I love Howard’s feed-n-wax it just makes the wood look so beautiful. I do wood working as well as furniture restoration and that is all that I use to polish my projects.
Another Great Job! Your skill is excellent, great eye. My Teacher/Mentor for antique furniture work told me back in the 60's, the trick is to make it look like you were never there, you did that. Excellent Video, Thanks
This buffet looks so much like one I have in my dining room. If it wasn’t so heavy I would pull it out to look for a label on the back. I can’t wait to refinish it. You have inspired me.
Great job as always. I stumbled upon your videos by accident but i am sure glad i did. I have learned quite a bit from you. Something relaxing about working on these antique pieces when you know what you are doing. Thanks for sharing so much to the rest of us.
Those colours matched up beautifully. Another great job as usual. 👍🏻 not sure if you ever get comments on this, but I love the raw sounds of the sanding, scraping and brushing ☺️ nice little bit of ASMR right there, so I’m glad you don’t speed up that process or drown out the sounds with music. Very relaxing.
As usual excellent execution and excellent presentation! I wish I had found your channel five years ago, perhaps I would then have had the courage to salvage a very nice piece of damaged furniture from my grandparents estate, but alas, now it is lost. Another wish: could you, please, consider ending the videos with a brief outline of time expended on the different steps?
I have a Duncan-Phyfe style coffee table that could use your touch! I'm always inspired by your talent, and maybe one day I'll actually use some of that inspiration to fix my poor/abuse table! (I always enjoy the bird song at your house while watching you work your magic!)
True Tung oil is an oil extracted from a Tung nut. What is mostly sold as "Tung Oil" is a blend of oil, mineral spirits and varnish. It's really a penetrating top coat. Feed and wax is just a blend of wax and orange oil.
Not to give away my secrets, but I often clothes shop at yard sales. That way, when I ruin a clothing item in the shop I'm less likely to hear about it from the warden. LOL.
Hello, Larry! I have a dresser with a dark brown round spots on the top,,,, maybe after a glass.. don't know. Tried to remove it with a sander 80 and 100 - was unlucky. Remember you used acetic acid (??) or salicilic acid for this. Could tell me more abt this procedure? Thank you in advance!
Oxalic acid is what I use. You need to take off all of the finish first and light sand. You then mix up a solution of oxalic acid and apply to the entire surface. Let dry. Rinse off with clear water. Let dry. Often this will remove or lighten black rings from water. I show it on a number of videos, but I don't remember which ones off the top of my head - good luck!
@@LostMountainRestoration Thank you very much! Now a new question - what is the % of oxalic acid you use? I have oxaloacetic acid only. Do you think it will work as well?? My warm regards from a snowing and cold Minsk!
@@lydiaflower6030 This is what I use www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0145TH0HM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I heat water to near boiling and then carefully add just a bit more powder then the water will dissolve. Please, if you choose to use it, follow the instructions on the container and be careful. I am unfamiliar with any other oxalic acid other than what I have used and demonstrated. Best regards and stay well.
I can't say for certain without actually seeing the piece better and a little research, but looking at the way it was built I would say this is from the 1900's. A lot of this piece was machined and the nails don't look period for late 1800's.
In general after the late 1800's, it's pretty much manufactured furniture being mass produced. Things like square nails, hand planed panels, pit sawn bords and hand cut dovetails are usually gone unless the piece was hand made. I was comfortable with dating this to 1880 - 1900 based on the construction, data I found on the company, wood species, style, and the family history. But, as you know, dating manufactured furniture accurately can be a bit of a challenge. Thanks for watching and best regards.
I hope you didn't charge this customer for that job, I didn't think the top came close to the rest of the project and the top was way glossier than the rest of it
Beautiful job. That's like Thomas Johnson quality work.
Thank you. Thomas Johnson is a master.
@@LostMountainRestoration He sure is, and way too modest about it, too.
I love Howard’s feed-n-wax it just makes the wood look so beautiful. I do wood working as well as furniture restoration and that is all that I use to polish my projects.
In famous words I know you recognize: Looks pretty good. A beautiful piece back to its original beauty. I know the owner is pleased.
He's the best. Thank you for your kind words.
That piece turned out beautifully, Larry! I'm sure the owners will be very happy with your hard work.
Thank you, Sharon.
Hi Larry, another really great video, your talent and skill never cease to amaze me. Cheers and best wishes from Australia.👍👍😁😁
Thank you! Best to you from Georgia!!
Another great restoration project Larry, once again your perseverance and expertise shines through. great job! and as always thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Ellis. Best regards.
Another Great Job! Your skill is excellent, great eye. My Teacher/Mentor for antique furniture work told me back in the 60's, the trick is to make it look like you were never there, you did that. Excellent Video, Thanks
Thank you. Great advice. Less is always more.
This buffet looks so much like one I have in my dining room. If it wasn’t so heavy I would pull it out to look for a label on the back. I can’t wait to refinish it. You have inspired me.
From what I see in your videos you're puttering out some very good restorations. Thanks for the videos.
Wood always amazes me at how gorgeous it is! Even when it looks like it is so damaged beyond hope. Great job! Thanks for sharing!
You're very welcome!
Great job as always. I stumbled upon your videos by accident but i am sure glad i did. I have learned quite a bit from you. Something relaxing about working on these antique pieces when you know what you are doing. Thanks for sharing so much to the rest of us.
Thank you. Glad you enjoy the videos.
Larry, always enjoy your videos. Great job on this piece!
Thank you.
I love your work! Howard is DA BOMB! I use it on all the chairs I weave.
I'm so impressed with your passion, artist's eye and expertise. Thanks for sharing
Another wonderful job. I enjoy your work.
Those colours matched up beautifully. Another great job as usual. 👍🏻 not sure if you ever get comments on this, but I love the raw sounds of the sanding, scraping and brushing ☺️ nice little bit of ASMR right there, so I’m glad you don’t speed up that process or drown out the sounds with music. Very relaxing.
Another fantastic job my friend!
Thanks, Pat.
Nice restoration sir, thank you for sharing your craft.
You are very welcome!
It's a lovely piece, and you've restored it beautifully!!
As usual excellent execution and excellent presentation! I wish I had found your channel five years ago, perhaps I would then have had the courage to salvage a very nice piece of damaged furniture from my grandparents estate, but alas, now it is lost.
Another wish: could you, please, consider ending the videos with a brief outline of time expended on the different steps?
Thank you. I will try to give time estimates in the future (if I remember - LOL). Thanks!
Beautify restored as always 😊
I have a Duncan-Phyfe style coffee table that could use your touch! I'm always inspired by your talent, and maybe one day I'll actually use some of that inspiration to fix my poor/abuse table! (I always enjoy the bird song at your house while watching you work your magic!)
You are truly legit Sir 👍🏻
What water damage? Excellent work. Thanks for sharing your time and effort.
You're good, really good...
Larry what is the difference between Howard's Feed & Wax, and Tung Oil finish. Your video as usual is on point. You're sooo good.
True Tung oil is an oil extracted from a Tung nut. What is mostly sold as "Tung Oil" is a blend of oil, mineral spirits and varnish. It's really a penetrating top coat. Feed and wax is just a blend of wax and orange oil.
@@LostMountainRestoration gotcha!
It is a pleasure to watch your channel. If you can do it, I can too! Greetings from Illinois!
beautiful
Great job!
Thank you!
Looks awesome; love watching your work. Did I see an UOfA sweat shirt in this video? That’s a long ways away from Georgia. :)
Not to give away my secrets, but I often clothes shop at yard sales. That way, when I ruin a clothing item in the shop I'm less likely to hear about it from the warden. LOL.
Lost Mountain Restoration That is a great idea. I don’t think I own anything that doesn’t have glue or finish splatters on them.
Hello, Larry! I have a dresser with a dark brown round spots on the top,,,, maybe after a glass.. don't know. Tried to remove it with a sander 80 and 100 - was unlucky. Remember you used acetic acid (??) or salicilic acid for this. Could tell me more abt this procedure? Thank you in advance!
Oxalic acid is what I use. You need to take off all of the finish first and light sand. You then mix up a solution of oxalic acid and apply to the entire surface. Let dry. Rinse off with clear water. Let dry. Often this will remove or lighten black rings from water. I show it on a number of videos, but I don't remember which ones off the top of my head - good luck!
@@LostMountainRestoration Thank you very much! Now a new question - what is the % of oxalic acid you use? I have oxaloacetic acid only. Do you think it will work as well?? My warm regards from a snowing and cold Minsk!
@@lydiaflower6030 This is what I use www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0145TH0HM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I heat water to near boiling and then carefully add just a bit more powder then the water will dissolve. Please, if you choose to use it, follow the instructions on the container and be careful.
I am unfamiliar with any other oxalic acid other than what I have used and demonstrated. Best regards and stay well.
What type of steel wool did you use to apply the feed and wax? Do you recommend always applying it this way? You did an amazing job redoing the top.
0000 steel wool is what I used. Thank you!
Where would I purchase a scraper that you're using?
Try Amazon. Bacho scrapper.
Thanks
I use Howards Feed -and-wax alot.
I don’t think the new top matches, it’s not dark enough 😂
I can't say for certain without actually seeing the piece better and a little research, but looking at the way it was built I would say this is from the 1900's. A lot of this piece was machined and the nails don't look period for late 1800's.
In general after the late 1800's, it's pretty much manufactured furniture being mass produced. Things like square nails, hand planed panels, pit sawn bords and hand cut dovetails are usually gone unless the piece was hand made. I was comfortable with dating this to 1880 - 1900 based on the construction, data I found on the company, wood species, style, and the family history. But, as you know, dating manufactured furniture accurately can be a bit of a challenge. Thanks for watching and best regards.
What kind of sealer did you use?
I show it at 8:20 - Mohawk's Lacquer-Based Vinyl Sealer
I hope you didn't charge this customer for that job, I didn't think the top came close to the rest of the project and the top was way glossier than the rest of it
Make it wooden with the help of the Woodglut instructions.