This beautiful checkers/chess board is constructed of solid Missouri maple and walnut squares, backed by Baltic birch, with a border of solid walnut. Rubber pads grip the surface for slip-free play. Choose a carved border for a really distinctive game board, or a solid border for a simple, classic look. DIMENSIONS - Playing surface: 13" x 13" (1-5/8" squares) - Overall size with border: 15-1/2" square x 3/4" thick FEATURES - Handmade in our family-owned shop - Made of solid maple and walnut - Optional carved border - Optional custom engraving: we can engrave names, dates, or a message on the back of the board. Select the "Custom engraving" option and enter your request when you place your order. - Wooden chess pieces are provided as a courtesy to people looking for an all-wood chess set. French Staunton chess set with a 3" king (king's base is 1 1/8"). Light pieces are boxwood, dark pieces are sheesham. Pieces are lightly weighted with green felt on the bottom. - Wooden checkers also available. SHIPPING - Make it yours by placing an order today - Made by Three Trees Workshop, Warrensburg, MO - Ships in 1-2 weeks via ground shipping. We'll provide a tracking number when it ships. - Contact us if you require expedited shipping - For custom engraved boards, we'll send a proof for approval before we do the engraving, so please watch for a message after you place your order. Delays in approval of proof may lead to delays in shipping. Each game board is unique due to natural variations in the color and grain of wood. The board you receive will vary slightly from the one pictured here, but it will be equally beautiful.
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
We’re a husband-and-wife team based in Warrensburg, Missouri. We’re both from the Midwest, but we met in Uganda while serving as Peace Corps Volunteers. We love exploring, soaking in the beauty of the natural world, and getting to know the people and cultures we encounter along the way.
We use high quality local Missouri hardwoods and eco-friendly finishes to minimize our environmental impact. We also plant a tree for every item we sell!
Nathan has a background in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, and is a lifelong woodworker. He is excited about our full time creative pursuit based on his love for creating and woodworking and our desire to make beautiful, useful things.
Cynthia offers input into the design process and manages orders and other details. We look forward to working with you!
David Gerhardt
For Walnut And Maple Checkers/Chess Board With Carved BorderI gave this chess board as a gift and they loved it. Beautiful piece of work!
Erik Schneider
For Walnut And Maple Checkers/Chess Board With Carved BorderDid a fantastic job! Made a chessboard for my best friend's wedding present. Couldn't be happier with the finished product.
Erica Bruder
For Wooden Truck Push Toy - Customized With NameMy sister loved her gift I sent her from Three Trees Workshop. Shipping was faster than I expected. Great service! I will be ordering from them again soon!
Aylajaquez Davis-Thomas
For Walnut And Maple Checkers/Chess Board With Carved BorderWhen we received the chess set my husband cried. It is for his father and to workmanship is beautiful. I will reach out again for other projects. THANLK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Shirley Pomponi
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For Walnut And Maple Checkers/Chess Board With Carved BorderI am happy with the final product! It was absolutely gorgeous! It came only a single day late, but the effort and time put into the products was well worth it. I would work with them again and I would reccomend them to anyone looking for quality craftmanship.
Tom Johnston
For Walnut And Maple Checkers/Chess Board With Carved BorderThe craftsmanship and customer experience was absolutely above and beyond. I want to recommend this family to anyone considering their products!
Heidi Lawrence
For Maple Cutting Board With PadaukVery Satisfied with the final product! Thanks for the excellent communication as well.
Kimberly Kiriluk
For Walnut And Maple Checkers/Chess Board With Carved BorderRichard Iammarino Sr
For Walnut And Maple Checkers/Chess Board With Carved BorderWe are very please with the product , it was exactly what we wanted and shipper much sooner than we thought it was very easy to deal with Customade, Nathan did a great job on communication and following up. Would recommend this company to my friends.
Eric Bleicher
For Walnut & Spalted Maple Jewelry/Keepsake BoxWow - Nathan is a true craftsman. I can honestly say, he FAR exceeded my expectations. I had him create a custom keepsake box as a wedding gift for my wife and he was able to inscribe it with a custom design and phrase that I made myself using MS Powerpoint. That made it really easy to get the inscription to look and say exactly as I wanted. Anyway - back to the woodwork. The attention to detail (added chamfers to soften corners, sanding work and subtle varnish, the inlays, the joints) is way above anything you are going to find from all but the best craftsman. The fit and finish is - in a word - perfect. (and that is high praise - I myself am an OCD engineer perfectionist). What made it even more special was the wood cuts he chose. The wood grains simply look other worldy. I never knew wood could pop like this and make you unable to look away. Its that gorgeous. Nathan has created an heirloom that will now be in my family for generations. Simply exquisite. Thank you Nathan!!
ralph stephan
For Maple Cutting Board With PadaukNathan was flexible and worked with me in designing a custom cutting board to fit a slot in my cabinetry. I would highly recommend Nathan to anyone who isn't sure which way to go, or who has a partial idea that needs to develop.
Kerra McMullin
For Walnut And Maple Checkers/Chess Board With Carved BorderLoved the finished project! He did exactly what I requested and it turned out beautiful! Artist easy to work with concerning the project. Thank you.
alandreth@kc.rr.com Landreth
For Wooden Toy Turtle - Customized With NameThis is a beautiful piece of work. The turtle is cute, but the smooth finish is gorgeous. We bought it for a new baby gift, and the personalization is lovely. The shipping amount was modest, and it arrived faster than expected. Most happy with this, our first purchase. Showed to some friends, and they wanted information to see other items, too. We will be back!
sarah smith
For Custom Wooden SignMy custom wood sign came out very nice. It is beautifully made, and a great value for the workmanship and delivery was quick.
Pippa Greenberg
For Walnut & Maple ChessboardCynthia & Nathan were a PLEASURE to work with. I wanted a very specific custom chess board for my Dad with specific engraving and specs. and the throughput was 100%. I was a little bit nervous because I have never used this site; however, Cynthia was extremely professional and responded to all of my emails in under 24 hours. Anything that is custom, they will send proofs for approval. They told me the exact timelines and what to expect and everything was exactly as stated. I am an EXTREMELY detail oriented person, everything down to the wood grain direction was done perfectly. I can't thank them enough. I increased the board size and the price was extremely fair. They will work with you on everything, you just have to ask. I will DEFINITELY work with them again and am so grateful for what they made for my dad and I. Thank you so much Cynthia & Nathan
Amber Conger
For Custom Wooden PlaqueYou all were delightful to work with! Lightning fast and clear communication. Friendly and pleasant. My colleague LOVED his beautiful guitar plaque, and the room broke out in cheers when I brought it out. So glad you could help me make this happen for him! I'll recommend you guys to everyone!
Victoria Cannon
For Walnut And Maple Checkers/Chess Board With Carved BorderMy chessboard was absolutely fantastic! It was an anniversary gift and he was in awe with how wonderful it was. You were very easy to work with and I will definitely refer this company to friends and family. Thank you for such an amazing piece of art!
Steve Johnson Johnson
For Walnut And Maple Checkers/Chess Board With Carved BorderEven though I did not order the carved border as described above. The workmanship of this product is amazing. It is a beautiful piece to be admired for everyone who enters our home. do not hesitate to order a chess board or any other item .
william colavolpe
For Kansas plaqueAlways a great experience. Very professional and well versed in his craft. I look forward to doing more business with him and his company in the very near future.
Charles Foulks
For Charles' engagement ring boxWorking with Nathan from Three Trees Workshop was excellent. Nathan was very professional and gave his ideas, thoughts, and suggestions on my project to help me get exactly what I wanted. He kept in touch with me throughout the entire project and answered all my questions. If I ever have another project that I need done, I will defiantly contact him for help. I absolutely am thrilled and happy with how the project turned out. I couldn't have asked for a better turn out. I had an idea as to what I wanted, A custom made ring box, to propose with. I had already had the dimensions and designs that I wanted. Nathan helped me and asked questions so that I was able to get exactly what I wanted. And with his professionalism and knowledge, he was able to help me work out the fine details and get the box designed perfectly.
william colavolpe
For military Kansas shaped plaqueBryce Morville
For Bryce's Jewelry box insert trayA pleasure to work with. Would use again. Highly recommended. Thanks!
John Moore
For Cutting Board RequestNathan was a real pleasure to work with. He carefully listened to my needs and helped me find the perfect product. He was very timely and communicated with me throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend!
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