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Chess Table, Chairs & Chess Pieces

February 3rd, 2009 in The Gallery     
DennisZongker DennisZongker, member
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 Full set Table, Chairs & Chess Pieces
Tapered, Radius, joint with a 2 diameter walnut dowel.
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 Full set Table, Chairs & Chess Pieces
 Full set Table, Chairs & Chess Pieces
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This is the first of three sets that I made. I made this set ten years ago. The other two I made seven years ago. All three sets are made out of American Black Walnut, & Hard Maple. The joints to the Knights and King. Are tapered & radius, with a 2" diameter walnut dowel, connecting to the legs. 

Design or Plan used: My Own Design - Dennis Lee Zongker
posted in: The Gallery, table, chair, modern, dovetails, wood turning, carving, maple, walnut, inlay, veneer, marquetry, bent lamination
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Comments (9)

john07 writes: WOW...very impressive. I especially like the visual effect of the walnut-maple in the table halves. The chess pieces intrigue me, and the inlays look great. I did a chess table a few months ago, and seeing your table makes me want to do another one. I love playing chess too. Nice work Dennis. Posted: 9:28 am on July 1st
justa_newbie writes: When I made my chess table I thought it was impressive, atleast for me it was impressive. Then I saw another chess table made from another member and I admitted that his is much better than mine. But now that I saw yours...holy friggin @#$! talk about raising the bar my friend. I have a long way to go, but very very nice work. Truly a masterpiece. Posted: 11:32 pm on June 24th
Dremelman writes: WOW, this is truly a master center piece in any room. I admire your choice of woods, your design and mostly your skills in being able to create not just one set but three sets. I give you a 10.

Well done.

Bill McD Posted: 4:30 pm on April 1st
knottyguy writes: Truly amazing, you are an inspiration. Posted: 11:16 pm on March 31st
vinnyj writes: Great job Dennis. Nice details and love the chair, table combination. Great set up for a game room. That's nice enough for a dining room. Just curious, how long this project took to complete?

Vinny Posted: 11:16 am on March 13th
PaulJeffrey writes: All of your pieces are amazing. The inlay work and carving are incrediable. Posted: 11:26 am on February 22nd
Haldeman writes: Yes I do play, my father taught me how when I was younger and the set I made was a christmas gift for him this year. Posted: 9:38 pm on February 7th
DennisZongker writes: Thank you for the complements Haldeman. It helps that I love to play chess. Are you a chess player yourself? Posted: 8:07 pm on February 7th
Haldeman writes: Wow. I know it says you made this ten years ago but I'm seeing this table for the first time today and let me say it is some amazing work of art my friend. Your work inspires me to keep on trying, and yet at the same time humbles me. Great job. Looks perfect. Posted: 5:59 pm on February 5th
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