Ms. Trena my dear. My name is Tim Forbes in Savannah, Ga. I sorta fell into the furniture business when I was 14, now 72. I still work a 40+ hours repair/restoring casegoods and upholstery. Your eye for quality is so refreshing to me. Your skilled thinking and application of your work is so evident. You demonstrate care of the outside visual appearance as well as the unseen that folks may never see. Very much me. I care about those steps/foundation equally as the outward appearance. NO SHORT CUTS! I want to extend to you the greatest compliment for your craftsmanship/ craftswomanship that I can express to you. You are, to me, watching your videos is like watching Bob Ross create one of his paintings on tv. Thanks, Oh, Peace, Luv and Rock and Roll, always.
@timforbes3524 what a lovely comment, like you I am an old time restorer here in the UK and always enjoy Trena's videos, stay lucky, and yea, Rock n Roll always
When one professional compliments another on the integrity of their work, I must (as one who appreciates artisanship and craftsmanship) applaud both of you. Pride in your workmanship is the highest degree of work ethic. I salute you both! 💜
All great compliments and I whole heartily agree 100%! Trena is a treasure! She treats every piece with great care and consideration! Thank you for voicing your wonderful comments for This wonderful craft woman! (And any others who are so kind to share genuine, well deserved compliments!) Way too much negativity these days! Bravo!….@timforbes3524, @paulmaryon9088, @timhey0912, and @geralyn-mm.
The main thing I don't like about watching you repair furniture. It makes me realize what a horrible job I've done repairing every piece of furniture I've ever fixed in the last 40 years, lol. Another amazing job. Thanks for taking us along 👍.
I'm always impressed by your "no fear" attack in taking furniture apart, and that's the part that makes me too afraid to try this myself :) You are so talented! The colour tints and accents is masterful.
Watching you restore these chairs is a testament to your skills. It is also a testament to the quality knowledge passed from your parents to you. It seems clear the last person to attempt repair of these chairs was inept at best. The thinking was in the right direction. But the repairs were anything but correct.
Trena, I started out watching and how is what I was for. You did a fabulous job on the pair of badly treated beauties. Very nice work and I'll take back all my stones now. Very, very nice resto work. It will not bring the same money as a pair that was taken care by the owners. Very nice!!!
Thank you, Trena, for another fascinating restoration. I always find both your woodworking and presentation skills to be remarkable. However, I think that what very often doesn’t get commented on is your excellent choice of music. Really loved it in this video. Greetings from Yorkshire, UK.
I absolutely love these videos where you teach as you do the repairs!! I could watch this all day!! Thank you so much for the details you showed and explained. These chairs turned out just spectacular!! Your attention to detail for these older pieces is incredible and how you restore their function and beauty is so inspiring. True restoration, and preservation. Thanks again! ❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉
It’s really wonderful to see a master at work. You’re one of the most hardest working woodworkers and restores that I’ve seen on TH-cam. It’s wonderful to see such a high level of skill and the kindness youYou’ve shown when you share all your tips and tricks. Thank you so much for everything you do for you fans, keep up the great work!
Great video. I admire your patience and craftsmanship. And thank you for not showing us every minute of the repairs. You are a craftsperson in editing also.
Poor chairs were truly in need of some TLC. Luckily that’s something you do super well. I bet that dining set looks beautiful in situ. However, is it weird to hate chairs? Not the restoration of them - that’s superb, but dining chairs across the board? I have terrible trouble choosing dining sets!😱
Such abeautiful job! I love love love how the color turned out on this table and chairs, in my all time favorite wood - oak! To me OAK feels solid - like something that is forever - just like magestic old oak trees that have withstood many years. Yes, most of my furniture is oak.
Hi Trena! Gorgeous job, as always. I watch several repair channels and find it difficult now, to watch any other channels. Only Thomas Johnson and Scott from "Wooden it be Nice" have the same work ethic and aesthetic you have. You are all great teachers. You are quicker, smart and practical. Women rule!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Love your channel.
Sister, Golden hair, beautiful work as always it is so funny and fun to work on some of these chair projects with 1 million nails and screws and see the end results. Sometimes the owners can’t believe it’s the same chair. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful, as always. I know there are various ways of doing things. When that chair seat broke, I think my late hubby's method of fixing that would have been to let it come all the way apart, and then glue it back together using biscuits. 🙂 When you were first showing the chairs, the first thing I noticed was that horrid corrugated fastener being used to hold that split together. My brain screamed, "NO!"
Hello Trena! It's always a pleasure to watch you. I watch a lot of woodworking videos, but no one can keep up. You are very professional and you show your many years of experience and everything you have learned from your father. Under your hands, the different things you make are brought back to life and fit into any home. Thank you for this great video, I'm already looking forward to the next one. All the best Maria
Sometimes, with the classical music and the very intentional and precise movements give me serial killer vibes. Edit: you even laughed when something snapped! Trena I see you
A craftsman at work is such a joy😊. So enjoy your videos thank you so much for all the work, both on the furniture you bring back to life but all the work it takes to make these videos 😊and put them out here for all to enjoy
Hi, Trena. You're amazing, your channel is amazing, and your work is amazing! I just discovered your channel a few days ago, and I have watched about 20 of your videos this weekend. I am a college professor from Ohio who just picked up furniture restoration as a hobby this year. I have been watching and learning from several other great channels, but I have learned more from your channel in the past three days than all the other channels combined! I plan to watch a lot more as I work on the midcentury pieces my wife and I have collected in our basement. Good luck with the new shop. I can't wait to see what you fix next!
I couldn’t agree more with the wonderful comments from others on here. It’s always a joy to watch you work on these old gems. Always look forward to your next project Trena.
This is a beautiful dining set. I can just see it tucked into a little breakfast nook. The new vinyl is so much better than the old, almost neon green.
Another "miracle" restoration - you are fearless!😲 I've been pretty brave on restoration work, but what was required on these chairs - I'd bet a dollar to a donut that a duplicate chair would take less effort. The results say it all, though. Applause and continued respect, and big respect to your dad, who taught you so well. Thank you again for sharing your amazing skills and talent.🤩
Ms. Trena my dear. My name is Tim Forbes in Savannah, Ga. I sorta fell into the furniture business when I was 14, now 72. I still work a 40+ hours repair/restoring casegoods and upholstery. Your eye for quality is so refreshing to me. Your skilled thinking and application of your work is so evident. You demonstrate care of the outside visual appearance as well as the unseen that folks may never see. Very much me. I care about those steps/foundation equally as the outward appearance. NO SHORT CUTS! I want to extend to you the greatest compliment for your craftsmanship/ craftswomanship that I can express to you. You are, to me, watching your videos is like watching Bob Ross create one of his paintings on tv. Thanks, Oh, Peace, Luv and Rock and Roll, always.
@timforbes3524 what a lovely comment, like you I am an old time restorer here in the UK and always enjoy Trena's videos, stay lucky, and yea, Rock n Roll always
Wow!! I completely agree!!!! Such a wonderful compliment!
When one professional compliments another on the integrity of their work, I must (as one who appreciates artisanship and craftsmanship) applaud both of you. Pride in your workmanship is the highest degree of work ethic. I salute you both! 💜
All great compliments and I whole heartily agree 100%! Trena is a treasure! She treats every piece with great care and consideration! Thank you for voicing your wonderful comments for This wonderful craft woman! (And any others who are so kind to share genuine, well deserved compliments!) Way too much negativity these days! Bravo!….@timforbes3524, @paulmaryon9088, @timhey0912, and @geralyn-mm.
Ein wunderbares Kompliment, ich empfinde es genauso, besser geht nicht 👏👏👍👍☺️
The main thing I don't like about watching you repair furniture. It makes me realize what a horrible job I've done repairing every piece of furniture I've ever fixed in the last 40 years, lol. Another amazing job. Thanks for taking us along 👍.
Oh no! 😂sorry bout that
Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful!
Wow! Now they are gorgeous!
I'm always impressed by your "no fear" attack in taking furniture apart, and that's the part that makes me too afraid to try this myself :) You are so talented! The colour tints and accents is masterful.
Thankyou!
Beautiful job ,
Brilliant!! Better than new.
Watching you restore these chairs is a testament to your skills. It is also a testament to the quality knowledge passed from your parents to you. It seems clear the last person to attempt repair of these chairs was inept at best. The thinking was in the right direction. But the repairs were anything but correct.
Well said!
I love your work as well as how much you love doing the work. It really comes across.
WOW.......that large plug repair with the slots to let the excess glue out is brilliant.
Great Job by Mom on the upholstery ! ! ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks again!
As always Trena. Fabulous
Thank you! 😊
Trena, I started out watching and how is what I was for. You did a fabulous job on the pair of badly treated beauties. Very nice work and I'll take back all my stones now. Very, very nice resto work. It will not bring the same money as a pair that was taken care by the owners. Very nice!!!
Amazing!
Absolutely Beautiful!!! So much work, but that never stops you! You are an ARTIST Trena!!!🤎
Thank you so much!
Beautiful again!
Thank you, Trena, for another fascinating restoration. I always find both your woodworking and presentation skills to be remarkable. However, I think that what very often doesn’t get commented on is your excellent choice of music. Really loved it in this video. Greetings from Yorkshire, UK.
Thank you very much!
I absolutely love these videos where you teach as you do the repairs!! I could watch this all day!! Thank you so much for the details you showed and explained. These chairs turned out just spectacular!! Your attention to detail for these older pieces is incredible and how you restore their function and beauty is so inspiring. True restoration, and preservation. Thanks again! ❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉
You are very welcome
I really enjoy watching you restore beautiful art.
Two well loved chairs live again. Great work. As usual.
Trena, I love your work. You are a talented artisan and deserving of much respect for your craft.
Thank you so much!
Trena, Utube changed your name to "Turner" in my feed. Luckily I found you anyway. Spectacular work as always!
Ugh. Not the first time
I am stunned once again by the artistry, the integrity of your expert craftsmanship! 💜
It’s really wonderful to see a master at work. You’re one of the most hardest working woodworkers and restores that I’ve seen on TH-cam. It’s wonderful to see such a high level of skill and the kindness youYou’ve shown when you share all your tips and tricks. Thank you so much for everything you do for you fans, keep up the great work!
Thank you so much 🥰
Superb !
Amazing difference! Gorgeous work.
Thank you!
Great video. I admire your patience and craftsmanship. And thank you for not showing us every minute of the repairs. You are a craftsperson in editing also.
Thank you very much!
your craftsmanship is astounding I could watch you all day!
Only 40 seconds in and I see a chair with a lot of history in it. A lot of stories to tell.
Great result!
Really lovely ❤😊
Beautiful restoration.
Great work - and kudos to your mom on the upholstery! Wow!
bonne et heureuse année tréna et beaucoup de belles restaurations pour 2024 patrick
Amazing job, I learn so much from you. Great video
Trena, the restoration on the chairs is a piece of art. Thank you for sharing this beautiful set. ❤❤
You are so welcome
You have done an amazing job……good for another 100 years!
Chairs are beautiful. I love oak done in a darker shade. Reminds me of the various old oaken pieces that my family members had. Thanks for sharing.
Poor chairs were truly in need of some TLC. Luckily that’s something you do super well. I bet that dining set looks beautiful in situ.
However, is it weird to hate chairs? Not the restoration of them - that’s superb, but dining chairs across the board? I have terrible trouble choosing dining sets!😱
Outstanding job!!!
Thanks again for sharing your Craft.
You are so welcome!
Very nice!
Wow!
Beautiful as always!!
Absolutely beautiful! Lots of work but so worth it.
Your work is ....ART!
In restoration videos I dont like listening music, I want to hear all noises but your music choices amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Well I gave you both. Gotta make everyone happy 😉
Those chairs have great lines! Fantastic job.
Thanks so much!
Such abeautiful job! I love love love how the color turned out on this table and chairs, in my all time favorite wood - oak! To me OAK feels solid - like something that is forever - just like magestic old oak trees that have withstood many years. Yes, most of my furniture is oak.
So pretty.
What a treat to see the whole set repaired and finished! Thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
YOU ARE ADORABLE, TRENA! NICE JOB ON THE OAK CHAIRS, NOT A JOB FOR AN AMATEUR LIKE MYSELF.
What a wonderful piece! Oh, the stories those chairs could tell...
Good to see you again, pretty and talented carpenter/restorer! thank you for doing such great work! Great background music!
Thank you very much!
So beautiful! I really love watching you work. I also love the music you choose.
Thank you! Cheers!
Ms. Trina, simply majestic. Your skill and attention to detail are the sign of quality in not only your work but iI am sure your life.
What a transformation! No doubt a mess when they came in and now they're beautiful.
Love, love to watch your work. Thank you. 😃
Always enjoy your video's. Learn a lot by watching.
Excellent craftsmanship!! Impressive transformation.
I love that kind of chair, again great job!
Another beautiful restoration 🎉
I have to say again ! Your shop dog is so cute !
Thank you! 😊
OooooWHEEE! Those turned out great!
Hi Trena! Gorgeous job, as always. I watch several repair channels and find it difficult now, to watch any other channels. Only Thomas Johnson and Scott from "Wooden it be Nice" have the same work ethic and aesthetic you have. You are all great teachers. You are quicker, smart and practical. Women rule!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Love your channel.
Thank you so much!🥰💪
Sister, Golden hair, beautiful work as always it is so funny and fun to work on some of these chair projects with 1 million nails and screws and see the end results. Sometimes the owners can’t believe it’s the same chair. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely outstanding, Trena. Bravo.
Trena, I’ve run out of adjectives to describe your work, so I’ll just give you a 👍🏻. I like those chairs.
What a beautiful restoration and the trio set are gorgeous!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful, as always.
I know there are various ways of doing things. When that chair seat broke, I think my late hubby's method of fixing that would have been to let it come all the way apart, and then glue it back together using biscuits. 🙂
When you were first showing the chairs, the first thing I noticed was that horrid corrugated fastener being used to hold that split together. My brain screamed, "NO!"
Trena absolutely stunning as usual. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome
Very nicely done. They look fantastic, as does all your work.
Wow beautiful job!🎉
The chairs look so relieved! Beautiful restoration. It's great to see them restored for next generations.
Hello Trena! It's always a pleasure to watch you. I watch a lot of woodworking videos, but no one can keep up. You are very professional and you show your many years of experience and everything you have learned from your father. Under your hands, the different things you make are brought back to life and fit into any home. Thank you for this great video, I'm already looking forward to the next one. All the best Maria
Thank you very much!
Awesome!
That wood really sucked up the stain. I recognized the shading from the last video. It goes without saying those chairs look great.
Sometimes, with the classical music and the very intentional and precise movements give me serial killer vibes.
Edit: you even laughed when something snapped! Trena I see you
😂😂
Hehehe. Love your work Trena.
The law will catch up to you though.
Your restorations are astounding. Thank you,
Glad you like them!
They turned out just beautiful. I agree the seat color works well. You are the best.👍
Thanks so much! 😊
A craftsman at work is such a joy😊. So enjoy your videos thank you so much for all the work, both on the furniture you bring back to life but all the work it takes to make these videos 😊and put them out here for all to enjoy
You are so welcome!
You did a fantastic job, they look stunning.
Thank you! Cheers!
You really are a great craftswoman! ❤your work is exceptional! Always looks so good!🎉❤😊
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Trena! Great Work! 👍
Hey, thanks!
Those chairs turned out great. They compliment the table very well. Nice work!
Thanks so much!
The chairs looks really amazing..very impressed of you work, and skills..
Thank you very much!
Gorgeous finished p pieces!!! You are so gifted!!
Thank you so much!
You did a fantastic job on those chairs Trena! 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing some of your techniques! 👌Enjoy and stay warm! 😊
Thank you! You too!
Awesome, again 😂. I learn so much from sharing all your experience. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Hi, Trena. You're amazing, your channel is amazing, and your work is amazing!
I just discovered your channel a few days ago, and I have watched about 20 of your videos this weekend.
I am a college professor from Ohio who just picked up furniture restoration as a hobby this year. I have been watching and learning from several other great channels, but I have learned more from your channel in the past three days than all the other channels combined! I plan to watch a lot more as I work on the midcentury pieces my wife and I have collected in our basement.
Good luck with the new shop. I can't wait to see what you fix next!
Wow that’s awesome! Have so much fun!
You are an artist with the toners and your sense of color. You make color matching look way easier than it is.
Thank you! Cheers!
Fabulous set, great restoration...thanks
I couldn’t agree more with the wonderful comments from others on here. It’s always a joy to watch you work on these old gems. Always look forward to your next project Trena.
Many thanks!
This is a beautiful dining set. I can just see it tucked into a little breakfast nook. The new vinyl is so much better than the old, almost neon green.
Gorgeous ❤
In your capable and professional hands it seems that any piece, however damaged, will be restored to its original form. Great work!
Thank you very much!
Every video is a pleasure to watch, not just content , but editing. Your efforts and skills are admirable !
Thankyou!
A brand new life for this set, probably the best it’s ever been, gorgeous!
Another "miracle" restoration - you are fearless!😲 I've been pretty brave on restoration work, but what was required on these chairs - I'd bet a dollar to a donut that a duplicate chair would take less effort. The results say it all, though. Applause and continued respect, and big respect to your dad, who taught you so well. Thank you again for sharing your amazing skills and talent.🤩
I am so in awe of your finishing talent. Another stunning job.
Thank you so much!