Walnut and Maple Chessboard from scrap wood with Fimo inlays

[@joanpuchal1850]

great, how you take advantage of the imperfection of mounting them one by one, instead of strips 👌🏻

[@Badgerworkshop]

The inlays was a very clever idea and looks great

[@BrainFizz]

They were actually an afterthought to hide some minor misalignments in the squares! LOL!!

[@theophilussampson618]

You are more of an artist than wood worker. Your creativity is on another level. I love the outcome

[@BrainFizz]

thanks, although these really are very simple to do!

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

I am laughing so hard right now! That was brilliant! I love the chessboard too! Nice job!

[@BrainFizz]

Thanks! Not really looking forward to making the pieces though...... Jamie left me a scrollsaw patten for some! LOL!!!!

[@SwapnilBhartiya]

It was hilarious. I am so relieved that you didn't start with growing your own tree for the wood.

[@BrainFizz]

I don’t even know what that means.

[@SwapnilBhartiya]

@@BrainFizz it means great job - both at humor and woodworking

[@MGMakes]

Nice twist with the fimo, looks great 👊👊👊

[@BrainFizz]

thanks mate..... although it was an afterthought to hide some misaligned squares! LOL!!

[@PaulLockwood]

Great video, really did turn out great.

[@BrainFizz]

Looks like there will be a load of chess pieces in my future! :-) LOL!

[@jpwoodwork]

hahaha so much fun filming this

[@BrainFizz]

It was - shall we release the outtakes???? LOL!!!

[@jpwoodwork]

hahaha yeah go for it lol

[@AndrewMcQuillen]

BrainFizz that would be funny, I'm sure you should definitely do it.

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Looks great, and a funny one too. Now Jamie needs to get on the lathe to make the pieces for it.

[@BrainFizz]

He may already be on it.... although he left me some scrollsaw patterns for chess pieces........not sure why!!

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Haha, he is trying to get you hooked.

[@BrainFizz]

Hmmmm it may have indirectly worked.... he gave his old scroll saw to cat, and I’ve used it since we got back, I even have a scrollsaw video coming out soon!

[@jimmilner2961]

I am thinking you have done this before? Very nice!

[@BrainFizz]

Yes, thanks First time using Fimo though!

[@SMee67]

Bwahahahaha,😂 I'll second what Badger Workshop commented, looks great 👍 Who woulda thunk it? Fimo on a chess board...

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Thirded :)

[@BrainFizz]

LOL! You just have to watch out for the base moving from the heat in the oven, and also the chances of it delaminating are fairly high..... i put it on the lowest setting i could for the least amount of time to bake the limo, then let it cool slowly. there was only minimal movement - i think i was fairly lucky!

[@SMee67]

BrainFizz, wonder if it would be better to use the heat activated glue, like on the edge laminating strips? Was waiting for you to Frisbee the board at him when he said he didn't feel like playing chess any more.... Hahahaha Did you make chess pieces, or you already have a set?

[@charlesroberts3910]

Where do u get the maple and walnut scraps

[@BrainFizz]

they're left over from other projects, mainly from my normal hardwood suppliers - if you only want small bits though, eBay can be a good source, as can woodturning blanks.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

As I said, very cool chess board !😊

[@BrainFizz]

Thanks Red! This project sat for so long half done, one of those " round tuit" projects!

[@Thom4123]

Oh guy’s laughing so much!! Awesome job Richard. Take care guys.

[@BrainFizz]

such fun! Jamie's a great guy to have around!

[@Thom4123]

BrainFizz A new comedy woodworking show. Jamie is such a big part of this awesome community and inspiration Thank You.

[@BrainFizz]

I will 100% echo that, spending those days with Jamie after UKIWS and at his for a few days, I thought I knew him well, but can now say I know him even better. He’s a big part of the community, with an even bigger heart. Awesome guy that keeps giving. Rare breed is Jamie!❤️❤️👊

[@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD]

Nice video great build

[@BrainFizz]

Thanks mate! now I'l have to make loads of chess pieces though! :-(

[@AndrewMcQuillen]

I was wondering how you were going to add the inlay and of course it had to be the router😀 great looking board now just the 32 pieces to make.

[@BrainFizz]

Any excuse to get a router out!! LOL!!

[@sumandl]

good job guys... Haha Jamie reminds me kinda of my ex girl 😃😃😃😃😂

[@BrainFizz]

Did you just call jamie a girl?? LOL!!