Chess Set Diagram

Since we were talking about chess sets, and because we love diagrams, we're posting this too:

Someone with the username Retro-gamer posted it to the Deviant Art website.
It gives you the recipe to make your own set in one visual page.
Very cool.

Build your own Nuts & Bolts Chess Set

We've written about chess set made of nuts & bolts in the past (how they are a great gift idea - click HERE to read it.) Now we've found a website called CubScoutIdeas.com that shows you exactly how to make your very own. I particularly like how they breakdown what you'll need for each piece. Go to the site and they give you a list of all the materials you will need.

Image: Cub Scout Ideas

Image: Cub Scout Ideas

Image: Cub Scout Ideas

Image: Cub Scout Ideas

Image: Cub Scout Ideas

Image: Cub Scout Ideas

Image: Cub Scout Ideas

Then after you are done they suggest you paint them which makes them look really pretty.

Image: Cub Scout Ideas

Image: Cub Scout Ideas

SUPER IMPRESSIVE!
And all the hardware will cost you around $20.

Great Gift Idea #2

We got one and it was one of the best gifts we've ever received.

Great Gift Idea #2

CHESS SETS!

 Wing nuts, castle nuts, hex bolts - a chess set made out of fasteners - some people are so creative.
The one above is ours but below we'll show you where you can get one too.

So for that special chess Grandmaster in your life, who also loves hardware, here they are:

I think the other side is black - it's at Etsy

This one is really impressive.

Find it at Jazz It Up

Found it on Hello Antique by Laura Palmer

OR, if you want a lighter game, go for CHECKERS!

This is great! And also at Esty

I think I'm going to have to try and make one of these one day.