I've been binge watching your videos since yesterday. My eyes are cooked & I'm still in awe of every piece you restore. I wish I had 1/10th your talent. Beautiful Work!!
@@johnsonrestoration Seems to be a case of meaning drift. First you have "commode" as a chest of drawers; then it's used to mean a washstand; from there, it becomes a room for washing yourself up; and finally, a toilet.
Female here-watching these videos makes me wish I'd taken shop in the 60's instead of college prep, and learned how to use tools instead of a pen. I love your videos. I hope young people are learning your skills now.
ICanDoThis 123 > strongly agree! In our restoration business we added 24,000 sq’ of shop space for an apprenticeship program that allows students to earn income once they achieve a proficiency in multiple disciplines.
I was able to take a 'shop' for girls class in the 60's. Made a wooden purse. I still have it but as for useful...it's a better holder of recipe cards-wink.
@@johnsonrestoration My grandfather and I worked on furniture projects every Sunday afternoon. I see many of the tools we used in your shows. Years ago Grandpa and his pal refinished the dining table I am currently using. I remember him talking about a place the veneer had bubbled and they had to slit it with a knife and put glue under. I had a de je vu moment when you showed that technique. Your videos bring a great deal of knowledge but also quiet memory moments.
Here you are combining 18th, 19th, 20th & 21st century technology and with your expertise creating a really splendid restored piece. Thank you for making and sharing this video to over a quarter of a million viewers including me.
5:30 AM in the morning and I am still watching your videos. Some even twice just for the learning of it. Thanks for doing this. Absolutely love what I am learning from you
To all the complaining perfectionist restoration buffs out there: is there any doubt that craftsmen hundreds of years ago would have used PVA or and epoxy, had they been available? Of course they would have, and doubtless the design of joints and selection of materials would have reflected the technology. Love your work Thomas. You can repair - restore - fix - upgrade - renovate - titivate - reassemble - rejuvenate - un-bugger - up etc .................... my old furniture pieces any time. I don't care what anyone calls what you do; I stand impressed.
I like this channel and I respect every Craftsman´s work but I have to disagree here. Epoxy or PVA have no place in a Restauration. This is not about Puritanism, it´s about Facts. Also your Argument is a little bit of an Non-Argument: left aside the benefits of traditional matrials, you confuse Restauration with Repair. Restauration is not about going the quickest way possible for the matter of convenience. I have seen dozens of pieces restored with modern materials in my time, and not ONE would stand the test of time. I´m sorry, I don´t mean to be annoying or disrespectful here, but this point is just so important.
@@StLaparole We're not talking a Connecticut River Valley Highboy here. It's a simple utilitarian piece that the owner probably wants to use for years to come.
I build boats with epoxy so... The problem with epoxy is with wood it cant be effectively removed like glue if you try it will break the wood. So the furniture will be next to impossible to repair or restore later. If you use it dont use it in a place where it will impede disassembly or hamper a conservationist down the road, this goes for other non conservatory materials as well...Conservation of art and some of these pieces qualify is to be able to undo a restoration see Baumgartner ://th-cam.com/channels/vZe6ZCbF9xgbbbdkiodPKQ.html.
My dad was an antique restorer and he got a lot of this type of work in when people started to get central heating in the 1960s. He also always wore a beret! We lived in Cornwall UK. I really enjoy your videos.
I'm learning so much from you and applying what I've learned to my own home projects. I've been binge watching your videos since I first discovered them. Thank you so much for your time and patience in making these videos and for passing on such valuable knowledge.
I often think of whoever built these pieces, never dreaming that hundreds of years in the future people would treasure them. So much work here, so beautifully and meticulously done.
Watching your videos has made me realize why I might want to start using hide glue on my projects. Being able to take apart and repair furniture is really interesting.
Oh Tom that is so precious! My Grandpa had a little red hen, Rhode Island Red, who used to follow him into the milking stall. That is so cute how you are holding and petting your pretty chicken. Just love watching your videos! Great restoration!!! The way you take things apart is amazing!
Thank you! Chickens can get quite attached! But the more chickens you have, the less interaction. Those RI Reds are the best, and the most likely to pay attention to you
WOW! fantastic! I feel like an apprentice. I have done some restoration but want to take on some more challenging pieces. The piece I'm doing now is a large fire damaged wall unit, that I built about 5 yrs ago for a client after their house burned down. The the unit survived but needs extensive restoration. I'm almost done. Your the man Thomas!
How interesting it is to hear you talk about how this piece of furniture lives its life and how it rebelled when it was put in a glue straight jacket. Oh, and time has no grip on you Tom. 😉
Truly admire Mr. Johnson's skills for problem solving. After watching so many of your videos recently I can understand every restored piece is unique with its own set of prior problems and history of prior repairs. I feel like a true entry level lady who over the years felt confident enough to have my own working tools. I better stick with my hand held stapler, electric drill and a few saws, hobby wood carving tools and just do a few jobs or hobbies that will pass my inspection (lol). I would have not gotten far when it came to measuring, making a temp plate....I am learning a lot just watching the videos, glad I am retired and can enjoy a master at work and to be better informed. Blessings from Capitol Heights, MD
Beautiful job of restoration. Amazing that some one thought all that glue was a good idea. I believe that's what did all the damage. Thanks for your videos, they are great to see. :)
The high level of craftsmanship as duly noted…..your patience is a true inspiration at least to me and the restoration work I do with very old toys. Thank you Tom and best wishes.
Its always amazing to me how well the cracked sides of one of the chests you work on fade into the rest of the work after you glue the side and refinish it, Thomas. Thanks for the video
That was some job! Incredible watching you, your patience, and skill. It's almost like the piece of furniture speaks to you, telling you where 'it hurts...' rr
Tom your skills are amazing, I looked at multiples video of restoration you have made, my wife is also amazed at the quality of your work of art, but I cant believe people would pay so much for furniture that is so old, and some are still copies. Very old furniture needs an artist like you to be revived...!
Try doing that to a piece of IKEA! Lol Mr Johnson Sir, I think you are peerless in your craft and an all around fabulous human being. Your restoration and preservation of furniture surely behoves the viewer to enlist the means necessary to restore and reclaim - and to cherish their possessions. I can't say enough here how much I admire you for presenting your skills. Your videos are as invaluable as the objects you care for. 9k, enough for now. Hope you are well, best Regards
Even though im more of a furniture builder/designer; theres something very useful in watching you restore past craftsmanship. I can see details and processes that earlier craftsmen have used, and use and unuse certain process in my work based on expansion/contraction
Once again...you did a beautiful job! This must have taken some serious time and probably a couple pots of tea to think about your restoration strategy. Thank you for sharing your process. I was born and grew up in Vermont and I love the outdoor shots in your videos as well. Maine looks a lot like Vermont and I get a little nostalgic for the east...Arizona is so different.
Thanks for watching! Arizona is beautiful, but I've got to live where the water is and everything is green! I have back packed in the Blue Range Primitive Area - very beautiful! But then we had to come back down to Pheonix - 115 degrees!
Lovely calming video and great restoration as usual, here in France these 'commodes' are quite easy to find, they cost about 40 to 80 euros usually, some are Worth it for the marble alone as many have inferior drawer bases. Thank you Tom.
See this is why Tom can do these beautiful restorations with his own TH-cam channel and I can’t. Tom very calmly says: “Well I now see evidence that each of the drawer runners are also glued to the sides and my hot knives aren’t working. I’ll have to try something else.” Me irritated now with all the copious amounts of glue that has been used during construction yells “ Sawzall! Somebody bring me the sawzall!” Fade to black as the whirring of the reciprocating blade can be heard in the background. Tom! You go dude! You are so patient!
Fantastic restoration! I have one of those little ovens, but didn't think about using it with my putty knives to break down the glue joints. I'll have to remember that one!
Such talent.. I came for the fix my used teak chairs semi restoration and realized I can not do them justice. Such talent that I could never afford so hoping I learned at least to be more careful and wiser. I have to thank you for your knowledge and time
My niece just graduated from Maine College of Art with a degree in Woodworking and Furniture Design. I hope she follows you. Your "pretty good" work is excellent, especially good is your take-each-problem-as-it-comes attitude. Sometimes the standard ways work, other times you have to improvise. Keep up the pretty good work!
Wow! Congratulations for your daughter! I hope she succeds. My daughter moved to Portland OR and started a woodworking studio, her main business now is framing art work for artists and galleries, all with locally harvested, sustainable woods. We're very proud of her
Great Fix Tom.. That sure was a job. It's interesting how back east and central USA the furniture really expands and contracts. I see here in OREGON we have don't that problem. Its probably due to not having a huge humidity change. Those MINWAX wax sticks are great. Keep the vidz coming. Its starting to feel like spring here in Oregon, though it's pretty wet right now. Thanks, Michael Frey
I think you're right. We get high humidity in August, and then crank the heat in the winter and the extremes are too much for the furniture. Same here, a little spring but a long ways to go!
Yes 1958, very long term restoration! I do upholstery as a hobby and I find your postings very helpful when repairing frames. Keep up the good work. Ian Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration
also thanks for the tootsie roll link,couldnt wait on a delivery so i found some jb weld name brand,bonds and hardens very well but hard to tint thanks
Yes, they are difficult to tint, I gave up trying. I had OK success with dry powders but still too much trouble. I use 3 colors from Mohawk - walnut, oak & maple, and touch them up during the finishing process. You can get them from Woodworker's Supply also
Incredibly impressed with your talents and your patience...very much enjoy watching the process, but I don't think I cold live with all the frustrations.....
Interesting you use waterlox, I first discovered it when sealing teak on boat decks very hard to find but worth the trouble amazing sealer, and lasts the entire season.
I've been binge watching your videos since yesterday. My eyes are cooked & I'm still in awe of every piece you restore. I wish I had 1/10th your talent. Beautiful Work!!
Thank you!
Practice makes better...
Tbh, I was expecting to see an old wooden toilet being restored, which would’ve been sorta weird. This is much more useful. Another excellent job!
Thanks! Yes, commode doesn't mean what a lot of people think it does. I'm not sure how that came about
@@johnsonrestoration Seems to be a case of meaning drift. First you have "commode" as a chest of drawers; then it's used to mean a washstand; from there, it becomes a room for washing yourself up; and finally, a toilet.
Me too.
@@LurksNoMore An ornate women's hairdo also used to be known as a "commode."
Am I the only one who sits and watches these videos with my mouth open? I'm in awe of these skills...
Thanks!
Female here-watching these videos makes me wish I'd taken shop in the 60's instead of college prep, and learned how to use tools instead of a pen. I love your videos. I hope young people are learning your skills now.
Male back at you - thank you! My daughter has become an immensely talented craftsperson, so all is not lost!
ICanDoThis 123 > strongly agree! In our restoration business we added 24,000 sq’ of shop space for an apprenticeship program that allows students to earn income once they achieve a proficiency in multiple disciplines.
I was able to take a 'shop' for girls class in the 60's. Made a wooden purse. I still have it but as for useful...it's a better holder of recipe cards-wink.
@@johnsonrestoration My grandfather and I worked on furniture projects every Sunday afternoon. I see many of the tools we used in your shows. Years ago Grandpa and his pal refinished the dining table I am currently using. I remember him talking about a place the veneer had bubbled and they had to slit it with a knife and put glue under. I had a de je vu moment when you showed that technique. Your videos bring a great deal of knowledge but also quiet memory moments.
It’s never to late to pick up some new skills. I have basically rebuilt my house.
"Looks pretty good", is an understatement. Tough job rendered very well. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
@@johnsonrestoration
James Moore said everything I wanted to say.
You Mr. JOHNSON are a master.
You are right, it is not looking bad at all!
Just like one of my favorite tool restorers, another master of his craft. He said, "Hopefully this is good enough" and to me it looked perfect.
Enjoy these old shows, especially the ones with Ella!
Me too! Thank you!
Here you are combining 18th, 19th, 20th & 21st century technology and with your expertise creating a really splendid restored piece. Thank you for making and sharing this video to over a quarter of a million viewers including me.
Thanks! I like that - never thought of it that way before
All we really need is for someone to invent a nail that can expand and contract. That'd solve so many problems. Nice work Tom. Thanks.
Well, metal can expand and contract, under certain conditions, so it wouldn't be a reach to think it might be possible!
5:30 AM in the morning and I am still watching your videos. Some even twice just for the learning of it. Thanks for doing this. Absolutely love what I am learning from you
Wow! You've got to get some sleep! That's the first step towards doing good work
To all the complaining perfectionist restoration buffs out there: is there any doubt that craftsmen hundreds of years ago would have used PVA or and epoxy, had they been available? Of course they would have, and doubtless the design of joints and selection of materials would have reflected the technology. Love your work Thomas. You can repair - restore - fix - upgrade - renovate - titivate - reassemble - rejuvenate - un-bugger - up etc .................... my old furniture pieces any time. I don't care what anyone calls what you do; I stand impressed.
Thank you!
I like this channel and I respect every Craftsman´s work but I have to disagree here. Epoxy or PVA have no place in a Restauration. This is not about Puritanism, it´s about Facts. Also your Argument is a little bit of an Non-Argument: left aside the benefits of traditional matrials, you confuse Restauration with Repair. Restauration is not about going the quickest way possible for the matter of convenience. I have seen dozens of pieces restored with modern materials in my time, and not ONE would stand the test of time. I´m sorry, I don´t mean to be annoying or disrespectful here, but this point is just so important.
@@StLaparole We're not talking a Connecticut River Valley Highboy here. It's a simple utilitarian piece that the owner probably wants to use for years to come.
I build boats with epoxy so... The problem with epoxy is with wood it cant be effectively removed like glue if you try it will break the wood. So the furniture will be next to impossible to repair or restore later. If you use it dont use it in a place where it will impede disassembly or hamper a conservationist down the road, this goes for other non conservatory materials as well...Conservation of art and some of these pieces qualify is to be able to undo a restoration see Baumgartner ://th-cam.com/channels/vZe6ZCbF9xgbbbdkiodPKQ.html.
My dad was an antique restorer and he got a lot of this type of work in when people started to get central heating in the 1960s. He also always wore a beret! We lived in Cornwall UK. I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks! I like the beret too!
Now that was quite the fiddly process! All that ungluing! it looks really nice.
It really is! That was a good job
I'm learning so much from you and applying what I've learned to my own home projects. I've been binge watching your videos since I first discovered them. Thank you so much for your time and patience in making these videos and for passing on such valuable knowledge.
You are welcome! And I appreciate you watching them
You do beautiful work. I could watch you all day. A true artist!
Thanks!
Nice work. You honored the original builder.
Thank you! That's my goal
I’ve never seen this one before. Love your Rhode Island Red chickens too. This piece required an awful lot of work. Wow.
Thanks! It did, but it came out great!
@@johnsonrestoration yes, it did. Beautiful!
I often think of whoever built these pieces, never dreaming that hundreds of years in the future people would treasure them. So much work here, so beautifully and meticulously done.
Thanks!
Just came across this video from years ago. Another miraculous job!
Thanks!
Watching your videos has made me realize why I might want to start using hide glue on my projects. Being able to take apart and repair furniture is really interesting.
Thanks! It is interesting, and comes in handy sometimes. It took me awhile to come around, but now I like working with hide glue
These videos are worth repeated watching. I learn something new with each viewing. Thanks Tom.
You're welcome! Actually we are finding that out watching all movies a 2nd time!
I just found you on You Tube, and man I really appreciate the quality of your work.
+Man Moon Thanks!
I'm wathing these videos on election night as stress relief. It's sooo good for ma heart
Good idea! Thanks! Will it never end?
Restored to the same level as a piece one would see in a museum. Very enjoyable watching the work involved.
Thanks!
Amazing job Tom. I love to watch you do your magic.
Thanks for watching!
I've seen this vid twice now Excellent restoration, I've learned so much. Thanks.
You're welcome!
So much patience! Another great job Finished!👍
Thanks!
Sir, You are the last miracle on the planet. God bless you and all like you 🙏 ❤️
Thanks! So nice of you
comme toujours : un excellent travail respectueux de notre patrimoine national ! l'amour du travail bien fait...
Vous êtes les bienvenus! J'apprécie le commentaire!
Oh Tom that is so precious! My Grandpa had a little red hen, Rhode Island Red, who used to follow him into the milking stall. That is so cute how you are holding and petting your pretty chicken. Just love watching your videos! Great restoration!!! The way you take things apart is amazing!
Thank you! Chickens can get quite attached! But the more chickens you have, the less interaction. Those RI Reds are the best, and the most likely to pay attention to you
Wow. Great, great work. A pleasure to watch. Hands on archeology.
+Ian Brown Thanks
WOW! fantastic! I feel like an apprentice. I have done some restoration but want to take on some more challenging pieces. The piece I'm doing now is a large fire damaged wall unit, that I built about 5 yrs ago for a client after their house burned down. The the unit survived but needs extensive restoration. I'm almost done. Your the man Thomas!
How interesting it is to hear you talk about how this piece of furniture lives its life and how it rebelled when it was put in a glue straight jacket.
Oh, and time has no grip on you Tom. 😉
That's good. I'm going to use that!
An incalculable amount of work. Your perseverance is awesome. I know, I've been there......
Thanks! You've got to stick it out, especially when the piece belongs to someone!
watched this repeatedly as this is a very good example of perseverance plus technique. well done!
Thank you!
What a terrific restoration and attention to detail. You have much patience, young man!
Thank you!
You are unbelievably patient, hats off! :)
Thank you!
Truly admire Mr. Johnson's skills for problem solving. After watching so many of your videos recently I can understand every restored piece is unique with its own set of prior problems and history of prior repairs. I feel like a true entry level lady who over the years felt confident enough to have my own working tools. I better stick with my hand held stapler, electric drill and a few saws, hobby wood carving tools and just do a few jobs or hobbies that will pass my inspection (lol). I would have not gotten far when it came to measuring, making a temp plate....I am learning a lot just watching the videos, glad I am retired and can enjoy a master at work and to be better informed. Blessings from Capitol Heights, MD
Thank you! I appreciate your comments.
What an outstanding job. I learn from you every time I see your work. Excellent job
+Israel Fernandez Thanks for watching and for your comments. I appreciate it. Tom
Incredible work! That's at least a thousand dollar repair. I work for a Furniture Medic and could not do that repair as well as you did. Very nice.
Thanks!
Beautiful job of restoration. Amazing that some one thought all that glue was a good idea. I believe that's what did all the damage. Thanks for your videos, they are great to see. :)
You're welcome!
Thank you for your wonderful, detailed videos. I always look forward to the finished project as compared to the beginning.
You are so welcome!
The high level of craftsmanship as duly noted…..your patience is a true inspiration at least to me and the restoration work I do with very old toys. Thank you Tom and best wishes.
You're welcome! Toys sound interesting!
Stunning restoration! Masterfully done!
Thank you very much!
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks, Tom!
+Dan Rifenburgh You're welcome!
Great work Young Thomas!
Thanks!
Awesome restoration Thomas. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome!
Really enjoyed this restoration.
You sure do ' know your stuff '.
Thanks!
Its always amazing to me how well the cracked sides of one of the chests you work on fade into the rest of the work after you glue the side and refinish it, Thomas. Thanks for the video
You're welcome! Seriously, me too
You do amazing work, my friend...truly fine work...thanks for sharing!
You're welcome!
That was some job! Incredible watching you, your patience, and skill. It's almost like the piece of furniture speaks to you, telling you where 'it hurts...' rr
Thanks!
Yup, Thomas set it free again. Free to move, free to be beautiful without constraints. Simply free
Tom your skills are amazing, I looked at multiples video of restoration you have made, my wife is also amazed at the quality of your work of art, but I cant believe people would pay so much for furniture that is so old, and some are still copies. Very old furniture needs an artist like you to be revived...!
Thanks! People are sentimentally attached to their furniture, and want to keep it!
Try doing that to a piece of IKEA! Lol
Mr Johnson Sir, I think you are peerless in your craft and an all around fabulous human being. Your restoration and preservation of furniture surely behoves the viewer to enlist the means necessary to restore and reclaim - and to cherish their possessions. I can't say enough here how much I admire you for presenting your skills. Your videos are as invaluable as the objects you care for. 9k, enough for now. Hope you are well, best Regards
Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
Once again a professional job. A++++
***** Thanks!
Another excellent restoration 👌👌👌
Many thanks!
Thomas, beautiful job!
Thanks!
Even though im more of a furniture builder/designer; theres something very useful in watching you restore past craftsmanship. I can see details and processes that earlier craftsmen have used, and use and unuse certain process in my work based on expansion/contraction
Thanks! Yes, I am constantly witness to what works and what doesn't work. Quite interesting
Once again...you did a beautiful job! This must have taken some serious time and probably a couple pots of tea to think about your restoration strategy. Thank you for sharing your process. I was born and grew up in Vermont and I love the outdoor shots in your videos as well. Maine looks a lot like Vermont and I get a little nostalgic for the east...Arizona is so different.
Thanks for watching! Arizona is beautiful, but I've got to live where the water is and everything is green! I have back packed in the Blue Range Primitive Area - very beautiful! But then we had to come back down to Pheonix - 115 degrees!
You are one PATIENT man!!! Looks great!!!
Thanks!
Awesome videos. I learned more from you than I have from almost any other resource. Thank you
You're welcome! I appreciate it
Lovely calming video and great restoration as usual, here in France these 'commodes' are quite easy to find, they cost about 40 to 80 euros usually, some are Worth it for the marble alone as many have inferior drawer bases. Thank you Tom.
You're welcome!
Another excellent renovation 😉👍👍👍
Thanks!
Amazing work. Thank you
You're welcome!
See this is why Tom can do these beautiful restorations with his own TH-cam channel and I can’t. Tom very calmly says: “Well I now see evidence that each of the drawer runners are also glued to the sides and my hot knives aren’t working. I’ll have to try something else.” Me irritated now with all the copious amounts of glue that has been used during construction yells “ Sawzall! Somebody bring me the sawzall!” Fade to black as the whirring of the reciprocating blade can be heard in the background. Tom! You go dude! You are so patient!
Thank you! I appreciate it
Beautiful job. I catch my self muttering "wow" During your videos. Probably patience envy. 👍
Thanks 👍 Yes, patience is the key
Great as always!
Thanks!
Fantastic restoration! I have one of those little ovens, but didn't think about using it with my putty knives to break down the glue joints. I'll have to remember that one!
Fabulous!
Emily Williams Thank you!
Yeah, it took me awhile to think of that
Ok, you CAN'T ignore the beret french commode dichotomy... That was hilarious.
Oh yeah! Thanks!
You have real skill and careful techniques!!
Thank you!
Great work!
I'll probably end up watching all your vids... :))
Thanks!
Wonderful work, a real pro.
+rick padgett Thanks
I really enjoyed watching you work.The art of a master.
Superb workmanship.
Thanks!
Fantastic job!
Thanks!
Bravo de France ! La commode française vous dit MERCI !😍😍😍😘
Et vous êtes bienvenue!
Very good. I learn so much. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Awesome work!
Thanks!
Wonderful work
Thank you!
Amazing work
Thanks!
That is a very impressive restoration and I wish I had a couple of those around my house, even cracked. Congratulations
Thanks! I appreciate that!
There can be to much of a good thing. Glad you were able to fix the mess that had been made.
Thanks! Me too!
Surprised that 33 people did not like this video. Maybe they thought you were repairing a toilet. Great videos Tom. I always learn a lot watching.
Thanks! Who knows - I wonder also
Such talent.. I came for the fix my used teak chairs semi restoration and realized I can not do them justice. Such talent that I could never afford so hoping I learned at least to be more careful and wiser. I have to thank you for your knowledge and time
You are welcome! #1 rule - take your time
So much glue - in all the wrong places. Almost as though they didn't realise wood moves with time. Very nice job Tom
Thanks! Yes, I see that all the time. It's amazing how often pieces don't have problems! We only see the failures
Very clever very interesting a lot of hard work 👌
Thank you!
Just shaking my head. Wow.
Thanks!
My niece just graduated from Maine College of Art with a degree in Woodworking and Furniture Design. I hope she follows you. Your "pretty good" work is excellent, especially good is your take-each-problem-as-it-comes attitude. Sometimes the standard ways work, other times you have to improvise. Keep up the pretty good work!
Wow! Congratulations for your daughter! I hope she succeds. My daughter moved to Portland OR and started a woodworking studio, her main business now is framing art work for artists and galleries, all with locally harvested, sustainable woods. We're very proud of her
Wow your work is very good very impressed
Thanks!
Great Fix Tom.. That sure was a job. It's interesting how back east and central USA the furniture really expands and contracts. I see here in OREGON we have don't that problem. Its probably due to not having a huge humidity change. Those MINWAX wax sticks are great. Keep the vidz coming. Its starting to feel like spring here in Oregon, though it's pretty wet right now.
Thanks, Michael Frey
I think you're right. We get high humidity in August, and then crank the heat in the winter and the extremes are too much for the furniture. Same here, a little spring but a long ways to go!
OMG, this gentleman has more clamps than I have laundry pegs! I'm in awe of the variety!
Wow, thanks!
Great video Tom. Best so far. Ian - Scotland
Thanks! is that a Sprite in your photo?
Yes 1958, very long term restoration! I do upholstery as a hobby and I find your postings very helpful when repairing frames. Keep up the good work. Ian Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration
Amazing!!
Michael Burns Thank you!
Good Lord! What wasn’t glued?? You demonstrated amazing patience with this piece. It came out so great, as usual. Thank you!
You're welcome! This was a tough one!
Helluva good job.
Thanks!
also thanks for the tootsie roll link,couldnt wait on a delivery so i found some jb weld name brand,bonds and hardens very well but hard to tint thanks
Yes, they are difficult to tint, I gave up trying. I had OK success with dry powders but still too much trouble. I use 3 colors from Mohawk - walnut, oak & maple, and touch them up during the finishing process. You can get them from Woodworker's Supply also
Amazing! I can’t even see the damage anymore!
Thanks! Me neither!
Incredibly impressed with your talents and your patience...very much enjoy watching the process, but I don't think I cold live with all the frustrations.....
Thanks! I guess we all have to live with frustrations, but I get to choose mine!
Brilliant job... takes alot of patience with that glue removal.
Thanks!
always interesting!
Thanks!
Interesting you use waterlox, I first discovered it when sealing teak on boat decks very hard to find but worth the trouble amazing sealer, and lasts the entire season.
Would love to meet you someday! Great work!
Thanks! well, come to Maine! Stop by!
i have been binge watching all your videos. I hesitated to watch this, however, as I thought a commode was something else.
Thanks! How did toilets come to be referred to as commode? Got to google that one