Bob 41 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 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 post Share on other sites
Kev 1,274 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 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 post Share on other sites
Coop 681 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 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 post Share on other sites
Woodenskye (Bryan) 490 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 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 post Share on other sites
Kev 1,274 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 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 post Share on other sites
Chet 793 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Dog ear at 45° all four corners. Quote “If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” John Wooden Link to post Share on other sites
Bob 41 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 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 post Share on other sites
Jamie 588 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 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 post Share on other sites
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