Chess Board Table Plans

On the table saw.

Chess board table plans.

According to the world chess federation the dimensions of a chessboard square should be between 5 and 6 5 centimeters 2 to 2 5 inches. Trim all four edges to be sure they are smooth and flush. Now cut the groove around the edges of the chessboard for the splines that secure the board in the lid. This can be done by making a couple of passes on your table saw with the blade set up to 1 4.

Many chess board tables have small drawers or extra storage to make it easier to use. The free woodworking plans and projects resource since 1998. You ll love playing chess on this custom built board. Here are the step by step instructions to build it.

Use a t square to make sure the chess board is perfectly square. The technique used to attach the base to the table top on this table is mortise and tenon joinery. Chess table free woodworking instructions this table features a built in chess board and a drawer for the chess pieces. Build a chessboard so fine it s fit for a king or a queen.

You can certainly buy 1x2 boards and skip. For my own board i went with 2 inches. Plan is a reprint from issue 48 of today s woodworker magazine. Use a table saw to rip a teak board 2 3 8 wide.

And it s easy to do. The frame once assembled is attached to the bottom of the table top. Two built in drawers are perfect for hiding away your chess pieces. While chess might be a game which is often thought of as a teenage and adult game simpler games are suitable for younger children making the chess board table something for the whole family.

Rip boards to 1 1 2 in. Turn the chess board over and continue to take trim cuts until the chess board is 3 4 thick. Then plane a light chamfer around the outside top surface of the board and sand in stages up to its final grit i go to 600 grit. The uniquely designed chessboard top works with natural wood movement to keep the top stable.