Laser Chess Sets Made Easy: Making Custom Chess Sets with Checkers & Othello- Wood & Acrylic

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This video shows a fun and easy way to make chess boards. This is a complete chess set with board, pieces, as well as checkers and Othello. In the video, I show options for materials and loads of tips and tricks. I also walk through how easy it is to use a laser machine for the beginner, as well as tips for the experienced.

—⏱Timestamps⏱—
00:00 Introduction
02:10 Material Options
03:08 Which Laser
04:30 Cutting the Board Layers
05:23 Adhesive Sheets
6:52 Gluing Options
07:14 Staining & Wood Finish
07:54 Using Acrylic
09:18 Engraving & Cutting Wood
10:04 Engraving Reverse of Checkers
11:05 Building the Boards with Layers
12:14 Adding Magnets
12:26 Assembling Chess Pieces
13:05 Othello Game Pieces
13:36 Cleaning Burning & Charring
14:25 Sanding Wood Burning
15:12 Wood Finish for Pieces
15:51 Cleaning Pre-Finished Wood
16:30 Checkers Options
17:45 Chess Piece Options
18:43 Chess Set Closer Look
19:20 Custom Chess Pieces
19:44 Personalizing Board Options
22:03 Final Tips

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[WitchyWoz]

Yes, would greatly appreciate a video on the chess board and pieces using XCS. Love your videos!

[magomat]

Just bought a xtool P 2 with all bells and whistles and was searching for a good channel for ideas. Well i found it great channel.

[tallyoutdoorrentals]

Yes!!! Please show a video on how you made the chess pieces with the xtool design space. There aren't many videos on how to use it's software.

[MsHeebiejeebies]

Thanks for the video. None of them seem to be the standard 22inch square but it does give one a lot of different ideas

[SicnetwrkPro]

an idea I got while watching this with the acrylic chess pieces is to put a LEDs under the board with wholes that send light up to the pieces to illuminate them. You could use RGB leds and the wiring would not be too hard to make. I work with LEDs for fun.

[swishair]

Wow, another awesome video. You have some great ideas and awesome designs. Please keep them coming. Really enjoy your videos and I have tried some of your projects. Thanks for what you do.

[cindyjackson]

Yes! I would like a video on the software. I have an xtool s1 40w and 2w IR laser and I would love to see how this machine works with acrylic please. 😊 I would really like to make these games.

[kimhoward]

As a UW alumni…that’s super cool! Go Dawgs!

[camillewing]

I love all of your videos. Options are key!!!! I wish fast forward was an option when I was making these kinds of things. 😉 Would love to see a video on the crook software.

[jeffskelton]

those look awesome! If you sell these what would you charge? Range would be interesting

[rickpouley]

That green glass looks so good for your chess pieces... I would like to see a video for your chess sets..

[ladyaj]

I would love a class on larger chess set

[thesplinteredfinger]

How much air assist do you use when cutting acrylic? I get a lot of acrylic fibers stuck to my laser cone and sometimes it even blocks the laser opening. I always heard to use minimal air when cutting acrylic but there has to be a better way. You make amazing products!

[ladyaj]

Where do I find the lesson for creating chess sets

[ufoquilter]

Would love a video on how to make them personalized shapes

[mindyhall]

To your question, would be great to see a more in-depth video about the chess boards

[Nimariel]

As one of the YouTubers who seems to have used some of these XTool lasers the longest and most consistently, would you be willing to do a more long-term review? There have been several videos recently about issues with units after a month or so, and I’d love to hear from some users in the 2-6 month range.

[kimberlydingle]

Would love a lightburn tutorial if you use that software 😊

[afrikamathis]

How many layers did you make? The file is a little confusing. It doesn’t really say how to assemble. I know Mark is very helpful and supportive. Thought id ask you since I’m here.