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    Posted 12 years ago

    toracat
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    I sent photos to Chess Museums and collector's clubs. Evidently the pieces from my last post are probably resin, with glass tops on some. Probably from China 20+ yrs. ago. But they were very impressed by the board, it is hand made, one of a kind, the pieces seemed a little large for this board so I put my pieces I bought in the early 70's on the board, they are from Italy, I saw them on internet and wow expensive! They had not been cleaned since then! I invented a cleaning solution! Pour 1/2 cup catsup, 1 1/2 cup vinegar, about 150 drops chili oil, two tablespoons El Pato Mexican hot sauce, tablespoon cayenne pepper, then pour in 1/2 cup of baking soda and stand away! Let soak for about 3-4 hours, then wash with dish soap. Then dry and apply olive oil!! The tile is Gypsum, I think and carved with a boxcutter or knife. I put protective coating so it will keep. I bought the mahogany table years ago at Goodwill. The board clamps right on like it was made for it. One part was loose so last night I glued it with liquid nails and noticed the M S underneath? Is that the maker? Was it made in Mississippi? I do not know the style of this table? I also put olive oil on the frame of the board

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    1. toracat toracat, 12 years ago
      Looks good! thanks!
    2. BHock45 BHock45, 12 years ago
      really nice job toracat! I would guess MS is the previous owner?
    3. toracat toracat, 12 years ago
      It worked great! Much better than hand polishing! And no harsh chemicals! And MS could be previous owner. Thanks for looking!

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