Making Wooden Chess Sets

Author : Jim Kape
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781565234574
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Wooden Chess Sets written by Jim Kape and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chess pieces and their boards are a thing of beauty that serious players often like to display around their homes. These 15 one-of-a-kind designs and projects for the scroll saw are sure to become conversation pieces.

Author : Diana Thompson
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781565231887
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wooden Chess Sets You Can Make written by Diana Thompson and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handcraft a classic or contemporary chess set that will be cherished for years to come. You will learn to create each piece by using compound cuts on the scroll saw. Patterns and full-color photographs for each of the playing pieces (king, queen, bishop, knight, rook, pawn) are included. Instructions and pattern for a beautiful inlay playing board also included.

Author : Jim Kape
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607654229
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Wooden Chess Sets written by Jim Kape and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chess is played by millions of people worldwide. It holds a certain status to those who play it, often displaying their game boards as part of their décor. Woodworker and author Jim Kape takes this competitive mind sport to the next level, with 15 classic and modern designs of chess sets that are true conversation starters. Making Wooden Chess Sets includes patterns to create sets inspired by Paris, San Francisco, Henry VIII, and Neo-Classic design. The Berlin chess set will give chess enthusiasts and woodworkers a new viewpoint of the game with its vertical board that mounts on the wall. Also included - all the information needed to construct a handsome chess board, a travel chess set, and a range of storage boxes. With his use of beautiful exotic woods, and a high level of craftsmanship, Kape will have everyone from chess set collectors, to scrollers and woodworkers, interested in creating unique, heirloom-quality sets with this interesting book.

Author : Dwayne Gosnell
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781497100824
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Woodcarving a Halloween Chess Set written by Dwayne Gosnell and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great for gifting and even better for playing, combine your love for chess, Halloween, and woodcarving into one incredible masterpiece project Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you'll carve werewolf knights, mummy pawns, coffin rooks, Frankenstein bishops, and Dracula and a witch as King and Queen Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings, as well as making a chess board. Author Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers that began woodcarving as a creative outlet to unwind after a long day at work - as a police officer Woodcarving a Halloween Chess Set is the ultimate way to spread the creepy holiday cheer into a classic game of chess while building your skills - what's not to love?

Author : Michael Basman
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744047749
Total Pages : 47 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chess for Kids written by Michael Basman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-01-23 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master one of the world’s most fascinating games — chess! Learn how to play chess through this fun, illustrated chess guide! A board game like no other, chess challenges young minds to think strategically about moves by applying the principles of chess to their club games, tournaments and championships. Take your skills even further by gaining a deeper appreciation for the aim of the game and tactics. The chess book for kids age 9 and older includes: • Chessboard graphics that show how to apply the principles you learn in real-life game situations • A breakdown of the value, importance and role of each piece • A history section provides background on the game and its origins, reflecting the latest changes in the game and how it’s played International chess master and tutor Michael Basman show you everything you need to know to improve your tactics and win more games. Go from beginner chess player to chess champion by following the expert advice in Chess for Kids. Soon you’ll know the difference between chess pieces (your bishop from your knight!) and how to use them strategically, when to use the castling move and how to counter the Queen’s Gambit. Dive into the history of chess and learn from the greatest players and games. Before explaining techniques, the book builds your fundamental knowledge of chess and boosts your understanding of its value, power and importance. Chessboard graphics illustrate different scenarios so you can visualize different chess moves and their potential outcomes and learn the best move to make in any given situation.

Author : Hans Kmoch
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486319695
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pawn Power in Chess written by Hans Kmoch and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profoundly original book demonstrates how basic relationships of one or two pawns constitute winning strategy. Multitude of examples illustrate theory. 182 diagrams. Index of games.

Author : EDITOR. SCROLL SAW WOODWORKING &. CRAFTS
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781565234260
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Big Book of Scroll Saw Woodworking written by EDITOR. SCROLL SAW WOODWORKING &. CRAFTS and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a beginner or have been scrolling for years, you'll be inspired by this collection of 60 of the best projects from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts.

Author : Larry List
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Imagery of Chess Revisited written by Larry List and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jennifer Segal
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN 13 : 059323183X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Once Upon a Chef: Weeknight/Weekend written by Jennifer Segal and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 70 quick-fix weeknight dinners and 30 luscious weekend recipes that make every day taste extra special, no matter how much ​time you have to spend in the kitchen—from the beloved bestselling author of Once Upon a Chef. “Jennifer’s recipes are healthy, approachable, and creative. I literally want to make everything from this cookbook!”—Gina Homolka, author of The Skinnytaste Cookbook Jennifer Segal, author of the blog and bestselling cookbook Once Upon a Chef, is known for her foolproof, updated spins on everyday classics. Meticulously tested and crafted with an eye toward both flavor and practicality, Jenn’s recipes hone in on exactly what you feel like making. Here she devotes whole chapters to fan favorites, from Marvelous Meatballs to Chicken Winners, and Breakfast for Dinner to Family Feasts. Whether you decide on sticky-sweet Barbecued Soy and Ginger Chicken Thighs; an enlightened and healthy-ish take on Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs; Chorizo-Style Burgers; or Brownie Pudding that comes together in under thirty minutes, Jenn has you covered.

Author : Mike Darlow
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781565232594
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turned Chessmen written by Mike Darlow and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woodworkers, chess set collectors, and history buffs will enjoy this comprehensive guide to the manufacture and design of wooden chessmen. Readers will learn the origin and meaning of the symbols used to signify the six chess pieces, including insight into the king's crown, the knight's horse head, and the battlements atop the rook. Details are also provided on how the design of individual pieces communicates membership in specific chess sets, and a series of photographs demonstrates six sets made by some of today's chess-making masters. Detailed drawings offer guidance on designing chess sets, and an extensive section on woodturning techniques, including step-by-step diagrams and color pictures, will explain the process of creating chessmen for interested woodworkers and woodturners.