I hope you’re very proud of the work you do! You’ve earned so much respect on this site not just because of the beauty of your projects, but your gentleness and love when making them

As they say, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." And you sure turned that pile of trash into treasure!

You're the only KZfaqr where I'm happy to see a new video out.

that sweet unfiltered sound of a band saw cutting metal plate

The first video of your channel that I saw was the 'Narnia' wardrobe, and I was hooked. You are not only a superbly skilled craftsman, but an incredible artist. The detail and finish that you put into everything you make is amazing, and anyone who owns one of your pieces is very lucky, they are worthy of becoming family heirloom items. It is hard to believe that such beautiful items are made from stuff that most would burn or bin as unusable, and it is a good lesson to everyone to take a second thought before just tossing stuff out. Thanks for letting us all see the beauty of your work, and the process behind the finished pieces.

I watch a fair number of woodworking channels on KZfaq, but this one is far and away the best. No dialog, no narrative; just a man and his tools bringing to life the image in his brain for us to share and enjoy. Love the projects, love the format. Thank you, Jason for your time and efforts.

If you want to know what "Epic" stands for, look no further. In this channel and the amazing art that is created, you will find its true meaning.

Maestro i tuoi manufatti sono di un livello superiore grazie di condividere la tua bravura !

In the words of Ron Weasley, that was bloody brilliant. Cheers from 4500 miles away (7200 Km). 😎

I have no words. I love chess and woodworking. This is.... just perfect.

I have to get this off my chest now. I've been watching your videos for a long time. I love how you breathe new life into old things/materials. And I like the unspectacular way you present yourself and your work. When I've had a stressful day, your videos help me to come down and relax again. Thanks for this

The attention to detail on the tiniest pieces. Then shows us he’s got dozens duplicated. Blows my mind the patience you have sir!

I've seen enough of your projects now that I shouldn't be surprised at just how good they turn out. But I always am Jason!

cram 100s of people in a factory with state of the art machinery/software and they can produce hundreds and thousands of exact replicas of things that all ready needlessly exist in the world. place a dude in a workshop with a bunch of scrap, and he can produce truly one of pieces that have never been seen before. KEEP IT COMING!!

What a gem. No exaggeration, just the honest truth, viz., epic out of the ballpark home run. BTW, the unobtrusive music was great. Thank you, Sir!

Subbed after the first minute, because he uses his tools safely. So many youtube makers don't follow safety instructions and it's refreshing to see someone do so. ❤

I've watched a number of videos where people ask for suggestions for using their off cuts and scraps. I have always suggested game boxes with a playing surface on top and a drawer for game pieces. All they could come up with was cutting boards and signs. I am so pleased to see your idea. Beautiful.

A work that deserves respect. I imagine that there is a difference between perfection and love. Perfection is the desire to reach the highest level that perfection allows. As for love, it is the desire for beauty. You combine the two.

It's probably just the camera angles, but everytime you reach for the workpiece near those naked spinning blades, you make me wince! 😮

Outstanding Craftsmanship! ❤ I love watching you create these beautiful items! This chess board will become a precious heirloom for generations to enjoy and treasure. It is skills like yours that need to be taught to our kids once more, instead of the flat pack generations our country seem happy to settle on. 😢

That is so very beautiful. Whoever commissioned that is going to have something they can pass down through their family for generations. Thank you for your videos. There is something about watching people create which is indescribable.

After some taller projects now just a "little chessboard"... But the same quality... Genious!

A pleasure watching a master craftsman at work 😀

Впервые увидел и прилип к экрану до конца ролика. Отличная работа, мастерские руки плюс талантливый подход, как результат прекрасное изделие на грани произведения искусств. Супер!

This is a masterpiece! Congratulations from Italy!❤🇮🇹

Искусная работа. Наслаждение смотреть за вашей работой, спасибо Мастер

Sir, it is a privilege to watch the hands of a master create the things you do. Thank you for sharing the skills of a true Sensei..Peter, Bristol. U.K.

I admire your patience and precision in crafting unique and timelessly beautiful pieces and furniture.

Just like Elinor Barker, The Narnia wardrobe was my first video, I also was hooked. Pallets, junked furniture, scrap metal and recycled nails and screws, all become works of art, honestly, works of art. New furniture, drawer stacks, and things like this chess board, and all kinds of useful things are done with care and detail. None of this can be done quickly. Another superb project brought to completion. I think we are all waiting for what is next. ;-)

Now that a masterpiece, worthy of a place in anyone’s home.

Another detailed use of redundant materials, to fashion such a delightful piece of furniture. Much respect!

Awesome. I am indescribably glad that there are people as brilliant, creative and skilled as you around to make these things. A true master of your craft.

Your patience and skill is second to none. Sir I delight in your mastery at you artisan and dedication to bringing things back to life with such beauty.

Absolute class, I am in awe every time I watch your channel. Thank you very much.

You say "thanks for watching." I say "I'm so thankful your showing." As a hobbyist, watching you it's beyond measure the amount of beautiful ideals and tidbits of skill you teach to the public. I tip my hat again and Thank You.

Love that new sander, I will put that on my shopping list

Yeah! A new video!

Jason, you are a rare and superb artisan craftsman! I am not saying this lightly. I am the son of an old world cabinet maker. My dear father recently passed away, rest his soul. Thank you for posting these documents of your work. I know that if you have children, they will be proud of you and your work.

Jason working my way through your back catalogue and it just gets better and better. The skill level and attention to detail is just remarkable. Your patience is endless just like your calm and reassuring demeanour is so relaxing.

Others have said it better and more eloquently than I can however; I just want to say that your practiced hand and attention to detail are a credit to your professionalism and therefore, your very nature! You Sir, are a Master! Thank you for allowing us into your shop to witness the products of your imagination come into existence!

This board is stunning. My Father collected chess sets and he would have been proud to have one this beautiful in his collection.

Who needs crazy technology when you can make sawdust! Younger generations really need to appreciate what real craftsmanship looks like and what you can accomplish with your own hands/imagination. This is real artistry.

I once made a chess board in jail in wood shop we had. Out of scrapped pallets from India.. Very similar to this one. Dark brown and pinkish wood for squares inlay in almost black setting.. With cherry wood for frame and inside quarter circled drawers on opposite sides for storing pieces. Very gorgeous piece. I was extremely delighted in it. Had to leave it at my parents house when i moved from Canada back to Russia.. Its probably still there

Awesome job! Its not just a functioning board game. Its also a work of art. Again, great job!

The way your mind processes the idea of positive and negative space AMAZES me, every time! Thank you. 💖

Magnificent project! Certainly a check mate of recycling materials, imagination and skills! Thanks again for all of your hard work bringing these projects to us!

You are a true Craftsman , and certainly know your chosen trade

I love to watch you work and I Love when you wave to us at the end of the video.

Wow! So gorgeous!! What makes you so unique is not only UpCycling, but the fine details you include. I love the brass inlays and the molding you include in your pieces. Much ❤ to 🇺🇦 from 🇺🇸

You never cease to make me smile while watching you create. Each moment I think you are finished, you craft a new detail. The wood you used for the box was very beautiful. The whole project is amazing. ❤

A pleasure to watch. No shitty background music. I love it.

I would love to try and make this, but with one minor change. Putting a gear in the center of the drawer compartment below the drawer so that when you open the drawer, the other side opens as well. A lovely bit of craftsmanship, and I can only imagine how much your arms and hands hurt after hand cutting all those brass squares for the top.

Quite honestly there is nothing you cannot turn your hands to . Simply amazing .

Yet another beautiful piece. Your attention to detail is truly inspirational. Thanks for posting Jason.

My eyes shine to see such a beautiful work!

Потрясающая работа, идеальная точность, аккуратность, красота, профессионализм. Единственно, по моему мнению размер доски должен был быть чуть больше из за размера фигур. Я играл и очень маленькими и очень большими фигурами, но во всех размер клеток был больше чем диаметр основания фигуры. А формы этих фигур гораздо больше основания. И получается, что фигуры как будто жмутся друг к другу, нет пространства между ними. Хотя, возможно, так кажется только на видео. Но в любом случае это бесподобная работа, очень кропотливая. Спасибо автору

wow this build is amazing, there's just no words the craftsmanship is out of this world i just love it.

Amazing video. Beautiful work. Makes me want to pick up wood work. Such a beautiful skill. I now understand why Jesus was a carpenter

Now that sir.. is craftsmanship.....old school!!

This is a piece to be treasured by many generations!

Absolutely gorgeous. A family heirloom for generations to come!

Jason love your chess Board . I have never seen anyone do what you just made .

I liked the moment where you thought about whether you wanted the cereal box image to be visible if someone ever pulled out the felt bottom.

Beautiful and the little brass touches are so perfect. Well done.

Every time you make something I am impressed. Your chess set is a masterpiece. Wow

When I thought you'd finished, you added something else! That is the most beautiful chess board I've seen.

Definitely fit for a King, Jason. Your meticulous detail with the brass kickplate and the moldings is stunning! Besides the color and grain the very cool pewter pieces are perfect size and a beautiful match. Funny my Son found my old one recently, that I made in high school shop and is going to make it free standing for him and my grandkids as I did with him many years ago. Once again you made my week and topped the bar for yourself! Happy and Grateful for the journey and memories! ~PJ

I’m like a kid in a sweetie shop when you upload! 😃 Always blown away by your talent and skill Jason. Thank you for yet another amazing video and another stunning creation. ❤️

Such care and attention to detail, from the brass splines to the drawer handle. You're spreading the love.

My lord, you are a consummate artist. The attention to beautiful details and creativity is immeasurable. Certainly, you could charge thousands of dollars for this piece and a chess (or wood) lover would gladly pay it.

Your videos and your skills get better everytime i watch you

Again, it shows you don't need fancy and expensive tools to make something beautiful, most youtube woodworking videos only see brands like Festool, Mafell, Milwaukee, it's like you can't do anything without them and you in the simplicity of your shed and DIY tools show otherwise. Dude, I don't miss any of your videos. You are clearly underrated, you deserve to have millions of subscribers.

After watching all of your videos, I knew you would put a extra spin in the finished product. You did not disappoint! A beautiful piece of art work.

What can i say, i am so impressed by your work and skills and jealous on your patience. As a adhd guy i always want every thing done in a hour. And then rushing more. I hope someday to have more patience like you.

Браво маэстро очень красиво и работаете и вещи которые вы делаете и мастерская.работа высших похвал👍

Truly amazing! The work of a master turns into a piece of art!

I cannot over state how classy and well executed your builds are! Best part is up cycled material! First class chess board all the way!!

That, is simply exquisite, to say the absolute least. I drool, over your talents, sir.

I have a small off grid cabin with an even smaller kitchen that this is PERFECT for. Only change I'll make is wheels so it's easier on the floor

Just seeing the title of this video made my heart race! (I feel a bit embarrassed now that I’ve admitted that.😂) And I was the very first view and like. No pressure on you for it to be good, then! I know it will be beautiful!

What a treat it is to watch a true artist do his thing. Fabulously done!

Been wanting to make a chess boarding using the two main trees in my area. Black Locust and Chestnut, I’m so glad you’ve posted this as it’ll give me a kick up the arse to make it. I basically get raw trees I can saw with a chainsaw and then bandsaw or pallets no in between 😂 not that I’m complaining.

You reprisent the quintissential example of "fine materials don't make Products. an amateur will still make garbage whether it's pallets or vineer. Your skill, patience and experience define what can be achieved. and more than that, you show that with efficiency, and a bit of wood stain how LITTLE using scrap wood matters in the end product.

Love your work and one of a kind designs. You are always so patient in everything you build! Very relaxing to watch you work!

You are without a doubt one of the most talented craftsmen I’ve ever seen. Every project you do has me mesmerized by the planning and execution that goes into it. And might I add the chessboard is absolutely beautiful. A stunning piece that will certainly entertain many fun and interesting games of strategy for the future owner of this masterpiece. Well done Jason.

You even recycle the Cocoa Krispies box! Nothing is wasted. 👍

You are an incredible, cool guy! Your recycling videos are always amazing! If our society could be more like them, we wouldn't have many problems... I would be happy about a tea box, watch box or glasses box ^^ or a box for remote controls! and yes also about a jewelry box. Lg

Absolutely amazing! I know very well the amount of time and effort that goes into something like this. The re-sawing, the hand cutting and individually sizing. The chiseling to make pockets for the add-ons. Tremendous amount of effort, and you deserve all the accolades anyone on the forum gives you.

Как всегда, восхитительно!👏👏👏

Who says you need a million dollar shop to do high end woodworking. Well done.

Every video is teaching viewers practical skills, art, patience, lateral thinking, recycling - love it. Thank you man.

There were a number of points in the build where you could have stopped and called it good, but no, you had to go all those extra steps beyond good and aim for (and achieve) amazing! Thank you once again for sharing your amazing builds and projects. I think I speak for most when I say I'd be very pleased to have this or any other of your builds in my home. Next video you show us how you made the chess pieces? 😉

No sé que decir Jason, es usted la perfeccion materializada en esos exquisitos trabajos en madera que realiza. Gracias por compartirlos.

as always a pleasure to watch. BUT, most of all I envy him his composure. AND, today there was a smile 🙂

Your videos and you skills get better everytime i watch you

As a woodworker enjoying a nice game of chess (although a beginner with around 1000 Elo) this is really cool to see. Congratulations! 🙋🏻‍♀️Anna

Just wanted to say how much I love your channel - the work is inspiring and the videos themselves are very peaceful to watch. Please keep up the great work!

You ought to be proud of your craftsmanship

Great detail work and a really good job on the chessboard. Anyone would be proud to play a game on that.

Another stunning piece! I'm always interested in seeing how you tackle different cuts in different ways. Sometimes it seems like you choose to take the "hard way" and do things by hand, others you use the power tools. It's a great combination of traditional vs modern skills and it keeps things interesting for me.