Good vidéo and good job

[@MauricioGoncalves.]

Nice!

[@annabanabanana]

So much detail

[@itzsheikheditz3953]

Bahut khoob

[@snuffflakes4942]

What a BEAUTY

[@invicgaming6496]

Nice skill

[@KlueLuke]

👌👌👌👌 Bishop Definitely

[@ConradCraft]

Trollvisor Cool. Yeah, the bishop is such an Iconic shape.

[@suju284]

OMG I love this queen. There is no chess set with the beautiful queen and the price I can afford. That why I’m watching videos like this to see if I have idea to create chess pieces.

[@andrewgarratt5191]

Hell yea dude.

[@conradsenior5843]

Nice to run into another Conrad.

[@alimartinez9407]

Wow. Well done.

[@ConradCraft]

Ali Martinez thank you!

[@user-me1ol1yj9g]

Великолепно!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@musamor75]

Nice job! Just a little shame about the glue up job ; your Queen is not made out of a single piece of Sycomore (?) I believe. On the large bead just under the crown there are two glue joints. Maybe it was hard to find a single piece thick enough. I'm not a woodturner (although I have done a fair amount in my time), I'm a cabinet maker and restorer. For really fine sanding, it's better to start with a slightly coarser paper, say 120. After each sanding, dust off thoroughly - going to say 320 or 400. You can then use the sawdust in your palm and "burnish". You'll be surprised at the extremely silky finish. Plus I make sanding sticks- like giant nail files. I find that freehand sanding tends to reproduce the unevenness of the finished turning. You could try- no obligation. I restored high-end Antiques in Paris France, and believe me, finish was a religion! This is the second of your videos I've watched, and enjoyed. Keep up the good work. Cheers

[@musamor75]

Sorry, I forgot a detail. After the first sanding, and dusting off, you should moisten the piece with hot water. This raises the grain, and when you sand to the next grit, the finish is even smoother. If you do this between ALL grits, you get a fantastic finish, especially if you burnish with the sawdust. This helps when you want to add on a finish at the end. Say shellac for example. That's it. All the best.

[@thiagosilva1063]

Very good Conrad,Alcino in the Brazil

[@ConradCraft]

Thiago Silva Helo to Brazil!!!

[@user-dl9bu5ex9o]

Супер 👍👏

[@dougboggio7098]

Cool...........but how big is your chessboard? 3 feet by 3 feet?

[@musamor75]

I was hoping for some kind of reaction from the young gentleman, but there you go, maybe he needs absolutely no advice. Happy woodworking. I hope you enjoy Chess (I'm sure you do). Oh by the way, the international official size of the squares is 58 millimetres. You'll have to convert that (it's something under 2"). Your country is one of the last to use the Imperial System. Very awkward at the best of times. A cabinet maker colleague of mine (in England) had to divide the inside of a drop leaf bureau to make partioning. 39 5/16" into seven compartments - six smaller and one double for the middle. That means 8 dividers - 2 of which were 5/16ths thick and the rest 3/16ths. Result please ? It's a riddle to start with, but adding the complication of fractions turns it into a nightmare. Using numerals is so much easier. Steve had to use a rod system; the poor chap nearly went mad. Allez jeune homme, bonjour de la France.

[@gerry5134]

Would love to try this but due to where I live noise would be an issue ! 😢

[@tobechibrendannnanna5711]

Hello @Conrad, can these chess set (including the pieces) be made and sent to a location in Nigeria?

[@user-up5mq7gm6s]

Tout ce bois pour ca ! Quel gâchis !! 😤

[@juliolarumbe9269]

Amigo, quiero comprar un equipo completo, incluido el tablero. Cuál es el precio de un No. 5?

[@kingzukanator]

Do you still have the dimensions for the chess pieces. I just recently learned how to woodturn and would like to make a chess set

[@abdulkhakim6621]

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[@sibagproduction5422]

how can i didn't like this video? you just did an amazing job Sir, Superb!!! lets play with me Sir, i'm Indonesian

[@maikarets2361]

Hello Conrad, great work, can you just let me know which tools you used to hollow out the part in the queen's coronet? (Perhaps scooped out is more accurate?). I'm considering making my own set sometime around November/December, and I'm looking at which tools I should be using, so I can buy those. At the moment, I have my eye on a spindle gouge, roughing gouge, parting tool and skew chisel to get me started. Should I get a bowl gouge for this though? Thanks in advance!

[@ConradCraft]

Maik Arets Hi there! A bowl gouge is a really handy tool for turning in general... But I don't think you actually need one for this project. For creating the concave top of the queens coronet i did use what amounts to a home made micro bowl gouge. I made this micro bowl gouge by grinding a bowl gouge tip shape on a really cheap harbour freight carving gouge. You can usually get a whole set of these things for 10 bucks and then grind them into what ever shape micro tool you want. Pretty handy. m.harborfreight.com/wood-carving-set-11-pc-62673.html

[@ConradCraft]

Maik Arets i also grind a few different shaped micro scrapers out of these cheap gouges and chisels. making Scrapers that fit the profile of the shapes you wish to make is the easiest and least risky way to turn. Having nice tools is great, but I find I like not feeling guilty about grinding the heck out of a cheap tool so it fits my needs. Saves time and the stress of a big learning curve.

[@maikarets2361]

Many thanks for the insight!

[@binodnayyar]

I am interested in buying the whole chess set. How much and how can i buy, please let me know.

[@broncanomix2967]

What make and model is your lathe and list of tools plz ?

[@TymexComputing]

I was wondering why the wood log need to be so big, isnt it too much wood for a 4" queen... and only then i read the title :)

[@lesliesweeney368]

What are the two woods for black and white

[@TheBuddhaBilly]

Woodworking skill level: GM ! That’s a Queen I could mate with.

[@ynohdomi]

Priceless!

[@ynohdomi]

Priceless!

[@siobhanhenry9094]

😂

[@gustav709]

Immortal comment!

[@lilo675]

wert poor choice of words

[@annabanabanana]

I liked the knights

[@MrQhuin]

I just wondering if you can turn a rock into a chess piece with the same procedure?

[@canaldoportugues10]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👌👍🤝

[@riaterhaar]

Oooooh wat schitterend !!

[@numba1jebac]

How am I supposed to feel content with my $90 wooden chess set ever again after watching this? I still like it but damn

[@lewiswereb8994]

I can get beat on a $1.50 set as easily as a $90.00 one, so why get one that expensive?

[@tobechibrendannnanna5711]

@@lewiswereb8994 priorities!

[@Erina2319]

What are the sizes, can you tell me please?

[@neiloppa2620]

I got an older chess set that only came with 2 queens. Could you copy it and make me 2 more?

[@user-mq5vj9zb2t]

Supergeil

[@beshtaa]

im interested in chess and in lathe, i guess the youtube suggestions work in this case.

[@ConradCraft]

beshtaa nice!

[@mryoso7783]

So hard to make one and mikhael tal just threw it away?

[@SLEEPERER]

17:27 the queen is starting to cry

[@reineveilchen5760]

where to buy this pleaseee ???

[@delvis7842]

How about a giant Hnefatafl set? :)

[@ConradCraft]

Delvis 78 Now there is a great Idea!

[@delvis7842]

Thanks! I would do it, but I have no talent for creating such masterpieces! I may as well paint a checkerboard and put rocks on it!

[@markchavez738]

When you finish. Are you going to put it up for sale?

[@ConradCraft]

It was a commissioned set. It was sold before I built it. :)

[@FieldMarshallNey]

Why doesn't he upload anymore? I just found this channel

[@ConradCraft]

Life has been a bit hectic for me over the past year and I've had to choose what I do with my spare time pretty carefully... Making sure I give my family priority. But you are right... I need to keep uploading content and it is my great desire to begin doing so again in the near future. :)

[@galacktzz]

😉

[@piotr_jurkiewicz]

:D

[@teberkarayel2652]

Wery much wood gon up,

[@arsenalsfinestchesskop6752]

Why are there dislikes??

[@mainlymusicman]

isn't there a wobble in the machine?

[@ConradCraft]

mainlymusicman yep... Big time. Its an antique lathe with serious issues. That's why I have the tailstock in use even though the piece is in a chuck.

[@mainlymusicman]

@@ConradCraft ok. i noticed later on it wasn't doing it.

[@ConradCraft]

mainlymusicman much of the wobble is caused by a belt drive setup that needs more tension.... As I carve material away from the piece there is less weight/resistance for the motor and belt to have to handle... So the more I turn off the less pronounced the wobble is.

[@farthero5943]

Just 360 likes ? Promote this hard work !!!!!

sai sankeerth Culture has disappeared my man.

[@sssian6963]

Can you play chess

[@ConradCraft]

I am about 1700 elo

[@bobd2028]

@@ConradCraft Why did you stop making video?

[@jpadron9732]

Google job

[@jpadron9732]

Good job

[@lewiswereb8994]

GREAT video! A lot of talent there! Chess is not called "The King of Games", without a reason. Once one learns it, all other board games are trash. As are all silly electronic thumb-joint wearing time wasting crap. Get a life........learn chess! I taught all my kids to play and I STILL can't beat them!

[@danielfarias4525]

Hermoso!!! 🤗