Woodturning a Chess Set - Final Finishing of the Chess Series

[@Bearfan1680]

Glad to have you back! Congrats on the new business as well.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Bearfan1680 Thanks a lot - and thank you for watching!

[@bojangles200284]

That was a great idea I would have never thought of turning the felt on the lathe

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+bojangles200284 Thank you sir! Was unsure it would work, but sometimes I get lucky! Thanks for watching!

[@reecenaidu6020]

Genius idea to turn the felt!

[@donhenley9798]

I have to admit. I was a big time doubter of that felt cutting method. I didn't think there was anyway that would work, but it did! Really cool idea!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Don “The Sawdust Collector” Henley Thanks Don! I wasn't sure either. Thank you for watching!

[@eb282]

Brilliant job with the felt!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Eric Brown Sometimes wild ideas work out. Thanks for watching!

[@jackmaravola2496]

Great idea James.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Jack Maravola Thank you for watching!

[@CookingWithCows]

Good job having the idea with sanding the recess on the lathe, I think you should sand it at a lower speed as that is easier on the paper and cuts better with less heat. Also you could use a little water to help carry away the saw dust so the paper doesn't clog up. I'm excited to see the finished set!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Cooking With Cows I will try that! Thanks for watching!

[@peterlugo3866]

hey james, how are you? i was watching a video on percussion, when out of the corner of my eye i saw your lathe. it so happens that this very morning i sent for the same lathe. i fabricate staved bongoes, and for now this was all i could afford to buy. after i bought it it left me wondering if it was enough for turning bongoes until i saw your video turning a bowl, now that i saw what you did, i have piece of mind. i just wanted to say thank you. and you have another fan. blessings to you !

[@jackkerby9157]

I've watched all your videos, have thoroughly enjoyed them and learned a lot. I like your pattern choice, and would like to use it, but I haven't been able to find it on line.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Jack Kerby So nice of you to say! This is a photo of what I started with, and made my own design changes. But it was a good start! syncpositive.com/images/chess-pieces.jpg Thank you for watching!

[@skottiR]

1/100,000ths of an inch!?? gotta love the imperial system... hahaha Great to see you back in the shop!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+skoR LOL yes indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@colmhain]

Alright, I paused the video at 13:25, right as you started cutting the felt on the lathe. I have to say, success or failure, it was a brilliant idea! (drum roll......)

[@TJgrebdnul]

Excited for part two! Will you show us the complete set?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+TJgrebdnul Me too! Yes indeed I will! Thanks for watching!

[@chartle1]

+James Wegner Second video I've seen today where someone turned felt for the bottom of chess pieces. I envisioned a prolong of you in the hospital having just had a bowl gouge removed from your body. :)

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Cliff Hartle Why? Am I doing something wrong?

[@chartle1]

James Wegner I've away been told no cloth or rags near the lathe and here your are basically turning cloth. I would think a catch here would be worse than in wood.

[@cooxy245]

Such a good video! Very good work, I'm glad to be able to watch this :)

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+CooxyLP So glad to be back in the shop again! Thanks for watching!

[@milanobradovic2725]

Thank you for a great videos! I have a one question. What is OB shine juice? You said 1/3 boiled linseed, 1/3 denatured alkohol and 1/3 bullseye shellac. What is bullseye shellac? Can you explain to me please.... btw: English is my third language, my mother language is Serbian.

[@the_crafty_studio_official]

Awesome!!!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Scott Weiner Thanks for watching!

[@coreyflora7907]

you fun to watch, thanks for posting

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Corey Flora And thank you for watching!

[@Dynikus]

Awesome series! I've been meaning to try to turn a chess set for a while now and this has inspired me to finally give it a go. Do you always wear your ring when turning though?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Dynikus Hello. Yes - I was a mechanic when younger, and have gotten used to it being there. Never got even close to any kind of mishap with it. Go and do some turning - its great fun! Thanks for watching!

[@monophoto1]

You made the lighter pieces from alder, and the darker from walnut. But when you made the Bishops, you used alder and walnut stain for the darker pieces. Why was that?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Louie Powell I used the walnut stain for all the walnut pieces. For the alder - just lacquer sanding sealer. Then OB shine juice on all. Thanks for watching!

[@eduardvoinea5056]

You make awesome vids!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Edward Voinea I appreciate that! It's a lot of fun too! Thanks for watching!

[@amdfanatyk]

Great series! Only playlist is missing. What about making chessboard? Are You good chess player?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Adam Mydelniczka Thank you! Will do a playlist. My son will make the chess board. I am an average player I guess - need to practice more. Thanks for watching!

[@thelegendricky]

Hi James! Nice work! Where did you get the brand of felt you used?

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Somewhere in England - I'll try to find a link. Thank you for watching!

[@stevenbrady2955]

What brand is that bowl gouge that you are using? Where did you get it?

[@stevenbrady2955]

+WhereRV? Thats funny, I have that same exact one, the same Harbor Freight chisel set, and same lathe as you. I also live Near Woodland Park!

[@AsitorCorporation]

I don't know if you have done this already (new subscriber) but you should make a chess board for these pieces. I have some friends who have custom made chess boards and they are absolutely amazing, it would really finish your set off. Again, you may have done it already but I haven't seen it if you have.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Captain Capellini From the beginning - my son wanted to make the board for these pieces. Thanks for watching!

[@kolamato6392]

Hi, are you using an 80 mm chuck

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+kola mato Don't know the exact size. This is the one I'm using: oneway.ca/products-category/chucks/Stronghold-Chucks-Category/Stronghold-Chuck-(Complete)

[@eulerss7]

Nice, it would be really amazing that you can make the chess board too.

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Euler Sánchez Gómez I will - but not right away - too much other stuff to do! Thanks for watching!

[@gorkytramuttola7271]

great idea very good :)

[@shanevonshane3411]

would u make a bord in the furchere?

[@shanevonshane3411]

i love ur vids

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+ Broski GamingThanks again!

[@CBWP]

I like how you tried to hide getting cut and just kept on as if nothing happened. ;) 12m42s...

[@tanmoychakraborty4056]

Hello James. You are doing a very good job, I am very much impressed by your work. Can you make me a chess set?

[@leksey7870]

I love to watch Your videos. Subscribe to Your channel. Good luck! Like!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

+Аleksey Bek Thanks for watching!