Early 1900's Handmade Side Table - Furniture Restoration
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After a bit of a rough start to the year (COVID, floods etc), I have gotten a chance to work on a piece that has been sitting in my garage for ages. I couldn't find much about the age or make of this piece, but it seems to be handmade and at least from some mid century Queensland (Australia) furniture maker.
I am super happy with how the finish came out, and this was one of my longest jobs so far. Let me know if you want to see more furniture restorations or furniture makeover videos on my channel!
Thanks for watching,
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Awesome job you did and what a pleasure to watch as you didn't add annoying music to your video!
Thank you very much!
Your use of hand tools reminds me of my grandfather, who passed away two months after I was born. He was a cabinet maker and, as a child, marveled at his paint-stained, handmade wooden toolbox, filled with a drill, saw, level, and a wooden, folding measuring stick. Your video is a delight to watch and your narrative is well-done.
Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad you got that from my video. I like finding all these old tools and fixing them up to use, and I get all these great stories to go along with them as well. Keeps a little of the past alive.
If you leave a piece to dry after glue up for 24 hours, you can usually just flip it for half the time it sat previously and it will flatten back out. We do it at the woodshop I work at all the time. The moisture on the upper side evaporates, leaving the underside like a wetter side of a sponge, curling up. We will often flip a piece and check on it while doing other stuff every couple of hours. Once flat, we sand and get it sealed up immediately on both sides to lock in the moisture while flat
This is my favourite type of feedback. I never knew about that, but it makes sense. I will keep it in mind for future jobs. Thanks!
Nice tip. What should've been flipped in this case? The desk top? And what do you seal the wood with?
@@vsemprivetyes. And paint, stain, polyurethane etc
Also this is my favorite way to go about it. Wood can be pretty fickle but also very forgiving too
I was wondering if you use any wood digreaser or mild oxalic acid to clean the surface of the table? I know some conservators opt for mild soluble and sanding as to avoid the use a planer. I was also wondering if using hide glue would have also been appropriate for future conservation. I appreciate the restraint of not making it look brand new. I know it's a controversial subject on the ethics of conservation among peers, but sometimes the client have the final say when it's not a museum piece.
My dad was a carpenter and I loved spending time in his workshop! I remember him using shellac and he explained that to get what was known as French Polish it took thirty coats! I actually bought raw pine furniture for our children and then used polyurethane as it took more punishment. They are in their forties and still use some of it in their homes. I have always loved polished timber and we have several pieces in our home including two antique display cabinets. Thank you so much for this video. 🙂👍
No problems. I do dislike shellacs lasting ability but it just gives such a nice warm tone. Not the best around little ones though. Thanks for watching, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Thoroughly enjoyed this restoration
And appreciated the clear and detailed narrative that explained everything......and yes....glad no background " music".......
You're a great craftsman. 👍 👌
Thanks for the lovely comment.
So cool that it still looks antique-I love that you left cracks and just fixed what really needed fixing. Also love the natural sounds with no music.🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback! I try and leave a little of the past with my work, that's part of the charm of the piece.
wow i could not agree more about the music, raw audio is so much better.
@@RestorationEndeavours I also agree. I hate any music and love the sounds of the tools and your gentle voice. So well done.
I agree about the music!
@@brotoubrotou3164 Thank you so much!
I'm not a fan of the orange on any furniture but it's not anyone's fault when leaving wood natural. You did a great job restoring this piece. It looks great.
Yes, the Shellac can be a polarising subject. If it was a more colourful timber, I may have chosen a water based urethane instead, or maybe a bleach shellac. Thanks for watching!
I love the color it got! Feels less heavy than similar, darker antiques.
i believe you did very well on a piece that will never be (or never was) perfect. just give it some love and enjoy it.....
Yes! Thank you!
Came out great. So nice to see handmade items given new life
Thank you! 😊
It is good to see someone who doesn't have a workshop rammed with expensive tools
This is my hobby, so any expensive tools are out of my league. Glad you still enjoyed it though 😃
Granny would be delighted to see your restoration!
Sir! You are a master! I only wish my late husband was alive to be viewing this with me. He would also be totally blown away. I hope he is sitting next to me watching as well. Love and respect from Maryland USA 💙🇺🇸🌹🌹
Such a lovely sentiment, I am so glad you enjoyed it. 💕
That was a ton of work , I sincerely hope the customer appreciates your skill.
Thanks! Though this is just a hobby of mine and it was for a friend, but yes, she loved it.
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀 ❤
Those little defects give the table a lived in look and a modern reproduction. You did a lovely job.
Thanks so much!
I love the fact that you left the tiny nail holes intact, and that you worked to maintain the look of a well made, and craftsmanlike piece of history. Good restoration. You saved it from the landfill.
Пересмотрела кучу видео с использованием самых современных инструментов и станков. Ваша работа ни чуть не уступает. Продолжайте, пожалуйста, и спонсоры вас заметят🙏👍
Большое спасибо. Я занимаюсь этим просто ради хобби, но было бы здорово, когда-нибудь это произойдет.
UK here - your accent and calm delivery (plus ambient sounds) made this a really pleasant listen. Relaxing for sure. The little factlets and explanations you include are spot on. I feel like I learned things. And I liked seeing the choices you make when it came to stabilising the piece while still respecting it as a hand-made item with history.
Now let's all watch ads and get this bloke a lathe!
Thanks for the amazing feedback!!! Maybe one day I could make money off these videos and get myself one. That would be awesome.
U really put ur, heart & soul, into this restoration, and because of that - this piece is now something 2b treasured
Such kind words, thanks for watching!
I have a similar table - it is Edwardian - so well over 100 years old! Beautiful work.
That is awesome! The friend I restored it for said her cousin recalls their grandmother having it for a long time so that fits!
I love seeing someone doing a restoration with hand tools. I watch several other folks do this work, but they have every power tool there is and I believe the artistry is lost. Thank you for posting this, I have just subscribed.
Wow, thanks for subscribing! I like finding old tools and then putting them back to work. Makes me feel like I am keeping some small part of history alive.
@@RestorationEndeavours I have always felt that old hand tools should be used to restore old furniture, but that's just me. You have a good touch with them I also think that some of these kids who are doing it wouldn't have a clue how to do it with hand tools. I'm an old woman and have old fashioned ideas😀
He didn't restore it. Ge refinished it.
@@anitamorales1506 Personally, I think that you should have to learn how to use the older tools first, before switching to power tools. People try to use power to replace skill, whereas it's supposed to complement skill.
Me too! Thanks for sharing all your hard work.You make it look easy but its not.
For a man with no power tools you did a wonderful job
Haha I have a few, just not all the fancy ones, and hand tools are more fun sometimes!
Вы выполнили титаническую работу,чтобы реставрировать этот великолепнвй столик.Браво, вы чудо мастер своего дела❤❤❤❤❤
большое спасибо. Я ценю
A very gentle conservation.
Wonderful restoration job! You couldn't even tell there was any carving until all that damage and stain was removed. The final result is a piece I'd love to have in my own home!
I love that you brought it back to life instead of "flipping" it. My SIL does the latter, and it kills me to see her take an early 20th century piece that needs just a little love, then she strips it back and then cuts and paints in horrible colors. If you ever hear horrified wailing all the way from North America, it means she has turned another antique pie safe into a shoe rack. 😨
Thanks you! It was a big job, but I'm glad it will live on so to speak.
And sometimes if a piece is too far gone and you can't afford to restore, it is better to 'flip' than it getting scrapped. Who knows, maybe one day someone will strip it again and bring it back.
Keep in mind that a lot of the 'antique' furniture that is abused like that is from the late 1800's and early 1900's, and was basically mass produced. Decently made, but still, thousands of identical units streamed out of furniture factories, especially in the southeast. My family demolished a century old piano and reclaimed the wood for other purposes because it simply wasn't cost effective to have the thing restrung and tuned.
@@tbelding Yes, even just saving the nice, old growth wood is better than nothing!
@@RestorationEndeavours - It was solid oak, with mahogany pieces, and mahogany veneer. It went to good use. Even the ivory key caps were recycled - they went to an artisan that used them for specialist guitar picks.
Well worth saving!! Beautiful old carpenter made table x
Totally! And hopefully the extra bracing helps it last awhile longer!
An old table given a new lease of life! It looks beautiful.
I agree, I'm glad I got a chance to save it! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for keeping this table so authentic. The restoration job is beautiful and you have maintained all the charm of the piece. Bravo!
Thank you for watching! The history and small details are what makes a lot of things unique. I like to try and find the right balance between restoring items and showing their past.
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Cool...necessity is the mother of invention, sand you certainly improvised. Congrats!
You got that right! Thanks!
Nice to see a fellow Queenslander on the tools. Good restoration too on a nice little table. 👍
Thanks 👍There are a lot of nice old locally made pieces popping up recently so the good feedback has made me go out searching for more.
You really made this old table look great without losing the antique charm. Well done!! Cheers :)
Glad you like it!
Thanks for this video I did learn a few things from watching it. It’s been between 3 and 4 decades since I restored a few antiques. I am planning to restore a bedroom set that was my grandparents and then my parents. It has been stored since the late 1990s. It has a bed, dresser, chest of drawers, a stool, and a couple end tables. All with natural real wood and a fairly dark stain. So I have been watching a few antique restoration videos to see if there are some newer techniques and products. So far I have learned a few new techniques, tools, and products. Also they have reinforced the need for patients, and a lot of hand sanding. Luckily there is not any paint. Thanks again.
There are many ways this can be done faster. But take your time and research, especially if you plan on keeping these items. And ultimately, try and enjoy the process. There is something about seeing an item and understanding the work that went into making it great again. I'm a bit of a softy for that, which is why I never end up selling anything!
@@RestorationEndeavours Thanks for the advice, and yes I plan to keep the bedroom set. I also understand taking my time to do the work. The US Air Force thought me patients, and working over the road for the railroad reinforced the need for patients.
I recently bought a house that was built in 1975. In two of the bedrooms, other than the master bedroom, there are 5 foot wide vanities with a sink in them. There is also a 5 foot mirror with cabinets above. This is the first time I have ever seen this arrangement. Who ever built the cabinets above and for the vanity did a less than stellar job of joining the wooden frames together. They are very strong, but each joint had one board proud of the other. And the doors were just plain with routed edges, and a small chrome pull knob,
I removed the three doors in the cabinet above and the single door below the sink. Then I sanded the whole frame work using mostly a cordless orbital sander and 3 different grits of sand paper, until all the joints were smooth and most of the several layers of paint was remover. I also sanded the doors and painted everything white. Then I got some embossed 1.25 x 1/4 inch trim and did my first trim job with other than 1/4 round, shoe, or base boards. The embossed trim was painted with antique gold. After that coat dried they were sprayed with a medium brown and wiped down leaving the brown paint in the embossed pattern.
It reminded me of hanging wall paper having to match the embossed pattern for the 90 degree miters for the rectangles that went on the doors. Then put a 1.5 inch square rosette in each corner of the doors, and replaced the small knob with a gold tone handle. I probably have 35 to 40 hours over about a 4 week time frame in refinishing the upper cabinets. But now the cabinets, that looked like they were made for a peasant girl, look like they were made for a princess.
The engraving on the tabletop looks eerily like a former ancestor made it.
Who knows! It is very old though.
Great Job and great wood working tips THANKS
Thanks 👍
Вы всё делаете так кропотливо, с любовью! Сразу видно, что вы занимаетесь любимым делом! Я думаю, что те люди, которым вы сделали этот стол, будут в восторге!😊
В итоге я оставил этот, пока не найду что-то другое, а потом подарю другу.
Hi. I'm Mary P. from Livermore, California, USA....easternmost suburb of the San Francisco Bay area. This summer I hope to restore several personal pieces out on my little back patio. I have a few tools, and will buy more...but not many more...as cost and space are issues. The ways you've demonstrated to make do without large, pricey power tools have been most interesting and potentially useful. Thank you.
Good luck! It is so satisfying doing it yourself, even if they don't come out perfect 😀
It's a vast improvement and looks great now. I really love the imperfections you left in as it shows it's age and gives it character.
Glad you like it! It is a balancing act that I feel I am still working on, but I will keep getting better as I go hopefully.
Дааа! Состояние старинного, антикварного предмета было катастрофически плачевное, на грани полного развала - скОлы, трещины, царапины, да и ослабленность всей сложной конструкции. Чтобы устранить все недостатки, потребовался опыт, квалификация, профессионализм мастера, терпение, выдержка. Пришлось полностью, на детали, разобрать всю конструкцию, очистить от пыли, всего лишнего, устранить и заменить не пригодное, обновить очертания рисунка, собрать, закрепить между собой детали, нанести покрытия, лак и старинный столик готов к новой жизни. Сколько труда, времени, сил, но это того стОит! Супер! 👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯🤔
Выбор цвета стола испортил всю работу. Стол должен быть, (как и в оригинале был), на много темнее.
I had my doubts but you did it. Nice finish. Also I learned something about the properties of shellac.
O wise master Endeavour, thanks for documenting the great job that you went through.
My pleasure! I am on the hunt already for the next job.
Your solution for sanding the legs was brilliant! You covered all the safety factors including very low speed and taking your time. Great work.
Glad it was helpful! I do things like this often as sadly these restorations are just a hobby and the budget won't stretch for a nice lathe for one job.
@@RestorationEndeavours;293;
Спасибо Вам за получиное удовольствие посмотреть приображение и вастановление старой мебели. Все класс. Сам процесс подборка дерева, каждый миллиметр, инструменты,подкраска, это все вызывает восторг. Ещё раз спасибо.
Даже не верится что столик был такой страшный!😆. Уважение вам и вашей работе ❤️🇷🇺
Loved the result.......but what a lot of work!
Yes it was! But worth it.
Можно бесконечно смотреть на работу мастера, особенно на руки...
большое тебе спасибо
@@RestorationEndeavours это вам спасибо за труд ваш.
Lovely. It will any space it finds itself in. Well done.
Thanks, I hope so!
Beautiful job!!! It is almost unrecognizable from the straighting point.
Thank you. That's one of my favourite things about restorations!
Wow! You really demonstrated commitment and perserversance.
It was a long job, but worth it. I work 50 hours a week and then do this when I have some down time. It's my wind down.
Und schön dass Weißbier im Hintergrund...😁😁
Ich musste nicht übersetzen, um zu verstehen, was Sie sagten! Ich braue viel und genieße ein gutes Bier. 🤣
Just a tip when taking joints apart that I learnt from someone else is to use a small amount of vinegar on the hide glue joints and let it sit instead of boiling water. Oxalic acid will help to clear the stains away before you begin sanding.
I have heard this and will be trying it on my next job. Thanks for the tips!
Time consuming but the outcome is gorgeous so worth every minute
Agreed. 👌
Fantastic channel! Thanks for posting. The humidity comment killed me! 😄
Thanks for watching. I had to remind myself of what I had said, then seeing your username made me crack up too.
It looks wonderful! I'm not a woodworker but I know what looks nice.
Thank you!
I'm a fan of filling the cracks in wood in with glue and sawdust from sanding. It works every time. Just add some glue in them cracks, wait for it to set a few minutes and then start sanding the area, going over the crack a few times. It looks perfect after a minute of work.
I have used that trick before, but sometimes I find it can make issues with the finish on top if you overshoot.
love that you explain all you do.
Thank you!
BIG TIP when screws or nails have been in wood for a long time they form a bond. If you use an electric soldering iron placed on the head for a couple of minutes it expands the screw/nail breaking the bond. When they cool they are easy to remove
Interesting....
Nice tip!
Awesome tip. I will have to try that. When they have been in so long, you do feel them pop and then release. I will give this a try sometime.
I think it turned out great.
Beautiful finish with an antique look to this table.
Look's great Mate, great job, Brian UK !!!.
Thank you! Cheers!
I love that you use hand tools. It’s fascinating.
Gorgeous! I love the warm color and sheen. You took a hand-made piece and rebuilt it using the same type of tools. You'd never have known any of that beauty was under that old finish!
Thank you, I agree! And using hand tools is part of the fun!
You could use a nail drill for nail art to clean the smallest carvings! They drill nails, they would drill wood to! And they come with 50 different size bits for example! Better than folded sand paper, I guess! And more accurate and precise! Good work 👍🏻
Thanks for the tip! I do have a similar tool, but it's so noisy. Thanks for watching 😃
@@RestorationEndeavours I absolutely enjoy restoration videos, especially when it’s kept original
Looks very beautiful
Just Beautiful 😻
This was a handmades tale.
Praise be.
Fabulous transformation!
Thanks heaps!
Beautiful I would happily put this in my home
Thank you! 😊
Love this piece.
✌️💕
Awesome. Just Awesome
🙋♀️💝
Thanks 🤗
Great work. You deserve a wider audience
Thanks so much, one day maybe!
You are a real perfectionist and know how to fix all the issues with this table. I think you spent more time on this than the person who made it! Very well done.
It's just a hobby, but I enjoy what I do! Thanks for watching.
This is FABULOUS!! OMG.....the care you took to bring this piece back to life. Grandma would be so proud. So many memories held within old pieces of furniture. Great job!!!😊👍❤
Thank you so much! When I gave it back, my friend started reminiscing about straight away. It was lovely to see.
I live it. It's got great character to it..
I agree, amazing grain on the legs.
Resembles an aboriginal design. Nice amber finish. What an undertaking.
I didn't think of that. Could be something to it. Thanks!
Beautifully done.
Thank you! Cheers!
That was a brilliant restoration. I agree, retaining the small cracks, and some of the original finish in the grooves, adds to it’s antiqueness. Excellent choice.
Thanks for the great feedback. Some people think it ruins it!
Stunning
The piece looks amazing
I agree. Thanks for watching!
WoW! Beautiful work!
Thank you very much!
Man, I love this piece. I really like the look of the nails on the edge of the top, gives it just the rustic look that keeps it from being an extruded factory piece. Very well done! I use many of these same techniques when re working pieces. I also like shellac as it is very forgiving. If you have a mistake just buff it out and go again. I will sometimes do an acid wash before shellac to give it a good surface for adhesion.
My thoughts too. It makes it look like it has lived a life, but has been clean up. I also like how forgiving shellac can be at times, though I hate that its not the most hard wearing finish.
You are right about shellac not being hard wearing. But, I like that quality. It is easy to buff out and re-apply. Also, gives me a chance to go over a piece looking for further opportunities to 'tune' what I've done previously. Just picked up a dedicated buffing machine. Anxious to hit the flea markets now for a new treasure. I want something with lots of hardware I can spend time on. :-) Happy shellacing.
You my friend, are a master artisan with that shelak! It looks all around gorgeous!!
Thank you! Cheers!
I’ve got a similar piece bought at an antique auction. There’s a centre tray underneath with fretwork around the sides. It’s French and walnut. It was about $3000 at auction 20 years ago. So wow. What a find.
Good information to know! I will have to make sure my friend has good insurance for it.
With respect. A French walnut table would have greater value than a domestically made pine piece, as this occasional table appears to be. Walnut being a more valuable wood, and more work in the gallery decoration. I agree with it being either late Victorian, or Edwardian in age based on the style. Australian made furniture, made from Australian timber will, over time, increase in value, as these pieces become more scarce. Well, we hope so. Thanks for saving another pleasant, useful piece. I look forward to more of these videos. Cheers.
Amazing work.
Fabulous job!!!!
This is bloody brilliant. Excellent work. 🍻
Cheers mate. Was a long one!
Excellent it looks Great!
Gorgeous! Well done!
Thank you! 😊
Really liked this video.
Another lovely piece saved. Thank you.
Excellent job.Nice to see hand tools being used.
Glad you liked it! I am on a mission to find and restore lots of old hand tools, and put them to good use again.
Well done sir. Very nice work 👏 👍
Thanks 👍
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
Stunning!!!!
Thank you!!
The love and respect you showed this piece was beautiful.. I love your use of hand tools as well ..
Thank you so much 😀
Wonderful work!
Many thanks!
Looks beautiful !
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice! I didn't realize it even had a carving on top until you started working on it.
That is a very great job you did on it. I am sure the customer will be very pleased. Leaving some of the antique characteristics in it helps maintain its value and character.
This is just a hobby for me, and this was for a family friend who loved it. Character was my main concern!
Beautiful job! I would love to have that in my home.
Thank you! 😊
Oh cool interesting way to fill in the chips, I usually just mix some sawdust from my cuts with some glue and rub it in then sand it.
I will do that often for really tiny cracks, but bigger ones I find can stand out too much.