Woodturning a Chess Set - The Knights

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Published 2015-01-31

As a woodturning beginner, I thought I'd document my attempt to make a chess set. In this episode, I make a knight. Even though I sped up a lot of the video - it's still kinda long. The knights had many more steps than the other pieces!

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All Comments (21)

@alex60258 8 years ago

Good morning I want to ask thank you very much for taking your videos to explain and teach people to lose their fear of trying to make objects never imagined able to do . Thank you for taking the have us ... I am Brazilian and always watch your work . You make be inspired to carry out my work has not posted anything but I am taking courage ...
@ivanpagac7946 8 years ago

Sir, this is a masterpiece! Beautiful work.
@scharkalvin 4 years ago

I made a chess knight by cutting the profile out on a block of wood in the scroll saw, then used double sided tape to re-attache the block together, turned it 90 degrees and cut out the front/back view. I used a dremel to add detail, and then mounted the horse head on a turned base.
@rokaq5163 1 year ago

Amazing work, even after all these years your craftmanship deserves recognition! Very instructive, too. Thanks for sharing, James!
@whung-low4961 8 years ago

Nice, can't wait to watch the rest of the pieces
@otto5656 8 years ago

I enjoy the chess set series and plan on giving it a try. I really appreciate the pleasant music while sanding.
@utubephil100 1 year ago

Lovely work James - thanks for sharing !
@jagc1969 5 years ago

It's a pleasure to see the way you work. You make it look as it was as easy thing to do. Thanks for sharing.
@TheOtherGuybo 3 years ago

That is a beautiful and well proportioned knight. Thanks for sharing.
@juancolonworx7262 2 years ago

wacthing your process. impressed. i am 61 yr old dialysis patient. ive been on dialysis since jan 2003. loved carpentry, chess and a guitarist over 50 yrs and because of the kidney disease and the bother conditions that occur I am no suffering with trigger finger making all those activities extremely painful. i appreciate your dedication and pray that God give you the strength to continue with what we love. God bless you sir regards juan colon
@guygriesmann1234 8 months ago

Your series on making these chess pieces is top rate. Very beautiful.
@julioezequiel8935 2 years ago

Amazing work, It's always a remarkable moment when the artist carving the knight. Thanks for it.
@selenasomaz8946 9 years ago

The pieces so far looks amazing. Keep up the good work!
@iTz-L33T 7 years ago

very interesting, job well done James, love to watch your work!
@cigarsmoka9741 8 years ago

Thanks for a great video! I'm an avid chess player and have been wanting to turn my own set but couldn't come up with a good way to make the knights.This answered all my questions. Thanks for taking the time making these videos, and great job on the chess set!
@chadaubuchon5311 9 years ago

Been anxiously awaiting this video. The knight turned out great. Really looking forward to the king and queen videos. Must be a fantastic view when you are turning a piece and look out your window. Anyway time we'll spent for a wonderful looking knight. mission accomplished. Thanks!
@raycadmus 8 years ago

Beautiful! Such patience... I hope that whoever you are making this for is properly appreciative.
@Twerpjuice 6 years ago

I only learned how to play chess five days ago, and me being the creative type, I felt really inspired to carve my own pieces. This is truly inspiring!
@brnzetiger6562 6 years ago

Its so pleasing to watch you work.
@donfillenworth1721 8 years ago

Great work! I never thought about the process of completing a knight. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.