My son and I play a game of chess nearly every morning and have been using a glass set with a few broken pieces for quite some time now. About a month ago, my wife decided to buy us a new set but after a bit of sticker-shock, decided to make a set.
Its pretty cool. She went to a craft store, picked up a variety of wooden spools and balls, and glued them into various configurations for the pieces.
Even without any tools, anyone can make creative projects with wood.
