JLP Hardwood Chessboard - Stained Oak Boarder

The premium finish JLP board is framed and contrasted with a rugged, yet elegant stained oak border. This border frame has a specialized finish process that involves sand blasting the wood to enhance the contrast of the grain. The software wood is removed, forming pronounced ridges and valleys in the wood grain. These become very visible when the finish is applied and wiped off in a series of five applications. The entire board is then sealed in the clear finish that gives JLP the distinctively vibrant appearance and smoothness to the touch.

A very limited number of these chessboards were produced and are being made available for sale for a brief time.

With all JLP products, precision aligned hardwood block construction is handcrafted in Pennsylvania from locally sourced premium walnut and maple woods.

- Solid maple and walnut with oak border
- 21" Square
- 2" squares

The Craft
John has a rich woodworking heritage in the state of Pennsylvania. Originally from Switzerland, the skills were passed down through five generations. This lost art of woodworking is continually refined, blending timeless methods with the latest knowledge of wood behavior. For example every design must be carefully planned with the appropriate wood selection and cuts to account for variations in humidity that cause natural expansion and contraction of wood. To craft a wood product that will last for generations, John gives great attention to every phase of production including wood selection, drying, cutting, curing, crafting, and the multi-step finishing process that results in the smooth, elegant, lustrous finish for which the JLP products are known. Every product is personally overseen by John and must meet his standards before releasing them to Chess House.