build a checkers and a chessboard out of iron using bolts, washers, nuts and adaptable metal objects as pieces. Tips

 

Hi, a friend of mine suggested I make an artistic chessboard and checkers using metal objects as pieces, such as washers, nuts, bolts, or similar adaptable objects. Any artistic suggestions? Thanks.

https://macgyverisms.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-macgyver-style-chess-set-using-just-nuts-bolts-0144591/

 

 

Good to see you again Angiolino, you ask such good questions. I've been seeing chess sets made from things like fasteners for years, some really nice, some unimaginative. I don't have ideas for pieces and only a couple tips.

The very first video he was sanding and grinding chrome plated hardware without breathing protection. Chrome oxide (hexavalent chrome) is a serious breathing hazard, it's not only toxic it is a true carcinogen, it WILL give you lung cancer with enough exposure. The same goes for welding chrome. 

I strongly advise you NOT to use Cadmium plated hardware for anything you might want to grind, sand cut. Cadmium is very dangerous stuff, much worse the chrome! BEWARE gold colored hardware!

DRATS! I can't cut and paste images, the last OS update decided I need to save everything to the cloud and post images from there. I'll PM the link showing different bolts, nuts, etc. I found searching the term. "Runner bolts". It of course, hit on a bunch of social media things about some guy named Bolt who is on the run. Down the page a ways I found an Amazon listing full of different nuts, bolts and other fasteners. 

They should give you some ideas and hardware to look for.

Frosty The Lucky.

 

Thank you for your precious time. Sorry if I bored you. Thank you.

 

the lady was made with the washers of the punch press..it is not a beautiful example, very rough but functional

You're always welcome to my time Angiolino, your questions are never boring. In return, pictures would be wonderful.

Frosty The Lucky.