Rod Johnson’s Chess and Checker game board pictorial

Back in 2010, woodworker Rod Johnson had to come up with a woodworking plan to instruct a group of 4-H participants on woodworking. Something that would build their skills and challenge their minds. Why not a chessboard complete with chess pieces, checkers and storage!

While his method might lead to some issues with expansion and contraction on the board, you will certainly get a kick out of how he made the checkers and chess pieces. It is certainly a simple plan that does give very good results. With the holiday coming up, it is time to start thinking about those gift projects…