Bellísimo. Gracias Señor. Saludos desde el Lago Titicaca Perú.

Just marvelous,amazing. Júlíus

Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship....I have really enjoyed watching and learning....a beautiful chess set...👍🏻

Amazing job man, keep it up

Hi ,great job on the series, thankyou for doing this , looking forward to the finishing video!!

Excellent!!

It’s very nice looking set. Very elegant lines.

Very nice!

Wow, that some skill! I like the video, it's long but worth it.

That chess king you made ought to be on top of the world. It is another masterpiece.

This is fantastic! Getting my first lathe in a couple of weeks. My main goal will be chess pieces. So this really motivates me.

I really enjoyed watching your video making the King on your lathe ... I can certainly appreciate the amount of work that goes into making a piece so beautifully ... Superb craftsmanship 👍🙂

Thanks for the tips on technique.

Very nice production. Not just you craft but your editing is superb. First rate.

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I just subscribed sir, i love the giant chess pueces, thank youuuu

Fantasticc design and I am gad I stumbled onto your site. Your great great grand dad must be thriller you are still using his lathe

Your work is spectacular, you deserve much more views hope that you become a big KZreadr on day cause that’s what you deserve

I have been back to this channel and video several times now to see if I have missed any new video. Loved the whole playlist and the set looks beautiful. Wish could had bought a set like that. Looking forward for the last video and keep up the good work Furthermore, if you ever decide to make another chess set I recommend trying your hands making a Chavet chess set from early 1990s. They were back then used in world championship matches and are quite popular and sought after by chess players and fans. Plus I love that set :D

Wowww nice

these are amazing! where's episode 8? can't wait to see the finished product. :)

very nice tutorial

Thanks so much

Good one off method. It would be worthwhile making some tooling to ensure exact dimensions.

Where did you buy that 4 jaw chuck from? What’s the model? You mentioned in an earlier post perhaps putting your plans/drawings of the pieces on a website, is that available? It’s been fun watching your craft and skill with this set you’ve created. Bless you brother!!

I still would like to buy one of these chess sets. The change I would ask is could you make a Templar Cross on the king? I would imagine you would make the cross area a round ball, then cut both sides of that little ball flat which would turn it into a small flat disk. From there would could either delicately notch it with 4 tiny almond shaped slits or just imprint / press a Templar cross (a cross pattee or iron cross), onto the flat disk. My wood selection would be the classic black ebony and boxwood with maybe a tung oil finish. Same for the board. Your design is one of the best I've come across!

Excelling...

Hi looking for the final part coating the peices and adding the wieghts thanks.nothing after part 7

Bravo , just can you tell me exact the same model of machine , i want to buy too. Thank you, Great job!

Very nice! bor

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They are beautiful giant chess pieces. Use only DGT e-Pieces Timeless which look very standard and dull.

So cool. I have a similar set. Except broken pieces and poorly finished. What would you charge for a set like that.?

Conrad, glad I found your channel !!! I'm In Houston too and would be honored to meet the "Artist" behind all the intricate wood turning ! (Plus I'm drooling over the chess pieces ) Please let me know if getting together over coffee and a game of chess and "Shop Talk" is something you would be interested in :D Love these videos Thank you soo much for making them and sharing !

@ConradCraft

6 жыл бұрын

John Lee Hi there! Welcome to my channel and thanks for the sub! I actually live about 45 min North of Houston... But sure, I would definitely be down for a chat over coffee and a game some time. :) . we'll set something up. I'll private message you this weekend and we can work out the details of when/where. Best wishes! Conrad

@jadensjourneys144

6 жыл бұрын

sounds good bro! Idve PM you if I knew how LOL I just spent around 500.00 on amazon on Lathe and tools and a "Chuck" thingy , lol I want to make something for the wifey by Mothers day ! I'm a stay at home Daddy for the time being so I have after 6pm mon thru Friday and all weekends available to meet you my man ! I'm also down for trading labor for advice/knowledge, Just let me know !

Good job my friend I greet you from Mexico

@ConradCraft

5 жыл бұрын

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@josueanaya6234

5 жыл бұрын

Conrad Craft I am interested in learning new techniques and improve my skills in woodturning I have just bought a nova comet II lathe I would like to know what kind of tools you use and what you would recommend me by the way Do you speak spanish?

congratulations very beutifull

I can't wait for the finishing video... This is just awesome... I like your design... You gave me inspiration.. I always wanted to make my chess set.. And now thanks to you I know what tools I need to get.. It's about $600 for the tools I don't have... And where do you buy wood? I know where to get maple, but I don't know where to get mahagony I'm from Croatia.. It's probably easier to get it in US.. Anyway Thank you so much for your videos.. I hope you continue your work!! ;)

@ConradCraft

6 жыл бұрын

Bolee Production Awesome! So glad you are enjoying it. For those interested, I will be sharing my detailed drawings for these chess pieces as well.

@ConradCraft

6 жыл бұрын

I buy my wood from a supplier here in Houston Tx. You should be able to find a hardwood supplier or wood mill. (Millwork) company in your country I would think. The mahogany I used is not a "true" mahogany... It is simply called "African Mahogany" because it is a cheaper wood that happens to look and act like mahogany. It comes from several places in Africa.

@BoleeOfficial

6 жыл бұрын

I would really like to try to make that design.. But I think the knight is quite difficult for the first project.. What other dark wood can I use.. if I don't find mahagony.. What do you think about walnut? Is it easy to work with? Maybe you can make next series on some simpler design.. Like Making a chess set for dummies ;)

@jadensjourneys144

6 жыл бұрын

Conrad ! Are you In Houston ? I have subbed to your channel about 2 weeks ago, Ive clicked the bell to get new alerts from your channel ! I really enjoy chess (Havent played in a long time ) and I recently purchased a few tools for wood work but really would like to do a chess set so I need a wood Lathe and lathing tools? Amazon ? Craigslist for the Lathe ? I'm going to Binge watch all your videos asap :D

@ConradCraft

6 жыл бұрын

John Lee. Yes sir. Yeah for making a wood chess set, having a lathe is kind of a requirement.

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Amazing work! I am about to buy a lathe and chisels to start woodturning my own. My main intention is to make chess sets. I wonder what chisels do i need?

@ConradCraft

4 жыл бұрын

For a beginner I recommend a small assortment. You want a parting tool, a 1" skew chisel, a large (1") and small (1/4" to 1/2" )spindle gouge, and a scraper. Any brand will get the job done. The set I used in these chess videos was the cheapest set you could buy from harbor freight ( like $25 total) and you can see the quality of work that is possible with them when sharpened well.

@ConradCraft

4 жыл бұрын

A medium sized bowl gouge is also a good investment

@The_Blunder

4 жыл бұрын

@@ConradCraft Thanks!! One more question. Do i need a chuck to woodturn chess pieces or i can do it with a screw chuck?

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send to Brazil 😅

Are you doing these at night, or is your garage door just closed, and your videos are amazing keep it up

@ConradCraft

6 жыл бұрын

Trollvisor ..... Both actually ;) I was turning these after work usually... So later in the day and with overhead door down. But i Actually think my light setup helped create a really dark effect to the background. I also usually wore black pants or shorts while turning these pieces. thanks for the comments! If you like my videos, Help me reach 1000 subscribers by sharing them on social media! Cheers! Conrad Craft

Alweer zo schitterend !!

Give the family a big squeeze for me.

@ConradCraft

6 жыл бұрын

Brian Vice Where is my big squeeze buddy??? ;) will do. Take care!

What is the base dimension and height of the Kings?

I’ve always had a question about turning. Why can’t you start off with a smaller blank as to reduce the amount of waste?

@ConradCraft

5 жыл бұрын

WolfsbaneFilms The size of the foot or base of each piece has to be quite large in comparison to the diameter of the stem and head of the piece for the proper feel of weight, ballance, and tip over prevention. You really cant avoid the excess wasted wood with a Staunton designed chess set. Modernistic sets perhaps... But those are not tournament grade designs... The Staunton is.

I want to buy the exact set!! I'll pay you anything!!?? Plz reply

😉

How can I buy the chess Peices from you?

Do you sell your chess sets

For sale?