buy their first chess board<\/a> or upgrade from one of lower quality.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n17. Birch – Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Birch woods is regularly used for wood chess boards because it is light-colored and has a beautiful grain. The downsides are that the birch board will not take on much stain or varnish, so they need to be coated with oil before being sold in order to protect them from water damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Birch woods can also come in different colors such as cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Hornbeam – Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Used years ago when Ash was in short supply for billiard cues, Hornbeam is a very light wood which is also relatively soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hornbeam is a relatively inexpensive wood to buy in the United States and its natural color (slightly lighter than Cherry) makes it more attractive when used for this type of project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is not generally considered an excellent choice for chess boards because it can crack or warp if not properly mounted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Aspen – Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Aspen will give a light appearance to the chessboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– For best results combine Aspen with another wood that has contrasting tones, such as Walnut or Maple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Aspen is about as hard and heavy as Maple but more delicate in its grain patterning. It takes on colors well so it will be easy to stain if you want something<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Ash – Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ash has a fabulous finish where the grain can produce darker streaks, given the light squares real character and presence but wont push the price up too badly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Sheesham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Also known as Golden Rosewood, the grain can be hugely enhanced to make attractive styling on a board of required, or left naturally if you want a more subtle look. One of the most common woods used in chessboard because of its abundance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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