Chess Boards

This is a bunch of stuff done years ago
I'll try to find more AND better pictures of it,
I can't do wood work any more due to the way my back is at this point.
I'd really love to but
the standing , bending and movement NOW produces more pain than woodworking fun.

I loved playing chess since I was about 12 years old and
it was only natural that I eventually started making chess boards
Over the years , I have made varities of different types of boards ,
from very small ones to some that could be hung on walls .
The last couple years before I had CP ,I had started selling them.
I usually got between $100-$500 for a board depending on size , type of wood used
and whether or not I was making a single board or if I was able to make multiple boards at once. I still have a lot of wood waiting for the day my pain levels drop.
I still have about 6 boards that were almost complete when my back went and enough pieces cut to make 15-20 chess boards waiting to be glued up.
Some day maybe I'll try finishing the last 6 that are in my work shop ,
They need to be sanded , finished and the insides lined with felt to be complete.
They are actually some of the best I ever had made - both wood wise and craft quality wise.
Some of the boxes are made from TEAK , Birdseye Maple , Walnut and Red Oak.
Very beautiful and each unique in that none of the boxes are made the same ,
each was a unique type of molded wood design.

By The Way - I have a load of wood working tools to sell
If anyone is interested , email me for a list
MOST are "professional" quality and in very good shape.
I hope you enjoy these pictures, if you do , please let me know