From: Manabu Terao mx3 ttcn ne jp> Date: 10 jan 2006 Subject: Re: Standard size of shogi pieces? Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Save up to $1,500 on your phone bill with Packet8 Free Activation, Free Equipment & First Month Free! 30-day money back guarantee. 1-877-868-1135 http://click.topica.com/= caaemrka2i6YsbnuqMaa/ TMONE ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Fat, Good question, I did not the answer before but I've found it. According to www.tendocci.com(A Japanese site opened by shogi piece=20 manufacturers in Tendo in Japan), the shapes are as below;=20 Piece Height Width(widest) Thickness Angle King 32mm 28.7mm 9.7mm 81degree Rook/Bishop 31mm 27.7mm 9.3mm ditto Gold/Silver 30mm 26.7mm 8.8mm ditto kNight 29mm 25.5mm 8.3mm ditto Lance 28mm 23.5mm 8.0mm ditto Pawn 27mm 22.5mm 7.75mm ditto The above values are rough indication. They can vary by a craftman. Hope this helps. Manabu Terao > fat cyclop poczta onet pl> wrote on 02/01/2006 18:33:55: >=20 > > > > I tried to look it up in shogi-l archieve but without success. > > > > Is there a standard size for shogi pieces? > > > > If not one size, is there a standard for the piece's proportions/angles= ? > > > > I have never seen a shogi set o I wonder: are the pieces flat? Are they= > > rounded or sharp-edged? Etc. etc. etc. > > > > I there any description how to make a shogi set on your own? > > > > TIA, > > fat cyclop Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Is your computer freezing up or slowing down? Repair corrupt files and harmful errors - protect your PC Take a 2-minute PC health check-up at no charge! http://click.topica.com/= caaemrna2i6YsbnuqMaf/PC PowerScan ------------------------------------------------------------------- --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: = shogi-l shogi net EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a2i6Ys.= bnuqMa.= c2hvZ2kt Or send an email to: shogi-unsubscribe topica com For Topica's complete suite of email marketing solutions visit: http://www.topica.com/?p=3DTEXFOOTER --^----------------------------------------------------------------