Woodturning. Chess piece. Bishop with a secret !!

Here I turn apiece of Ash into a Bishop chess piece bottle opener...
Please check out Huw Davies You Tube channel.. "Woulden it be nice"
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Disclaimer
this is not a tutorial .. this is the way that I like to work… you must only do what you deem to be safe…

[@MsUrsl]

Oh my, Andy 😂 I had such a good laugh at the revelation moment - brilliant idea. "Wanna see, I got a secret" (said the Bishop to the nun...)

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments... I'm glad that it made you smile... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@MarklTucson]

When I first saw your prototype, my thought was, "Man, that's a mighty big handle for a bottle opener. "Then you explained that it was the handle and a way to store the opener. Brilliant! I love the design and the whole concept. What a clever approach.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... I'm glad that you liked the project... I have had it in my head for quite a while so I was glad that it worked out well..... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

What a great idea to hide the opener in the chest piece Great explanation of your thought process 👍

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Luie... Thank you so much... I really enjoyed making this project.. it's been in my head for ages... I'm glad that you enjoyed the video... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Great idea Andy and well executed! Nice shout out to Huw. Nice to hear the rain. We got our first rain in 68 days a couple days ago.

[@jamesfreeman5853]

Here you go inspiring us again. A beautiful chess piece with a purpose. Well done! Happy to see you making videos again. God Bless!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi James... It's always a good feeling when someone says that my projects are inspiring them to get out into the workshop and make something... I'm glad that you liked this one... its good to be back... God bless you and yours... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@catfishgray3696]

ANDY, SO GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN, GREAT BOTTLE OPENER, AND A GREAT VIDEO, SEE YOU NEXT TIME, PET THE DOG FOR ME...

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Catfish... Thank you.. it's good to be back... I'm glad that you liked the project and video... I'll give Ivy an extra treat from you and a pet... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Concealing in a beautifully crafted chess piece is very creative, Andy! I would be proud to display that in my home and then to be able to surprise my guests would be a bonus. Great job! 😊 Phil

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Phil... Thank you as always for your kind words... I have had the idea for this project in my head for ages waiting for the time and a piece of light coloured wood... you know what it's like !! I'm glad that you enjoyed watching... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@ScenicCityWoodturning]

That’s a really neat idea, Andy. Great job just making the bishop itself, making a hidden tool is just great. Take care and stay dry🙂👍🏻

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mike... Thank you so much... This one has been in my head for a while so it's good that it worked out well... I'm glad that you liked it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@TheMessyStudio]

There's the rain! Very clever, Andy! I love it!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Billy... Haha... much needed rain... I'm glad that you liked this one.. I enjoyed making it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Andy, That is brilliant and a superb use of the Prokraft kit. Thanks you so much for the shout out and your kind words. I really appreciate it. I think I have a couple of these kits and this has given me an idea. As you know I don't really do spindle turning so something a bit simpler from me. LOL. Take care my friend. Hwyl, Huw. PS I really was 1st 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Huw... Thank you very much... it is a simple but really good quality kit... It's my pleasure Huw... I was hoping for more views and more subs for you but there is still time... you just never know... I will be interested in your take on the kit... It was definitely a photo finish between yourself and Luie... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@ThePapa1947]

Very clever Andy. I can imagine the surprise if someone was to pick it up from the end. Gary

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gary... Thank you very much... I have had this one in my head for ages so I was glad that it worked out well... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@johnmeeks9618]

Andy, that is uniquely clever. I have thought in the past to make a set of chess pieces, and you have stimulated that desire again to get started.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi John... Thank you... I would be interested in your progress if you do make a chess set... I have been thinking about making one myself... I have been looking at designs over the last week or so... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Very nice Andy. I thought you had made a mistake a couple of times, but it all worked out. Great design for a mundane tool we don’t usually want laying about but need handy. Looks great.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Doug... Thank you so much... Haha... I know what you mean... that's the beauty of having the prototype to keep checking... You can take the wood off but you can't put it back on.... I'm glad that you liked it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@davearthur514]

You're looking good Andy. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Dave... Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it... I enjoyed making this one... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@JiggsysShed]

Great video and explanation of your steps. Love this piece and a great idea with hiding the bottle opener

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi John... I'm glad that you liked the project and enjoyed the video... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@stephendonathan6782]

Nicely done Andy! I think the bishop was a great idea for that. You inspire me to get out into my shop. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Stephen... Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it... I always like it when someone says that my projects have given them the inspiration to get out into the workshop and make something... God bless you and yours... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@yuliyabryant4052]

This is so cool idea. Like to watch it a lot. Thank you for this demonstration.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Yullya... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you enjoyed watching it... My pleasure... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@tfturning]

Great piece Andy, love the 'hidden' bottle opener, the detail in the bishop is fantastic too! Take care mate!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Pog... Thank you... This one has been in my head for ages so I was glad that it worked out well... I'm glad that you liked it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Awesome hidden bottle opener, Andy. Great idea. It turned out beautiful and the fit is perfect, too. Take care. 😊 Rob.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Rob... Thank you so much for your kind words... I've been planning to make this one for a while now... So I was happy that it turned out well... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@jimneely4527]

American beer? Where's your British pint? This was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing Andy.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jim... Haha... I always keep a box of Buds in the workshop... they are just the right size... I find that a pint bottle of ale is too much... of course I only have a drink when it's hot... or raining... or cold .. or windy... Haha.. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@markwoodcock01]

Thanks Andy, another good one. 👍🏻

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... Thank you so much... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@malbun3275]

Hi Andy Nice piece,good to see you back at the lathe and out of the rain! Enjoy your videos,keep them coming Regards

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mal... Thank you very much... It's good to be back in the workshop... Cheers and I will... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@54lespaul77]

Another nice one Andy! I’m always looking for smaller projects to use up cut-offs. Thank you for that! Cheers, Rick

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Rick... Thank you very much... I hope that you will give it a go... they are great fun to make... I like the small projects the most... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@davidparkyn4716]

Cool project that is, good to see you back Andy and take care

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi David... Thank you very much... It's good to be back producing videos... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@prokraftuk]

Hi Andy - fabulous job as always - I hope you have given it plenty of testing!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jon... Thank you very much.. I'm glad that you liked it... It's a great kit... as for the testing.... I wish !!.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

nice one Andy I haven't done any turning for ages , so may give this a go in the future... cheers

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Grahame... Thank you very much... I'm glad that you liked it... I guess that turning has taken a back seat when you are working so hard on your French house... As a builder in Cornwall working on cottages and old properties, I know the challenges of this kind of work... You are doing a great job with your place... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@amandatallis9875]

What a lovely chess piece bottle opener it's really cool Andy

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Amanda... Thank you so much.. I'm glad that you liked it... I enjoyed making this one... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@mykhough6614]

Hi Andy. I've got a good friend who has three brothers, all called Bishop so I guess I know what I'll be making for them. Love your work and presentation. I'm already a Huw subscriber, we've met and exchanged gifts and ideas.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Myk... Haha.. what a great idea... they should love them... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you like my videos.. Huw is a great guy.. we have met up a couple of times and had a great time... Send me a picture when you make yours... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@garrydeimert7397]

Andy that is a lovely piece, some lovely bead work as well, I don't do too much beading so this has given me a little incentive to practice more. Good work my friend.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gary... Thank you very much... I enjoy spindle work much more than turning bowls, which I find to be a bit of a chore... I always like to hear that my videos give someone the inspiration to get out into the workshop and make something... enjoy !! Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@davecockayne8491]

Nice one,Andy. I liked this very much. Good to see you out and at it again! All the best,Dave.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Dave... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you liked it... I'm glad that I'm back at it too... it's good to keep busy... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

really neat project Andy and great video

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Chris... Thank you for your kind words... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@ultrawoody1968]

Nice...great idea !

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Chris... Thank you very much... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@Dore60]

Great job Andy

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Dore60... Thank you very much... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@jimfisher5201]

Great job Andy I really like that idea. All the best to you. Regards Jim

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jim... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you liked it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@michael-azzopardi]

Great project Andy

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Michael... Thank you very much... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@jackthompson5092]

Neat Andy.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jack... Thank you very much... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@roncooney8526]

Nice job. I’m sure you will put it to good use. I thought you said you were in a drought. Lol

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Ron... Thank you very much... Haha... yes I will try to use it regularly... Ahhh ... this was filmed just before the hot dry weather... But you will be glad to hear that the clouds and rain are back with a vengeance... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

It's nice to have a great piece of artwork that has a practical purpose as well. This turned out beautifully! Thank you for taking us through the steps that yielded this neat chess piece bottle opener! Take care, Andy 🙏🏻

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gwynn... Thank you for your kind words... I'm glad that you liked the project and enjoyed the video... This one has been in my head for ages so I was glad that it worked out well... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@markthompson6860]

very good mate

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... Thank you very much... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@leewells1871]

A great idea to hide the metal part. Good to see each part of the process and good to have a template piece as I think you’ll be getting requests for more! Look forward to your next creation! Lee, FloatyBoaterWoodturning

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Lee... This is a project that I have had in my head for a while so it was nice to complete it successfully... I'm glad that you liked it and enjoyed the video... P.S love your Chanel name... Haha... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@BazAmanda60]

Intriguing and very cool item. Ive checked out the other guy and have subscribed ( wood turner ). More plundering my friend

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Baz... Thank you.. I'm glad that you liked it... Thank you for subscribing... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@williamellis8993]

Really neat project and a great idea, Andy. I see you already emptied that bottle. I hope it was after you turned the piece (lol). Bill

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Bill... Thank you so much... Haha... well I had to test the bottle opener before filming... I keep a supply in the workshop but only for when it's hot... or raining.. or cold .. or windy.. Haha.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@MoleValleyMaker]

Great idea Andy. You might need to show Huw the red card though, he was 2nd on my screen!! All the best, Dave (still jealous of the rain and temperature.....)

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Honest Dave. If you sort by newest first I am right at the end. I don't mind sharing with Luie though. 😁😁😁😁

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Dave... Thank you very much... Haha... it's getting quite competitive to get the 1st comment... I rarely manage it... I called it a draw between Huw and Luie... We have had a fair bit of rain this week... I hope that some of it has reached you over in Surrey... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@morningsong7885]

Hi Andy! What a fantastic idea and so beautifully executed 😊 Well done, bravo 👏🏻 You always make it look so ridiculously easy… I love these little beauties that are a joy to look at and to touch and can be put to some practical use… This one could be used not only to open bottles, but also to crack nuts open and hold the hair thingies for my ponytail… Oh yes, and to play chess, of course, why not 😂😉 Great video and lovely to see you back at the lathe, and the sound of rain is a bonus much appreciated… The warm jacket that you wear in the second part of the video, however, gives me really hot flushes 🥵 but at least you did not have the fire going in the stove this time 🤪😂 Looking forward to your next project 😊 Whatever might it be 🤔? Bye for now, take care, Andy, thank you for sharing 👋🏻😉👋🏻 Jude

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jude... Thank you as always for your kind words... This was a fun project to make and I have had it in my head for ages waiting for the time and suitable timber to make it... I didn't think that it would have other uses... certainly not as a holder for ones pony tail thingy !!! Haha.. It's good to be back making projects and videos... The rain was much needed and yes it did turn a little cool for a while.. hense the jacket... I'm a bit behind on replying to comments so by now you have watched and commented on the next video 🤪🤣.. Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy 👋😉👋

[@morningsong7885]

@@AndysCornishCreations Oh never mind, Andy! You work so much… Me on the other hand I don‘t know why I always drop off to sleep watching my wood buddies‘ videos these days… Huw, Gary and Phil must think that I was run over by a truck 😬🙄 I must catch up with commenting over the next couple of days, I am feeling super guilty 🫣 I think the hot temperatures have been getting to me… I got started on my iron and B12 pills again, so within a couple of days from now I should be farting fire 🔥 again 🤪😎 Have a great weekend, Andy 👋🏻😉👋🏻

[@mustofaukir4837]

Mantappp karyanyaa.. Salam sukses selaluu. Indonesia hadirr..

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mustofa... Thank you so much for your kind words... It's great to hear from Indonesia... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@mustofaukir4837]

@@AndysCornishCreations terimakasih ... Sama sama.. Salam persahabatan selaluu...

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

First! Finally

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Haha... well done Luie but I think that we will have to call it a joint 1st...

[@recloakedworkshop]

Thanks for this Andy. I was worried the pre-cut slot would catch when turning… what was the risk of they happening?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Recloaked Workshop... Thank you... I was a little worried that I could get a catch... But I get a much better finish if I can do the cuts or drill holes before finishing... There is nothing worse than getting a lovely finish on a piece only to ruin it wit tear out from a cut or a drill hole... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@WoodenItBeNice]

1st BOOM!!!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Think maybe it was a tie🤔

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@spindlesworkshop9744 I wouldn't prefer anyone else to share 1st with. 😁

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

@@WoodenItBeNice awe thanks 😊

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Haha... two 1st's... that's a 1st...

[@judithfairchild8620]

Love the idea of the chess piece. Will you be doing any chess sets soon. I know it would be expensive. But playing chess with larger pieces would be easier to avoid knocking the setup of the game down when playing with "normal" size pieces. Plus a display on a cabinet or table.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Judith... Thank you very much... Most woodturners have been asked to make chess sets and all tend to shy away fro the commitment of making 32 pieces that have to be very accurately matched... That said... it would be a great challenge and would make an interesting series of videos... And yes... larger pieces would be nice... I will put it on my to do list... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@judithfairchild8620]

@@AndysCornishCreations thanks. I would think that making the individuals all a little different would make it more fun like your warrior with the shield. Especially as it would be a one of a kind set

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@judithfairchild8620 good point

[@johnmitchell1614]

Nice job Andy, stainless steel is the best especially in your wet climate. Does the cap lifter only open Budweiser bottles? 😵‍💫 Oh, what is the lathe you're using? Best regards.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi John... Thank you very much... Haha... yes ... stainless steel is an absolute must in Cornwall... It will open any beer bottle caps... My lathe is an Axminster tools .. AP406WL ... 230v It is a lovely lathe... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@STMwoodturning]

Very nice Andy! Question: what abrasive paste are you using?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Stuart... Thank you very much... The paste is some home made paste using mineral oil, beeswax and diatomaceous earth... It's ok but probably not as good as the pro stuff... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@RobBrandtWoodturning]

Love the idea Andy. I wonder if a little magnet at the bottom of the hole would keep the piece together so it could also be kept in a drawer.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Rob... Thank you very much... Ahhh yes .. that is a great idea... people also pick it up with the top and the bottom falls on the floor... Good solution... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@MarkMcCluney]

The bishop is most appropriate - isn't there a bottle opener called a church key?

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Yes there is Mark. Also a beer called Bishop's Tipple brewed by Wadworth from Devises in Wiltshire.

[@judithfairchild8620]

It is here in the Midwest U.S.A.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Mmmmmmm beeer

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... Thank you... I really enjoyed making this project... You and our friends here are quite correct.... I had heard of it but still looked it up and you can see why it got its name... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@MarkMcCluney]

@@AndysCornishCreations What is all this saying about the clergy? I suppose dealing with church committees all the time they need the odd bracer. Cheers Andy, God bless ya' mate.