Big chess set check

Denny North broke was the 2007 world record holder for the largest chess set. I really like his geometric designs for the pieces:

He designed this tabletop set for a local toy store down in San Jose, California. Think its big?

Thats nothing. Heres the world record winner and a picture of a lawn set.

Denny designs them for MegaChess who import the teak pieces from craftsmen who make them from furniture industry leftovers. Although Canada now holds the record with a king that is one inch wider, Denny is looking to reclaim his crown. Good luck man!

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Garden cart beer mug and a chess set

Heres a great outdoor project. Brad Rumsey made this awesome garden cart using a lot of recycle parts. It looks almost too nice to use!

"I recycled a frame from a BBQ, metal from a bed old frame and wheels off an old bike. I did buy the wood (cedar fence boards) and the galvanized nuts and bolts."

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Heres a clever project that Kevin Robbins ran across over on Instructables.com. A wood beer mug! Id kinda like to try this out. Check out the entire article here.

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Now, check this out. Michael Hedaux, 16, just completed this chess board and scrollsawn pieces. I have never seen pieces like these before. Absolutely incredible work.