Bob Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I am making(trying to) a chess table. The chess board is inset into the table with a 5/16 reveal. I did everything I could to avoid chip out when cutting the rabbet on the board, but of course, on the last cut which was about 1/16th deep one corner chipped. I don't have the missing piece. I think my choices are: Live with it, slightly chamfer the edge and try to hide it, remake the board. Unfortunately, I am leaning towards remaking it, but walnut is extremely expensive and hard to find in 12/4. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Just tossing out an option... Epoxy the corner using some yellow/brown transtint dye. Another option would be to trim 1/16" off of each side and create a border around the entire piece. Turn the flaw into a feature with some thin ebony or Padauk to look like you planned it.. Ebony is expensive so, maybe Wenge is a better option there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Bob, that sucks! I’m sure the checker board itself is glued up but is the frame? I’m like Kev, be darned if I would redo, turn it into an accent. Very well done otherwise! Play strip checkers and no one will ever realize there is a prob! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I would trim each edge and then reevaluate. It may be the right fix or maybe you then can do as Kev mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Ok.. I just thought of one more option and it's a little unique! Cut the corner off and replace it with a repair piece that's big enough to sign the piece. Call it your signature corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Dog ear at 45° all four corners. Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 Thanks all, I am going to mull this over, and over, while I complete the rest of the table. I still have a lot to do and the board will never be permanently attached so I have time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Could you file that chip flat and find a piece of wood that matches in grain, glue it on oversized and cut it flush. Think it would completely disappear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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