End grain chess board with drawers

I made this double sided chess board for Martin Gustafsson from Malmö, Sweden. It has a base with drawers on either side to store chess pieces. The top is removable and can be flipped over to reveal algebraic notation. The board can also be rotated 90 degrees to change the orientation of the drawers so that they open toward each player, or from side to side. The squares are made from walnut and maple (I think I may have mentioned ash in the video) and they are 2.25" by 1.5" thick. The walnut frame is 2" wide and 1" thick.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:47 Making the chess board
03:45 Making the frame
06:47 Gluing the frame
08:50 Adding corner splines
10:25 Carving the algebraic notation
14:17 Making the base
20:31 Making the drawers (with my new Laguna 18 BX bandsaw)
23:07 Cutting the box joints
25:51 Fixing my mistake
27:53 Making the chess piece compartments
33:13 Change of plans
37:14 Making the drawer runners
40:23 Routing finger slots
42:01 Adding drawer stops
42:55 Applying the finish
45:56 The finished product
Items I used in this project include:
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Music in this video is from Epidemic Sound:
00:47 The French Library -- Franz Gordon
03:44 Beautiful People -- Christophe Gorman
06:31 Denouement (Scaled Down Version) -- Lo Mimieux
08:51 Lanterns -- Hushed
12:10 Nightingale (Scaled Down Version) -- Lo Mimieux
14:17 Northern Road -- Lars Meyer
16:41 Spring Blossoms -- Ennio Mano
20:31 Touch the Surface -- Atlas Kind
22:05 In Stillness -- Gavin Luke
24:19 Arctic Lake -- Lars Meyer
26:24 Swedish Summersongs for Piano 8 -- Traditional
27:53 Luster -- Gavin Luke
30:26 Beauty of Kura -- Vusal Zeinalov
33:17 The Years Go By -- Johannes Bornlof
35:55 Enough by Now -- Headlund
38:37 Beauty of Kura -- Vusal Zeinalov (accidental repeat)
41:27 Swedish Summersongs for Piano 8 -- Traditional (another repeat!)
46:31 The Art Teacher -- Franz Gordon
#chess #chessboard #chessset

[@YourComputerExpert]

This is disgustingly good craftsmanship.

[@Hovinga]

I would always recommend making an extra Queen for both sides. looks amazing!

[@AgusSJati]

He did 46:25

[@joshuamclean2467]

Flip the rook.

[@michaelhill8441]

Why is that?

[@Hovinga]

@@michaelhill8441 its very possible to have 2 or more queens of the same color on the board at the same time. if your pawn reaches the other side, you can choose to promote it to another piece, and most ppl choose a queen.

[@arturonocete3588]

Pebble would do.

[@DelugeQuebec]

KZbin algorythm makes me watch 45 minutes of woodcrafting... Nice job.

[@joshuadickson4862]

I just want to say, I came here for the woodworking, I wasn't expecting such a wonderfully curated playlist as well. Awesome video, you have a new subscriber!

[@Woodumakeit]

Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for subscribing!

[@Grape99909]

@@Woodumakeit I felt the same way... wonderful woodworking video but pleasantly surprised to find such a wonder playlist of music as well. New subscriber here as well. :)

[@oliverjohnrevidad8974]

@@Woodumakeit hi how much it cost this chessboard with drawer? i really love to have this for my collection....

[@elliea9351]

A masterpiece. I am sure Martin will be proud to own such a gorgeous chessboard. Wow!

[@martingustafsson5711]

Very proud! Mike did a great job with it, very pleased 😁

[@imwithsticks9775]

like the 250 elo rated bot?

[@SurenAghabekyan]

This was such a nice work sir!! Enjoyed the video a lot! Thanks

[@tbayguy9933]

The chessboard looks wonderful, well done. Really enjoyed this video, the production was great and the background music very fitting.

[@johnhales3682]

That was so therapeutic, really enjoyed you making the chess set. Thank you.

[@RichardLFinn]

Wow, impressive build, excellent filming, great score. A true masterpiece on every level. Can’t wait to see some of your other work.

[@SKPrince1]

Love to see another upload. Fantastic as always

[@braddavis9878]

First of his videos I’ve seen on my suggested. Love the video style, music, everything. Immediately liked and subscribed!!

[@chicopoop1324]

Bar none, one of my favorite chess board videos. Your artistry and experience proves that you are one of the best woodworkers out there.

[@corrohsivegaming7077]

This is amazing work. You clearly put a lot of effort into everything even the pieces we can barely see for structural integrity. It was cool to see how a fully functional shop and master craftsman can make magic together!

[@MrARRMP]

This looks beautiful, both the process of making it and the final thing

[@rockinjuliescott]

Thank you for taking the time to show us your process. Great video!

[@davidsnyder8503]

That is beautiful. I love that there is notation on the other side of the board. So good!

[@richardazone]

Awesome as usual. Thanks so much for sharing. This is inspiring.

[@nedimayvaz6536]

What a cool and relaxing video! You deserve much more recognition!

[@recloakedworkshop]

Great video Mike. I’m planning a similar project and picked up many wonderful ideas from this. Thank you so much for posting.

[@victorrasconaldana9173]

This board is fantastic!

[@bignerd7683]

Can't believe you suggest skipping over the chessboard, we are all here to see these artistic pieces come together!

[@a1d476]

Beautiful piece, and appreciate the calming music. No loud, annoying stuff. Great video!

[@iluvtacos1231]

Wow.....Martin better be playing with that board every freaking day! The fact that you made this look so simple to do is, in my opinion, a testament to your skill. Phenomenal board!

[@wyatthumphreys4046]

Absolutely incredible

[@aimilios439]

All those machinery are magic. Thanks for making a really good use of them.

[@DanoftheDead805]

I would so love to have a chessboard like this. What a masterpiece.

[@carpdude73]

You are a true artist! Great work on this!

[@rickw.1520]

Very impressive work! Your show detail oriented craftsmanship. Thank you for a wonderful video!!

[@mohandasnair9211]

beautiful work. thank you for sharing.

[@FollowingDopamine]

You are an artist. Looking at wood chess pieces and comparisons I just spent hours watching your videos. You are the bob ross of woodworking.

[@jakotadones4300]

What an elegant classic project. I loved your video and I'll use that pro tip about the shellac before epoxy so it doesn't bleed into the wood until the day I die. Great quality videos like this makes a hard year a little bit easier to handle. Thank you.

[@williamphilippe1824]

Well done Mike you are a great professional. You have made a real work of art with great mastery. Bravo again and thank you for sharing your art with us.

[@manolinfonseca3335]

Beautiful work! You nailed it!

[@andrewtemme4471]

Board is beautiful!

[@joserojo1129]

I would!!!! That is such beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you for inspiring a new generation of artists. I have to agree with others, the video editing is very well done indeed. It makes is very relaxing to watch.

[@JuarezJaques]

So amazing, congrats for outstand work!

[@tm5017]

Amazing!!! You are so talented!!! That is a work of art!

[@mariannesmith9404]

You work with such precision. And I love the beautiful wood you use.

[@Bk99JzM]

Witam i pozdrawiam.Supet wykonana szachównica,wysoka dokładność,rzetelność, majstersztyk,duży kunszt rzemieślniczy,super,udanych tablic szachowych,tak trzymać👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@jacovandenberg6923]

This is truly a beautiful piece and the video was also very well put together

[@hksards]

stunning work

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Outstanding piece

[@mnoland3376]

Very nice and well explained I could definitely make it after watching your video thank you for your time and effort.

[@cpncrunch7913]

Beautiful work. I loved your music selection. Great video!

[@thetreeleggedman9444]

Nice work. What a board! I love it. I appreciate a passion for precision, its what makes us better. Keep it up

[@scottalexander4063]

Amazing video loved watch how you did everything

[@markwithers7790]

Really really nice board..!!! I love that raised look..

[@AircreteHarry]

Wow! I really enjoyed watching you build that chessboard.

[@rafaelrestrepo3814]

Stunning, gorgeous. We wait for a video making the pieces.

[@gregmartin1615]

Just stunning!

[@victorarmendariz2120]

Very Nice!! I am starting to build one and you have given me a lot of good examples on what I need to do. Thank you very much.

[@basilreardon5783]

Oh absolutely ill make it after I place my bass guitar together . You had a wonderful idea for rounding out the edges for the chess piece rack in the drawer . Some times wonderful ideas come from mistakes . I'm going to do the same for my drawer . Bravo 👏

[@kingmastersupreme4854]

This is PHENOMENAL Craftsmanship!!!! Salute!!

[@stevemoza9467]

I'm in awe, lost for words that don't say how beautifully crafted this is.

[@EduardoSouza-bd8fp]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@shrxft]

This truly is a work of art, props to you sir

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Great looking project

[@GuitarsNAmmo]

I may just make one of these. Looks great! Thanks for the video.

[@marionfelty7247]

5 Star talent and video. Thank You!

[@katyoga5373]

Wow !! Super impressive !

[@oliviergeoffroy228]

2 of my passions here ! What a good day lived by the person that received this gift ! Love it !

[@danielmusick211]

Congrats to Martin. One of a kind.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Stunning.

[@brianfinlayson3410]

magnificent work!

[@skibbsoce]

Well done! That board looks Awesome!

[@marcobucci]

Incredible work

[@jonflannery8984]

Nice craftsmanship good sir.

[@carlito0143]

Beautiful...

[@luigimarvasi8712]

Progetto bellissimo. Very beautiful project, I like it a lot. Complimenti also for the music. Luigi

[@SamuelAyres]

simply sensational!!!! amazing work!

[@jerrystark3587]

As always, excellent work and a great video. Thanks! 👍👍

[@Woodumakeit]

Thanks, Jerry!

[@michaelcollins9656]

you are so inspiringly good at this, so gorgeously done.

[@jefferyatkisson7781]

Ive never seen a square drill press bit before that’s awesome !!

[@raymondistenes1604]

Going to be making a board for my brother in law and will pattern it after yours. I may not do the drawers but the top is awesome and will compliment the family heirloom pieces he has. Thanks for a very well done video.

[@omarandi5124]

That is beautiful!

[@gabrielcoronado6395]

You are a real ARTIST. I really admire you! (In junior highschool, here in Mexico, I was only able to make a small bookcase and a ring binder 😐).

[@leksey7870]

Well done!

[@slowfreq]

That's remarkable!!

[@albertomascarenhas2220]

Perfect!

[@artfahie9532]

Good to see you back.

[@luke17i6activision]

Brilliant old boy! Magnificent piece

[@karlsanders8318]

Pretty awesome!!

[@bobbygraves6564]

Wow, totally awesome!

[@l8tbloomer]

I am both a chess fan and a woodworking fan.. Your piece is stellar on both counts. Thankyou.

[@natt73]

Jesus...your work is nothing shy of extraordinary! WOW!

[@Bobby-fj8mk]

Beautiful chess board - well done.

[@gatorojo346]

Un trabajo simplemente PERFECTO. Felicitaciones.

[@brianbarlow1480]

Beautiful work sir

[@stevehubner560]

Love it and yes i would make it, will give it a go when i finish my backgammon board!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Any video on making the backgammon board?

[@davidtharp7921]

VERY NICE WORK THANK YOU

[@kenwright7237]

You do such beautiful work sir, I too am a wood worker I hope to someday make a project this precise. Thanks for sharing,

[@douggraham4961]

Great video Mike!! Beautiful chessboard!

[@Woodumakeit]

Thanks, Doug!

[@djaady]

I need this set !!

[@user-qs9dd4fv5e]

Спасибо за идею! Интересно получилось!

[@calebkemp581]

Love this

[@theGADGETSplaylist]

outstanding!

[@zizi7302]

its so cool!

[@emmanuelperante1995]

Absolutely Gorgeous

[@SovaySovay]

I jolted forward in my seat at 32.53 when that notch almost got cut slightly off-angle, but then you paused and I realized I was wrong to ever doubt. Beautiful, highly-skilled work and a pleasure to watch.

[@MIKEH.777]

My God that is such a elegant and beautiful chess set that you made after watching that I could never make something that beautiful you did a marvelous job keep up the great craftsmanship and God bless you 👍👍💯🙏🙏