I had been wondering the entire time why the client would want to select the music which played during your build. Then I realized: He was making memories for his grandson, Max, to remember him by. He'll realize one day what a great gift it is to have such a thoughtful granddad.
The music initially requested by the client was a few tracks from Billy Idol's self-titled debut album that was released in 1982. The craftsman could not locate his copy of Billy Idol "Billy Idol" so there was no White Wedding, Hot In The City, or Dancing With Myself playing behind this wonderful video. Fortunately, the client's second choice, Vivaldi - Four Seasons, was easy to locate and meld into this video.
I’m a sucker for watching any craftsman work. I’m especially fascinated by woodworking. I’m an old school chess player. I thrive on beautiful music. And you narrate so beautifully. So, it was a 40 minutes amazingly spent. Thank you good sir.
AS a chess player i can only say that board is stunning and i would love to have one like it......but even more enjoyable was seeing grandfather and grandson...bonding over a game and enjoying the life changing moments in that home and what it all represents....great video!
We would all be lucky if each of us possessed one skill to the degree that Mike here has for his craft. That board and pieces combo is what most chess players dream of
I am really impressed with this chessboard build. Now I want to try to build one for my son who has stood by me going through cancer treatments multiple times in the last 22 years. This chessboard is special. Thanks
Currently deployed and got really into chess while im in the desert. Going down the rabit hole and came to this. Beautiful handywork! What a masterpiece.
I totally enjoyed your video. Being a woodworker myself, I was amazed at your talent and drooled over a few of your tools. This video was reminiscent of a time when my dad (who passed away 5 years ago) made a chess board for himself and another for his father when I was just a child myself. One board was a present for my grandfather on his 62nd birthday. That board has now passed on to me and will pass on to my son at some point in the future. You have created a chessboard that will be handed down for generations as well and treasured through the ages! Job well done!
Really shows the meticulous labor that goes into a work of art! That was quite a journey with the majestic orchestra in the background, your skill and your amazing work shop! Thank you for that!
I never thought I would sit through an entire video like that, but I was thoroughly entertained. Your craftmanship is exceptional. Watching them play with the board you created for them was the chef's kiss. Great work.
Simply a "Masterpiece"! This video made me meditate on the capacity of human beings to go beyond their creative limits, in addition to bringing together one of the greatest legacies that God left humanity; the music! My most sincere congratulations from Brazil!
The fact that you had Vivaldi the four seasons in the back round brought the video to another level of greatness, and the chess board is to put it perfectly is "beautifully elegant."
I waited for the polish of the Birdseye Maple. Maple truly is one of the most beautiful wood, once polished. From baseball bats to chess boards. Nice master piece.
Awesome simply awesome. As a fellow woodworker I have to say i am inspired and I would for sure make this in honor of the impeccable quality and love you put into this board!
excellent video explaining how to make a beautiful Chess board the fact that you did not fast forward you did it in real time video and that is quality video Good Job!!!
Yep, best chess board I've seen. Would love to see you have a go at making the pieces! Apparently there's only 10 people in the world who are capable of carving the Staunton chess sets- the ones that sell for $500.
When i saw that the video was 40min i said no way i am watching all of that. and here i am at the end of the video and i wish it was longer... AWESOME BOARD AND AWESOME SKILLS! And nice voice to go with it :)
This is absolutely stunning and your craftsmanship is superb. Thank you so much for walking through this. I learned a ton and hope to carry many of these lessons to my work.
Such care, precision and craftsmanship. Vivaldi added so much to the video. I aspire to make a chess board for my son. This video provides great insight into the process. Thanks
Holy smoke...wow...and this video did not even show the making of the pieces...very nice.i do hope Max will understand the amount of time and love that went into this airloom...
I love the longer videos. I know they must be hell to edit and quality check but I love to sit back for an hour or so and enjoy your videos while I have dinner or something like that
39:27 1.Nh6+ Kh8; 2.Qxe5+ Qxe5; 3.Nxf7+ and white wins after 3...Rxf7;4.Rd8+ Rf8;5.Rxf8 mate or 3..Kg8;4.Nxe5 and white is a piece up. Jose Raul Capablanca vs. Marc Fonaroff, 1918
Beautiful work! I have always wanted a custom chess board (and set) that could be passed down for generations! It looks like that is exactly what you did here! Bravo!
Stunning! I'm entering the the cnc woodworking and in my research and studying this popped up and I became mesmerized. You hit on so many different aspects with a quality edit job of procedures. Wonderful presentation. Part of me wonders what if, using the cnc, creating those initials with the birdseye as inlays ~ MMMMM.... but still, beautiful woods. And cool to see the most wonderful go-to lacquer. Its so amazing to work with when you get everything right, yet lets you recover if you have to back track. I think epoxy's give you great durability, but lacquer gives a beauty you can't beat. And finally, I loved the music and thank you for making the video last for the entire arrangement. Quite fitting
I bought all the tools to make chessboards. Made them out of solid wood using various kinds of jointing techniques and every one of them cracked going through Minnesota dry winters and wet summers. Used sanding sealer and pre-cat lacquer too. I ended up burning them all in the firepit. I think the plywood is key but I'll bet anything the walnut boarder will still crack. My boards would twist like pretzels in winter.
Hi I would certainly have a go at it. I have always wanted to make one. I loved the way you filmed it in real time. The music also added to the experience. Thanks for sharing your work with us. 👍merry Christmas.
Excellent work! Glad the algorithm showed brought me to your channel. Grabbed some rosewood last week with the same intentions. I had intended to use only solid wood, but your plywood core technique has me second guessing that. Blessings from NC!
Yes, I would make it! Stunning work, and I appreciate the technique tip with routing the finger slots. I recently discovered your channel, and very glad I did. Thanks so much for the fantastic content and keep up the amazing work!
As someone that hasn't tried an end grain chess board yet, I can appreciate those videos, however, I love seeing this, it's giving me some great ideas for my next face grain chess board! Thanks so much! I definitely wood make it.
Wow, what a great board! You are very creative in finding the technical solutions, and you have great artistic integrity in attention to detail and beauty. I am particularly excited about your choice of wood grain, this is the only board I have seen with the wood flowing forward, which is the natural flow for the player. All the other boards I see are either end grain, which is a matter of taste, or have the wood pointing sideways (as the reverse side of your board). I would choose forward flow, but your board leaves the option. A great work, you can be very proud. And I think your young client will cherish it well into the 22nd century, carrying the memory of his grandfather, and your signature.
I could and would make it, but I don't have the machines for it. So no, I can't make it. But what a beautiful chessboard, I am very jealous of this, for sure. And what a craftsmanship, a lot of respect for wanting to share this and for which I thank you.
Others have taken care of all the compliments your technique and finished product deserves (significant). I will simply add that you did an *excellent* job editing the video against the Four Seasons. It is a fun twist that you nailed perfectly.
You made this chess board for my dad! It's beautiful ❤️
It was a pleasure making it for him. He was great to work with. I hope he and Max get a lot of enjoyment out of it.
@@Woodumakeit I want one please it's just so beautiful 🥺
Thanks for the Vivaldi. I played Summer and Spring.
@@Woodumakeit pp
@@giannir.3755 Oy
I love the whole video but the end with your client playing chess with his grandson is the best part of the whole thing
Totally agree! I was excited to release the video for that reason. I'm so glad that Ray offered to send me the photos and video clips.
I can see the grandson playing chess with _his_ grandson, decades from now, and the board will probably still be in great shape as a family heirloom!
All of the chess pieces looked kinda black though so would be confusing lol
@@alexsampson2630 true that
best part was when the old man hung his queen hahahaha
A Chess Board that will forever be treasured by the Grandson and passed down for Generations. Well done🤝
The grandson's boyfriend is going to smash the board in a fit of rage during an argument in the summer of 2073. ☹️
@@bobbydazzler6990 boyfriend? you mean son?
That Maple and Rosewood is a wonderful combination. Especially the Maple comes alive with the finish.
I had been wondering the entire time why the client would want to select the music which played during your build. Then I realized: He was making memories for his grandson, Max, to remember him by. He'll realize one day what a great gift it is to have such a thoughtful granddad.
The music initially requested by the client was a few tracks from Billy Idol's self-titled debut album that was released in 1982. The craftsman could not locate his copy of Billy Idol "Billy Idol" so there was no White Wedding, Hot In The City, or Dancing With Myself playing behind this wonderful video. Fortunately, the client's second choice, Vivaldi - Four Seasons, was easy to locate and meld into this video.
I’m enjoying 3 things at once: chess, woodworking and music. Thank you!
I liked the content but not the music. It would have been better without it.
@@wayne9287 im gonna have to dissagree on that one.
The music was too loud and annoying. Without please.
@@wayne9287 yall tried pimped up classical music?? ua-cam.com/video/2gqET_Erc0E/v-deo.html&ab_channel=AstralVibe
I’m a sucker for watching any craftsman work.
I’m especially fascinated by woodworking.
I’m an old school chess player.
I thrive on beautiful music.
And you narrate so beautifully.
So, it was a 40 minutes amazingly spent.
Thank you good sir.
You certainly hit the right video! Glad they hit all your buttons!
AS a chess player i can only say that board is stunning and i would love to have one like it......but even more enjoyable was seeing grandfather and grandson...bonding over a game and enjoying the life changing moments in that home and what it all represents....great video!
I love playing chess. What’s your chess rating, just curious.
We would all be lucky if each of us possessed one skill to the degree that Mike here has for his craft. That board and pieces combo is what most chess players dream of
we all do we just dont dedicate ourselves to one craft too many of us try to do too much instead of picking one skill
What a beautiful 40 minute slice of life
I am really impressed with this chessboard build. Now I want to try to build one for my son who has stood by me going through cancer treatments multiple times in the last 22 years. This chessboard is special. Thanks
That is an absolutely stunning piece of wood work. Such a beautiful chess board.
Absolutely wonderful. The Work, the clients, the board, the entire video. So glad you posted this. Thank you.
A masterpiece ... the chessboard, the storytelling, and even the Four seasons of Vivaldi that set the pace..
Exactly... i was wondering if someone else enjoy the full clip as it is, without jumping forward... is exquisite !
Excellent board. Any Chess - player would fall in love with this Board, just as I did. 🙂
A great compendium of things , Vivaldi's finest work and the Best chess board film on UA-cam 🙂
Whoever this guy is who recommended Vivaldi and the classic chessboard look has my respect. What a top guy! Loved it
I am impressed. To the point that price is not a consideration. This is truly a work of art. Thanks for sharing the experience with us all.
Currently deployed and got really into chess while im in the desert. Going down the rabit hole and came to this. Beautiful handywork! What a masterpiece.
Run it will suck your life away, just joking. I love chess!
I totally enjoyed your video. Being a woodworker myself, I was amazed at your talent and drooled over a few of your tools. This video was reminiscent of a time when my dad (who passed away 5 years ago) made a chess board for himself and another for his father when I was just a child myself. One board was a present for my grandfather on his 62nd birthday. That board has now passed on to me and will pass on to my son at some point in the future.
You have created a chessboard that will be handed down for generations as well and treasured through the ages! Job well done!
I never thought i would watch a 40 minute video of somebody making a chessboard…
Twice ;)
Really shows the meticulous labor that goes into a work of art! That was quite a journey with the majestic orchestra in the background, your skill and your amazing work shop! Thank you for that!
I never thought I would sit through an entire video like that, but I was thoroughly entertained. Your craftmanship is exceptional. Watching them play with the board you created for them was the chef's kiss. Great work.
Simply a "Masterpiece"! This video made me meditate on the capacity of human beings to go beyond their creative limits, in addition to bringing together one of the greatest legacies that God left humanity; the music! My most sincere congratulations from Brazil!
Stunning board. Loved the video ending when the grandson knocked off the queen with his knight. haha
I call Max “The Queen Stealer”
The fact that you had Vivaldi the four seasons in the back round brought the video to another level of greatness, and the chess board is to put it perfectly is "beautifully elegant."
the best part of this video is the match between grandfather and grandson at the end made me smile with the thought that it might be me someday
An absolute masterpiece! Amazing craftsmanship! And yes, I wood make it 😊
It's a great piece of music, and a pleasure watching a skilled artisan work, and make such a beautiful piece...
this board is so freaking beautiful. I'm almost in tears because it's so heartwarming and beautiful. Incredible work, keep it up!!!
simply beautiful, highest quality craftsman work. congratulations and greetings from Chile.
Magnificent work and I absolutely love Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons as accompanying music. Great choice!
yeah that's exactly what I tought
So glad I took the time to watch this in its entirety. So well done in every way ... the video, music, woodworking etc
I dont think I've ever sat through a video this long! Well done!
Brilliant video, brilliant workmanship, and brilliant music - thank you
It looks like you have to be extremely meticulous and patient not to mention skillful. Great video!
I waited for the polish of the Birdseye Maple. Maple truly is one of the most beautiful wood, once polished. From baseball bats to chess boards. Nice master piece.
The most gorgeous chess board I think I have ever seen,Ray now has a family heirloom to pass on to his grandson, great video!
Awesome simply awesome. As a fellow woodworker I have to say i am inspired and I would for sure make this in honor of the impeccable quality and love you put into this board!
AMAZING!! Loved it from beginning to end. The music, the calmed craftsmanship and the end result. Truly a UA-cam masterpiece. Congratulations
Thank you so much!
This entire thing is... very relaxing to watch
Interesting work. It was such a nice narration throughout the video. sweet.
the youtube recommendations have been spectacular lately.... bravo
Job well done. Wonderful choice of music.
Come for the master craftsmanship, stay for the Vivaldi.
Fast forward Vivaldi? Of course not.
Incredible. Loved the extended video and and seeing more of the process. Thank you for doing and sharing.
excellent video explaining how to make a beautiful Chess board the fact that you did not fast forward you did it in real time video and that is quality video Good Job!!!
Yep, best chess board I've seen. Would love to see you have a go at making the pieces! Apparently there's only 10 people in the world who are capable of carving the Staunton chess sets- the ones that sell for $500.
An absolutely beautiful presentation all tied together with the Vivaldi. Seeing Ray and Max putting the chessboard to use was a very nice touch. Wow.
I would absolutely make that if I had the tools that you have at my disposal. Beautiful piece of craftsmanship and artwork!!! Bravo!!!!!
Your music selections are superb. It's exactly what I listen to when working Jewelry in gold or silver.
I’ve only just begun my journey in woodworking and watching this video is inspiring. Beautiful work!
When i saw that the video was 40min i said no way i am watching all of that. and here i am at the end of the video and i wish it was longer... AWESOME BOARD AND AWESOME SKILLS! And nice voice to go with it :)
Only channel that I don't skip any second of videos😂
This is absolutely stunning and your craftsmanship is superb. Thank you so much for walking through this. I learned a ton and hope to carry many of these lessons to my work.
Client has amazing taste the board looks incredible and it seems he is enjoying it.
That horse though my goodness! The amount of detail is incredible, well done.
a work of art, stunning
This is truly amazing, and so wholesome at the end!
Now you need to make a matching clock for him. Great work!
Such care, precision and craftsmanship. Vivaldi added so much to the video. I aspire to make a chess board for my son. This video provides great insight into the process. Thanks
Thanks for that. Really good video. Enjoyed the music and the build.
Holy smoke...wow...and this video did not even show the making of the pieces...very nice.i do hope Max will understand the amount of time and love that went into this airloom...
One of the best builds and videos I've seen on UA-cam. Congratulations on both. Well done.
Thanks you so much!
Absolutely amazing workmanship.
Beautiful work and Vivaldi, too? WOW! 👍👍
I love the longer videos. I know they must be hell to edit and quality check but I love to sit back for an hour or so and enjoy your videos while I have dinner or something like that
Glad you like them! It definitely takes a loooooong time to edit.
I did make it for all three grandsons. they loved it. I made a table 16" high and the board is 15"x 15".
39:27 1.Nh6+ Kh8; 2.Qxe5+ Qxe5; 3.Nxf7+ and white wins after 3...Rxf7;4.Rd8+ Rf8;5.Rxf8 mate or 3..Kg8;4.Nxe5 and white is a piece up. Jose Raul Capablanca vs. Marc Fonaroff, 1918
A very unique and wonderful masterpiece
What a beautiful chess board! You are a very skilled craftsman. Also as a cellist I appreciate the Vivaldi selections you included. Cheers my friend!
I'm new to woodworking but watching your video has inspired me to make a chessboard, thank you for sharing this piece
Beautiful work! I have always wanted a custom chess board (and set) that could be passed down for generations! It looks like that is exactly what you did here! Bravo!
What a joy to own and use, a real treasure to pass down the generations.
Very instructional. Nice project and detail. Thanks for the video. Cheers, David.
Stunning! I'm entering the the cnc woodworking and in my research and studying this popped up and I became mesmerized.
You hit on so many different aspects with a quality edit job of procedures. Wonderful presentation.
Part of me wonders what if, using the cnc, creating those initials with the birdseye as inlays ~ MMMMM.... but still, beautiful woods. And cool to see the most wonderful go-to lacquer. Its so amazing to work with when you get everything right, yet lets you recover if you have to back track. I think epoxy's give you great durability, but lacquer gives a beauty you can't beat.
And finally, I loved the music and thank you for making the video last for the entire arrangement. Quite fitting
Thank you so much! Yes, doing inlay with the CNC turns out really nice and I prefer doing that rather than the gold leaf.
Wow that is insanely good craftsmanship! Beautiful chess board!! Well done.
I bought all the tools to make chessboards. Made them out of solid wood using various kinds of jointing techniques and every one of them cracked going through Minnesota dry winters and wet summers. Used sanding sealer and pre-cat lacquer too. I ended up burning them all in the firepit. I think the plywood is key but I'll bet anything the walnut boarder will still crack. My boards would twist like pretzels in winter.
Hi I would certainly have a go at it. I have always wanted to make one. I loved the way you filmed it in real time. The music also added to the experience. Thanks for sharing your work with us. 👍merry Christmas.
I’ll try very hard to make one, but without the gold leaf. Your’s is beautiful! 😊
I for one appreciate Vivaldi’s works, so an extra bonus for watching the video
Such a beautiful piece!
This is like a master class on how to make a chess board. Very nice work.
You, sir, are a masterful craftsman!
Absolutely magnificent. I really love the music
Excellent work! Glad the algorithm showed brought me to your channel. Grabbed some rosewood last week with the same intentions. I had intended to use only solid wood, but your plywood core technique has me second guessing that. Blessings from NC!
Such a joy to watch a master at work. Well done.
That chess board is incredible! Seriously well done!
This is stunning, love the wood grain and the esthetic of it
Well done
Yes, I would make it! Stunning work, and I appreciate the technique tip with routing the finger slots. I recently discovered your channel, and very glad I did. Thanks so much for the fantastic content and keep up the amazing work!
Once again you arrived at perfection!
As someone that hasn't tried an end grain chess board yet, I can appreciate those videos, however, I love seeing this, it's giving me some great ideas for my next face grain chess board! Thanks so much! I definitely wood make it.
Hey how much are they? And how would I order one?
Joe.canavan@gmail.com
this chessboard is an absolutely beautiful piece of art!!! I would love to have this on on my desk!
Learned something new today with your echnique about the finger slots. Definatly keeping that in the bag of tricks!
Beautiful board btw!
Wow, what a great board! You are very creative in finding the technical solutions, and you have great artistic integrity in attention to detail and beauty. I am particularly excited about your choice of wood grain, this is the only board I have seen with the wood flowing forward, which is the natural flow for the player. All the other boards I see are either end grain, which is a matter of taste, or have the wood pointing sideways (as the reverse side of your board). I would choose forward flow, but your board leaves the option. A great work, you can be very proud. And I think your young client will cherish it well into the 22nd century, carrying the memory of his grandfather, and your signature.
I could and would make it, but I don't have the machines for it.
So no, I can't make it.
But what a beautiful chessboard, I am very jealous of this, for sure.
And what a craftsmanship, a lot of respect for wanting to share this and for which I thank you.
Awesome video! A pleasure to watch someone who does such fine work, and explains it so well.
Others have taken care of all the compliments your technique and finished product deserves (significant). I will simply add that you did an *excellent* job editing the video against the Four Seasons. It is a fun twist that you nailed perfectly.
Thanks very much!
This was therapeutic for me just to watch!!!
Great mastery and precision, congrats! While watching it, I was holding my fingers tight