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Four-Player Magnetic Chessboard with Piece Storage
4 player chess board
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Application scenario
Laser processing
Machine & module

xTool M1
10WCompatible xTool Machine
P3
F2
F2 Ultra UV
F2 Ultra(Single)
F2 Ultra
F1 Ultra
F1
F1 Lite
S1
P2S
P2
M1 Ultra
D1 Pro 2.0
D1 Pro
D1
Laserbox
M2
Material used

1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood
3
483
Information
This is a four player chess board, I got the box files from boxes.py, however everything else including the magnet system, chess board design, and assembly details, were my own design
Instruction
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Step1: Materials
- 32 or more 4x3 mm neodymium magnets, you can buy them in a larger size too if needed. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2RFCBYW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
- Wood Glue (Titebond or Gorilla Glue) https://www.amazon.com/Titebond-5063-Original-Wood-8-Ounces/dp/B0002YWZPW/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0_title?pd_rd_w=KHIr5&content-id=amzn1.sym.781fe6e1-9487-4a74-b81e-5a879e5ec273%3Aamzn1.symc.c3d5766d-b606-46b8-ab07-1d9d1da0638a&pf_rd_p=781fe6e1-9487-4a74-b81e-5a879e5ec273&pf_rd_r=MRGV6D8BR4V1Q5BFRWY7&pd_rd_wg=MkPlG&pd_rd_r=2d5225ce-8de1-46a6-b4d8-08b18347ab6d&pd_rd_i=B0002YWZPW&th=1
- Fine grit sandpaper found at local hardware store (220 to 320 works best)
- Wood Finish, Choose desired (optional)
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Step2: 3x8 wings*

Preview

Preview
- Engrave and cut out all parts as shown in picture #1
- Put a small drop of wood glue in each of the grooves and fit together following picture #2
- Let all components dry
*If only making two player chess board you can skip this step.
** Do not glue the top on if you wish to have piece storage
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Step3: The Main Board

Preview

Preview
- Follow exact same steps as for step #2
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Step4: Magnets

Preview
- Double check polarity of all magnets after every step. This is very important
- Drill four holes in each of the corners exactly ½ inch or 12.70 mm from the top/bottom and sides.
- Install magnets using hot glue or wood glue.
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Step5: Enjoy
Have fun playing four player chess, hope you had a fun time with this project
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