Popular Post Dave Monk Posted January 12, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 I crafted table using Peruvian walnut, Zebra wood, and Maple. The drawer on the table slides through so each player can access it. Chess pieces are made of Aspen and Peruvian walnut. The first design of pieces are super fragile and will break super easy. frankorona, Tbow388, Wilson142 and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 I am very impressed with the table and chess pieces...excellent !! danny and Dave Monk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Amazing work Dave. danny and Dave Monk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Beautiful in all respects! Dave, you are an artist for sure. danny and Dave Monk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Awesome! You've put a lot of work into that! Dave Monk and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 TOTALY AWESOME!! Dave. Love the woods you choose and all the fine detail and fabulous finish on the chess sets and table. A real work of art. Dave Monk and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 excellent job danny and Dave Monk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Elegant in design and stunning in execution. Dave Monk, Scrappile and danny 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Excellent work. Roly Quote danny and Dave Monk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Dave, what can I say you are a true craftsman, beautiful work, I hope in my next life I too can do the quality work that you do, I guess these are for sale for an upcoming event, or an order, thx RJ Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 7 hours ago, rjweb said: Dave, what can I say you are a true craftsman, beautiful work, I hope in my next life I too can do the quality work that you do, I guess these are for sale for an upcoming event, or an order, thx RJ I will show them at a future event. I kind of doubt if the top pieces will sell. They will be fairly pricey and they are very fragile. It took me about an hour to cut each one and then I had to sand and finish. They will shatter if they would hit the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Wow, I don't even play chess but I would love the table, you can keep the chess pieces. Marg meflick, Gene Howe and Dave Monk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Dave, one question did you design the table or work off some plans, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Dave is the second set a Diana Thompson pattern? i want to make a set, and am going to see if I can. 3D cut "alternative Ivory". It would make beautiful pieces but I do not know how dfficult it would be to cut on a scroll saw. I use to turn on a lathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 21 hours ago, wombatie said: Wow, I don't even play chess but I would love the table, you can keep the chess pieces. Marg Thanks so much Marg. I know how the pieces move but I'm no good at it but I sure like making the tables and pieces. Gene Howe and wombatie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 9 hours ago, rjweb said: Dave, one question did you design the table or work off some plans, RJ The table is my design. Not very complicated. danny and Gene Howe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 9 hours ago, Scrappile said: Dave is the second set a Diana Thompson pattern? i want to make a set, and am going to see if I can. 3D cut "alternative Ivory". It would make beautiful pieces but I do not know how dfficult it would be to cut on a scroll saw. I use to turn on a lathe. I got it out of the book "The Art of the Scroll Saw." I have several patterns of chess pieces but that is my favorite. I would be interested to see if you can cut the Ivory. Would you have to polish it after you cut it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 @Dave Monk Ha, I have that book also.. I new I had seen that before. I have a piece of the alternate ivory left from my pen making days. I am going to give it a try one of these day. I do not know about the finish. That could be difficult. Also, I can not find it thick enough to make a chess piece, so the question is will it hold if I glue two pieces together. But I think it would make beautiful chess pieces if it worked. Gene Howe, danny, GPscroller and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Once again great work Dave. Have cut both those sets myself, they were fun. Jeff Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Very well done Dave! Neat cutting and finishing, Thanks for showing, Bob Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Beautiful chess pieces...both sets. And, your table is super, too. Dave Monk and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbow388 Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Those projects are absolutely stunning. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 David, that is simply beautiful. You are so gifted. Well done doesn't even begin to fit. Awesome!!! Bruce danny and Dave Monk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 WoW dave, you out do yourself with every piece you do. That is one beautiful chess set and table. I really love the table. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 Beautiful!!! I can "play" chess but there's not really any strategy involved. Checkers is more my speed, but it may actually be a sin to play checkers on a table that nice. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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