This project had me frustrated many times, and I still don't feel like it is complete, but I am grateful for all the hard lessons learned along the way. Thank you for all your support! Barry
You are in that weird place of your skills journey. Seeing where you've been, but seeing how much further there is to go. Give yourself grace because you are more talented than you give yourself credit for. This piece is beautiful.
Well said! @Betharoot! I totally agree!! That was quite the ugly duck and it no longer is. I don’t think you ever stop learning lessons and skills unless you decide to. It’s in all things raising children, crops, farm animals, flowers....fixing cars, tractors, roads, houses, furniture......always more lessons! Barry is really a wonderful, creative soul who has an enviable ability to learn. I am always impressed by that!
He is super talented. I quit refinishing painted furniture decades ago, just couldn't deal with cleaning all the paint out of the wood. He did an absolutely fabulous job on this furniture. Seeing some of the projects he has done, and his skills, made me subscribe.
Missed your content Barry. That piece looks so much better. To the "artist " the piece never looks complete. To the layman, it's appears as perfection.
Ok not going to lie I was NOT expecting the final results after watching the video and seeing the numerous frustrations for you Barry BUT WOW what a result it is absolutely beautiful far far more beautiful than I could ever have imagined it being. You worked magic with this one Barry 🥰🤗
I am a coppersmith (self taught and TH-cam videos). Several weeks a go a friend wanted something unique made. I normally etch but this had to be different. So, again TH-cam helped. I learned how to nickel plate. Plating is very simple and the plating solution can be made with normal household items.
WOW, wow, wow the cabinet doesn't even look like the same cabinet you started with. You turned it in to a magnificent beauty! Well done Barry! Very impressive work! 😊
Absolutely beautiful Barry. I am convinced this peice was an early 50s blonde Asian influence buffet. From about 1950-54 blonde Asian style was popular along side of Tikki furniture. The handles are heavy and chunky and matched original base that seemed to anchor the peice firmly to the floor. You did an excellent job on it and what a difference the Howard's wax made in the overall beauty of the walnut.Thank you for posting love,love your work and honesty.
This has nothing to do with your work on the piece but your voice is the only noise I can stand to hear today. I'm on day two of one of the worst migraines I've had since I was hit by a semi 4 years ago and hearing you talk is actually soothing for me today.
I love that you don't judge the original refinisher for painting it, when half way through the project you're considering throwing it out yourself. It definitely helps you understand why they decided it wasn't worth more than a coat of spray paint. 😀 But I'm glad we got to see you do a restoration. The end result is beautiful. (Personal preference - I'd swap out those handles.)
The walnut veneer is amazing! The legs you added instead of that awful base upgrade the piece! You had an accident with the handles but they turned out beautiful! I am so happy you can afford to edit and restore such pieces and share the process! Thanks so much for sharing
“..At least know with confidence that’s something you’ll never try again”. I can apply this lesson to many experiences in my life. Please ask more than $400. It’s absolutely beautiful.
When I see Restaurations I often think of the rentability of these projects, and from your words I can confirm my thoughts: it is not high. Your wish to repair comes from an inner source.
You do yourself down Barry. That piece is an absolute peach! Also, any profit is still profit no matter the amount. I build stuff that sometimes twould put me below minimum wage but it’s my time and it was productive rather than costing me money. It’s a win win when you monetise your hobby mate. Have a good one.
That is a surprisingly beautiful result! Maybe it wasn’t what you hoped for, but that finish and grain is gorgeous, and you kept it from the landfill! Someone will be very happy to have that in their home, thanks to you!
Please know this is said with total love and respect...Are you goofy???...not feeling well??? ..."call it good"...seriously Barry?!?! That sideboard is absolutely stunning!!! Another magnificent restoration. BRAVO
What you started with was horrendous. I fee that the legs go well with the oriental drawer pulls. You always do your best. Sometimes, things don’t work out, but knowing you did your best is enough. You teach more lessons than furniture repair, and for this, I thank you.
I've heard a saying:"If you never fail, then you are not taking enough chances." We feel good about our successes, but we learn more from our failures. I hope my successes look as good as your "failures"! Thank you for teaching us correct techniques and which tools to use.
I was very happy to hear you say "never underestimate the value of opening a book." I agree whole heartedly. and I love to watch your videos. They're very peaceful relaxing and informative. keep up the good work!
The final (as it is in this video, at least) looks wonderful and is a huge improvement over its original state. Your decision to make it taller was spot-on and really celebrates that walnut grain..
Whatever its origins and history, you gave the piece new life and purpose. The walnut glows and the new legs give it better proportions. I know you are always learning the crafts but you have a positive and calming attitude to the journey. Well done, Barry.
Oh my gosh, this is absolutely gorgeous! I think it looks so much better with the old bottom taken off, and the new likes added. I know you see things that still need to be done to it, but it is just beautiful!❤😊
Dear Barry, my woodworking friend, your piece turned out lovely. I just wanted everyone to know that woodworking isn't as easy as you make it look. Your professionalism and attention to detail is to be commended. That was a lot of hard work, and I know this because you inspired me to work on my wooden furniture. Now I'm a lot older than you, but everyone that came around (my neighbors) to check my progress said they would just replace their pieces with new ones. Too much work for them. But my pieces are very sentimental to me. I've had them for a long time. I do have an advantage somewhat, mine are solid wood. Thank goodness, just a few small repairs where the vacuum has hit them. I love your channel and I consider you a friend and woodworking mentor. You persevere and get it done. Never doubt yourself when your intentions are thought through and their reasons are in the best interest of the matter. Live,learn, and love. God bless you and keep you.
What an absolute stunner!! It's amazing, Barry. You are so humble and perpetually positive. It's understandable to get frustrated with pieces that require a lot of detail work. You might want to keep in mind that your viewers really enjoy watching you work through difficulties like that. Many of us learn through you. Your work is incredible and you might not give yourself enough credit. I'm blown away by what you turned this piece into. It was a brilliant decision to remove the base and add the legs. It's gorgeous!!!
Nice design choices. Next time try multiple coats of Rubio, though the Howard’s looks good , you’ll get more wear out of the hard wax. The Milescraft sandplane is fantastic, I’ll have to pick that one up. I’m a new subscriber and I look forward to seeing more content. I’m an artist/woodworker with more than thirty years experience and I have restored my share of antiques. I have a Hoosier cabinet, an art deco buffet, and an 1828 box baby grand piano waiting for attention. Great video, I like your videography style.
Barry, you surely made a silk purse out of a sow's ear. I'm working on a knitting project and have learned that every mistake is a learning experience. Challenges are what keeps life interesting.
The legs just elevated the piece for me, both physically and metaphorically. The wood grain on the veneer is gorgeous. So much better than the sloppy blue paint job!
WOW, Barry!! I am practically speechless!! You are truly gifted. And that wood underneath all the layers of different paints is GORGEOUS!! The choice of legs you went with...game changer. Well done, Barry. 😊
Sorry I don't care what you say that what is absolutely amazing! I can see why they went with the Asian flair with the paint. Those handles are cool. The word came out awesome and my legs elevated to look. No pun intended.
This is a beautiful piece of furniture. All your hard work and frustration paid off. Who would would have thought all that beauty was hidden under that blue paint.👍
know it was a lot of work but definitely worth it. You transformed this piece, I think it looks fabulous with all that beautiful grain exposed and those perfect legs. Well done, Barry!
That was a splendid restoration, Barry! From what you began with, it is an amasing accomplishment! As always, you do fantastic work with the pieces you restore!👍
This project had me frustrated many times, and I still don't feel like it is complete, but I am grateful for all the hard lessons learned along the way. Thank you for all your support! Barry
Fantastic work as always and showing you work on several projects at once
Anything spray painted frustrates me. I love the hardware. ❤ Great job.
I made a comment below that maybe the legs would look better slanted out? It’s not a criticism, just an idea🤗❤️🐝
I love the end product! Great job Barry!
Wow that turned out really, really, beautiful!!!
You are in that weird place of your skills journey. Seeing where you've been, but seeing how much further there is to go. Give yourself grace because you are more talented than you give yourself credit for. This piece is beautiful.
This means alot
👋🏼🌻🇺🇲😉👍🏻
Well said! @Betharoot! I totally agree!! That was quite the ugly duck and it no longer is. I don’t think you ever stop learning lessons and skills unless you decide to. It’s in all things raising children, crops, farm animals, flowers....fixing cars, tractors, roads, houses, furniture......always more lessons! Barry is really a wonderful, creative soul who has an enviable ability to learn. I am always impressed by that!
He is super talented. I quit refinishing painted furniture decades ago,
just couldn't deal with cleaning all the paint out of the wood. He did an
absolutely fabulous job on this furniture. Seeing some of the projects he
has done, and his skills, made me subscribe.
Missed your content Barry. That piece looks so much better. To the "artist " the piece never looks complete. To the layman, it's appears as perfection.
I love this!
Just freaking gorgeous! Who would have believed that such beautiful wood was hidden under all that hideous finish. Great work, Barry 😁
LLLLLOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLL, I just noticed you used "freaking " !
Barry. Barry would.
@@cynthiafisher9907 Of course!
Ok not going to lie I was NOT expecting the final results after watching the video and seeing the numerous frustrations for you Barry BUT WOW what a result it is absolutely beautiful far far more beautiful than I could ever have imagined it being.
You worked magic with this one Barry 🥰🤗
Thank you. This one was tricky
I love taking ugly painted furniture back to their glory.
Awesomeness
I am a coppersmith (self taught and TH-cam videos). Several weeks a go a friend wanted something unique made. I normally etch but this had to be different. So, again TH-cam helped. I learned how to nickel plate. Plating is very simple and the plating solution can be made with normal household items.
I look forward to learning
WOW Barry, that looks amazing compared to the original.🥰💕👍👍💪💪
I think you did a fantastic job. You transferred an ugly duckling into a swan. Thank you.
From what I can see it turned out to be a beautiful piece of furniture Barry❤😂🎉
WOW, wow, wow the cabinet doesn't even look like the same cabinet you started with. You turned it in to a magnificent beauty! Well done Barry! Very impressive work! 😊
Thank you Pam
Absolutely beautiful Barry. I am convinced this peice was an early 50s blonde Asian influence buffet. From about 1950-54 blonde Asian style was popular along side of Tikki furniture. The handles are heavy and chunky and matched original base that seemed to anchor the peice firmly to the floor. You did an excellent job on it and what a difference the Howard's wax made in the overall beauty of the walnut.Thank you for posting love,love your work and honesty.
Love this feedback
This has nothing to do with your work on the piece but your voice is the only noise I can stand to hear today. I'm on day two of one of the worst migraines I've had since I was hit by a semi 4 years ago and hearing you talk is actually soothing for me today.
I love that you don't judge the original refinisher for painting it, when half way through the project you're considering throwing it out yourself. It definitely helps you understand why they decided it wasn't worth more than a coat of spray paint. 😀 But I'm glad we got to see you do a restoration. The end result is beautiful. (Personal preference - I'd swap out those handles.)
I appreciate this feedback
The walnut veneer is amazing! The legs you added instead of that awful base upgrade the piece! You had an accident with the handles but they turned out beautiful! I am so happy you can afford to edit and restore such pieces and share the process! Thanks so much for sharing
Thank you Sophia
“..At least know with confidence that’s something you’ll never try again”. I can apply this lesson to many experiences in my life. Please ask more than $400. It’s absolutely beautiful.
Barry , you should be very proud of that piece! It is absolutely beautiful! What a transformation!
I have to say with what you started with was literally a piece of garbage and what you created is absolute art very beautiful nice job
Thank you for staying with the project!😊
I’m not keen on this cabinet I must admit, especially the handles but you worked your magic once again Barry, nice job indeed 😊❤
Thank you
When I see Restaurations I often think of the rentability of these projects, and from your words I can confirm my thoughts: it is not high. Your wish to repair comes from an inner source.
You do yourself down Barry. That piece is an absolute peach! Also, any profit is still profit no matter the amount. I build stuff that sometimes twould put me below minimum wage but it’s my time and it was productive rather than costing me money. It’s a win win when you monetise your hobby mate. Have a good one.
Well said. Thank you for this
No one would recognize that as the same furniture. Well done.
That is a surprisingly beautiful result! Maybe it wasn’t what you hoped for, but that finish and grain is gorgeous, and you kept it from the landfill! Someone will be very happy to have that in their home, thanks to you!
Please know this is said with total love and respect...Are you goofy???...not feeling well??? ..."call it good"...seriously Barry?!?!
That sideboard is absolutely stunning!!! Another magnificent restoration. BRAVO
This made me laugh
@Mad City Modern Your reply made me smile 😁
I thought it turned out brilliant Barry. Well done.
What you started with was horrendous. I fee that the legs go well with the oriental drawer pulls.
You always do your best. Sometimes, things don’t work out, but knowing you did your best is enough. You teach more lessons than furniture repair, and for this, I thank you.
Thank you so much
Beautiful... shame the base couldn't be saved but the new legs suit the style❤
Beautiful! So glad you didn’t throw this piece to the woodpile!!
Ok video finished. Barry, that piece is beautiful. The glow and gleam of the wood.... * chef's kiss *
I've heard a saying:"If you never fail, then you are not taking enough chances." We feel good about our successes, but we learn more from our failures. I hope my successes look as good as your "failures"! Thank you for teaching us correct techniques and which tools to use.
It looks great! Glad you discovered walnut under the blue paint and black enamel.
The revealed wood grain is absolutely gorgeous. Yes, you’ve put a lot of work into this project, but it definitely shows.
Thank you
I was very happy to hear you say "never underestimate the value of opening a book." I agree whole heartedly. and I love to watch your videos. They're very peaceful relaxing and informative. keep up the good work!
The final (as it is in this video, at least) looks wonderful and is a huge improvement over its original state. Your decision to make it taller was spot-on and really celebrates that walnut grain..
That piece came out absolutely stunning! Awesome job! ✋✋👏👏
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
So beautiful! I admire the way you embrace the process as a learning experience. Such a Zen way to increase your skills! 💚
Greatly improved. Thank you for sharing your process with us. As a neophyte refinisher, all information is good information.
All your hard work paid off, came out beautiful!
Thank you Neil
My favorite part of your videos is the paint stripping. I just love it for some weird reason. I'd love a paint stripping compilation video 😊
wow looks really good. I am looking forward to all of your videos.
Thank you
Whatever its origins and history, you gave the piece new life and purpose. The walnut glows and the new legs give it better proportions. I know you are always learning the crafts but you have a positive and calming attitude to the journey. Well done, Barry.
Truly beautiful restoration. I’m blown away at the beauty of it 😍
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
It’s sad how fast you can ruin a piece of furniture and how much time it takes to save it. But you do a fantastic job as always
Well said
Nicely done. Don't over think it.
It looks great. What a difference!
Pure joy watching you from start to such a beautiful finish, Barry.
Thank yoy
After so many painted, cut up and otherwise molested pieces your project is a welcome breath of fresh air. Well done, and Thank You.
STUNNING WHAT A TRANSFORMATION R U SURE ITS THE SAME FURNITURE YOU DID'NT SLIP IN ANOTHER PIECE TO TRICK US HAHA YOU PULLED IT OFF AGAIN
Thank you so much
The sideboard is truly a piece of beauty. As your skills continue to flourish, we are also learning with you. Increasing the leg height was spot on!!
Thank you
You took an ugly duckling and turned it into a swan. Love your videos. They're not only enjoyable to watch but they're so informative.
Beautiful work!! I have never understood the person who would cover beautiful wood with tacky paint jobs.
Wowowowow…the end result is a testament to perseverance! Your decision to remove the base was excellent.
Oh my gosh, this is absolutely gorgeous! I think it looks so much better with the old bottom taken off, and the new likes added. I know you see things that still need to be done to it, but it is just beautiful!❤😊
I am shocked at how well it turned out inspite of your concerns. Looks perfectly beautiful
What a beautiful piece! Its a joy to watch you work. Your narration and the shop as background are also quite soothing.
Barry, you done good son! I was thinking it was elm. That wax finish is super nice.
Thank you so much
Boy sounds like an NPR broadcast and I'm obsessed
If I were in America, I would never hesitate to offer you 500 bucks on this piece of furniture. Great job!
Furniture is always in very safe hands with you ❤ 😊
Dear Barry, my woodworking friend, your piece turned out lovely. I just wanted everyone to know that woodworking isn't as easy as you make it look. Your professionalism and attention to detail is to be commended. That was a lot of hard work, and I know this because you inspired me to work on my wooden furniture. Now I'm a lot older than you, but everyone that came around (my neighbors) to check my progress said they would just replace their pieces with new ones. Too much work for them.
But my pieces are very sentimental to me. I've had them for a long time. I do have an advantage somewhat, mine are solid wood. Thank goodness, just a few small repairs where the vacuum has hit them.
I love your channel and I consider you a friend and woodworking mentor. You persevere and get it done. Never doubt yourself when your intentions are thought through and their reasons are in the best interest of the matter. Live,learn, and love. God bless you and keep you.
Very good job.., magnificent result..! Greetings from Ecuador!!!
What an absolute stunner!! It's amazing, Barry. You are so humble and perpetually positive. It's understandable to get frustrated with pieces that require a lot of detail work. You might want to keep in mind that your viewers really enjoy watching you work through difficulties like that. Many of us learn through you. Your work is incredible and you might not give yourself enough credit.
I'm blown away by what you turned this piece into. It was a brilliant decision to remove the base and add the legs. It's gorgeous!!!
It doesn't even look like the same piece! It's gorgeous!
Thank you
Nice design choices. Next time try multiple coats of Rubio, though the Howard’s looks good , you’ll get more wear out of the hard wax. The Milescraft sandplane is fantastic, I’ll have to pick that one up. I’m a new subscriber and I look forward to seeing more content. I’m an artist/woodworker with more than thirty years experience and I have restored my share of antiques. I have a Hoosier cabinet, an art deco buffet, and an 1828 box baby grand piano waiting for attention. Great video, I like your videography style.
May not be perfect but it is gorgeous. I can imagine having this one in my home 😍
Just lovely.
Barry, you surely made a silk purse out of a sow's ear. I'm working on a knitting project and have learned that every mistake is a learning experience. Challenges are what keeps life interesting.
Beautiful result!
Hi Barry, I’m glad you stayed with this piece. I really like how you turned it into something beautiful. Joyce ❤️🙏🇺🇸
Thank you Joyce
The legs just elevated the piece for me, both physically and metaphorically. The wood grain on the veneer is gorgeous. So much better than the sloppy blue paint job!
Wow! Wow! Wow, wow, wow!!! I knew it was walnut ... you did it SUCH HONOR! I would looooovvve this piece.
That is beautiful.
That is a MILLION times better than it is was!!! Well done 🎉🎉🎉
The finished piece was stunning. What a beautiful piece of furniture & brilliant idea to use the leftover pieces of veneer
WOW, Barry!! I am practically speechless!! You are truly gifted. And that wood underneath all the layers of different paints is GORGEOUS!! The choice of legs you went with...game changer. Well done, Barry. 😊
You have restored dignity to this furniture
Sorry I don't care what you say that what is absolutely amazing!
I can see why they went with the Asian flair with the paint.
Those handles are cool.
The word came out awesome and my legs elevated to look.
No pun intended.
I am in love with this. I would so purchase it if I could get it to Alabama 😢. Beautiful job
This piece is beautiful, Barry. Well done!
This is a beautiful piece of furniture. All your hard work and frustration paid off. Who would would have thought all that beauty was hidden under that blue paint.👍
Love it, Barry
Thank you Keith
I love every video u make such true passion and excellent results
Thank you Jeffrey
@@MadCityModern thank u. I truly feel peaceful watching and listening to you..learn alot and appreciate your devotion with heart..
Very nice. Don't sell yourself short, you do very good work. It is now a gorgeous piece of furniture. 😊
know it was a lot of work but definitely worth it. You transformed this piece, I think it looks fabulous with all that beautiful grain exposed and those perfect legs. Well done, Barry!
Thank you Richard
Yes, Barry took the heaviness of the oriental style and gave it a form of gracefulness.
Finish looks great. I preferred the original base for its unique style that gave it character.
Wow wow wow!!
Beautiful as always! I loved that I watched this video with Titanic playing on in the background as well! Lol
Amazing, far better than I expected. The walnut veneer is beautiful 😍
Very glad that you decided to go ahead and finish this restoration. It's a gorgeous piece.
Oh my goodness the difference between the four and the after is so phenomenal. Now it is truly a gorgeous piece of furniture. Wonderful job.
You did an excellent job on that sideboard. It is beautiful.
That was a splendid restoration, Barry! From what you began with, it is an amasing accomplishment! As always, you do fantastic work with the pieces you restore!👍
Thank you so much
I so enjoy your videos. I learn along with your work. Each piece has a journey.
Barry you just never disappoint! Stunning piece of furniture! Thanks for another awesome video!
Thank you Nancy!
Love it! Give yourself a break, don’t be so tough on herself. I can say that because I do it too
Thank you
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
I may have cried a little... It's lovely.
Thank you
The change from before, is AMAZING! You definitely made a great decision to get rid of that ugly base, and put mid-century modern legs on it!
I love the way this piece turned out…your too hard on yourself…you’re a great teacher 😊