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Magnetic Wall Chess, with custom board

Step 7Lots, and lots of cutting. with a few bonus pressue sores.

Lots, and lots of cutting. with a few bonus pressue sores.
The pieces are made by slotting two card shapes together.

So, print out the templates ive provided, or make your own.
and stick them to the mount card.

My mount card was just under 2mm thick, so i made the gap down the middle to fit.

This can easily be adjusted by pencil, after a while you tend to get a feel for the sweet spot, for me it was cutting just down the inside of the line.

And get cutting!!! This Section Probably took me the longest.

A sharp knife is a MUST here.

And your hands would welcome some extra padding as in picture 3!
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I am a British Graphic Designer, when I am not working I spend my time making an array of projects, from electronic instruments and chessboards to cyberpunk rifles and steampunk props. If you have an...
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