Saturday, June 16, 2012

How to Make a Chess Table

Before
After



1.      Find a free table that no one wants anymore, Craig’s list, dumpsters

2.      Use an electric sander and sand the table outside OF THE HOME

3.      Steel wool crevices on the side*

4.      Tinted wood filler for nicks or scratches*

5.      Draw chess table 12 x 12 w/1 ½ inch squares with a pencil, measure the entire table l x w and find the center

6.      Remove legs with screwdriver, mark legs, keep screws together

7.      Paint two stains using painters tape, use a blow dryer to speed up drying process

8.      Write inscription(s) with wood engraver, spray paint w/clear glossy wood finish

9.      Purchase hi-end pieces - eBay, present during dinner and a concert by texting a link showing a video of the table from before to after

10.   Steps 3, 4 are optional because the wood may not require it

* optional
I was inspired to do this project by http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2010/06/diy-chess-end-table/ - thank you:) for your posting
Steps 5-8 were things I did

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