21" Hardwood Player's Chessboard 2 1/4" Squares JLP, USA (DISCOUNTED FOR IMPERFECTION)
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About The 21" Hardwood Player's Chessboard 2 1/4" Squares JLP, USA (DISCOUNTED FOR IMPERFECTION)
The quality standard for these boards is very high and as they enter the warehouse each one is inspected to make sure they are absolutely amazing. Sometimes they are not quite amazing, so we move them to imperfect status, for reasons that might be insignificant or imperceptible to some people. But we want to keep the quality amazing for those sold as first rate. Additionally, sometimes minor imperfections appear during the manufacturing process and it would be a shame to discard the product after so much effort and material has gone into making it to that point. Sometimes we accepted a few of these boards at a discounted rate and pass the savings on to someone who loves this style of chessboard but really wants a break on price.
About the product
Players, admirers, and those who enjoy well-made products will appreciate the workmanship of this chess board that is ready to pair with a variety of suitably sized chess pieces. All Heirloom Collection Chess Sets are built on this board.
The chessboard is handcrafted in Pennsylvania from locally sourced premium walnut and maple woods. The process of creating the boards takes many months, from the drying and curing of woods, to the special cutting and assembly process, to the final details that include grooves, beveled edge, engraving, and the multiple finishes that gives it the trademark luxurious and distinguishably smooth surface. Over many months, Raphael created this chessboard model inspired by Drueke's obsolete works. It has become a remarkable showpiece and platform for any set of chess pieces one owns that are suitably sized, usually 3 3/4" tall on average.
The work of creating this chessboard is entrusted to a Pennsylvania family with a rich heritage of woodworking and farming passed down through five generations, and originating in Switzerland. The lost art of woodworking is continually refined, blending timeless methods with the latest knowledge on living wood behavior.
The creator of this chessboard has studied wood movement extensively. Wood is "living" after it is cut down, not a rigid block. Due to the circular ringed nature of a tree, the direction of cuts is very important to the natural expansion and contraction of the wood as humidity levels change from one environment to another. This unique expansion of both woods used in this work of art, require great attention in every phase.
21" square solid maple and walnut chess board with 2 1/4" squares, 3/4" thickness, it's ideally suited to standard 3 3/4" set of chess men.
Material:
Care: It can be helpful to store or display the chessboard vertically so that equal temperature and humidity is applied to both upper and lower sides of the wood. A light lacquer finish is applied for furniture style smoothness, and a soft, dry cloth should be used to wipe the surface dust free.
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Customer Reviews
I bought a board discounted for imperfections and have no regrets. The imperfections are small knots in the wood that are only visible up close, see picture for details. Any concerns I had went away when I got it. Very satisfied.
Very happy with the JLP chess board. The precision craftsmanship, detail, and excellent wood used in making this hand crafted board is a pleasure to own. Thanks to Raphael Neff, owner and CEO of Chess House, for his vision to develop and bring to market an outstanding product in keeping with (and even improving upon) the iconic Drueke chess board design. Also much praise to the artisans at JLP that make these beautiful boards.
A customer for life.
I finally decided on owning a quality chessboard and set. Couldn't be happier with my choice of board and company.
Their customer service is top tier coupled with great communication. I purchased an "imperfect" JLP 21" board with 2.25 squares.
It took me over an hour to find the imperfection, if you can even call it that.
It's a brand new board.
Chesshouse was dead on accurate with their description. Money very well invested.
JLP chessboards must be seen in person in order to truly see their beauty. Pictures just don't cut it. Thank you so much for making the process such a pleasant one!
The imperfections on my board are tiny and IMPOSSIBLE to see by a naked eye! I highly suggest this product especially because you can contact the store and request pictures of the particular board you will be getting before purchase.
The board itself is perfect and on par with original drueke boards.
Thank you Chess Store!
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