I am using hickory (cream coloured) for the light, black walnut for the
dark, and mahogany for the border.

I have been toying with making some lacewood inlay in the border, but I am
not sure I want to spend the time when this is a freebie to a colleague.

Dave Paine.
"GeeDubb" wrote in message
...
I'm designing a chess table for my daughter to my wife's
specifications.........that being said and trying to fit everything into
the design restrictions, measurement wise, I was curious what others have
use for contrasting woods?

The legs and surrounding structure will be cherry so I was thinking
quilted maple and black walnut for the chess board.

?

Gary