Restoring a Drop-Front Desk - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine restores this lovely antique drop-front desk of likely French origin. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at www.thomasjohns..., or write us at thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com. And for those on the west coast looking for custom framing, be sure to check out Tom's daughter's shop, www.emcollier.com (@emcollierframes on Instagram).
That's a nice desk. I hope if I ever have surgery the surgeon treats my old body with the same respect and skill as you treat these old furniture pieces. Thanks for the video.
Wayne Shirey ditto
You're welcome! I can probably do surgery too, it's so similar to what I do, especially Orthopedic!
That's right, but I'd prefer doing your work.
I wish a 50 dollar hooker would treat me the same way.
Sometimes, surgeon have the sames tools but the difference is : they dont use glue !
In addition to providing the rest of us with enthralling entertainment and insight into a highly skilled craft, it must be even more exciting for the owner of the piece to look over your shoulder as their piece is being reborn.
Thanks! Yes, the owners really like them. And I’m glad too that they can see exactly what they were paying for!
It's finally happened. I think I've watched all your videos and now I'm down to re-watching. The long ones like this are my favorite.
Thanks! I'm working on a long one now!
It never ceases to amaze me how you have a clamp for every occasion. Lol. This came out beautifully. Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! Yes, I like clamping!
As always, an excellent video. I know how setting up camera angles and trying to stage shots adds to the project time, sometimes considerably, but I genuinely appreciate you doing so and sharing the results with all of us.
Thank you! I really like doing it, and I appreciate all the views and comments!
I guess Im asking randomly but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account??
I was dumb lost the password. I would love any assistance you can give me
@Dayton Declan Instablaster ;)
@Theodore Braxton thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Theodore Braxton it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thanks so much, you really help me out :D
Your program is always so calming.
Thanks! A lot of people say that, I'm mystified!
Fabulous, just fabulous.
Thanks!
What you did on those key holes is absolutely amazing. I have never seen it done with wood. The old furniture from my grandparents had those keyholes too but that part was made of some type of metal, maybe brass. So that problem of this little bit of wood getting broken and worn from constant use was not a problem.
On the top fixing the veneer those clamps were lined up like soldiers. To bad they can't give you a proper salute like you deserve for the great work you do.
Thanks! Yes, I had never made a wooden escutcheons before
I love your channel! I'm learning so much from you, it's like being taught by a master without needing a passport. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I look forward to binge watching more tomorrow bc It will be too cold out in the shop. Thanks again.
You're welcome! Stay warm!
Nice work, that you have not overly picked at. I imaging you could find little areas for evermore that would need glue.
Thanks once again for posting - really enjoyable.
Thanks! Yes, sometimes it's never ending. You have to decide how aggressive to be with the probing
Beautiful job!
Thanks!
Thomas, how good are you on the channel, nature, animals, nice and calm man with golden hands, thanks for the video👍👍👏👏🤝
You're welcome! I appreciate it
New vid by Thomas? > gets coffee>sits down>enjoys! As usual, I think, "How on earth...?" And then we see just how to do it. Beautiful!
Thank you!
Thank you Thomas for sharing again your knowledge thru this excellent video.
You are welcome!
Looks pretty good Thomas👍
Thanks!
I admire your work! Beautifully done. Really enjoyable to watch.
Thank you!
First, thank you very much for your great videos and thank you for sharing your knowledge and your expertise. I love watching your videos and then go to my workshop and work on my Biedermeier furniture!
It is not only a france thing to pull out the drawer by the key. It is also a German and Austrian thing, specially at Biedermeier furniture!
Kind regards
You're welcome! Yes, it's a lousy design, sacrificing the utility just because they didn't want handles for some reason.
@@johnsonrestoration I think the reason for this design was, they dont want to disturb the beautiful mirrored veneer image, which is typical for biedermeier furniture! If your running bars are repaired and well waxed, it is very easy to pull the drawer out on the key. My 6 year old son can pull a big heavy biedermeier drawer very easy.
Nice work again Tom. Lots of finicky bits, particularly the escutcheons. It seems neurosurgery's loss was antique restoration's gain. Thanks for posting.
You're welcome! Maybe I should try surgery sometime, any volunteers?
Greetings and thank you for another installment. I'd like to share a "trick" my grandfather taught me; blow glue further under veneers or into splits with the compressor at semi-low pressure. Would a printed scale photo work as a pattern? Your tapping to check for loose bits also reminds me of good times in the shop. Peace.
Thanks! I'll try it!
Love the shop noises and no music, wonderful work!
Thanks!
100% agreed!!
I could not agree more. If I wanted to go listen to music then I would go to a bar
You feel like your sitting in his shop with him chatting with you.
I’ve not dealt with THAT extensive of veneer disaster! I’ve been watching every one of your videos for help dealing with a current piece I have with veneer that is peeling from a shaped surface that curves severely in four directions! P.s. I’ve never used less than 8-12 layers in a French polish consisting of shellac, pumice, walnut oil and sandarac towards the finish, or more stable, surface layers. I know there are new chemicals and shortcuts...and client budgets...but I’m retired now and can pick and choose the jobs I take.
That's great!
Perfect...thanks Tom.
You're welcome!
Great video! You have such patience, oh my goodness sir. ..amazing. I do love the longer videos! 😊 💕 Keep them coming!
Thanks! I like the longer ones too, my biggest fear is being boring though!
Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration. Don’t even go there sir, your videos are so entertaining that I could watch for hours!.
Tom, I know that on such old and dry veneer, it would be a mistake to use a veneer hammer since it would force previously unloosened glue to crack loose. However I have never seen you use a veneer hammer in any videos. You use fingers a palette knife and clamps (with various cauls) and rarely a small hammer. Could you do a video on the repair, care and feeding of old veneers (including what not to do)? I have one other thing I wish you could tell but I am in awe of your color matching skills.... You choices between dye or stain or shellac or whatever is not always explained but your expertise is awesome. (This comment is based on this specific video but all in general).
Hi Clyde, thanks for watching! I never learned how to hammer veneer. There are good videos on it on you tube. Check out my video: th-cam.com/video/oF1o5iD2pYs/w-d-xo.html
gotta love that die hard with a vengeance t-shirt. looks pretty good!
Thanks again! The best T shirts are at thrift stores
Cheers Tom! really love your videos!!
Well, well done. Thank you--and particularly for the details!
You're welcome!
You're welcome!
Fantastic work, the epoxy putty trick seems to have worked really well, I’ve done that a couple of times where I could get away with it :)
Although for some more valuable pieces where modern materials would be a no-no, a putty made from wood dust and hide glue will work just as well, which then can be dyed to match the colour or colour shellac sticks can also be used on top of the hide glue putty. A lot more faff but sometimes it’s worth it where it’s tough to match the colour or wood grain or the repair is going to be really visible...
Thanks! I'll have to try the hide glue/sawdust putty. Years ago I tried with PVA glue but I didn't like it. But here's the thing: the epoxy putty won't shrink over time. I would imagine any water based glue would have to shrink and crack eventually
I used to use some grease proof paper between the glued veneer and the block of wood. It stops the block sticking to the veneer. Had damaged some surfaces when removing the blocks previously.
Yes, wax paper works great too, I like the plastic packing tape on the block
Tom, you know that you can get blunt needles with Leur fittings that would help get the hide glue in behind the veneer.. 18 or 16 gauge would prob be the size you need. Just had a quick look, EBay have them..
Thank you! I'll check those out
Was extra care put into this video than the usual? It seemed like there were lots of camera angles and had more small segments of Tom explaining what he was doing instead of just showing the work being done. Looked great! Keep up the amazing work.
Thank you! It's still just me doing the photography but I was getting into it more than usual. I'm glad you noticed!
Great as usual...I have a dinner table for which the veneer is thick but 'lifting' just about everywhere. Oddly, there are almost no pieces missing. I was thinking to use a heat gun and carefully 'lift off' the veneer, keep it intact and then re-adhere to the table. It is about 100 year old table, I think Italian, which was originally a dining table but then used as an ironing table and then later left to 'die' by a window...any advice or do you have a similar job with video...stay well.
Thanks! I show so much veneer repair in my videos, I can't think of a specific video for your job. My next video (maybe Friday?) has a lot of veneer work
@@johnsonrestoration Thanks...look forward! .
Outstanding. Thanks!
Thanks!
Your skills are amazing! Love watching your work, very inspiring for someone who hates to apply finishes. I suspect you purchase hide glue by the truck load!
Thanks! Just 1 pound at a time, it really goes a long way!
Great video once again! Did you notice the back right leg was loose/not straight? I don’t know if the client pointed it out to you but I noticed it when you were finishing up. Cheers!
Thanks! Yes, we all noticed it, but it was strong so we decided to leave it alone.
Another great video. I am not sure if it was the camera angle, but the right rear leg looked a little out of alignment. Is it just me or was it ok or did the customer not want that to be touched?
Thanks! It was way out of alignment, but it was solid so I just left it alone. In the home it was un-noticable
Thanks! The leg is definitely out of whack! But it was very strong. If it ain't broke...............!
You never cease to amaze me with your attention to detail. That you recreated the wood escutcheons is just incredible. I sent you an email about some gothic chairs but never received a reply?
Hi James, thanks! Sorry if I missed your email, sometimes I get overwhelmed, but I think I remember your email. I’ll go back and check
That’s a lovely little desk and I had a great time following you along in a great repair job. Thanks Thomas.
You're welcome!
Mister Johnson, what is that thin, watery glue that you use? Is it a concoction that you've made, or is it a product that is commercially available? I have used medium thickness super glue for some of my little furniture repairs, but if there is something better than what I'm currently using, I would be willing to try it out. It is a pleasure to watch you work! Thanks for an entertaining and informative video!
You're welcome! That is hide glue from Lee Valley: www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=20002&cat=1,110,42965,20002
@@johnsonrestoration Thanks! I'd always envisioned hide glue as being thicker than what I see. Have you thinned it down to make it watery? I do know that hide glue is very good, although somewhat "old school." How does it compare to today's glues?
I enjoy doing furniture repair too. I learned some thing new that I should try - epoxy putty. Thank you Thomas for sharing yours knowledge and expertise. From one TH-camr to another, keep the videos coming!
Thanks! I'll check out your channel
Thanks! I'll check out your channel
Beautiful precision work, as always. I hope that your metal push stick never comes in contact with the saw blade.
Thanks! It has, many times. But it's aluminum and the saw teeth are carbide.
Magnificient repair job Thomas, thanks for sharing. What kind of clear glue you use that I see you applying inside the venners and then you rub it on the wood and doesn´t stains the wood ? Thanks for the answer.
Hi Alfredo, you're welcome! That's hide glue, but no glue will stain the wood if the wood has a finish on it.
I really learn a lot from you videos. I’m not sure if you have said before possible In a video I haven’t watched yet but what type of glue are you injecting behind the veneer?
Thanks! I thought you'd never ask: Hide Glue th-cam.com/video/AmFot8H_2Kk/w-d-xo.html
I cannot but wonder why you use a syringe with such a thick nozzle, if you used one with a needle you would be able to puss the syringe under the wood and get the glue much further under
I bought some 4 inch 10 gauge blunts needles off Amazon and they work quite well for injecting glue under veneer. I keep a container of water and i draw up expel a few syringes of water and it is ready to go for the next
Hi John, see the other comments, they are correct. If I could find a large enough needle I would use it. I've thinned the glue quite a bit already
Thanks! That's correct
Thanks Don, I'll look for those
What did you use as a general cleaner on this piece? You did a wonderful job by the way.
Thank you! I used Krud Kutter, great stuff
I noticed that in the veneer glue-up there were some blocks that stuck to the piece after the clamps were removed. Does that ever cause issues/damage? How can you mitigate that?
Thanks for watching! The blocks are covered with plastic packing tape, sometimes they get a little stuck but come off easily. Any glue on the surface comes off with water.
I've learned a lot from your videos, but I'm wondering why you don't use heat to renew the bond with the existing hide glue?
Thanks! Theoretically you can do that, and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I don't want to find out it didn't work after I deliver it to the owner, if you know what I mean. But I have done it succesfully.
This kind of works have many details and you have the patience for doing
Great job like always 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thank you!
I like that little pull saw you use to cut veneer could you tell us where you got it. I have not seen one like that on any of my usual sources. Thanks
Thanks! I got it from Japan Woodworker ( now Woodcraft) www.woodcraft.com/categories/handsaws
Thank you, they used to be near my house, I don't think they still have those on their site but I will check. Have a great 4th of July.@@johnsonrestoration
Do you have a list of products you prefer to use for someone starting furniture restoration? Like type epoxy putty, dyes , varnish , where to purchase veneer,etc. Thanks
Thanks for watching! I should put a list on my website. But everything you need is available on sites like Woodworker's Supply woodworker.com/search.html?search=finishing&searchmode=2
Another nice job Thomas, have a nice day !!!.
Thank you! You also!
You Know if you added a needle to the syringe you could get further up under the veneer
was thinking the same... lot of work safed too and maybe some less break-away
Thanks! It's hard to find a needle big enough!
Thanks!
Where did you acquire that beading plane very nice
Thanks! It's a block plane from Lee Nielson. I believe it's the first one they made, I would highly recommend it! www.lie-nielsen.com/products/small-block-planes
Thanks Mr Johnson. Lovely work.
May I ask, what is the correct term for those hinges on the side of the desk flap please? Are they sold nowadays?
And would there still need be a need for wooden pull out supports underneath or are those hinges strong enough as a pair?
Reason I ask is because I want to make one of these desks. Thanks.
Thanks! I call those knife hinges. And yes, strong enough to eliminate the need for pull out supports, depending on the design of the desk. Google search: www.google.com/search?q=knife+hinges&client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=CSiuMMb8Wec5AM%252C3p7ScxILHZkCfM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kR1nA1xW487-5_BUDNcwL2gwMS44w&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj17KHG2OnuAhVJmeAKHZ9wDGgQ9QF6BAgKEAE&biw=1576&bih=752#imgrc=CSiuMMb8Wec5AM
Thank you! Half the trouble is not knowing the correct term!
Maybe one day you could do us a cabinet maker's vocabulary video going through all (or some!) of those interesting boxes of bits and bobs in your collection!
(Do you say bits and bobs in Maine?)
Anyway, love your approach. Thanks for sharing.
Tell me mr tom. What you think about that new tite bond 3 glue. An is that hyde glue better then all other glues or do you just like using it
Hi Wayne, I've used TB 3 for exterior work, and it seems fine. I use hide glue on period antiques. I have grown to really like it, especially what I'm using now "Old Brown Glue" oldbrownglue.com/
Oh gosh, ugh, keys! I'm an American transplant in Germany and all the older furniture has keys, which are such a pain! When I want to open something, they always turn the wrong way and pop out, and they're often missing when you're buying second hand. I don't get it :(
Thanks! Yes, that is a pet peeve - really poor design, and continually a problem
Another great video. Thank you. When you use the hide glue in the syringe, what cut are you mixing for the glue? What is the working time of the glue at that cut? Thanks in advance.
You're welcome! There's no particular "cut", I just mix it thin enough to go through the syringe! working time is long, maybe 15 minutes
Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration Thanks.
Beautiful job, what kind of glue did you use? Is it heated?
Yes, that's hide glue
thank you. does mixing sawdust with the epoxy putty, give a more realistic patch? is it harmful to pack nail and screw holes with glue and sawdust?
You're welcome! You know, I've heard during my career "wood and sawdust" mentioned, talked about many times, but have never tried it.
If you Google "bait syringe" you can buy big syringes like the one you are using but most come with 3 different size needle's that would be good for getting the glue into those small gaps.
Thanks! I'll check that out.
9:53 Great excuse to buy a laser engraver/cutter for your workshop, to replicate matching small pieces with precision in the least amount of time.
Thanks! I wonder.......
why not use about a 16 gage needle to get the hyde glue further under the veneer?
Thanks! Yes, I need bigger syringes. Hard to find!
@@johnsonrestoration Thomas, Just go to your local pharmacist and ask for some needles used to inject testosterone, If you want I could send you a few so you can see how you like them?
i digest every vid you make. love watching a craftsman at work. love it when you replace a piece and i sit and think "thats going to stand out a mile" then project finished and repair invisible. love the way you dont make factory NEW restorations. just started restoring and your vids are essential, now if i can become a tenth as good as you i will be happy
Thanks! I appreciate it!
I'm in Israel for only two years doing restorazcie, here people need to accustom to the aesthetics of furniture, they do not understand this, your vidio - eldorado
Thank you Alex! I think that's true of a lot of people, one reason I make the videos is too show what goes on unseen, or undetectable in the finished project
This project was very interesting and I love the look of that French shellac. Great job 😉
Thanks!
Thanks!
It's always enjoyable to watch an expert work. Wonderful workmanship and eye for detail!
Thank you!
Am I seeing things, or does Shipyard IPA get a cameo in many of your videos? :-)
Thanks! It happens so often I should be getting paid! In kind of course
@@johnsonrestoration I enjoy the videos a lot. Watching is part meditation, part knowledge-building. I inherited a few older pieces that require some veneer and crack repair and have bought my Old Brown Glue and clamps and I'm ready to try my hand. I think I just need to find an old CrockPot to keep the glue warm, and I'll be all set. Thank you for the inspiration, Thomas.
Ok, so you wore the Die Hard t-shirt, now you have to weigh in on an important question: is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
Great restoration once again, I liked the “tape it before you cut it” trick to keep those tiny pieces from flying.
Thanks Seth! I got that t-shirt at a used clothing shop, believe it or not I've never seen any of the Die Hard "franchise". But the t=shirt actually refers to soccer!
I've been trying to reconcile your on-screen personality with watching Bruce Willis bubblegum action movies. I'm glad I can let the paradox go now, because it was like trying to divide by zero.
When I started watching I thought, ooh ok, another veneer job but man, as soon as you started the keyholes ... it became super interesting !!
Another great job, thank you for sharing !
You're welcome!
Fascinating watching you work. It is eye opening to see how much work goes into making and/or repairing fine furniture.
Thanks!
Mr Thomas with all respect...
Seems like if you use air to force glue under the veneers it would help push the glue deeper.
Blue/yellow tape under the wood would help from glue sticking to the wood.
A small exact-o knife does fine to cut the veneers.
Don't mind me, I am just an observer but not a restoring furniture professionally since 1979.
I just SUBSCRIBED and liked your video.
Thanks! Yes, I try to work it in there. And I use an exacto knife a lot
If you wrap your sand paper around a small dowel you can damage inside easily.
Yes, I frequently will use a dowel
looks great Tom! Thanks for sharing the video.😎👍JP
Thanks! What kind of videos do you make? email: thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com
You're very welcome Tom! i like filming many different things Nature, Pet birds, woodworking, Time lapses, stop motion and anything that interests me.😎
Did you fix the damaged leg on the right side (when facing the desk) rear?
Thanks! I didn’t. Although that leg had been previously repaired at the wrong position, it was solid. Had to chalk it up to “adds character”
Another outstanding episode Thomas :-)
Thank you!
Very therapeutic video, nice !
Thanks!
What a wonderful video - enjoyed every minute 👍😊
Thanks!
I am always astonished at the amount of glue you put in veneer cracks etc.. I am always anxious that your wooden clamping blocks get glued as well when you remove the clamps ! I see you sometimes tape them with brown adhesive...is that to prevent them from being glued ? By the way, a video on the glues you use, and how you make them would be very informative.
Thanks! Yes, plastic packing tape on the blocks prevents the glue from sticking. th-cam.com/video/AmFot8H_2Kk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your answer and the video about glues ! I wish, in a next project of mine, to ebonize an antique oak longcase clock using india ink. As the surface has rather open grain I wanted to fill in the grain, but couldn't figure out what to use. I'd like something that I could still stain with the ink after sanding... any ideas ?
Tom, would you mind if I ask what type of glue are you using?
Not at all! That's hide glue, from Lee Valley
Amazing finish.
Thanks!
I recently bought a desk (ball and claw, solid imbuia) that has a drop front, and the idiots at the store painted it with chalk paint. I'm so cross about it, but at least it was discounted.
Well, I think the chalk paint should come off relatively easy, try the "green" strippers www.woodshopnews.com/columns-blogs/patience-is-key-with-green-paint-strippers
Louis XVI would have loved it. I wanted to suggest that you maybe consider wrapping your glue blocks in waxed Paper. I do that and the block never sticks to the piece. Or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks! I used wax paper for years until I realized plastic packing tape was easier, especially because I save the blocks and reuse them constantly
Fantastic work. You spend hours on these pieces.Such patience. Did you know that a 17G or 19G hypodermic needle will fit that 50ml syringe and allow you to get the hide glue further in behind the veneer that won't lift very far. You should be able to get some from a drug store over there.
Thanks! The problem is that the glue is too thick, and I want to thin it out only so much!
It's so beautiful seeing you working on this and the relationship you have with the tools you use . Great work!
Thanks!
What is the tool you used to round the edges of the beading you made?
Thanks! That's a radius plane, it creates a 1/8 radius corner. I'm not sure if they make bigger radius'
Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration thanks. I love your videos, have watched all, and used skills learned from you.
Hi Tom, I love your craftsmanship and I am not a safety troll, however, using a metal push stick is soooooo dangerous. if it hits the blade it will become a projectile. I know you are a professional but every time I see you do this I cringe.
Hi Jim, thanks for watching! The metal is aluminum, and the saw blade cuts it easily, along with the wood. I feel like it's safe
Beautiful piece. I like your attitude when you make mistakes. It's no big deal. You just stay calm and carry on!
Thanks! What else are you gonna do? Carry on...
Its a Northern italian desk ca.1800
Thanks! I'm curious as to how you identified it
@@johnsonrestoration Over 25 years in the trade helps. :)
Apart from this its construction.the secondary wood on drawers looks poplar or sycamore. The big dovetails are typical. Its shape which is of typical late 18th century neo classical as well.. The veneer looks rosewood,which italians call palisandro, and on and on....
I'd love to do this kind of work but no one would trust me with antiques (with good reason). But would these techniques work with more recent, lower grade factory stuff?
Thanks for watching! Absolutely, I work on a lot of "lesser" furniture. No need for hide glue, use Tite Bond or Elmer's
I've come to the conclusion that "looks pretty good" is the same as in Britain we would say "looks bloody marvellous"!
Thanks!
Hello from South Carolina where we don’t have as much antique furniture. I was wondering if you have dealt with those drop front desks where someone has opened the front without pulling out the supports and broke the wood where the hinges mount?
Many times! If you have that problem, email some photos and I'll tell you what I think. thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com
Curious why you didn’t protect the veneer with tape before chiseling the escutcheon level to the surface❓Would a needle syringe be a better glue applicator for fine work❓
Thanks! Because I wanted it dead flush, the tape would add a layer of thickness under the chisel. And I use a syringe often
I was just wandering how to stop the glue squeeze out sticking to everything when you clamp up, is that some paper I see on the wooden blocks?
Thanks for watching! I put plastic packing tape on the blocks
just found your site and have t ask, what kind of glue are you using? it seems like you aren't too worried about it running dow and getting glue to your clamp block?
Thanks! I use hide glue on antiques, easy clean up! th-cam.com/video/AmFot8H_2Kk/w-d-xo.html
I think adding a hypodermic needle to your syringe would allow the glue to get under the veneer more completely. Nice job!!
Thanks! I do sometimes but the glue is often too thick
You have one fine production team doing your filming and editing....must be because your so good !lol
Thanks! Just 2 of us! I do the videography, and Nick does the editing and managing the channel
I think you should explain the reasoning behind the tapping on the veneer. That would be a learning moment for future restorers.
Thanks! Will do, next time it comes up
Your collection of clamps is something else; how many do you have?
My guess is eighty.
Thanks! I should try counting them sometime!
do you prefer some type of projects over others?
Not really. As long as it's an interesting object, primarily wood, I will repair it.
Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration interesting. it seems like veneer restoration would be more tedious than other types of projects.
Sir, Just a quick question, why don't you use the needle of that syringe to inject the glue behind the veneer?
The needle was too big to fit under the veneer. But it still served the purpose of putting the glue right where I needed it.
Always a pleasure to watch and learn 😊👍🏼
So nice of you! Thanks!