Create amazing one-of-a-kind chess sets on your scroll saw! Classic and modern patterns including Neo-Classic, Trojan, Canterbury, Roman Glory, and more - 15 designs and scroll saw patterns for chess pieces, a board, a storage box, travel set, and more - Full-size patterns for each chess piece needed for every set, plus additional patterns for the special projects - Insightful information on construction, materials, tools, cutting techniques, and more - Author Jim Kape is an award-winning woodworker and chess set craftsman Learn how to make unique, heirloom-quality chess sets on your scroll saw to collect, play, or gift! Chess is played by millions of people worldwide. It holds a certain status to those who play it, and they often display 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 all the know-how and patterns you need to create stunning sets inspired by the classic architectural beauty of Paris, San Francisco, and Venice, as well as a Henry VIII set, Neo-Classic design sets, and more. The Berlin chess set will give chess enthusiasts and woodworkers a new viewpoint of the game with its distinctive vertical board that mounts on the wall and literally turns the chess pieces into a showcased work of art! Also included is all the information you need to construct a handsome chess board, a cleverly designed travel chess set that enables you to bring your chess game wherever you go, and a handy storage box. With his use of beautiful exotic woods, high level of craftsmanship, and unique designs, Kape will have everyone from chess set collectors and chess players to scrollers and woodworkers interested in creating the unique, heirloom-quality sets in this fascinating project book! Projects include: Classic Chess Set - Neo-Classic - Neo-Classic II - King Henry VIII - Trojan - Peter the Great - Canterbury - Paris - Roman Glory - San Francisco - Venice - Chessboard - Simple Storage Box - Travel Chess Set - Vertical Chess Set As one of the world's most popular games, chess is appealing not only because of the strategy and tactics involved, but for the beautiful pieces used to play the game. To players and collectors alike, chess sets can be elegant works of art and conversation pieces that are proudly displayed in either a home or office. But, just like the game, making a chess set involves strategic planning. With the expert guidance of woodworker Jim Kape, you'll be thinking many moves ahead as you create 13 one-of-a-kind chess sets along with a handsome board to display them and a sturdy storage box for your pieces. An impressive guide to crafting both classic and modern sets, Making Wooden Chess Sets is sure to delight! Making Wooden Chess Sets: 15 One-of-a-Kind Projects for the Scroll Saw by Jim Kape has detailed instructions for making 13 different chess sets as well as a chess board and a storage box. There are full size patterns for the different pieces and the designs range from a classic or traditional set to some unique designs based on the architecture of different cities. For example, the Peter the Great set is based on historic architecture of Russia, the Canterbury is English inspired, and Paris includes the Eiffel Tower as the king. The book also includes a list of tools used and says that the scroll saw and tablesaw are the two most often used. There is even a short history of the game and basic rules of play. -- Fine Woodworking MAKING WOODEN CHESS SETS, by Jim Kape, offers instruction on the scroll saw for making chess pieces, boards and storage boxes. The book includes 15 patterns, some inspired by the cities of Paris, San Francisco and Venice. From classical to modern, these chess sets will be cherished for years to come for their heirloom quality and high level of craftsmanship. An introductory chapter familiarizes readers with using a scroll saw and explains how to make compound cuts. The following chapters discuss how to begin making the classic chess set, complete with full step-by-step instructions and photos. There's also a chapter on the history of chess and a section that provides the rules of the game. The author's use of exotic woods and interesting designs are sure to inspire woodworkers, chess players and scroll-saw enthusiasts alike. -- Woodshop News , Woodshop Library, 17 January 2011 As one of the world's most popular games, chess is appealing not only because of the strategy and tactics involved, but for the beautiful pieces used to play the game. To players and collectors alike, chess sets can be elegant works of art and conversation pieces that are proudly displayed in either a home or office. But, just like the game, making a chess set involves strategic planning. With the expert guidance of woodworker Jim Kape, you'll be thinking many moves ahead as you create 13 on