How to build a Wooden Chessboard
Hey! I am here to guide you through the process of creating your a wooden chess board, as you would probably know i love board games in general, i also enjoy wood working I will walk you through every step of it
Supplies:
* Wooden board (Like oak or walnut)
* Wood glue
* Wood paint
* Wooden chess pieces
* Sandpaper
* Saw
* Drill
* Clamps
Step 1: Planning
First things first and that is to decide on a good size for your chess board and the kind of wood that you want to use., oak or maple are ok options as long as they are durable, once you have that figured out it's time to start gathering the supplies you will need.
Step 2: Cut and Sand the Board
Use the saw to cut the wood board in to the size that you want for your chessboard then sand the board to make sure it's smooth.
Step 3: Paint the Board
This step is actually optional but if you want to add color to the chessboard then you can use a wood stain or paint to give it a good look, and make sure to let it dry all the way before moving to the next step.
Step 4: Add the Squares
Use a ruler and a pencil to mark the squares on your board. You can make them any size that you want but usually they are about 2 inches, onc you have marked all the squares, use wood glue to attach really thin strips of wood to create the border of each square.
Step 5: Attach the Legs
If you want to add legs to your chess board then use a drill to drill holes into each corner of the board and then, attach the legs by using the screws and clamps.
Step 6: Add the Chess Pieces
it's time to add the chesspieces to your board. You can either buy them pre made wooden chess pieces or make them yourself using a lathe or carving tools or something
Conclusion:
It will be a fun long but rewarding proccess to build a chess board but it will have been something you have personally created yourself, i hope you’ve enjoyed this guide 431