Making a Custom Chess Board & Box - 268

[@colbysheridan6728]

My 9 year old and I sat and watched this twice today...he's a huge chess fan and keeps kicking my butt. Loved your final product, and your videos are getting really good! Not saying they were not before, but they really have a great polish to them. Appreciate you sharing your talents.

[@Thom4123]

AWESOME job Jay you knocked this out of the park. I like how you have the one miter still attached to the board so when closed all four miter come seamlessly together.

[@jacobcurry3944]

For real watching you go from all power tools and almost exclusively working with pine it has been awesome seeing you transition to include hardwoods and hand tools. Keep it up.

[@bellevuesnekkeri]

WOW. What an awesome piece of work Jay. When you re sawed the top checkered piece and when you slid the lid on, towards the end.......I caught myself sitting in front of the monitor with my jaw dropped and my mouth half open. Great video....as always

[@azmohr23]

Woodworking, chill music, and a cup of coffee... Just what I needed this morning. Beautiful work, thanks.

[@JayBates]

+azmohr23 mmmmm....coffee...

[@jaimerios1378]

You were the first channel I got into when I got into woodworking, with the bunkbed build being the first video I watched. I love that video because of the cadence with the music and the production quality. This video reminds me why I love watching your content. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@craftedworkshop]

Dude, that is incredible work. You are really taking it to another level lately. I absolutely love the no-voiceover style every once in awhile.

[@drowization]

Wow, very nice. Well done. One of my favorite vids so far. No talking, just great music & great woodworking,,,,

[@Curtisloew88]

I've been working with wood for about 20 years now. I'm self taught. But I'm not sure if I'll ever get as good as you. You do great work and inspire me to do better work. Love the videos.

[@dopple7246]

Nice work. I'm a cabinet maker myself. It's been too long since I've spent time on projects like this. Lovely work, fantastic workshop, and over all the video was an absolute pleasure to watch.👌

[@jamesdownes1974]

Wow! Amazing craftsmanship, not just on the woodworking, but the video production, too. I appreciate the care and attention to detail you pour in to your work. An inspirational start to my Sunday! Thanks Jay!

[@seansaulnier560]

Beautiful work brother. Great thinking to use the plywood to protect against expansion from the hardwood pieces. Incredibly impressive how far you've come from working out of the apartment to your garage. You work just gets better and better.

[@martydrummond9538]

it still amazes me how people cannot like the efforts of a persons best efforts, great job Jay

[@kperellie]

Beautiful work Jay. I made one many years ago except the board was fixed and the game pieces were stored just like yours but in a drawer under the under the board.

[@JarrodBush-Creator]

It's been truly wonderful following you over the past few years, watching you evolve as a woodworker and a content creator has been a blast! Keep up the amazing work Jay!

[@MakeSomething]

Dude, everything about this is absolutely incredible! The project and the video!

[@JayBates]

+Make Something thanks 💪👊

[@adnanalam2006]

Ikr

[@RickMeasham]

Maaaate! Everything about this is beautiful. The box, to the construction to the video edit and music. Instantly a favorite.

[@Steve_K2]

I need to watch this video every time I start to worry about the younger generation. Beautiful design, wonderful execution. Bravo, Mr Bates.

[@DIYBuilds]

Beautiful. That extra resaw capacity working nicely on the band saw.

[@crazyaz9468]

I have to say that I think this is one of your better videos...Good job!!!

[@Dingbat217]

That is so cool, and very well executed too! I especially like the idea of using the chequerboard as a thin veneer on regular plywood as then there are very minimal movement due to humidity changes to contend with! And the finished article looks very nice indeed! Well done Jay!

[@jeffforbes3772]

Great video Jay! I half expected you to spin those chess pieces out on that lathe and do a little intricate carving. Always a pleasure to watch your channel

[@andymarshall7165]

Amazing work and a nice video, but most of all after almost 30 years in cabinet and furniture building i have never seen dual miter gauges used as a sled like that. Thank you as i will noe be using this trick often. Good job young man keep it up.

[@wvclassiclincoln1324]

Very impressive Jay. This project highlighted your meticulous attention to detail and proper preparation and planning. Truly a work of art. Stay safe and creative brother.

[@joshmaxrubinstein]

This is hall of fame quality all around! @Jay Bates. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@Dumps3rFir3]

Probably one of the most relaxing videos you've made. Your production quality gets better every time. Nice work, Jay

[@AdderlyPazos]

By far my favorite Jay Bates video. This is on a whole nother level.

[@grconnors]

jay youve gotten so good. youve come a long way from glue it and screw it. bless you for keeping the craft alive. also.. some matching pieces would be really cool

[@Keronin]

Jay, Fantastic music choice and editing! I love you going back to your old style of syncing the music to the cuts in the video. Obviously not every video should be done this way, but I love seeing it from time to time. The project came out beautifully! It makes me want to get my shop up and running so I can make the chess board I keep picturing in my head. All in all one of my favorite videos you've done. Thank you for the time and effort!

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Excellent build/project. Exquisitely executed! Veneered top actually surprised me a little. Wasn't expecting that. Well done, sir!

[@homesbyjamie2378]

Very nice! I like how the board slides out to store the pieces. I just made a chessboard from walnut and maple.....don't have a thickness planer or joiner but enjoyed hand planing and orbital sanding. Takes time but a very satisfying project!

[@spamboli]

all up a fantastic piece of work - the chessboard, the video work, the editing, and the choice of music - superb!

[@aaronspriggs9041]

Wow, that's gorgeous, nice job. That fit and finish of the top sliding in is perfect.

[@Sprank900]

KUdos Jay, April is right to excited for you over this vid. This a departure for you to the next level.

[@AprilWilkerson]

What an amazing edit Jay. Of course it's an outstanding build as well but I love the music and cuts of the edit on top of it.

[@mikeeckert3019]

April Wilkerson when is your twin going to help you.

[@joegemma]

Major change of pace from your normal build vids. I love both styles. This one reminded me of a Chris Salomone build. Very nice build and video. Thanks for continuing to create content for us.

[@holdengreen2664]

Your woodworking skills are honestly what I hope to achieve someday. You are a true inspiration and your video skills and ability to capture the art so beautifully is amazing. Keep up the excellent work!

[@tho33mas]

By far I think one of your best projects! I love your sled system for cutting the miters!

[@donaldshulman6771]

Jay - Beautiful work. Chess boards make for great projects. The box was a great place to store the pieces.

[@GeekBuildersNet]

WOW! The video was great, but 7 minutes is not enough to fully appreciate the work that went into that

[@YourStoryHomeDesign]

Wow, very impressive. I heard you talking about this on the Woodworking Podcast so I decided to watch the video. I'm inspired.

[@Luisfelipebethbff]

Your work with this song is something amazing, just like the wedding gift box, perfect match between songs and images. Great!!!

[@azlowslow-bbqandbeverages1828]

What an great video. Thanks for sharing. I'm new to wood working and really enjoyed watching some of the more intricate details / cuts. That certainly isn't the most simple box to create. Job well done.

[@sgsax]

Really enjoyed this build. Was just looking at my set and thinking it was time to build a nice board for it. Found the music quite relaxing, too.

[@deaththekid5393]

Chess is such a fun game to play. It relaxes my mind and I like how the board is set up symmetrically.

[@anthonydtobias]

awesome job! I remember a while back you said you wanted to step up your game in one of your videos.... clearly you have achieved that..... extremely nice job! beautiful!👍

[@nicholascox4545]

Mate, all the way from the land donwn under. Cracking vid. Little more Frank Howarth in this than your normal stuff. Love the contrast on your channel now between super casual vloggy videos, tutorial type clips and then all the way to this. Mr Bates, doing a cracking job.

[@JackT9595]

Something really satisfying about watching all the colours switch places at 2:57. Beautiful work Jay!

[@LuisHernandez-km5uz]

Digging the Detroit redwing's cabinet door knobs... You sir, are a master woodworker.

[@andrewp.tucker3219]

Great project! It really turned out nice! Good to see you using the riser block on the bandsaw for resawing too.

[@cobberpete1]

Ditto all the comments below. It is an absolutely stunning piece of work. Anyone would be proud to have such a fine game board

[@Xynter]

That is a work of art! Absolutely stunning piece and craftmanship!

[@benlucas1039]

Jay, that was probably the best edit on one of your videos ever!! Its flowed so well and the project is beautiful.

[@RyanMonty]

WOW! That is flawless craftsmanship. Blown away.

[@megalalu8411]

Omg.. this last Sound is the Sound of perfection... Well done.

[@megalalu8411]

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[@xamanoth]

Your videos are superb. Incredible craftsmanship, fantastic choice of music. The videography and how you match your cuts to the music are really great. I find it quite relaxing to watch you work!

[@p4ult1]

wow Jay, I watch all your videos, but the quality of this piece really impressed me. Well done

[@adrianrandall9379]

Easily one of the nicest peices I've seen you do , you should be very happy with it.

[@tomdenny8507]

Wow, one of the best videos you have ever made. I really enjoyed the almost "Mr. Chickadee" like serenity. The box and chess board are really beautiful. Masterfully done, both.

[@lorencarey7161]

It looks great, well thought out. This is fine woodworking for sure. all its missing is green felt on the inside.

[@jayspun9]

I like all of your videos but this one, by far, was awesome. Content, music, editing. Thanks!

[@Pyroesuna]

Beautiful work as usual sir. Simple and elegant. My favorite kind of board.

[@Honman0029]

I love watching your videos, even without you doing a voice over its great to follow your process of working. I play chess, and can honestly say that anyone would be delighted to have such a wonderfully crafted board to play on.

[@dreamkiss4u]

beautiful work and chess board box....one thing i might add would be some type of material laying and glued inside the bottom part of the board that when the box gets moved around the chess pieces wont be clanking around or maybe foam inserts for them something as such....beautiful work once again.

[@McGinnsWoodShop]

Wow... wow!! That was not only an amazing project, but I LOVED the video with it! Great work Jay

[@JayBates]

Thank you, Jason. Much appreciated dude.

[@thomascollins72]

Great video. I like the pace, camera angles, and music. Thank you.

[@jamesrobinson-hn2vz]

I really enjoy this type of video, I love your others too but, with just music and watching the craft it's relaxing to watch

[@michaelmcclendon1550]

I've enjoyed your work for a while now, but this video is fantastic. Bravo. Also, that's maybe one of the most beautiful pieces I've seen you make. All around fantastic. Thanks for what you do.

[@gilbertrobles1374]

Professional bro. Awesome build. The wood looks so smooth and neat.

[@koreyjerome2442]

Enjoyed the new editing style! Very creative and easy to watch. Good flow.

[@itzmeagain8011]

Just seeing the finished piece would have been great but watching the making of it was awesome, thank you for sharing the experience.

[@robertevans6481]

Awesome....and i enjoy the podcast with you April, and Nick...

[@BradleyMakesThings]

Seriously, Jay. DAMN. The project and video were incredibly inspiring. Great job all around! I'm truly awestruck at the outcome right now.

[@JayBates]

+Carter Wilson Workshop :)

[@jacob_369]

Absolutely beautiful chessboard! And the video is one of the best I've ever seen! Thank you for sharing!

[@sridgway54]

Excellent product. Fine woodworking. Right there with your jewelry box.

[@jerrystark3587]

First, both the design and the execution of this project are flawless. Second, the video itself is a very nice piece of production work. Well done!! I just subscribed to this channel. Thanks.

[@aroldfut]

Excellent build! The use of the shooting board made good sense.

[@imperialguard13]

I always wanted to know how to make the top without it separating, never thought of making the entire surface a veneer. Nice job!

[@allgeo]

Thank you. A wonderful build from a very talented artist. Bravo.

[@therealdonchelios]

Man you really stepped up your class, quality and skill with this one. Both in the video production and the build itself. What a perfect video my friend, one of your best 👍

[@steveminla]

THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!! WOW great job! Very impressed with the end result AND the functionality of use for it!

[@Sentinalh]

That's a great piece. I love the individual piece storage.

[@kingofthesea123]

Jay, I have been following you for a long time and really enjoy all of you videos. This one is by far your best edit to date in my opinion. I got enough information to build the project myself and it was delivered in a very thought out , artistic way. Bravo!

[@tubbs094]

Jay, outstanding video and project. Been watching your channels for a long time now and your skills, both with the woodworking and video editing, are exemplary.

[@adamvanderswaagh8983]

This was an awesome project! Great build and execution. Totally dig the podcast too.

[@JayBates]

Thanks for the feedback on the Podcast.

[@mrmartymac]

Nice... really really nice. I love to watch your videos. I have gleaned so much from you. I really appreciate your style of woodworking and your sense of what makes a good video. Thank you!

[@drmkiwi]

Nice looking chess board and the mitred corners as well as being integrated with the sliding top is sweet. Well done.

[@bryanbeneteau8908]

Wow Jay you have a fantastic skill, I look forward to and enjoy all of what you do please don't ever stop. Thank You

[@RobRobertson1000]

Lovely Jay. Simple, elegant, different. Loved the editing too.

[@RTSWOODWORKS]

One of the best projects I've seen on KZbin. Great job Jay!

[@jespermikkelsen4416]

Best build video I've seen from you Jay! Very nice precision work...

[@MrGuardcaptain]

Beautiful work Jay. Lovely to see projects like these as well as the shop projects.

[@katherinecarroll3706]

Very nice. It has been fun watching your skills and designs improve over the few years I have been following you.Thanks for all of your videos, Kathy

[@johnwoodman65]

What a great video. Excellent craftsmanship. Well Done.

[@joethomas7585]

This is a beautiful piece of woodwork!

[@kevinbuchanan5501]

Amazing Chess Set ! Just found your page tonight and have really enjoyed myself

[@andrewpost1316]

Absolutely awesome. That’s professional craftsmanship. I’d buy it if it was for sale.

[@benburoker5192]

Originally I thought you were going to go all mtmwood with the endgrain, but you made this project your own and I really like what you did with it. Again, like everyone else seems to have noticed on this video specifically, great editing! Keep it up Jay!

[@evanherk]

A joy to watch this craftsmanship.

[@blakew4840]

Probably the most satisfying video I've ever watched.