gator Posted March 21, 2013 Report Posted March 21, 2013 I though about waiting and doing this when I finished but going to just post as I go along. this is a wilckens pattern. I love playing chess and love fancy scroll saw patterns so this was perfect blend for me. picked up some 5/4 oak and walnut stock.this morning. cut in half planed 1/4" cut 2.7/8" squares 32 each wood. cutting 2 at a time and gonna take some time. got 6 out of 64 squares done. so day 1 of this project is finish. cont......... if you look in one of the pictures you will see the shop foreman watching me. that's Riley Ann my grand daughter. she came to watch me for awhile amazingkevin 1 Quote
Docupton Posted March 21, 2013 Report Posted March 21, 2013 Nice pattern, keep posting I would love to see this project as it progresses Quote
Robert Phillips Posted March 21, 2013 Report Posted March 21, 2013 Good luck with it I always wanted to do a chess set but im rubbish at compound cutting. Quote
amazingkevin Posted March 21, 2013 Report Posted March 21, 2013 ROBERT PHILLIPS is only teaseing you ,he one of the best here.!I looked and didn't see the shop forman or riley ann.but ......That chess board is the best ever I've seen ! To think that somebo dy,YOU came up with the idea to go way beyond the extra mile and design this extrodonary board.Your apponant will be wowed looking at it playing he'll leave his guard down and miss the boat on strategic moves.Can't wait to see this baby finished .where do you find all the quality time for these projects and home cooked mouth watering meals too. Quote
gator Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Posted March 21, 2013 kevin look at the 2nd to last picture right hand side of picture shes there. this is a no compound cutting design. one of the things i liked about it. different from most sets. now time to head to the shop for square making 101. only 58 more to go Quote
Robert Phillips Posted March 21, 2013 Report Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks for the kind words Kevin I am ok I guess. But like most I probably under estimate what I do as i can see where all my mistakes are lol. I am going to have a go at doing a clock next for my mother and father in law then onto the Monster Truck. Quote
gator Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Posted March 21, 2013 agh yes the never ending list of projects each jocking to be next on the list Quote
gator Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Posted March 23, 2013 okay not a lot done on this but i do have 1/2 the squares done. had to get grass mowed and getting garden ready for planting next week. will get with it next week folks Quote
RangerJay Posted March 23, 2013 Report Posted March 23, 2013 This is one thread I want to follow to it's "finish" - keep those pictures coming! - looks like it is going to be a great - and very unique - board! Thanks, Jay Quote
gator Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Posted March 24, 2013 50 squares done last 14 to go then more pictures i promise. Quote
amazingkevin Posted March 24, 2013 Report Posted March 24, 2013 wow this wifi at taco bell is the lowest I've ever seen.I'm waiting way to long to open the second picture up. Quote
gator Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Posted March 25, 2013 okay got up at 4 am yesterday and got all the sqaures done. then got the gardens all tilled and ready for planting. was digging a whole to move a small fig tree when i think i broke a bone in my foot. i am on crutches and pan pills. not sure if i will go to doc but walking /hopping to shop is out of question. so life is on hold for awhile.sorry guys but going from chair to bathroom is a big deal so shop is out of the question Quote
Scrappy Scroller Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Sorry to hear about your foot Gator, I'd go to the doc's and get it checked out, just to be safe, take care in any case. Gary Quote
Travis Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Ouch. Heal up....but heal up quickly...I want to see more pictures. Quote
Docupton Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Take care of your self Gator, get well soon. Quote
amazingkevin Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 a-ha the scroll saw can allways come to you ! YES!!! Quote
gator Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Posted March 26, 2013 a-ha the scroll saw can allways come to you ! YES!!! i would love to bring it in the house but .......have you ever meet my wife's foot? Quote
gator Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Posted March 27, 2013 well was able to lay the crutches down today and walking slowly with a cane. so out to the shop. working again. Quote
amazingkevin Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 Mr. MR.GATOR! The chess board was done in record time! Hopefully you were able to stack cut all the pieces at once.The precision cutting you've done repaticiosly must have been trying.Are you going to fill in the voilds or leave well enough alone.What an undertaking this project was.I'm proud to see you finish so soon.Another thing is i didn't recognize the scroll saw your useing? Quote
gator Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Posted March 27, 2013 21 excaliber no the board is far from done got a lot to do still Quote
gator Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) getting a little done wifes starts vacation tonight so all next week will be what she wants to do. dont think there will be no shop time sorry guys. few pieces getting done. will be gone a lot also. picture off phone sorry guys. (edit) went to shop got a better shot Edited March 29, 2013 by gator Travis 1 Quote
gator Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Posted March 30, 2013 my army is getting ready to take over the world.........wait still need more work, they dont take a flame thrower very well Quote
gator Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Posted April 9, 2013 i have not died (yet) and i am still around but life got in the way. got some done today after yard work. tomorrow rain all day here so i will be in the shop. will finish it tomorrow except finishing so pictures tomorrow i promise. just had some health issues and several days out of town. freezer went out while we were gone so had a big clean up to do. never a dull moment here at "Bend over acres" Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 11, 2013 Report Posted April 11, 2013 GRRRRRRate,you leave no stonesw unturned around your home.I'll have to look into the ecaliber.I love being busy on the scroll saw and your no exception.Show us your shop one day,i'll bet you have all the toys! Quote
gator Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Posted April 11, 2013 shoot my shop is a mess now. i always clean up between projects. well 2 rainy days and glue setting up slow. instructs left a lot to be desired but after a couple try's its gonna work. here's a few more pictures drawers going together trim done and trim being added Quote
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