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We have one in our dining area. Was painted years ago, by someone. The wood insides is really dark so someday may strip and sand down to what it once was.

Looks great!

I have that same chest The post card to register it when purchased has a expiration date 1939 Roos Company Forest Park, Illinois Its a cedar wood Hope Chest

Furniture like this is why women would make what they called doilies! Doilies were white cotton lace items that you can place objects such as candle holders, candy bowls, radios, and lamps on without scratching your furniture!

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That is beautiful.

Wow!!!!!❤❤

Hi John!! Great job on the table very well done video!! I was gifted the same exact drafting table. I want to strip it down refinish it into a fly tying table. I am a amateur woodworker experience from high school many years ago. What grit sandpapers to use to remove the varnish and set up for finish. Is the danish oil enough of a finish or should it be shellac as well?? Thanks in the advance for the advise.

The Hulk vs. Bear link is dead. :(

Wish John would come back. Solid content. Using this method to restore a family heirloom chair for a neighbor.

this looks fantastic!

Great job what stain color & brand did you used on this project?

Is pre cat durable enough for a table top? I was always told polyurethane was better.

Super restoration! I have something similar and had a question for you...I am having trouble determining whether replacement veneer should be white or red tiger oak. The figuring looks the same as mine, so I was hoping you could shed some light on this...thanks!

Very nice work and I would enjoy it a lot more if you would drop the "buds" stuff.

Bravo pour cette belle restauration ! Qc , Canada

what stripper did you use?

Hi! Thank you for very useful video and great tips. I tried to do something similar, but something went a bit off, so I’m kindly asking you for an advice: I have a wooden IKEA table. Its top made of several wooden blocks, so it’s not a single sheet of wood. I dyed it using water-based dye, and covered it with the first coat of polyurethane lacquer. The thing is that after applying the first coat I can see that the surface gone patchy - some wooden blocks are glossy and smooth, and some - dull and a bit rough to the touch, where the wood absorbed the lacquer. I was going to use fine sandpaper to even the surface after the first coat of lacquer. But now I’m a bit confused as I don’t know if I could damage the dye layer on the dull patches and expose the wood, as it is obviously very thin. What would you suggest to do in this case? I was going to do at least three coats of lacquer with sanding in between.

Spectacular results! I would have liked more discussion of what products you used, or (if you want to stay proprietary) at least a discussion regarding how to think about what products to use. For example, how do we think about the layers of the various coats - e.g. what each coat does for the final product. Also, you diluted some products. It would have been nice to discuss why. Clearly, this is your business. So, it would be totally understandable if you don't want to discuss some of the details. However, since you went to the trouble of making the video and mentioning some of the products then a little more perspective on those would be greatly appreciated. However, thanks for the video! It shows a lot about how a pro does the work. (And, if I lived in your area I would just let you do it; cause, after all, you are the pro.)

Beautiful job..what do you use to Strip furniture? Thanks

Well done, I nice professional look using modern materials.

It’s beautiful as is but can’t wait for the review

Fantastic!! Thank you !!

Wonderful job, as usual. I especially liked this one.

Love, love, love it!

It's a silly, stupid thing on my part, but I just hate it when anyone tosses or throws a tool down. I know it doesn't mean anything but it bugs me. But I ramble, you did a nice job even if you did toss your poppas carving tools into the toolbox!

Looks great!

Hello John from Beckley, W.V. I have 2 draw knives. I like shiny things for display only. If I was going to use it I probably would shine it. Each to their own. Great job. Have a Blessed Day.

Thanks for the video.

What a beautiful restoration!

Would that have been varnish and stained darker when it was first made?

great stuff!

What a neat job! 👍

What stain & lacquer? How did you refresh the mirror? You used 150 & 220 for sanding? I have similar piece that needs to be refinished. Also do you know where I can get wooden knobs mine are missing & were replaced with glass knobs.

You gave me the faith to do my dining room table!! Great job!!

Великолепная реставрация.Божественно красивый комод.Руки у вас золотые.Браво!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

I watched this on Roku and I just had to tell you, I love that you don't paint these pieces some hideous "updated" color but rather keep them original or close to it. I love antique furniture and what ignorant people can do to them is just appalling. So, thank you! I love this piece and the care and time and effort you put into it was just perfect.

Lane serial numbers on the bottom are the date code from right to left.

I have its mate,, I’m going to follow your video. Thank you

Looks good and great information John! Can you just buff polyurethane finish or do you recommend spraying lacquer over poly finish? Also, how long after freshly poly finish can buffing take place? Thirty days perhaps? Thanks. Chris.

would love to see how ! im redoing this exact table for my own home

Great transformation!

Great job, I may be in the minority but I love high gloss. Splendid piece.

I've watched about a dozen furniture refinishing videos so far, and yours is the best. Clear process, well-documented, and an outstanding result.

I think you did just what needed to be done. I for one do not think you went to far. I like the fact that you left as much history as possible.

Your video, still has legs. Found your steps useful on a china cabinet I'm just in final steps before a topcoat for a project. Only question is the time you invested in this piece? I'm at about 24 hours on a top/bottom cabinet, am I slow or shouldn't keep track because it drives you crazy? Subscribed/liked. Thanks

New subscriber here...just running through some of your old videos and so impressed with your beautiful workmanship!!

It would really help if you would show what you did, rather than describe it, after it's done; and explain the products you're using. Thanks!

Thank you. I just bought one after watching your video. One friendly suggestion. Place plywood on the bottom flanges of bar joist. Then set shop fix on it between the bar joist . It doesn’t have to hang , then it’s higher and more out of the way. ? Thank you for video.

Gorgeous! Thanks for showing us how. Merry Christmas!