Had you contacted House of Staunton about the issue and to see if you can get an exchange? Just might be a lemon. I have a board from them and I haven't had this issue. Boards shouldn't be a cheese grader to felt pads. I would recommend getting a replacement exchange.
Are House of Staunton Board supposed to be like this?
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Mine isn’t like that, it’s very smooth if you run your fingers over it, and it doesn’t scrape the felt.
Is it possible anybody could post close up pictures of their board I just wanna know what a real Staunton looks like.
Thank you very much.
Here you are, but my phone's camera isn't fantastic... Hope this helps.
I also bought one of the cheaper HOS maple and rosewood boards. The maple squares are silky smooth, whereas the rosewood squares are somewhat rough to the touch (although not to the point of tearing the felts).
After watching some YouTubz on board construction, I'm surmising that when these lower priced boards are being finished they're neglecting to rub wood filler over the board to fill in the tiny gaps in the grain.
It's irritating, but I do remind myself that it was a inexpensive board.
Jul 25, 2020
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Yes, this is one of their cheaper boards. I own a good number of them and I agree with DrChesspain. The finish is not as well done or complete as wth a lot of other boards that also cost more.
I would call Kevin at HoS and I am confident he will make it right.
DrChesspain wrote:
I also bought one of the cheaper HOS maple and rosewood boards. The maple squares are silky smooth, whereas the rosewood squares are somewhat rough to the touch (although not to the point of tearing the felts).
After watching some YouTubz on board construction, I'm surmising that when these lower priced boards are being finished they're neglecting to rub wood filler over the board to fill in the tiny gaps in the grain.
It's irritating, but I do remind myself that it was a inexpensive board.
Do you know of any places with boards like the DGT?
Jul 25, 2020
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The House of Staunton does have some nicer, yet not too expensive boards.
The Chess Store also has a nice selection in the $150 - $190 range. I like the ones with the molded edges. A friend of mine bought one and it is very nice.
The Chess House also has some of these boards for under $200.
I own a few of the HoS boards and they are nice. The folding Rosewood and Maple board is really nice.
The boards from The Chess House look similar. If I were going to buy one of these boards I would go wth The Chess House because Raphael, the owner, only handles the nicest.
The Chess Store boards are unique and if you like one of them, I would buy from them. I have nothing but good experiences with boards from The Chess House and The Chess Store.
Jul 28, 2020
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The problem with veneer is that it is so thin you can not always sand it sufficiently to make it smooth without sanding right through it. Wood filler is a cheap not so good solution to that.
That's why my board is solid wood made by Colorado Woodworker.
The board should not be like that. I have a deep distain for " Wood Pushers " though.
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What is a wood pusher?
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A chess term for one who only knows how the pieces move. They do not know any strategy behind these moves.
Relevance: Back in the day, chess pieces were made of wood. To be called a wood-pusher is an insult. It means you know only how the pieces move, and no strategy towards the game of chess at all.
Relevance: Back in the day, chess pieces were made of wood. To be called a wood-pusher is an insult. It means you know only how the pieces move, and no strategy towards the game of chess at all.
Person 1: Dude, do you really want to play me at chess?
Person 2: Yeah I'm really good!
(Person 1 defeats Person 2 easily, without even having to think.)
Person 2: Yeah I'm really good!
(Person 1 defeats Person 2 easily, without even having to think.)
I recently purchased a new House of Staunton chess set and every square the board has exposed wood grain that scrape and ruin the felt below the pieces. Here is a picture of my board -
If it is supposed to be like this can anybody point in the direction of a board more like the DGT tournament with a flat veneer like this -
Thank you for reading.