David Pickett's amazing chess set

Spotted by The Awesomer, David Pickett's chess set unlocks more than just strategic mysteries.

A project from my 3d design class.

A chess set I designed around the function of skeleton keys. The skeleton keys are made of brass. One set was finished in liver sulfur petina and the other set was sandblasted. The wood includes curly maple and walnut.

chess set [David's Photostream]

[#1 posted by Halloween Jack, April 6, 2009 11:07 AM]

David Pickett's chess set unlocks more than just strategic mysteries.

Like what? I interpreted the above to mean that turning the keys performed some function, but there's nothing on the Flickr page to confirm that.

[#2 posted by HeatherB, April 6, 2009 11:24 AM]

Tis a thing of beauty.

[#3 posted by strider_mt2k, April 6, 2009 1:43 PM]

What would enhance this is a similar set utilizing roller skates.

What? The reference is too old?

[#4 posted by The Lizardman, April 6, 2009 2:02 PM]

I'm a fan

[#5 posted by TedJohnson, April 6, 2009 2:13 PM]

Think how mechanically awesome it would be if this set only allowed you to turn the key if the move you're making were legal. Like this, only prettier.

[#6 posted by pork musket, April 6, 2009 2:58 PM]

@3 I rode my bicycle past your window last night. I roller skated to your door at daylight.

[#7 posted by General Specific, April 7, 2009 4:58 AM]

That's very cool.

[#8 posted by Anonymous, April 10, 2009 12:36 AM]

Now if only those pieces could unlock the secrets to better chess as well!;)