Welcome Mr. Johnson. I know I speak for many , we were waiting patiently for your return. I hope you had a relaxing and constructive summer, you have earned the right to keep any type of schedule you choose.
@@johnsonrestoration Please don’t let worry be a factor in your decision making; let the Lord guide your heart and only make as many videos as you feel divinely inspired to do! May God bless you and send you His peace and wisdom in all that you do!
Yours is one of the very few TH-cam channels where I click on Like even before watching the video. Exceptional content delivered by an exceptional craftsman.
It's noteworthy how he developed a relaxed "video personality" along all the time he is producing videos. It looks like one has become friends with "Thomas Johnson from Gorham Maine" and we are there just to hang out a bit and chat.
I was heading to a vacation cabin on Lake Sebago this weekend and unexpectedly found myself in Gorham,.........Maine! Immediately I was like, "Hey, this is where Thomas Johnson refinishes all that cool furniture on TH-cam!" Thanks for all the great videos.
Tom, your artistry and craftsmanship is an inspiration to us all. I love your videos and I learn so much and makes me appreciate the work of those from so many years ago.
I enjoyed this video so much for several reasons! Seeing three wonderfully successful repair and rejuvenation projects and peeks of a fourth one! Hearing you have been relaxing and enjoying a beautiful Maine summer by your pool! Seeing Ella’s approval of the toy box color! The first few times you showed older videos that included her, I was sad all over again that she’s no longer with you. Now there’s some sadness but also pleasure in seeing and remembering how much she enjoyed keeping you company and supervising all your work. 💖👌👍😊
Always learn something new from your videos. I have several pieces of “inherited “ furniture but so far lack the confidence to start restoring them. I guess I ll just continue to watch and be amazed by your skills!
I made a toy box for my granddaughter I wonder if it will be passed on to the next generation when she’s married and has kids. I hope it will be a memory for them. A great video Tom always an inspiration Thanks
@@johnsonrestoration Thanks Tom I did write my name in the box. My granddaughter was only a babe when I made it and shes now 16. I have furniture from my parents and grandparents and even stuff from my great grand parents which I cherish. Hope sheill feel the same and have connection with the past. Keep up the good work Tom.!
I love this man. Your so right. The videos feel like they are so personalised yet they are instructional and entertaining. I feel almost honoured to be part of it and have also become very protective, lol. Sounds scary i know. Imnot a stalker type, just blessed and grateful to have stumbled on a true artisan at home with his craft.
I have a hunch that a good many of the “new” kids repairing furniture around the globe, have learned a good deal of their craft from Mr. Johnson! Hers easy to watch & demonstrates perfectly so a knowledge of his language isn’t necessary! Thank you sir!
Alwaya a pleasurable experience watching your videos. I see you doing things I do myself, it looks so familiar at times. It's obvious you really enjoy bringing these pieces back to life that would otherwise be on a bonfire. As you said, it's not only antiques it's things of sentimental value regardless of age. Like you, I spend many hours working on a piece and the time flies and it's very therapeutic. Great video again, now you've forced me to head to the workshop and finish a couple of projects I've been meaning to get around to for a few years now! Keep up the excellent videos.
Thanks for the video! Im always excited when i take a piece of furniture apart and find some square old nails. Makes me feel like ive found treasure! I always put them back, too.
Thank you for this post, engaging and inspiring. Q: I notice you scraped at what must have been hide glue on the Queen Anne mirror frame. Would it have been easier to warm it first with a heat gun? Wondering about the nature of old glue. Maybe the bigger question is, would the heat be a not great idea on the frame in the first place. Please carry on with your projects. Pretty sure I would be happy to watch you fix a door knob or lay flooring.
Thanks for the introduction greeting Tom. Enjoyed the classic videos. Looking forward to seeing the desk video. I saw another harp there in your shop. I believe I remember you repaired a black harp. Maybe a repair video on that harp in the future. Thank you for taking the time to produce the videos. Take care and God bless.
Thanks for being precise and no frills. I enjoy your programs because you work in a real world shop. I watch phoo phoo shops where they are always selling a tool. Thanks.
Well Done Sir .. I loved the way that you enhanced & repaired that old "toy box" while seeking to avoid leaving any track of where you've been. - I do some amateur repairs and de-rusting on antique original 19th century Black Powder Guns I buy and I try to do the jobs how Thomas Johnson might .. Thank You for sharing.
Mr Johnson - you are the only craftsman whom I could honestly say, I would gladly pay you to work in your shop for a chance to learn directly from you. I don't think I'd be alone in this.
Hallo Tom, das war wieder ein schönes und sehr interessantes Video. Es ist immer wieder eine Freude, wenn man sieht das wieder ein altes Möbel erhalten wurde. Ich wünsche dir noch eine schöne Woche viele Grüße Christel 👍☺️
I have been following your videos for a long time, today I subscribed, your way of explaining, the slowness of your movements breathes tranquility and harmony, thank you 👍
Hello from New Zealand Tom. I collect and enjoy antiques and have recently found and enjoyed your videos. I think that you are a treasure yourself. Watching and learning but most of all just listening and absorbing the calmness and love you have for both animate and inanimate things is an absolute privilege. Thanks for just being you Tom.
Hello, I'm a new viewer! I was referred to you by a video from Transcend Furniture Gallery. I have watched dozens of your videos now, I love your skill and zen ways, and you remind me of my Dad making things in his garage. Thank you.
Just a last good night (2 a.m. here!). Please forgive all the comments and "claver ass" stuff- no harm meant. Verrrrry nice work Thomas. I actually really loved what you did with that painted grandfather (tool?) chest. That was as big a challenge as some of the other pieces. The end result was simply ... conclusive. You are a gentleman of exquisite taste, which you translate into your work. I really enjoyed watching this multiple video. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from France.
You're very welcome! Don't apologize for your comments - I have found them very interesting, and I appreciate that you have taken the time. Now get some sleep!
First, and foremost, thanks for teaching the techniques you use to restore furniture, it has been invaluable in my work. I seem to struggle with the same issue, and I hope you can provide some insight. What products do I need to buy to match color tints. I have a client that has yellowing oak kitchen cabinets, and they want to install a new cabinet, and of course I need to match the tint of the existing cabinets. What is your suggestion, any help on the manner of arriving at the tint color would be greatly appreciated thanks
Thanks! What ever finish you are using, you need to buy colorants that can be mixed with it. An oil based finish will need "oil colors", water-based finishes you could use acrylic colors (all these are from art supply stores) Dye stains can mix with a lot of things. Trans-Tint is a popular brand, I use Ultra Stains from Mohawk. Add yellow dye stain (first choice), or yellow colorant to your finish. You won't need much!
Beautiful desk, lovely interior. I have two of the dovetailed box, green over original blue. Every so often I'll take a little more of the green paint off. When it's all off I'll mix up a thin blue wash and go over the whole surface. Not worth much but were made by my great-great grandfather. Cheers
My dear friend Tom… I saw a new video and stopped everything to watch. As always I feel so happy watching your revive every single piece you touch. Seeing Ella appear at the end was very emotional. She’s in our thoughts. ♥️
I enjoyed this video nice work on the desk . The toy box made me think you could get one as a kid end up having it your whole life no it’s just a simple wooden box . Thanks Tom
I have heard many YT viewers, when they discover a channel they like, don’t take the opportunity to view the library of older videos. If that’s true, your greatest hits videos were a pretty good idea.
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the "Pretty Goodest" Antique Restorer of them all? Sir Thomas Johnson, but of course. Please keep those affected by Hurricane Helene in your prayers, thanks Thomas. John here, photographing the beauty of the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.
Great stuff. I have a couple of old mirrors with paintings on the reverse side of the glass and lots of plaster balls, moldings and ornaments around the frame. Have you made any videos where you repaired the plaster work or gilding? It seems easy to over think working on these mirrors. Some repairs could be simple paint touch-ups and others may need real gilding and reproduction of the plaster work. I'd love to see how you balance these factors to get the results you want without needing to involve the Smithsonian. Thanks.
Hi Tom fantastic work as always… what intrigues me still is whether the artisans and carpenters back in that period knew anything about wood movement or not! Because the cross grain of the molding is kinda obvious NoNo at present 🙃!
They knew a lot - you should see how joiners and cabinet makers accommodated wood movement! From the construction of the joints to the 'strategic' use of fasteners to the choice of woods and their seasoning. However... 1. I don't think they ever anticipated their pieces lasting 250+ years. 2. Sometimes - and particularly with veneer or marquetry - the most prized thing was the visual effect, even if it came somewhat to the expense of durability. 3. One of the reasons why cross-grain moulding is a no-no at the moment is that it is horrendously expensive!
@@dlevi67 and added to all insightful comment of yours marquetry tends to have far thinner veneer works not a thicker piece of cross grain molding like this example…this exacerbates the situation to my limited knowledge
Tom. I used the Waterlox TB 6044 Original Satin Finish as my under coats and Waterlox Original Sealer and Finish ( Medium Sheen) as my last coat on a chest of drawers. It looks fantastic; however, the sheen seems to be a bit glossier than my wife would like -- any suggestions on how to reduce the gloss? Do I put wax over it to cut the sheen? I have paste wax and Howards. Thank you again for all your videos and guidance.
Thanks Brett! I find (and it says this on the can) it takes 6 months for the sheen to lessen. In the meantime go over it with the Howards and 0000 steel wool, that will help a lot
Tom when you add colors to paint to match the original item in a small cup, how do you remember how to make the larger batch to do the whole piece?Thanks, Jim k.
Greetings from England uk ive been watching you videos for a few years now and seen all of you videos very inspiring ive noticed some of the tools you use ive not seen before in the uk but have since bought on ebay so at time stamp 12:50 you use a spring loag centre punch ive never seen one like it before and know that would be very useful in my own work could you send me a link to buy one or if you can give me a name of the manufacturer regards and best wishes
Not sure what you mean by a mess. I just use a small amount on the glue joint, then have some patience and wait for it to do its thing. It has helped me in the past for repairing antique chairs.
Welcome Mr. Johnson. I know I speak for many , we were waiting patiently for your return. I hope you had a relaxing and constructive summer, you have earned the right to keep any type of schedule you choose.
Thanks! It's still hard, I feel like I'm letting people down
@@johnsonrestoration you lift us all up my dude!
@@johnsonrestoration
I do not feel let down Tom, rather have you healthy than more videos.
Take care of Yourself 😊
@@johnsonrestoration Please don’t let worry be a factor in your decision making; let the Lord guide your heart and only make as many videos as you feel divinely inspired to do! May God bless you and send you His peace and wisdom in all that you do!
Yours is one of the very few TH-cam channels where I click on Like even before watching the video. Exceptional content delivered by an exceptional craftsman.
Thank you! You are very kind
Ditto
PBS could have had a wonderful series on you and your work, Tom. It would have been an outstanding show!!!
Agreed! 👍
You are correct, but my bet is Tom enjoys freedom from schedules,deadlines and being the master of his own ship . A absolute master craftsman.
@@markbrautigam2502 agreed.
Thanks William! Yes, that would be an experience!
Thanks Mark, that is so true. The show would be a lot different too
It's noteworthy how he developed a relaxed "video personality" along all the time he is producing videos. It looks like one has become friends with "Thomas Johnson from Gorham Maine" and we are there just to hang out a bit and chat.
That’s the way it seams to me Welcome come on in .
Thanks! I like that!
Yes! Thanks
Tom did they keep this look ? Or did the top become natural. Fun repost from how far back Tom ? Thanks the drop front 1795 ish desk was fun
I am happy to see that Ella approved your work.
Every video seeing her is great. She is missed. 🙏
Very much.
Oh yes! Everyday I think of her a long for a cuddle!
Thanks!
When Tom says he is about to do something “as best I can” just know it’s about to be a masterpiece! 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks! I appreciate it!
I was heading to a vacation cabin on Lake Sebago this weekend and unexpectedly found myself in Gorham,.........Maine! Immediately I was like, "Hey, this is where Thomas Johnson refinishes all that cool furniture on TH-cam!" Thanks for all the great videos.
You're so welcome! You were very close to my house at some point! Stop by next time!
Tom, your artistry and craftsmanship is an inspiration to us all. I love your videos and I learn so much and makes me appreciate the work of those from so many years ago.
Thanks Paul! Yes, me too, I think about these craftspeople form so long ago
I enjoyed this video so much for several reasons! Seeing three wonderfully successful repair and rejuvenation projects and peeks of a fourth one! Hearing you have been relaxing and enjoying a beautiful Maine summer by your pool! Seeing Ella’s approval of the toy box color! The first few times you showed older videos that included her, I was sad all over again that she’s no longer with you. Now there’s some sadness but also pleasure in seeing and remembering how much she enjoyed keeping you company and supervising all your work. 💖👌👍😊
Thank you Bobbie Jean! Yes, I too was worried about how it would be seeing her - but I love it!
Thomas you are a genuine craftsman and always a pleasure to watch, thank you for all your hard work in putting this vlog together. ❤️
You're so welcome Carmen!
I really love that you respect these "old" pieces enough to keep them as original as possible...❤ TRUE CRAFTSMAN!
Thank you Linda!
I always enjoy watching you work your magic Tom.
Thanks Denise! And I appreciate you watching!
Always learn something new from your videos. I have several pieces of “inherited “ furniture but so far lack the confidence to start restoring them. I guess I ll just continue to watch and be amazed by your skills!
Thanks! Better yet, give it a try!
I made a toy box for my granddaughter I wonder if it will be passed on to the next generation when she’s married and has kids. I hope it will be a memory for them.
A great video Tom always an inspiration Thanks
Thanks Mike! All we can do is hope! Write your name and date inside, that will help
@@johnsonrestoration Thanks Tom I did write my name in the box. My granddaughter was only a babe when I made it and shes now 16.
I have furniture from my parents and grandparents and even stuff from my great grand parents which I cherish.
Hope sheill feel the same and have connection with the past.
Keep up the good work Tom.!
Your knowledge for antique repair is phenomenal. It’s such a pleasure to watch you work through the process. As always, thank you for sharing.
You're welcome Audrey!
Best Friday night ever! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
You are simply the best Tom .Thanks a ton for sharing!
You are so welcome!
I love this man. Your so right. The videos feel like they are so personalised yet they are instructional and entertaining. I feel almost honoured to be part of it and have also become very protective, lol. Sounds scary i know. Imnot a stalker type, just blessed and grateful to have stumbled on a true artisan at home with his craft.
Thank you Amy! You are very nice...
I love watching you work. You are a master craftsman.
Thank you!
I have really enjoyed these three restorations! Thank you for making my Friday evening so enjoyable.
You're so welcome Margaret!
I have a hunch that a good many of the “new” kids repairing furniture around the globe, have learned a good deal of their craft from Mr. Johnson! Hers easy to watch & demonstrates perfectly so a knowledge of his language isn’t necessary! Thank you sir!
Thank you! I really appreciate that! Yes, I'm hoping young people learn the trades
Alwaya a pleasurable experience watching your videos. I see you doing things I do myself, it looks so familiar at times. It's obvious you really enjoy bringing these pieces back to life that would otherwise be on a bonfire. As you said, it's not only antiques it's things of sentimental value regardless of age. Like you, I spend many hours working on a piece and the time flies and it's very therapeutic.
Great video again, now you've forced me to head to the workshop and finish a couple of projects I've been meaning to get around to for a few years now! Keep up the excellent videos.
Thanks! I like hearing from others in the trade - now - get back in the shop!
@@johnsonrestoration Ha ha, OK, I'll make an effort. I have a few pieces I have been meaning to get around to, maybe it's time to get serious! 😊
Thanks for the video! Im always excited when i take a piece of furniture apart and find some square old nails. Makes me feel like ive found treasure! I always put them back, too.
Thanks Laura! I thought I was the only one who puts them back! I love it!
Thank you for this post, engaging and inspiring. Q: I notice you scraped at what must have been hide glue on the Queen Anne mirror frame. Would it have been easier to warm it first with a heat gun? Wondering about the nature of old glue. Maybe the bigger question is, would the heat be a not great idea on the frame in the first place. Please carry on with your projects. Pretty sure I would be happy to watch you fix a door knob or lay flooring.
Thanks! If the glue doesn't come off readily then yes, I grab the heat gun!
Thanks for the introduction greeting Tom. Enjoyed the classic videos. Looking forward to seeing the desk video. I saw another harp there in your shop. I believe I remember you repaired a black harp. Maybe a repair video on that harp in the future. Thank you for taking the time to produce the videos. Take care and God bless.
Thanks Ron! I haven'tforgotten the photos of the desk!
Great work Tom! Your experience and expertise always make for interesting videos. Thanks
You're welcome Richard!
Tom, Kudos to you for showing us very detailed instruction. You are the best !
Thanks Joe!
The story of the toy box is great. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome! I liked that little box!
Love the positive vibes and passion.
Thank you!
Thanks for being precise and no frills. I enjoy your programs because you work in a real world shop. I watch phoo phoo shops where they are always selling a tool. Thanks.
You're welcome Bob! Yes, my goal is to show what it's like in a real shop, doing work for customers
Mr. Johnson thank you for sharing😎
You're welcome Anthony!
As inspirational as ever. May you live forever and impart your knowledge to all. Thanks so much, Tom.
You're very welcome!
Well Done Sir .. I loved the way that you enhanced & repaired that old "toy box" while seeking to avoid leaving any track of where you've been. - I do some amateur repairs and de-rusting on antique original 19th century Black Powder Guns I buy and I try to do the jobs how Thomas Johnson might .. Thank You for sharing.
You're welcome Martin! It sounds really interesting restoring the guns!
It tickles me to watch Tom retouching furniture while thinking of Baumgartner retouching fine art.
Thanks! I'm just pleased to be mentioned in the same sentence as Julian
Mr Johnson - you are the only craftsman whom I could honestly say, I would gladly pay you to work in your shop for a chance to learn directly from you. I don't think I'd be alone in this.
Thanks! A lot of people say that - but I'd have you sweeping the floors - you have to start at the beginning!
Always enjoy watching your videos Thomas. A great educational way to spend these long evenings.
Thanks 👍
Always special
Thanks Jean!
Such amazing skills. I love to see the completed project.
Me too! Thanks Lisa!
Your awesome Sir Thomas
Thanks Theresa!
Wonderful wonderful job Tom!!!
Thank you so much! 😀
Hallo Tom, das war wieder ein schönes und sehr interessantes Video.
Es ist immer wieder eine Freude, wenn man sieht das wieder ein altes Möbel erhalten wurde. Ich wünsche dir noch eine schöne Woche viele Grüße Christel 👍☺️
Danke, Christel! Ja, das hoffe ich auch für dich!
@@johnsonrestoration 👍
Beautifully restored looking glass, the desk is a superb example of the breadth of your skills Thomas, I love the toy box.
Many thanks! I loved that box too - very satisfying
I have been following your videos for a long time, today I subscribed, your way of explaining, the slowness of your movements breathes tranquility and harmony, thank you 👍
You're welcome Rodolfo!
Pure Love! S2!
Thank you!
A great upload.
Thanks!
I greatly admire your meticulous attention to detail regardless if the piece is Chipendale or a simple box produced by someones grandfather.
Thank you! And I prefer the box! It seems more personal...
Fantastic video, Tom. You are the bomb!
Thank you!
Hello from New Zealand Tom. I collect and enjoy antiques and have recently found and enjoyed your videos. I think that you are a treasure yourself. Watching and learning but most of all just listening and absorbing the calmness and love you have for both animate and inanimate things is an absolute privilege.
Thanks for just being you Tom.
Thank you Dave! That is so nice
Thanks Tom, I really enjoy revisiting these older videos and seeing you put your skills to work again.
Thanks! I like seeing them too!
What a joy it is to watch a Master at work! Thank you sir!
You're welcome Tim!
Hello, I'm a new viewer! I was referred to you by a video from Transcend Furniture Gallery. I have watched dozens of your videos now, I love your skill and zen ways, and you remind me of my Dad making things in his garage. Thank you.
You're so welcome! That's great!
I like the way how it is done. Always good
Thanks Michael!
Another excellent video thanks
You're welcome Chris!
Just a last good night (2 a.m. here!).
Please forgive all the comments and "claver ass" stuff- no harm meant.
Verrrrry nice work Thomas. I actually really loved what you did with that painted grandfather (tool?) chest. That was as big a challenge as some of the other pieces. The end result was simply ... conclusive. You are a gentleman of exquisite taste, which you translate into your work.
I really enjoyed watching this multiple video. Thank you for sharing.
Greetings from France.
You're very welcome! Don't apologize for your comments - I have found them very interesting, and I appreciate that you have taken the time. Now get some sleep!
Nice job, your repair looks amazing ...... I have always enjoyed your videos. :)
Thank you very much Carol!
Another very good restoration job.
Thank you Thomas!
You're welcome Raould!
First, and foremost, thanks for teaching the techniques you use to restore furniture, it has been invaluable in my work. I seem to struggle with the same issue, and I hope you can provide some insight. What products do I need to buy to match color tints. I have a client that has yellowing oak kitchen cabinets, and they want to install a new cabinet, and of course I need to match the tint of the existing cabinets. What is your suggestion, any help on the manner of arriving at the tint color would be greatly appreciated thanks
Thanks! What ever finish you are using, you need to buy colorants that can be mixed with it. An oil based finish will need "oil colors", water-based finishes you could use acrylic colors (all these are from art supply stores) Dye stains can mix with a lot of things. Trans-Tint is a popular brand, I use Ultra Stains from Mohawk. Add yellow dye stain (first choice), or yellow colorant to your finish. You won't need much!
@@johnsonrestoration I use Mohawk because you do .lol so I will look into ultra stains, thanks
This was very enjoyable, Tom. We love watching your videos.
That's great! I appreciate it!
Hey Tom. Love you. Glad to see you. You’re awesome.
Thanks Ben!
Great work Thomas, really enjoyed the video and Thank's for the share. have a nice day all, Brian UK !!! . 😀👍.
You're so welcome!
Thank you for these videos. I've learned a lot from you.
You are so welcome Daniel!
Beautiful desk, lovely interior. I have two of the dovetailed box, green over original blue. Every so often I'll take a little more of the green paint off. When it's all off I'll mix up a thin blue wash and go over the whole surface. Not worth much but were made by my great-great grandfather. Cheers
Thanks Stephen! That's a good plan!
His (her) Master's Voice!! What a wonderful selection . I really got a buzz out of the Queen Anne mirror. 🤣🤣
Thanks Alison! I like that mirror too
I very much enjoy seeing Ella again. I miss her inspections. Thank you.
Thanks Allen! Me too...
😆😆😆 Tom, it's great to see your videos as always. I am so glad you are having a good summer. I look forward to your new project as well.
Wow! Cat! First comment! Congratulations - you were up early!
@@johnsonrestoration Haha, xo Tom! Friday morning coffee with a restoration video is a great start to my day 😊
Parabéns pelas restaurações, Senhor Thomas! Devolver as lembranças à outra pessoa é um valor que não tem preço! Melhores cumprimentos!
Obrigado! Eu também gosto de ver esses vídeos "vintage"!
My dear friend Tom… I saw a new video and stopped everything to watch. As always I feel so happy watching your revive every single piece you touch.
Seeing Ella appear at the end was very emotional. She’s in our thoughts. ♥️
Thank you so much Sylvie! I do miss that girl...
@@johnsonrestoration ♥️
I enjoyed this video nice work on the desk . The toy box made me think you could get one as a kid end up having it your whole life no it’s just a simple wooden box . Thanks Tom
You're welcome! That is something to think about
Thanks for posting Tom
You're so welcome!
wonderful content per usual. Thank you.
You're welcome Craig!
love it!
Thanks Janet!
I love your work keep up the good work. Hopefully you have an apprentice that can take over when you choose to retire.
Thank you! I have retired, but I have thousands of apprentices on TH-cam!
looks good as always
Thanks Steve!
So enjoyed this. Thanks.
You're welcome Kim!
Love these projects!
Thanks! Me too!
Good job, Ella!
Oh yes! Thanks
I’d love a tour of the farm someday. So interesting!
Thanks Janine! I might do that...
I like that spring loaded nail head driver😊. I need to get one of those drivers….
Thanks George! I got it from Rocklers
I have heard many YT viewers, when they discover a channel they like, don’t take the opportunity to view the library of older videos. If that’s true, your greatest hits videos were a pretty good idea.
Thanks! Yes, I enjoy them and a lot of viewers do too!
Ah, memories! 👍👍👍
Oh yes!
On mirror, love that nail setter with a spring.
Yes! Quite clever!
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the "Pretty Goodest" Antique Restorer of them all? Sir Thomas Johnson, but of course. Please keep those affected by Hurricane Helene in your prayers, thanks Thomas. John here, photographing the beauty of the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.
Thanks John! And now Milton! The great thing about living in Florida is that you don't have to shovel snow (haha)
Interesting to see how your workshop had developed over the last 12 years. Regards.john
Thanks! Big changes coming soon!
A beautiful mirror!
It is! Thanks!
Great stuff.
I have a couple of old mirrors with paintings on the reverse side of the glass and lots of plaster balls, moldings and ornaments around the frame. Have you made any videos where you repaired the plaster work or gilding? It seems easy to over think working on these mirrors. Some repairs could be simple paint touch-ups and others may need real gilding and reproduction of the plaster work. I'd love to see how you balance these factors to get the results you want without needing to involve the Smithsonian. Thanks.
Thanks! I wish I did, but I haven't had to work on pieces like that for a long time, I don't know why. Maybe something will come along...
“Grandpa’s Toy Box” reminds me of the old U.S. Army Foot Locker.
Thanks! Yes, but more primtive
Hello Thomas, hug from Lisboa
Thank you! Hug back!
Hi Tom fantastic work as always… what intrigues me still is whether the artisans and carpenters back in that period knew anything about wood movement or not! Because the cross grain of the molding is kinda obvious NoNo at present 🙃!
They knew a lot - you should see how joiners and cabinet makers accommodated wood movement! From the construction of the joints to the 'strategic' use of fasteners to the choice of woods and their seasoning.
However...
1. I don't think they ever anticipated their pieces lasting 250+ years.
2. Sometimes - and particularly with veneer or marquetry - the most prized thing was the visual effect, even if it came somewhat to the expense of durability.
3. One of the reasons why cross-grain moulding is a no-no at the moment is that it is horrendously expensive!
Yes! All true! I also believe that without central heating that wood movement was not as much of a problem
@@dlevi67 and added to all insightful comment of yours marquetry tends to have far thinner veneer works not a thicker piece of cross grain molding like this example…this exacerbates the situation to my limited knowledge
@@fatersaadatniaki Yep. Thinner and sometimes with not-very-strong but beautiful highly grained pieces, too!
Great work master, have you ever tried to blow glue into tight spaces with compressed air?
Thanks Darrell! Only to try to force something out, I've never tried to blow glue in!
❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Yelena!
That is a very fine chippendale drop front desk.
Thank you Anthony! It is!
Tom. I used the Waterlox TB 6044 Original Satin Finish as my under coats and Waterlox Original Sealer and Finish ( Medium Sheen) as my last coat on a chest of drawers. It looks fantastic; however, the sheen seems to be a bit glossier than my wife would like -- any suggestions on how to reduce the gloss? Do I put wax over it to cut the sheen? I have paste wax and Howards. Thank you again for all your videos and guidance.
Thanks Brett! I find (and it says this on the can) it takes 6 months for the sheen to lessen. In the meantime go over it with the Howards and 0000 steel wool, that will help a lot
My old mirror AkA "Looking Glass "has the glass that has waves in the glass .
Thanks Richard! I like glass like that
thxs for sharing..Ella and the Kat
You're welcome Tom!
did you ever get the harp finished...I saw it in the background
I did! I was working on a lot of harp pieces at that time
Tom,when you mix in colors to match a finish or paint job,you do it ins
Tom when you add colors to paint to match the original item in a small cup, how do you remember how to make the larger batch to do the whole piece?Thanks, Jim k.
You're welcome Jim! I'm usually keeping mental notes of the proportions, there's usually flexibility
Don't I wish we could all scrape at 10-20x speeds. 😂
Yes, that would be sweet!
Greetings from England uk ive been watching you videos for a few years now and seen all of you videos very inspiring ive noticed some of the tools you use ive not seen before in the uk but have since bought on ebay so at time stamp 12:50 you use a spring loag centre punch ive never seen one like it before and know that would be very useful in my own work could you send me a link to buy one or if you can give me a name of the manufacturer regards and best wishes
A similar one is available from Blue Spot Tools in the UK, for the princely sum of £5.99 + VAT
Thanks Phil! That nail set does come in handy! I got it from Rockler's here in the US. Luckily dlevi67 gives a source where you are
Thanks! It's a handy little tool!
The box i like a lot💪🏻
Thanks! Yes, I did too
Do you ever use white vinegar to loosen glue joints? Love your videos.
Thanks Bill! I have in the past - but it makes quite a mess!
Not sure what you mean by a mess. I just use a small amount on the glue joint, then have some patience and wait for it to do its thing. It has helped me in the past for repairing antique chairs.