Woodturning Chessmen (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781565233737)

From the history of chess and turned chessmen to the design behind each piece, this rich history provides invaluable insight into both the game of chess and the woodturning craft. Featuring a gorgeous gallery of chess sets and pieces, this book explores the symbolism of chessmen and contains detailed instructions on designing, turning, and carving each piece. Ten patterns are included, enabling woodworkers of any skill level to produce their own complete set of turned chessmen.

Author: Mike Darlow
ISBN-10: 1565233735
ISBN-13: 9781565233737
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/21/2008
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 10.71h x 8.54w x 0.58d