{"id":9803,"date":"2010-05-31T05:00:08","date_gmt":"2010-05-31T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=9803"},"modified":"2020-08-26T23:56:24","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T06:56:24","slug":"laser-cut-chess-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/design-ideas\/laser-cut-chess-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Cut Chess Set"},"content":{"rendered":"

A chess set laser cut out of acrylic with free templates.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This laser cut acrylic chess<\/a> set was made by peter_<\/a> on Thingiverse<\/a> and he generously provided the templates for anyone to use or modify.<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place the grid pieces on a 12×12 inch ~4.5mm sheet of acrylic in an 8×8 grid for the chess board itself. Because the acrylic glue can leave bubbles between pieces, I just left these unglued and loose. I like this a lot more, and makes it look a lot more haphazard and visually interesting.<\/p>\n

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105 Amazing Laser Cutter Projects And Ideas To Inspire You<\/h2>\n

Ever wonder what the ultimate list of laser cutter projects & ideas<\/a> looks like?<\/p>\n

See the ultimate guide here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Using two of your favorite colours, cut out two sets of chess pieces and grid squares. Depending on your cut quality, the chess pieces may press-fit together (though hopefully not too tight, or they may crack), or you may have to use a little acrylic glue to seal them together.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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See other examples of laser cut chess sets here<\/a> and here<\/a>, and then try making your own with Ponoko<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Via: Make Via: Makerbot Industries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A chess set laser cut out of acrylic with free templates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

This laser cut acrylic chess set was made by peter_ on Thingiverse and he generously provided the templates for anyone to use or modify.<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place the grid pieces on a 12×12 inch ~4.5mm sheet of acrylic in an 8×8 grid for the chess board itself. 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