OK, an unfinished set isn’t going
to save you much money, but what you can do when you finish it yourself is make
the finish any way you want it. The
Chess Store offers their unfinished 3.75” German Knight Staunton set in white boxwood which is ideal for painting or
staining for about $45. You can combine this with building your own chessboard using basic
tools as shown in the 7-part Youtube video. Or you can also check out this link
for a step-by-step guide for
making a board, checkers and a simple chess set. I really didn’t care for the piece design,
but if you’re really handy, it looks easy enough to modify the shape. ChessUSA has a nice explanation
of different types of wood that can be used for boards HERE.
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