This custom chess board, crafted from walnut with maple inlays, sits atop a walnut chess piece storage box with individual dividers for each piece. The box has mitered joints with maple splines and also features custom engravings that were inspired by designs at two different locations that are special to the client. The box measures approximately 430mm x 430mm x 85mm (L x W x H).

Installing the inlays

Checking the fit of the dividers

Close up of engravings and splines

Ready to be oiled and waxed