Gothic Chess | Double-Sided Wooden Chess Board

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I made this double sided chess board for playing Gothic Chess and Standard Chess. The Standard Chess side has the usual 64 squares, but when you flip it over, the board has 80 squares for playing Trice's Chess (formerly known as Gothic Chess). The squares are made from walnut and ash and they are 2.25" x 2.25". The overall board is roughly 1.75" thick and weighs an impressive 30 lbs.
I made the board for Ed Trice who invented this chess variant in 2000 with an arrangement of pieces so that all Pawns are protected in the opening array. The game is played with two additional pawns and two new pieces called a Chancellor and an Archbishop. The Chancellor has the combined power of a Knight and a Rook, and the Archbishop has the combined power of a Knight and a Bishop. The pieces are arranged so that the Chancellor and Archbishop are on each side of the King. The Chancellor is placed between the King and the Queen and the Archbishop is placed between the King and the Bishop.
To find more information about Trice's Chess/Gothic Chess you can visit the following links:
gothicchess.info
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Items I used in this project include:
Grizzly G1023RLWX Table Saw amzn.to/2AGvqVV
INCRA Miter Gauge: amzn.to/2HTzvef
INCRA T-Rule12: amzn.to/3bwHDeG
iGaging Caliper: amzn.to/2WAjcGh
TackLife MDG01 Depth Gauge amzn.to/2hKdz5T
Freud 24T Rip Blade with Flat Grind: amzn.to/2rQl9EY
Freud Ultimate Cut-Off Blade: amzn.to/2OAwRMU
Freud 8" Super Dado Set: amzn.to/2TAO3C2
Laguna Resaw King bandsaw blade: amzn.to/38Dst7u
SuperMax 19-38 Drum Sander: amzn.to/2DOWJzX
Dewalt Random Orbit Sander: amzn.to/35vS7d8
Evolution Power Tools RAGE 3 Double Bevel Compound Sliding Miter Saw: amzn.to/2JMvuqq
GVS Elipse P100 Dusk Mask Respirator: amzn.to/35ncxV0
Titebond III Wood Glue: amzn.to/2qVPHRs
Titebond Extend Wood Glue: amzn.to/32eENbU
Bessey 6" clamps: amzn.to/2E7dIiR
3M 220-grit sandpaper: amzn.to/2HOaQHA
HVLP Spray Gun: amzn.to/2WAj2Pb
Zinsser SealCoat: amzn.to/2DPxkpH
M.L. Campbell Pre-Cat Lacquer: www.mlcampbell.com/product/en...
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Music in this video is from Epidemic Sound:
01:06 So Others May Live -- Johannes Bornlof
04:31 Imagine If -- Megan Wofford
07:28 In a Bar in Buenos Aires -- Franz Gordon
10:14 Old Country -- Lars Meyer
12:33 Deep in Thought -- Sam Eber
16:35 Blood Orange -- Arden Forest
18:16 Don't Break My Heart -- Howard Harper
#gothicchess #triceschess #chess

Пікірлер: 88

@kenburnette1121 3 жыл бұрын

Mike is the best woodworker on KZfaq. Calm music, intellectual commentary, great woodworking insights! I always learn something, Thanks Mike!

@jimpike3489 3 жыл бұрын

Some serious woodworking skills on show, I love it when you said you were going to let the wood relax for 1 week, a proper craftsman. I could watch you work for hours, you truly appreciate the wood. The board is awesome, the end grain is beautiful and the lettering and numbers in black are understated and really finish the board. Thanks for sharing

@ms22401gal 3 жыл бұрын

And, here I thought you were a hobbyist. My goodness, that’s a gorgeous piece. Thanks for explaining all the steps so well.

@nuclearlightning9922 11 ай бұрын

I’m taking this board to the 2023 World Open in Philadelphia. Thanks again Mike! The board is awesome!

@sammathis 2 жыл бұрын

The music you choose makes your videos really easy to take.

@andrewrobinson6076 3 жыл бұрын

such a high standard of work. a true craftsman!!

@justmythought7658 3 жыл бұрын

Wood is such a nice material. Love the look of that walnut plank before it was processed.

@rudigereichler4112 3 жыл бұрын

It is so relaxing and rewarding to watch this ! The music is perfect. I feel like I found a gold mine.

@deborahmccrory9238 3 жыл бұрын

Omgoodness, magnificent piece... outstanding workmanship,🤓!!!!!

@dr.emmettbrown866 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible workmanship. Amazing final product. Very interesting game.

@davesdigitalnomadlife 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool project! Nice build!!! Happy Holidays!!!

@f.s.863 3 жыл бұрын

It is always a pleasure to watch your videos. It is as if a friend invites you to a nice little evening. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for that.

@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, man! Nicely done!!! 😃 It really looks beautiful! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@LJLMETAL 3 жыл бұрын

That is really cool! Well done!

@marche5309 3 жыл бұрын

El ajedrez gótico esta inspirado en la modalidad de juego que invento Jose Raul Capablanca. Hermoso tablero!

@DsHardWoodCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece

@Sinegav 3 жыл бұрын

You're like Bob Ross of woodworking. Love your work!

@TheBluenoser76 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!

@kzhowell116 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@gamingnarrativesandstories1700 3 жыл бұрын

What an extraordinarily beautifull table !!

@ayman.abdulrahman 3 жыл бұрын

As usual, a masterful work of art, you never disappoint us. Greetings from Turkey.

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Bekim8310 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a beautiful chess board. I really enjoyed watching this video.

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@raymondswadley6339 3 жыл бұрын

Mike...another great video and music choice? ...superb!! Ray

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ray!

@lando_jm4609 Жыл бұрын

nice CBC t-shirt, love it

@briantheprion 2 жыл бұрын

Love the CBC shirt !

@lowellleland 2 жыл бұрын

If I could. Very nice!

@auvain 3 жыл бұрын

You Sir are a genius !

@hwchamchamleishi5969 3 жыл бұрын

Well done

@dancer9110 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful great craftsmanship when are we seeing the series to with it all the ❤️👍🌺🌻💐💯🌷👏best

@vinhpham8363 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@fixingstufftv453 2 жыл бұрын

You're projects are awesome. I would like to see you do a folding chess board and a magnetic board. A folding chess board that holds the pieces inside would be great, like a travel chess kit.

@elliea9351 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's time you have your own TV show!

@MauricioGoncalves. 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! 👏👏👏

@zacharylindahl 3 жыл бұрын

That came out beautiful! I would love to see your take on a tagelharpa

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea! I'll add that to my list of things to consider for future videos.

@miccorockstar1 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for all the videos, awesome work. i cant believe that so many clients want notation on these high end boards, its so tacky. that cnc router could be used for so much more.

@FAZxTV 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece! Is it possible to make a cnc tutorial on how you made the notation for the board?

@renorailfanning5465 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Gothic set from House of Staunton. I wanted to try Grand Chess -- same pieces but on a 10x10 board--- so I had some woodworking friends of my Mom make me a 10x10 board. They surprised me with a 10x10 on one side and an 8x8 on the other.

@David-fv7zg 3 жыл бұрын

HHmm...Lots of opportunity for movement and cracks, looks like you did as well as you could to prevent this. I would be curious to see how this holds up. Thanks for doing this!

@ollie54able 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work here. I have view several of you videos. Excellent to say the least! Out of curiosity have you ever made large (chess board size) 15 number number game? I have only seen one (and regret not getting any information & can't seem to find anything on the net. I think that would make a great table top game for people of all ages.

@Woodumakeit 2 жыл бұрын

I've not made one before. Interesting idea, though.

@blstewart001 3 жыл бұрын

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT TSHIRT? Thats awesome. Retro CBC. Hocky Night in Canada

@davearchbell9921 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece. Not sure I'd make it but I enjoyed watching and learning. #cbc

@johncole9964 3 жыл бұрын

As usual, terrific work and really nice chess board. Question: When you run the epoxied number and letter boards through the drum sander does the epoxy gum the sandpaper up very much?

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

I take really light passes to try to prevent that. It doesn't seem to gum up the sandpaper very much at all. The thing that I have the most problem with is maple. It must have a sticky sap (hence maple syrup) that gums up the sandpaper.

@Tinker1950 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus wept, I'm jealous of those skills.

@markbryan9989 3 жыл бұрын

Would I make it? No. I lack the skills and the tools but it is sure fun watching you build it. I have made one chess board for my son out of mahogany and maple and it came out ok. Not as elegant as yours. Thanks Mike!

@mannyvaldez7136 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you got skills and talent!!! I would love for you to make me a chessboard but I am sure I can’t afford it. I just have to settle for JLP, Drueke, or an mtm chessboard.

@fisedteacher 3 жыл бұрын

That is aun awesome board!!! How much would this cost? I play gothic chess aliso Thanks

@bobsnabby2298 3 жыл бұрын

Winter coming early?, or is the fireplace just handy way of getting rid of the scrap wood? :D (glad to see the fireplace is still there and not kicked out, where's the comfy chair in front of it?)

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

Haha.. I recorded the opening last November and then put the project on hold. The wood stove is gone now to make room for new cabinets. It was also a fire hazard. I will release a video one day soon where my leg is bandaged up thanks to that wood stove (and me being dumb). Summer's almost over so I need to get the shop insulated and the new cabinets built.

@thewoodshop69 3 жыл бұрын

Does those canister filters do a good job containing dust on the collector? Thanks

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm very happy that I got them. I'm thinking about buying another canister to replace the fabric filter to upgrade my inexpensive Harbor Freight dust collector.

@joshpirogovsky 3 жыл бұрын

Question for you: how did you know to cut the 26.6 and 63.4 degree angles? It looks beautiful and if I had any skill or hardwood I would make my own lol

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

The math was too hard for me so I drew it up in SketchUp and then used the protractor to tell me what the angles should be. 😊

@joshpirogovsky 3 жыл бұрын

Wood U Make It I don’t blame you lol... is that a feature of the free sketchup version? I’m kind of a newbie with it

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshpirogovsky Yes, in the online version of SketchUp, the protractor is one of the options available under the tape measure icon.

@wdfusroy8463 10 ай бұрын

Is it possible to purchase one of these beautiful Trice's chess boards? Where do I need to go? Any idea how much one would cost me? Thanks so much!!

@Woodumakeit 10 ай бұрын

I was talking to Ed a few weeks ago and he said he gets a lot of inquiries about his board. I could make one exactly like his, or could tailor it to your design preferences. Email me at woodumakeit@gmail.com and we can explore different options.

@bandd1952 2 жыл бұрын

What brand of pre catalyzed lacquer are you using?

@Woodumakeit 2 жыл бұрын

I use a product from M.L. Campbell. I started out using their EnviroMax but switched to MagnaMax since it's less expensive. Here's a link to the one that I'm currently using: www.mlcampbell.com/product/magnamax/

@kellywillems6126 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think this with the plywood core is more or less stable than your endgrain boards .

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

It's more stable with a plywood core because the cross grain laminations of the plywood veneers move very little.

@kellywillems6126 3 жыл бұрын

@@Woodumakeit thanks , I've been asked to make some chessboards, I'm tempted to do a plywood core but feel a custom order should be solid wood . It's a dilemma. Love your work.

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

@@kellywillems6126 I know that feeling and each time I have to convince myself that using plywood or MDF is going to be better in the long run even though it connotes lower quality.

@patrik5123 3 жыл бұрын

So how many will you make? Looks like a week of work for just one.

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

That's a very good estimate. It took me a little over three weeks to make this one but that's because I'm able to work only on weekends, so seven or eight consecutive days sounds about right. I plan on making two or three more this year when I find the time and then I'll decide how to move forward based on demand.

@jefferychow4765 2 жыл бұрын

Woah a CBC t-shirt?? Are you Canadian?

@Woodumakeit 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! But I live in the U.S.

@nathanieldaiken1064 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had the skills to attempt to make this!🤔😳

@osXcanada 2 жыл бұрын

A cbc shirt? A fellow Canadian?

@davearchbell9921 3 жыл бұрын

First, love the shirt!!!!

@johntimmel7054 3 жыл бұрын

Aesthetically, I do not like end grain. Everything else is perfect!

@Matriedge 3 жыл бұрын

I emailed you but I haven’t received any response on the same

@Culturedropout 3 жыл бұрын

That's really pretty. I was chuckling because I have the same dado set, miter fence, T-rule, and orbital sander, and I use the same glue. I just made a copy of the board for Hnefatafl that Pask Makes made, (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n894n6SSlpmVfn0.html), and a couple of pieces, and am procrastinating on making the remaining couple of dozen.

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

I watched that video a few months ago. Definitely a lot of effort that went into that one!

@Tinker1950 3 жыл бұрын

I've tried that link a couple of times but it doesn't work

@Woodumakeit 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tinker1950 It has a parenthesis at the end of the link that you need to remove and then it will work.