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

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

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.

that sweet unfiltered sound of a band saw cutting metal plate

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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!!

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!

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!

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.

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. ❤

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

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'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.

Yeah! A new video!

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

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

A pleasure watching a master craftsman at work 😀

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. 😢

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

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

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 are a true Craftsman , and certainly know your chosen trade

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

Every video is simply junk + junk = ✨MASTERPIECE✨

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.

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!

Искусная работа. Наслаждение смотреть за вашей работой, спасибо Мастер

Check mate Jason, checkmate. No more need be said. Thanks again!

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

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. ;-)

Everytime I watch one of these…I think how cool it would be to give something like this as a gift. And then be able to direct them to the video of how it came about.

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

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!

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

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

This is a piece to be treasured by many generations!

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

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

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

Absolutely gorgeous. A family heirloom for generations to come!

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

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

My eyes shine to see such a beautiful work!

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. ❤

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

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.

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.

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!

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

Everyone is mentioning “family heirlooms”. That was my first thought seeing it finished. Handmade by a skilled craftsman. Outstanding.

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

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

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

Now that’s a chessboard. I love it.

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.

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

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.

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

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. ❤️

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.

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

Your videos and your skills get better everytime i watch you

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

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

that isn't a chessboard, that is a work of art! Beautiful.

I would love to own something as beautiful, built with so much love, skill and care........................

Who won the game? The person who gets this chess set, that's who! Well done.

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!!

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

We need to boost this man’s subscribers!!

God, I can practically smell the skill oozing out of this video. There was a part of the video where I asked where are your clamps at. Then you whipped out the hand drill and I thought to myself, oh okay I get it now.

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.

Super master!

one of the most beautiful crafts i've ever seen

My nephew is a chess player and he would love this. So beautiful !!

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!

Спостерігаю Ваші роботи із зхопленням та повагою. (Ukraine, Lviv)

You ought to be proud of your craftsmanship

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.