This is pure gold Tom. I love having all this basic information in one place! I've been watching you for about a year, gradually getting my tools and products together to address a late 19th early 20th century walnut chest of drawers that needs work, including drawer repair, sliders and drawer bottoms as well as overall finish conditioning. I'm going on 79 so I'm definitely going to be taking my time and hope it turns out well!
Tom explains repair and restoration in such reasonable terms. He makes these projects approachable. While I would go to an expert if I needed work done on a valuable antique, I have been able to bring his techniques to a couple of curbside finds. I just picked up a heavily-abused 1940's oak lab table from a surplus sale at a local university. I can see 80 years worth of repairs - some good, some bad - and am working to fix the worst of the damage and seal the raw wood for future use, while still retaining the nicest patina. Thanks, Tom!
I think there comes a time in a man’s career that he knows how to do all the aspects of the job correctly and efficiently. At that point he can do his job and keep his “secrets” or become a teacher and pass on his knowledge. Thank goodness you have opted for the latter! I’ve been subbed a while and I have learned a lot, particularly about finishing and color matching repairs. I’m just a hobbyist and it’s frustrating to spend the time and do a good job on the wood working only to be disappointed with the finish matching. Thank you for taking the time to pass on this knowledge and demonstrate practical ways to achieve excellent results. Setting up cameras and editing videos doesn’t help you in your work but many of us appreciate you taking the time to share your craft.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting all these years. I have always shared everything I know - it always made me crazy when people had "secrets". And the sharing has done nothing except bring me more work! Keeping "secrets" betrays a deep feeling of insecurity. Color work takes experience, and most importantly: don't overthink it!
As a beginner woodworker (2 years of classes now), I agree with this comment. I took a finishing class this semester, and a guest who is currently a sales rep for Mohawk came to do some demos for us. He told our instructor (who has decades of experience in high-end large scale finishing contracting with his own business) and us that every shop he goes to now, both large scale mass production shops of cabinets or furniture, and teeny tiny shops, always asks him 2 things: does he know any skilled or semi-skilled finishers they can hire? and does he know of any shops they can send jobs to or contract out to, because they have q backlog or are turning jobs away? Finishing by hand, including knowing the properties of the different materials and repairing small damages to finishes on new or previously installed finished products, is apparently a skill that is hard to find and in very high demand even by the best places. Lots of woodworkers do not enjoy finishing and find one or two easy-to-use finishes they stick to, without learning in-depth about anything else. I have really enjoyed that class and I think that because I watch Tom here (and Dashner’s channel as well), I was actually a little ahead of the curve compared to my classmates this semester in that class!
Having grown up in DYI chaos, it's good to have someone who shares the right way to do things. I can't tell you how much I've learned from your channel. Thank you SO much.
Thank goodness you have your friend there to keep you company. always enjoy your restorations. You do such excellent work. God bless you and your family.
Absolutely first class. This is a cut out and keep reference guide, for which I'd like to thank you. As with all your videos, It's almost as if I'm learning by standing beside you, as you have an uncanny knack of anticipating and answering questions which come to mind as I watch. There are many skilled people on TH-cam, but most do not have the gift of being able to teach, you do. Your calm delivery and lack of nonsensical, intrusive music is just right. I also love the various wildlife footage which begin and end your films.
Все ответы ,,на поверхности оказывается лежат а не на дне сундука,,....колорист из меня слабый ....но круг цветов Иттена стал для меня хорошей подсказкой и чуть ли не открытием!!!! Спасибо,что есть такие люди как ВЫ!!!
Prefer watching a single piece rescued from start to finish but still very educational. The story of the piece restoration and recovery is most interesting especially structurally. All that finishing skill is an art in its own right.
Thanks! Yes, everyone's favorites are complete restoration jobs. But I like these type of videos too, so many people have questions about certain aspects of the work and it's great to be able to send them links that can answer their questions
Your videos are priceless! While I don't have many of power tools you use, just seeing how you approach and solve problems has been so helpful in my more modest antique and vintage sewing machine cabinet refurbishment projects. Learning about hide glue alone has been a game-changer.
Thanks! Yes, you don't need many power tools, but obviously come in handy. We've got a nice sewing machine cabinet from the 60's we're giving away if we can find someone who wants it. email me if you are in Maine and you want it thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com
What a beautiful scenery you have around your home, Tom. It must be a pleasure to seat and drink a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the view with those cute pets you have and the wild animals that visit you all the time.
Tom, as I have mentioned in the past, you are my virtual mentor. Thank you for taking the time to provide this educational information. Watching someone restore an item is helpful, but the effort you are putting in to convey the insights of the trade are tremendous and very helpful to us aspiring restorers. You are helping us hone our skills. Again…thank you. - Phil
Liked your cohost at the start, looked like the puppy was looking for the people you were talking to. This was a great tutorial on the how to and what to do concerning restoration process. Thanks for the video sir.
Enjoyed the instructional video Tom. Your video openings of wildlife, Ella and the Alpaca's are really great.The wild turkeys with the fall color is beautiful. That skunk looked like it was about to start shooting. Lol. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. You all take care and God bless.
This is an exceptional video. I have learned so much information and techniques from watching you work. THANK YOU a for sharing your vast knowledge …and teaching patience is so necessary to do a job.
I have learnt volumes from your videos, appreciate your skills and the driving force (Ella) to keep everyone grounded. You have a special gift thank you for sharing 😊
I am new to woodworking and appreciate the information. Hope to see something on brush cleaning and storing. Here in South Africa everything is 2o times more expensive than in the US.🤗🙏🇿🇦
Thom, thanks for another outstanding video. You answered questions I've wanted to ask. I greatly appreciate you, sharing your experience and expertise.
Thank you Tom. The start of this video is priceless with you ever faithful shop companion showing such curiosity towards the camera. I have watched your videos for years and probably everyone you have posted. You have been such an inspiration to me. I initially started my wood working business to make things. I restored a piece for someone and they told someone and things snow balled and I now do this full time and very sort after in my area. I have used many of your techniques in my repair work and try very much to repair an item in the traditional way and to care for it so it maintains its value etc. You have been an absolute mentor and guide to me and h a very helped me to keep furniture from going to the dump. A recent piece I finished once live d in the clients garage full of tools and stuff. It now resides in their dining room, pride of place and yes it looks pretty good ! Thank you for all you share with us, it makes a difference. God bless you sir.
You're welcome Allison! This really makes me happy and all warm and fuzzy inside! Seriously, the fact that I could have helped someone achieve success is amazing to me and means a lot.Email some photos of your work and link to your website if you have one. thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com
Thank you! I've learned a lot watching your videos. There's a word in Spanish "maestro": it means "a master (in his craft)," and "a teacher". You are both. But where I live the slang meaning is reserved for those who are generous and help other people. I've personally asked you something and never took the time to thank you for your help. So here it goes. Thank you, Maestro.
Thomas I am so grateful for your expertise, your willingness to share and the Passion for the work you perform. You have been the the polish that I needed to perform my restorations as required.
Thanks, Tom. I have gained a lot of experience through what I have learned from your videos. This one is definitely one I am saving for reference, as it is ‘pretty good’. As always, enjoy your work.
Thanks! Yes, that was a problem when we started making videos. I now try to say "Gorham" more clearly. Oddly enough I do love to cook and have many "signature" recipes. I've often thought about making some cooking videos!
Great informative and education video some useful tricks and tips of the trade. I have two restoration jobs I've been contemplating on some antique furniture I have which got damaged. The first is a Victorian breakfast table, very similar to one I've seen Thomas work on in much worse condition in another video. So I think just a surface clean without removing the patina too much is the easiest of the two jobs and worth doing. The other is an 18th century chest of draws which has two badly broken legs at the joints with wood cracking so surface to surface glueing not possible and proxy glue is the way to go. My brother who is naturally gifted at carpentry said forget trying tot fix the legs on that small chest it's next to impossible..but I see it is possible with proxy glue and some careful colour finishing although the leg repairs won't show really from the front..I learned that technique today from this video. Thanks Thomas!
Very Interesting, very informative. Master Alchemist at work. Knowledge that is not learnt in a month or a year, but a lifetime. But you are helping us apprentices to understand. Thank you Sir.
Terrific video! Thank you very much!! I find one of the most beautiful things in life is to share knowledge. Im also in love with your cuts of nature and wildlife, Im amazed! Not to talk about your lovely companion, oh my. Your channel is full of personality, I wish you all the best and a million + subscribers. Best regards, and thank you again from Spain.
Great stuff, Tom! Superb magician showing some of his tricks, although, the magic lies in your skill and expertise. Thanks for letting us have a peek at your wizardry.
Another brilliant video from the Johnson stable, thank you Tom, hope you are well, and..... your'e looking pretty good!! Thanks again and keep 'em coming
Great video. I always feel like I'm part way through a full apprenticeship with you. This type of information is so hard to find, and you deliver it with such charm, character and wisdom. Thank you.
I had to pause video so I could get my notebook to take notes. So many of questions I had in my head were answered in this video, plus questions I didn't even think to ask. Ok...here's one...why veneer over really nice solid wood? Great video, thank you so much for taking the time to teach.
A number of reasons! Veneer and under-wood combinations can be: - cheaper (to buy and to post) - lighter - more structurally sound (depending on the type of wood) - easier to find I’m sure there are a few others that I’m missing!
Thanks! Michael did a great job of answering! When making large panels, a solid wood core with 2 layers of veneer on each side (the first layer running perpendicular to the grain of the core) gives an incredibly stable panel for tops etc.
I had to stop to look up chatoyancy (good thing it auto corrected my spelling cause it was way off). I've watched all your videos and look forwards to the Friday's I see a new one. It is well worth compiling all the videos in a theme together to watch again. Thanks again for all the knowledge you share, it's always better than pretty good.
as iv been following your video,s and seeing the tools you have used to repair lots of wood work so then i have used clamp,s and straps to put things back together i have to say im not an expert like you but thank you for sharing with us 🤩
Tom, these type of videos you produce are like having a virtual library of the old Time-Life repair and improvement book series. Whenever I can't remember exactly what you did or what type of finishing technique you used, boom, I search your videos and find the answer. Thank you so much. I have asked at the local box stores about dye stains and they look at me like I'm an alien. Do you order online or are you lucky enough to have a small store that carry them locally? Don
Thank you so much for consolidating all this wonderful information. I’m starting on a new project. It’s a little end table I picked up on Facebook Marketplace to practice my new skills. ❤
Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and skills. I rewatch your videos regularly, they are a huge help for a beginner like me! Do you plans to do a how-to video dedicated to removing trouble peices on furniture or can you offer any advice on the subject. I am dealing with a very loose leg on a settee (probably turn of the century) ? I cannot get it off and I have tried every trick I have learned. The leg is too loose to just add glue and leave. I do not see any nails, and I believe the joint is mortise and tenon.
Shellac: Never liked it as a finish so I stopped using it. What I learned from you is to use it as a base to seal than add colorants, oils, waxes over it. Shellac is now the only product I keep in inventory regularly and buy as I need the other coatings. Thanks.
Good morning Tommy, I'm running all your videos from the beginning 11 years ago. Just amazung as always. I am always confused about what stains, shelacks, dyes and other finishes and what purpose the serve and when to use them. Do yoh have a video that addresses that or cohld you discuss in a future video? Thank you for all of your videos.
Thanks Lora! Yes, in this video I have compiled what I've done with stains and glazes. maybe I will revisit the subjects sometime and try to do a more detailed video. But if you watch my videos you will learn! Of course the only way to learn is by doing...
Incredible compilation of techniques and tools you’ve used over the years. I believe you could make a complete series that would be excellent educational tools for people starting off in furniture restoration. Thank you. I’ve learnt a couple of things from it. One question: Have you ever actually made furniture, that is, made a piece to match another piece of furniture or a bespoke piece for a customer? 🇦🇺😁👍🏻
Thanks! I need to another one on finishes! I have rarely built furniture, mostly pieces for myself. I am planning on building a table soon, which I will make a video of the build
@@johnsonrestoration Thanks Tom for replying. Another one you could do is showing the sharpening of tools your way. No matter how many videos I’ve watched I still have trouble bringing tools up to the standards I’ve seen. You seem to have an easy way of explaining things. I’ll be looking forward to the table build. 👍🏻🇦🇺😁
Could you do a single topic video on finishes? I'm very curious about when you use shellac, lacquer, tung oil varnish, wax, and other finishes. How you use spray finishes and bursh no finishes.
Fantastic compilation Tom, very useful indeed. Thank you very much. PS. I liked the funny black and white cat in one of the intros, we don't get cats like that here in Australia 😂😂 Pls don't tell me its name is Pepe!
About Spring Clamps - There are two main types, with and without swiveling heads, each is important to have some of. The swiveling head is handy as it provides a larger surface and pressure area (not a single pressure point) and when the surfaces are not parallel to one another. My $0.02.
Can never stop learning from this master craftsman.
I do wish people would stop calling him a 'master craftsman.' A lot of his work really isn't that good.
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Thanks! Yes, I consider myself to be a tradesman, although I'm trying to remember to say "tradesperson"
@@johnsonrestoration You’re a class act, a lot more gracious than that person deserves. Cheers Tom.
@@Zaranathax What have you produced, other than criticism?
This is pure gold Tom. I love having all this basic information in one place! I've been watching you for about a year, gradually getting my tools and products together to address a late 19th early 20th century walnut chest of drawers that needs work, including drawer repair, sliders and drawer bottoms as well as overall finish conditioning. I'm going on 79 so I'm definitely going to be taking my time and hope it turns out well!
Thanks! That's great! never too late I always say
I was today years old when I learned from Tom Johnson that you could twirl a clamp to make it open and close evenly! I learn so much from your videos.
Thanks! I do like that trick!
Tom explains repair and restoration in such reasonable terms. He makes these projects approachable. While I would go to an expert if I needed work done on a valuable antique, I have been able to bring his techniques to a couple of curbside finds. I just picked up a heavily-abused 1940's oak lab table from a surplus sale at a local university. I can see 80 years worth of repairs - some good, some bad - and am working to fix the worst of the damage and seal the raw wood for future use, while still retaining the nicest patina. Thanks, Tom!
You're welcome! Nothing better than to save these old pieces that could end up in the dump!
this video felt like 15 minutes long. educational, straight to the point, entertaining, and left me with wanting more. well done sir!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as your appreciation of your lovely wild surroundings.
You're so welcome! We are very fortunate to live in Maine!
I think there comes a time in a man’s career that he knows how to do all the aspects of the job correctly and efficiently. At that point he can do his job and keep his “secrets” or become a teacher and pass on his knowledge. Thank goodness you have opted for the latter! I’ve been subbed a while and I have learned a lot, particularly about finishing and color matching repairs. I’m just a hobbyist and it’s frustrating to spend the time and do a good job on the wood working only to be disappointed with the finish matching. Thank you for taking the time to pass on this knowledge and demonstrate practical ways to achieve excellent results. Setting up cameras and editing videos doesn’t help you in your work but many of us appreciate you taking the time to share your craft.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting all these years. I have always shared everything I know - it always made me crazy when people had "secrets". And the sharing has done nothing except bring me more work! Keeping "secrets" betrays a deep feeling of insecurity. Color work takes experience, and most importantly: don't overthink it!
As a beginner woodworker (2 years of classes now), I agree with this comment. I took a finishing class this semester, and a guest who is currently a sales rep for Mohawk came to do some demos for us. He told our instructor (who has decades of experience in high-end large scale finishing contracting with his own business) and us that every shop he goes to now, both large scale mass production shops of cabinets or furniture, and teeny tiny shops, always asks him 2 things: does he know any skilled or semi-skilled finishers they can hire? and does he know of any shops they can send jobs to or contract out to, because they have q backlog or are turning jobs away? Finishing by hand, including knowing the properties of the different materials and repairing small damages to finishes on new or previously installed finished products, is apparently a skill that is hard to find and in very high demand even by the best places. Lots of woodworkers do not enjoy finishing and find one or two easy-to-use finishes they stick to, without learning in-depth about anything else. I have really enjoyed that class and I think that because I watch Tom here (and Dashner’s channel as well), I was actually a little ahead of the curve compared to my classmates this semester in that class!
It's hard to find the right words to thank you for your enormous generosity in sharing all of your knowledge. God bless you, Sir.
You're welcome! And yes, for me too it doesn't quite show how grateful I am to my viewers
Having grown up in DYI chaos, it's good to have someone who shares the right way to do things. I can't tell you how much I've learned from your channel.
Thank you SO much.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Thank goodness you have your friend there to keep you company. always enjoy your restorations. You do such excellent work. God bless you and your family.
Thank you! Yes, she keeps us laughing!
Absolutely first class. This is a cut out and keep reference guide, for which I'd like to thank you. As with all your videos, It's almost as if I'm learning by standing beside you, as you have an uncanny knack of anticipating and answering questions which come to mind as I watch. There are many skilled people on TH-cam, but most do not have the gift of being able to teach, you do. Your calm delivery and lack of nonsensical, intrusive music is just right. I also love the various wildlife footage which begin and end your films.
Thank you! I appreciate that, and your support!
Все ответы ,,на поверхности оказывается лежат а не на дне сундука,,....колорист из меня слабый ....но круг цветов Иттена стал для меня хорошей подсказкой и чуть ли не открытием!!!! Спасибо,что есть такие люди как ВЫ!!!
Пожалуйста!
Prefer watching a single piece rescued from start to finish but still very educational. The story of the piece restoration and recovery is most interesting especially structurally. All that finishing skill is an art in its own right.
Thanks! Yes, everyone's favorites are complete restoration jobs. But I like these type of videos too, so many people have questions about certain aspects of the work and it's great to be able to send them links that can answer their questions
Brilliant, I'll never remember it all, but you'll be on YT for a refresher. The background chickens are a winner. Thanks Tom.
You're very welcome!
Faithful ole Ella. Just a delight. Thanks, Tom, for sharing your valuable talents.
You're welcome Paul! Yes, I miss her...
Once again I find myself returning to this video to remind myself of the 'right tool for the job'. Thanks Tom, this is a great resource.
You're very welcome!
Your videos are priceless! While I don't have many of power tools you use, just seeing how you approach and solve problems has been so helpful in my more modest antique and vintage sewing machine cabinet refurbishment projects. Learning about hide glue alone has been a game-changer.
Thanks! Yes, you don't need many power tools, but obviously come in handy. We've got a nice sewing machine cabinet from the 60's we're giving away if we can find someone who wants it. email me if you are in Maine and you want it thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com
You are the best colorist in the TH-cam restoration universe!
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that!
What a beautiful scenery you have around your home, Tom. It must be a pleasure to seat and drink a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the view with those cute pets you have and the wild animals that visit you all the time.
Thanks Rosalinda! We are very fortunate indeed!
how adorable is the dog sitting next to him that can't wait to cuddle😆❤
Thanks! You know, she's never been a cuddler! But she's always with me
Love your work Mr.Thomas. Trully an inspiration!
Thank you kindly!
Tom, as I have mentioned in the past, you are my virtual mentor. Thank you for taking the time to provide this educational information. Watching someone restore an item is helpful, but the effort you are putting in to convey the insights of the trade are tremendous and very helpful to us aspiring restorers. You are helping us hone our skills. Again…thank you. - Phil
You are very welcome! I appreciate it!
At least my six or seventh time watching you match the staining of that small cherry table. Amazing every single time!
Thanks! That's great!
Liked your cohost at the start, looked like the puppy was looking for the people you were talking to. This was a great tutorial on the how to and what to do concerning restoration process. Thanks for the video sir.
You're welcome!
Enjoyed the instructional video Tom. Your video openings of wildlife, Ella and the Alpaca's are really great.The wild turkeys with the fall color is beautiful. That skunk looked like it was about to start shooting. Lol. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. You all take care and God bless.
Thanks Ron! Yes, that skunk could have been a disaster! We were able to move the small shed out and he ran away
You and your work is phenomenal. Love your channel.
Thank you!
Thank you very much for explaining all the various tools, glues and other that you use. I used to restore high value antique clocks.
You're welcome! I always appreciate positive feedback from people who are in (or have been) the trade
Great compilation. I love the tip about the spring clamp having an adjustable screw, never thought of that❣️
Thanks! They're great! Pony #3252
Thank you Tom. THIis has been so very helpful. Much appreciated
You're welcome!
After watching countless videos by you, this one was very informative. Thanks for educating us how to preserve and maintain out antique furniture.
You're so welcome!
A real masterclass! Thankyou!!
You're welcome!
Always delivered with an exquisite sense of humor.
Thanks!
This is an exceptional video. I have learned so much information and techniques from watching you work. THANK YOU a for sharing your vast knowledge …and teaching patience is so necessary to do a job.
You are so welcome! I'm glad it's helpful
I have learnt volumes from your videos, appreciate your skills and the driving force (Ella) to keep everyone grounded. You have a special gift thank you for sharing 😊
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
Ella looks well. What a great friend. Thank you Tom.
You're welcome Larry! Yes, she's doing well, but is still old! (as are we all)
I am new to woodworking and appreciate the information. Hope to see something on brush cleaning and storing. Here in South Africa everything is 2o times more expensive than in the US.🤗🙏🇿🇦
Thanks! That's a good idea
You are incredible at this!
Thanks! You're very nice!
Thom, thanks for another outstanding video. You answered questions I've wanted to ask. I greatly appreciate you, sharing your experience and expertise.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Tom. The start of this video is priceless with you ever faithful shop companion showing such curiosity towards the camera. I have watched your videos for years and probably everyone you have posted. You have been such an inspiration to me. I initially started my wood working business to make things. I restored a piece for someone and they told someone and things snow balled and I now do this full time and very sort after in my area. I have used many of your techniques in my repair work and try very much to repair an item in the traditional way and to care for it so it maintains its value etc.
You have been an absolute mentor and guide to me and h a very helped me to keep furniture from going to the dump. A recent piece I finished once live d in the clients garage full of tools and stuff. It now resides in their dining room, pride of place and yes it looks pretty good ! Thank you for all you share with us, it makes a difference. God bless you sir.
You're welcome Allison! This really makes me happy and all warm and fuzzy inside! Seriously, the fact that I could have helped someone achieve success is amazing to me and means a lot.Email some photos of your work and link to your website if you have one. thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com
Brings back good memories ❤, my gran had 2 beds like yours. Beautiful job!
Thank you! 😊
Thomas: what a wonderful video to see, have and return to for checking out specifics when needed. Thank you so much. Carol from California
You're welcome Carol!
Thank you! I've learned a lot watching your videos. There's a word in Spanish "maestro": it means "a master (in his craft)," and "a teacher". You are both. But where I live the slang meaning is reserved for those who are generous and help other people. I've personally asked you something and never took the time to thank you for your help. So here it goes. Thank you, Maestro.
You are very welcome! I appreciate that!
Hermoso video ,muchas gracias ! Carlos de. Argentina
¡Eres muy bienvenido!
Great idea Tom and thanks, as always...rr Normandy, France
You're welcome!
Got a lot of great tips from you Tom. Trying to save the looks on a old tiger oak finish parlor table.
Great! Good luck with it!
Thanks Tom! You’re truly a master, and videos like these are beyond value to the next generation of furniture makers and restorers!
Very welcome!
Thank you Sir. I've learned so much from and been inspired by your videos🙏🏾
You are very welcome!
Thomas I am so grateful for your expertise, your willingness to share and the Passion for the work you perform. You have been the the polish that I needed to perform my restorations as required.
Wow, thank you! Makes me happy
Great vid Thomas really fab advice thanks , your dog is so adorable.
You're welcome! she is my girl!
Thanks Tom. So many good tips and suggestions.
You're welcome!
Thanks, Tom. I have gained a lot of experience through what I have learned from your videos. This one is definitely one I am saving for reference, as it is ‘pretty good’. As always, enjoy your work.
You're welcome!
This is a video I am going to hang on my goto reference playlist. Invaluable, many thanks
That's great! You're welcome!
FYI - I use to think your intro ended with “…and GOURMET.” 🤭 I thought wow, a chef too! 🤭 Great video, as always. 🇨🇦
Thanks! Yes, that was a problem when we started making videos. I now try to say "Gorham" more clearly. Oddly enough I do love to cook and have many "signature" recipes. I've often thought about making some cooking videos!
An excellent teacher. I feel I just took a master level course in furniture restoration!
Wonderful! Thanks!
I learned so much from your videos. I feel comfortable to do a lot of repairs and refinishing now - maybe even do it for friends
That's great Ursula! This makes me feel good!
Great informative and education video some useful tricks and tips of the trade. I have two restoration jobs I've been contemplating on some antique furniture I have which got damaged. The first is a Victorian breakfast table, very similar to one I've seen Thomas work on in much worse condition in another video. So I think just a surface clean without removing the patina too much is the easiest of the two jobs and worth doing. The other is an 18th century chest of draws which has two badly broken legs at the joints with wood cracking so surface to surface glueing not possible and proxy glue is the way to go. My brother who is naturally gifted at carpentry said forget trying tot fix the legs on that small chest it's next to impossible..but I see it is possible with proxy glue and some careful colour finishing although the leg repairs won't show really from the front..I learned that technique today from this video. Thanks Thomas!
You're welcome Paul! Yes, epoxy is good for badly damaged parts. I have a tendency to think that anything can be repaired!
Thank you so much for sharing! I've been refinishing and repairing furniture for a few years and this really filled in a lot of gaps!
You're welcome! That's great, it makes me happy
Incredibly helpful!
So glad! Thanks!
ТОМ я глотаю все ваши видео каждый день , СПАСИБО !
Добро пожаловать!
excellent material for technical consultations.
I have learned a lot from your classes Thomas!
Thanks for sharing
big hug!
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Very Interesting, very informative. Master Alchemist at work. Knowledge that is not learnt in a month or a year, but a lifetime. But you are helping us apprentices to understand. Thank you Sir.
You're welcome! Yes, I feel like I'm pulling back the curtain
Great video. Loved Ella and the wildlife, too. ❤️
Thanks! Animals are great to have around!
Terrific video! Thank you very much!! I find one of the most beautiful things in life is to share knowledge. Im also in love with your cuts of nature and wildlife, Im amazed! Not to talk about your lovely companion, oh my. Your channel is full of personality, I wish you all the best and a million + subscribers. Best regards, and thank you again from Spain.
You're welcome! This makes me feel so good, and appreciative of what we have here
Was excited to see this video, just finished watching and now going to my shop to do some work, feeling inspired. Thank you Tom!
You're welcome! What do people that don't have a shop do?
@@johnsonrestoration Good question Tom, I'm not sure. My shop is where I create and enjoy what I am doing
Thank you! I’ve learned so much watching your videos ❤
You are so welcome!
Great stuff, Tom! Superb magician showing some of his tricks, although, the magic lies in your skill and expertise. Thanks for letting us have a peek at your wizardry.
Thanks! Yes, pulling back the curtain on the "magic"
Another brilliant video from the Johnson stable, thank you Tom, hope you are well, and..... your'e looking pretty good!! Thanks again and keep 'em coming
You're welcome!
Great video. I always feel like I'm part way through a full apprenticeship with you. This type of information is so hard to find, and you deliver it with such charm, character and wisdom. Thank you.
You're welcome! That's nice. So many people work in isolation, making it difficult to pick up new info
I had to pause video so I could get my notebook to take notes. So many of questions I had in my head were answered in this video, plus questions I didn't even think to ask.
Ok...here's one...why veneer over really nice solid wood? Great video, thank you so much for taking the time to teach.
A number of reasons! Veneer and under-wood combinations can be:
- cheaper (to buy and to post)
- lighter
- more structurally sound (depending on the type of wood)
- easier to find
I’m sure there are a few others that I’m missing!
Thanks! Michael did a great job of answering! When making large panels, a solid wood core with 2 layers of veneer on each side (the first layer running perpendicular to the grain of the core) gives an incredibly stable panel for tops etc.
Thanks! You covered that pretty well! 1 more: as a decorative effect, inlay, marquetry, fancy grain patterns
This one is a keeper!
Thanks Liz! Yes, we thought it could be good to have them all together
Thank you so much Tom. Your videos are really helpful and well put together. I’ve learned so much from you already and this video is ace.
You're welcome! Glad to help!
You didn’t introduce your adorable senior dog! Great tips Tom, always so much to be learned from you!
he stole the show again
Thanks! That's Ella...Ella Bean!
Thanks! (she's Ella)
Oh No! I misappropriated Ella please don't cancel me!!
@@johnsonrestoration Ella Bean is one very cute girl!
Trzy razy podchodziłem do filmu bo musiałem wszystko dokładnie przetłumaczyć. Jedno jest pewne, Pan Johnson jest mistrzem w swoim fachu. P{ozdrawiam.
Dziękuję Ci! TH-cam zrobi napisy - spójrz na małe kółko ustawień pod filmem
I had to stop to look up chatoyancy (good thing it auto corrected my spelling cause it was way off). I've watched all your videos and look forwards to the Friday's I see a new one. It is well worth compiling all the videos in a theme together to watch again. Thanks again for all the knowledge you share, it's always better than pretty good.
You're welcome! I love saying that word! chatoyancy chatoyancy chatoyancy
A lot of great info thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Tom
Saved this video for future info 🙂
Great! They're also individual videos from a a few years ago, so they've always been available. It's convenient to have them in one place though
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You are very appreciated Tom🙂
Thank you old master
You're very welcome!
as iv been following your video,s and seeing the tools you have used to repair lots of wood work so then i have used clamp,s and straps to put things back together i have to say im not an expert like you but thank you for sharing with us 🤩
You're welcome! And it's all about experience so keep it up!
Tom, these type of videos you produce are like having a virtual library of the old Time-Life repair and improvement book series. Whenever I can't remember exactly what you did or what type of finishing technique you used, boom, I search your videos and find the answer. Thank you so much. I have asked at the local box stores about dye stains and they look at me like I'm an alien. Do you order online or are you lucky enough to have a small store that carry them locally? Don
Thanks Don. You can get them at Rockler's, and also Woodworkers Supply
I think it looks pretty good.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for consolidating all this wonderful information. I’m starting on a new project. It’s a little end table I picked up on Facebook Marketplace to practice my new skills. ❤
You're welcome! Good luck with the table!
What a great video. Thank you so much for this.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and skills. I rewatch your videos regularly, they are a huge help for a beginner like me!
Do you plans to do a how-to video dedicated to removing trouble peices on furniture or can you offer any advice on the subject. I am dealing with a very loose leg on a settee (probably turn of the century) ? I cannot get it off and I have tried every trick I have learned. The leg is too loose to just add glue and leave. I do not see any nails, and I believe the joint is mortise and tenon.
Thanks Kimberly! Send photos: thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com
Full of interesting information
Thanks!
I love all your videos. In my country “stain” is somewhat different - like a “spot” - but I know now it’s kind of different 😊
Thanks! I wonder what the difference would be?
Such helpful tips, thanks!
You're so welcome!
Tom I love your sidekick!
Me too! Thanks!
Great video!
Thanks!
Shellac: Never liked it as a finish so I stopped using it. What I learned from you is to use it as a base to seal than add colorants, oils, waxes over it. Shellac is now the only product I keep in inventory regularly and buy as I need the other coatings. Thanks.
You're welcome! I've never been wild about it either. But it does have a lot of uses!
Love the tutorials thanks ❤
You’re welcome 😊
Great video 👌
Thank you!
Good morning Tommy, I'm running all your videos from the beginning 11 years ago. Just amazung as always. I am always confused about what stains, shelacks, dyes and other finishes and what purpose the serve and when to use them. Do yoh have a video that addresses that or cohld you discuss in a future video? Thank you for all of your videos.
Thanks Lora! Yes, in this video I have compiled what I've done with stains and glazes. maybe I will revisit the subjects sometime and try to do a more detailed video. But if you watch my videos you will learn! Of course the only way to learn is by doing...
Incredible compilation of techniques and tools you’ve used over the years. I believe you could make a complete series that would be excellent educational tools for people starting off in furniture restoration. Thank you. I’ve learnt a couple of things from it. One question: Have you ever actually made furniture, that is, made a piece to match another piece of furniture or a bespoke piece for a customer? 🇦🇺😁👍🏻
Thanks! I need to another one on finishes! I have rarely built furniture, mostly pieces for myself. I am planning on building a table soon, which I will make a video of the build
@@johnsonrestoration Thanks Tom for replying. Another one you could do is showing the sharpening of tools your way. No matter how many videos I’ve watched I still have trouble bringing tools up to the standards I’ve seen. You seem to have an easy way of explaining things. I’ll be looking forward to the table build. 👍🏻🇦🇺😁
Could you do a single topic video on finishes? I'm very curious about when you use shellac, lacquer, tung oil varnish, wax, and other finishes. How you use spray finishes and bursh no finishes.
Thanks! That's a good idea. I will do that
One problem with single subject videos is that they never do well, a lot fewer views
Fantastic compilation Tom, very useful indeed. Thank you very much.
PS. I liked the funny black and white cat in one of the intros, we don't get cats like that here in Australia 😂😂 Pls don't tell me its name is Pepe!
Thanks! He's beautiful, he's called a "tuxedo" cat. His name is Orion
great video. thanks.
You are welcome!
Thank you for a great video
You're welcome Cat!
About Spring Clamps - There are two main types, with and without swiveling heads, each is important to have some of. The swiveling head is handy as it provides a larger surface and pressure area (not a single pressure point) and when the surfaces are not parallel to one another. My $0.02.
Man! If I had 2 cents for every comment! I think I have about 5 types of spring clamps. I wish they all were adjustable tension like those Pony 3252s
Thanks!
You're welcome!
Amazing…
Thanks! 😄