Woodturning Chessmen

(Paperback)

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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 Bio

Mike Darlow is a professional turner, author, and instructor, and he also ran a major woodturning business for sixteen years. He's had more than 200 woodturning articles published and seven woodturning books. His earlier works include The Practice of Woodturning, The Fundamentals of Woodturning, Woodturning Methods, and Woodturning Techniques. Mike is a leading voice in the woodturning industry and he continues to exhibit and teach internationally, as well as turn commercially.