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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
My chess pieces finally have a home! Two days after every project I have a follow up video on my second channel. Reply here with questions if you have any. If you don't like this video please click here --> ua-cam.com/video/S3I5XcsReT0/v-deo.html
Superb. Great editing as well - makes it come over as a very calm, relaxing build...:) With the chessboard veneers, does this mean you will be selling a few of these?
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!
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
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.
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.👌
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!
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.
Wow! Jay!! you have grown man! Both woodworking and film making! This is by far your best video! I just love how you have two of you using the plainer!! would only be better if you added a third you watching and eating Cheeseits!! really the quality has jumped a few levels! So nice to see you using better quality wood! your work deserves it!!! You should use more exotics.... Once you start using exotics you never go back to pine!!
paul burch Don't throw out your work man!!!! Your work is a reflection of your personality! The quality is just where you are today... we all grow and change and when we look back at our history (our work) it is then we can clearly see the path we have taken! Staying motivated is what I struggle with.... and seeing others grow (like Jay) really helps me!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!👍
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!
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!
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.
I watched this when it first came out and LOVED it. I was just listening to the podcast and April reminded me how awesome it was so I had to check it out again. This is a great video, the editing is awesome and the project is gorgeous. Great work once again and thank you so much for sharing Jay.
Dude, everything about this is absolutely incredible! The project and the video!
+Make Something thanks 💪👊
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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.
April Wilkerson when is your twin going to help you.
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
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.
Beautiful. That extra resaw capacity working nicely on the band saw.
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.
Woodworking, chill music, and a cup of coffee... Just what I needed this morning. Beautiful work, thanks.
+azmohr23 mmmmm....coffee...
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!
This is hall of fame quality all around! @Jay Bates. Thank you for sharing your process.
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.
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.
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!
Wow, that's gorgeous, nice job. That fit and finish of the top sliding in is perfect.
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.
Wow, very nice. Well done. One of my favorite vids so far. No talking, just great music & great woodworking,,,,
Wow... wow!! That was not only an amazing project, but I LOVED the video with it! Great work Jay
Thank you, Jason. Much appreciated dude.
That's beautiful Jay! Without a doubt one of the best chess boards I've seen. Keep it up!
Jay - Beautiful work. Chess boards make for great projects. The box was a great place to store the pieces.
Excellent build! The use of the shooting board made good sense.
Excellent build/project. Exquisitely executed! Veneered top actually surprised me a little. Wasn't expecting that. Well done, sir!
Seriously, Jay. DAMN. The project and video were incredibly inspiring. Great job all around! I'm truly awestruck at the outcome right now.
+Carter Wilson Workshop :)
Just seeing the finished piece would have been great but watching the making of it was awesome, thank you for sharing the experience.
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.
Beautiful work Jay. Lovely to see projects like these as well as the shop projects.
Maaaate! Everything about this is beautiful. The box, to the construction to the video edit and music. Instantly a favorite.
Awesome....and i enjoy the podcast with you April, and Nick...
Great project! It really turned out nice! Good to see you using the riser block on the bandsaw for resawing too.
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.
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.
That is a work of art! Absolutely stunning piece and craftmanship!
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
Lovely Jay. Simple, elegant, different. Loved the editing too.
all up a fantastic piece of work - the chessboard, the video work, the editing, and the choice of music - superb!
By far my favorite Jay Bates video. This is on a whole nother level.
This was an awesome project! Great build and execution. Totally dig the podcast too.
Thanks for the feedback on the Podcast.
Awesome job Jay! The fit and finish of the board are amazing!
By far I think one of your best projects! I love your sled system for cutting the miters!
Beautiful craftmanship, well done mister.
WOW! That is flawless craftsmanship. Blown away.
Probably one of the most relaxing videos you've made. Your production quality gets better every time. Nice work, Jay
Absolutely beautiful chessboard! And the video is one of the best I've ever seen! Thank you for sharing!
Nice looking chess board and the mitred corners as well as being integrated with the sliding top is sweet. Well done.
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.
Great video. I like the pace, camera angles, and music. Thank you.
My chess pieces finally have a home! Two days after every project I have a follow up video on my second channel. Reply here with questions if you have any.
If you don't like this video please click here --> ua-cam.com/video/S3I5XcsReT0/v-deo.html
Jay Bates heu i m french it's a wonderfull video!! It's very cool when there is juste music!....
Jay Bates all I have to say you are very talented, this was a great video thank you for sharing. Most Excellent in my opinion!!
Jay Bates had to click the link even though I love the video. :-) :-)
Superb. Great editing as well - makes it come over as a very calm, relaxing build...:) With the chessboard veneers, does this mean you will be selling a few of these?
great piece, a question, why the top part (the checkered panel) has to be so thin? is it to minimize "movement" of the wood?
Enjoyed the new editing style! Very creative and easy to watch. Good flow.
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!
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
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
Professional bro. Awesome build. The wood looks so smooth and neat.
THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!! WOW great job! Very impressed with the end result AND the functionality of use for it!
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.
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.👌
Excellent product. Fine woodworking. Right there with your jewelry box.
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!
Amazing Chess Set ! Just found your page tonight and have really enjoyed myself
Wow! I love this. How did I miss this? I need to go back and watch this again. The project is beautiful and the video is great.
Easily one of the nicest peices I've seen you do , you should be very happy with it.
Chess is such a fun game to play. It relaxes my mind and I like how the board is set up symmetrically.
KUdos Jay, April is right to excited for you over this vid. This a departure for you to the next level.
Satisfying Work, when the board perfectly sits with the bottom box!💐
Omg.. this last Sound is the Sound of perfection... Well done.
6:20 min
I like all of your videos but this one, by far, was awesome. Content, music, editing. Thanks!
That's a great piece. I love the individual piece storage.
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.
Beautiful work as usual sir. Simple and elegant. My favorite kind of board.
Wow! Jay!! you have grown man! Both woodworking and film making! This is by far your best video! I just love how you have two of you using the plainer!! would only be better if you added a third you watching and eating Cheeseits!! really the quality has jumped a few levels! So nice to see you using better quality wood! your work deserves it!!! You should use more exotics.... Once you start using exotics you never go back to pine!!
I was thinking the same thing. I recently made a chess board and now I want to throw it out the window
paul burch Don't throw out your work man!!!! Your work is a reflection of your personality! The quality is just where you are today... we all grow and change and when we look back at our history (our work) it is then we can clearly see the path we have taken! Staying motivated is what I struggle with.... and seeing others grow (like Jay) really helps me!
Your work with this song is something amazing, just like the wedding gift box, perfect match between songs and images. Great!!!
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.
Beautiful work! The music choice for this video was mesmerizing.
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
Nice double team at the planer. ;-). Beautiful board, love the book matched panel on the bottom
MAGNIFICENT! A beautiful piece of work, Jay. You can bet I'll be trying this in the future.
Everything about that was excellent...!! The project the editing the music... awesome work...
Cheers...
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!
Nicely done. It has been a joy to watch your skills grow over time.
What a beautiful, well made video! It was a pleasure to sit back and watch. Thank you!
Wow. Great build. Beautiful wood. Great video production.
Very Nicely Done! All aspects of this video from the design construction and video edit are impressive. Congratulations on an excellent project
Jay, that was probably the best edit on one of your videos ever!! Its flowed so well and the project is beautiful.
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.
One of your most beautiful projects and a wonderful video. I like this style sometimes. You don't always need the narration to appreciate it!
One of the best projects I've seen on UA-cam. Great job Jay!
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.
So clean. Gonna be creating one soon myself and this might be the perfect model. Thankyou.
Loved watch you do this project Jay. Great stuff
Digging the Detroit redwing's cabinet door knobs... You sir, are a master woodworker.
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
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!👍
Very nice job. I like watching your build videos. They give me great ideas. Thanks Jay!
wow Jay, I watch all your videos, but the quality of this piece really impressed me. Well done
Beautiful, concise and precise work - nicely done!
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!
Wow Jay! This turned out amazing and so beautiful and elegant!!!
This is a beautiful piece of woodwork!
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!
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.
I watched this when it first came out and LOVED it. I was just listening to the podcast and April reminded me how awesome it was so I had to check it out again.
This is a great video, the editing is awesome and the project is gorgeous.
Great work once again and thank you so much for sharing Jay.
This video was just relaxing to watch. Nice work, Jay.
Jay, this is stunning. Thanks for sharing. The build quality on this one is exceptional