The cats are trying out a new custody agreement for you😹 I like how the wood grain effect turned out! I agree about the corner pieces. I think they would give the definitive look that you were going for with the wax. More like an actual trunk than just a box! Great job giving new life & purpose to this plain box! It would've been both faster & easier to just make one, but that's not as fulfilling, I'm sure! ✌🏼
Love Rufus and your relationship to the neighboring cats! Of course love your work and always look forward to new videos, your exquisite craftsmanship, etc.
I love how you find these old discarded pieces and turn them into beautiful, functional items - they literally look like works of art and you stage the finished product so nicely. I wasn’t sure I liked what you did with the black stain until I saw the finished product. The wax really made it pop! I think your right about brass corner pieces. It would be nice to see what that looks like. The brass wheels were a really nice added touch. You have such great taste and vision! Always amazed at what you can do.
In the older times in Germany my grandparents called this a "Kiste".A wodden box too big to be a "box" and too small and less quality to be a "trunk". Typical uses back then: storage for sand, feed, ammunition, stakes. We had them in the barn, stable, mudroom and tool shed. Sweet memories of being hoisted on one and watching the folks work, eating berries or a sandwich and "helping" Thank You for a trip down memory lane❤
@@Flippingdrawers Yes, Ammo. Half the size that box for shells and a wee bit smaller for "normal" ammo front supply in WWl and ll. They just had 2 sturdy metal hand grips. Many times they just broke off the lid and the rest was fire wood , walking g planks in the trenches. Google is a treasure trove of pics!❤
I really like how the box turned out. thanks for sharing your creative process, it’s good to know that even someone who does a lot more furniture refinishing projects than I do also has apprehension about what they are doing as well. It’s all about the process 👍🏻💕
Yes....my thought too...I was in a store the other day..the owner is a young girl...that is her art! I'm a sucker for any Box, Trunk or THINGY thing...🎉
I have an old box very similar to yours that my dad made years ago. I used it to travel back and forth to college, so it is in pretty tough shape. Now I have a plan to make it beautiful! Thank you Jay for all of your great ideas🤓
Speaking as a self proclaimed “artist”, the way you worked with the box, as it is, gave it its dignity and a beauty that had been hidden it’s whole life.
Rufus is so handsome! I love what the black stain and sanding did to the wood, and the brass casters were a great choice. I think the gold and black wax goes well with the brass casters and pull, and turns the grain at the ends of the boards into a decorative element for the final product.
You can always turn the most broken down piece into something beautiful. Love the brass and that pull. Brass corners would also look good I think! Love your videos!!
Another new technique - always fun! Another project that turned out better than I imagined! (I vote: keep the wax edges and yes to the corner brass, but not actually necessary bc is looks great already!) Another gorgeous cat - so much like one I used to have ! Awww! So glad you like cats - for me they really add to your channel! One request/suggestion - at the end: show identical angle, full view shots of both the before and after, side-by-side on the same screen (!?) I love to stop and compare back and forth. Then zero in on the details. Thank you for your channel.
A simple "easy looking" box turned to be harder to restore than a chest of drawers! But I know you can overcome any challenge. I adore looking at your job. Excellent as usual. 🤩
Making the long story short: there's no project simple enough for you. You commit with every single one of them in a way that only provides classy and elegant results, such this case. Even being a humble and rough plain box. And the icing on the cake is your own humbleness. The way you share with us your mistakes and doubts, your little tries and experiments, wich of them work and don't... it's a solid proof to me of you beeing a wonderful person, nice and loveable. Simple as that.
You may not have had a vision in the beginning but all the same it a really lovely coffee table/blanket box that I would be happy to have in my home.Well done Jay enjoy your lovely box.
I really enjoyed this one - proof that even pieces with humble origins can look beautiful! Also very happy for the top-quality cameo from your Workshop Supervisor 😊
Loving that brass pull - quite similar to the one that you removed. Definitely go with the brass corners. Somehow they elevate a box. The grain is beautiful. Good result. 👏👏👏
It’s beautiful. Love the casters, and that pull is stunning. If it’s going to be a blanket trunk, how about lining it with fabric? That way it won’t snag anything. Just a thought. Maybe instead if the wax, some upholstery tacks? Again, just a thought.
Doesn't look like an old box now! You made it look beautiful! Love the pull, it's perfect. Looks like it was especially made for it! Awesome job once again 👍😊❤
From an old box to a wonderful chest. I love the way it turned out, and it’s Rufus approved! Great job with the black and gold wax. I think that touch makes the chest!
I absolutely love the pull you chose, and the whole thing came out fabulous. I am a fan of the rustic look anyway but you took a piece of junk and made a prize. Always love watching your channel. Thanks for sharing so much.
That poor old box looked so dried up and worn out in the beginning. When you started to apply the color, I could almost hear the wood drinking in the moisture! The final product is absolutely beautiful! If you decide to put on the brass corners in the future, please take pictures!
Love that vintage pull it was the perfect choice. I actually like the black and gold gilt on it gives more if a vintage feel to it. Yes to the brass corners 😊 Overall it is something I would have in my house, useful and pretty so A+ from me 😂
You should have saved this for another contest between you and David! And found him one that was only held together with hide glue and sheer will. LOL Lovely addition to your home decor, Jay!
That is one lucky box! It was chosen by a talented man who has an incredible knack for making things look lovely and functional! Thank you for sharing this piece of work with us.
This beautiful people loved this week's video. I believe that old trunk was a diamond in the rough and you brought out its hidden beauty! I loved the "burnt wood" effect you created with the staining/painting. I loved the idea that you may use it for a blanket box - that gave me an idea of how to store my own blankets that are accumulating. I was especially pleased with the video this week as I am down with a vestibular migraine attack. Watching restoration videos relaxes me enough that I don't feel like I'm on a tilt-a-whirl for the duration of the video. Thank you for your videos, your amazing work, and I cannot wait until the next video!
From trunk thingy to something bling, very beautiful. Yes cats and dogs like to supervise things to make sure everything is going to plan.very satisfying to watch. Thankyou for sharing with us. 🐈⬛
What an improvement!👏👏👏 Eventually adding the brass corners will be *chef's kiss*. Good to see what your favorite products are! As for the gilding wax, you may want to consider checking at your local art supply store for what options are available. Maybe a more muted gold, perhaps? The end grains definitely need "something".😉
Another great project. The visions - sometimes, they come in whole, before the very first step. Other times, they form as you go - after you’ve tried one thing or another. I always love what you decide on. And I nearly fell off my chair laughing so hard at “computer says no.” I wasn’t expecting that (haven’t seen it in a long time). So funny!!! And kitty too - wonderful bonus.
That MAY be an old packing case, for shipping delicate items by train and wagon. Wooden cases protected the contents, while allowing for easy handling, stacking, loading, etc. My grandmother used to have a similar one -- not the same size, but kind of the same concept.
Such a super restoration of the plain, pine chest. It's plain no more! You have such good taste about what resurfacing would be just the right touch, for the piece.
I was skeptical at first, as I love old pieces that show their story. In the end, I was convinced that you know your stuff, and did have a vision. I love this box!
I never would have though something so rough could turn out so nice. Yeah, not a fan of the gold edges, but love how you did the stain. Good thing Rufus was left in charge of progress by the others.
Латунные уголки - прекрасное было бы дополнение, просто завершение проекта: настоящий винтажный сундук, а не только красивая коробка! И кот Руфус на крышке - шикарно! Пригласите его на фотосессию! Татьяна, Москва, Россия 🇷🇺
I think it turned out wonderful ,,,what a meat trick using a wite brush & black wood stain,,this will make a wonderful little blanket box /coffee table ,,,I hope you get many years of enjoyment from it ❤😊
You never cease to amaze me with your creative talent! You have made the absolute most of this very ordinary box! Fantastic achievement and I can’t get enough of your videos.
Once again, you’ve completely transformed this old piece into something useful and gave it a new life without messing too much with it, bravo sir 👏👏👏
Thank you very much!
@@Flippingdrawers welcome as always 🤍
He messed with it for days.
*I like the idea of brass corners...and perhaps added brass handles on the sides for portability? 😉💛🤎*
So pleased you have given this old rustic pine box a new lease of life. The shiny brass castors and fittings really make it beautiful.
Thank you for watching 💛
The cats are trying out a new custody agreement for you😹
I like how the wood grain effect turned out! I agree about the corner pieces. I think they would give the definitive look that you were going for with the wax. More like an actual trunk than just a box!
Great job giving new life & purpose to this plain box! It would've been both faster & easier to just make one, but that's not as fulfilling, I'm sure! ✌🏼
Thanks for watching 😊
I always look forward to your work, brilliant job 😊
Cats have bets on getting you trained - so far….they all trained you for both pets & snacks.
Love Rufus and your relationship to the neighboring cats! Of course love your work and always look forward to new videos, your exquisite craftsmanship, etc.
Thank you very much!
Glorious piece for Farmhouse Entrance Hall, love it .
Glad you enjoyed it
I love how you find these old discarded pieces and turn them into beautiful, functional items - they literally look like works of art and you stage the finished product so nicely. I wasn’t sure I liked what you did with the black stain until I saw the finished product. The wax really made it pop! I think your right about brass corner pieces. It would be nice to see what that looks like. The brass wheels were a really nice added touch. You have such great taste and vision! Always amazed at what you can do.
Thank you Kent! That’s super nice of you and yes. Might add the corners
In the older times in Germany my grandparents called this a "Kiste".A wodden box too big to be a "box" and too small and less quality to be a "trunk".
Typical uses back then: storage for sand, feed, ammunition, stakes. We had them in the barn, stable, mudroom and tool shed. Sweet memories of being hoisted on one and watching the folks work, eating berries or a sandwich and "helping"
Thank You for a trip down memory lane❤
Ammunition 🤭😮 you’re welcome and thanks, I didn’t know that
In slightly better condition (no woodworm) this would sell as-is for around $150-$200 as an antique in my area of Ontario, Canada.
@@karinapfel650 in here where I live… 40£
@@Flippingdrawers Yes, Ammo. Half the size that box for shells and a wee bit smaller for "normal" ammo front supply in WWl and ll. They just had 2 sturdy metal hand grips. Many times they just broke off the lid and the rest was fire wood , walking g planks in the trenches. Google is a treasure trove of pics!❤
@@Flippingdrawers ▪︎*Munitionskiste"...
Even when you don’t start with a vision, you do wonderful work. 😃
😊 thank you💛 that’s very kind of you
@@Flippingdrawers - It’s the Truth too.
Pretty good looking storage box! I like the idea of brass corners too. Rufus is so pretty 🐈⬛ 🥰
Thank you! 🤗he is
Beautiful outcome! Wow!🎉🎉❤
I would never have the patience for such beautiful artistry.❤
Love it. Take an old box and make it beautiful.
I really like how the box turned out. thanks for sharing your creative process, it’s good to know that even someone who does a lot more furniture refinishing projects than I do also has apprehension about what they are doing as well. It’s all about the process 👍🏻💕
Rufus looks just like my cat Jake. I lost him last year, seeing your neighborhood cat made me smile.
I love the finish! It almost looks burnt. Well done!
Yes....my thought too...I was in a store the other day..the owner is a young girl...that is her art! I'm a sucker for any Box, Trunk or THINGY thing...🎉
I have an old box very similar to yours that my dad made years ago. I used it to travel back and forth to college, so it is in pretty tough shape. Now I have a plan to make it beautiful! Thank you Jay for all of your great ideas🤓
I never thought a simple old box could be transformed into such a beautiful piece. Thanks for showing how it's done.
Glad you liked it!
Think you will make it look beautiful your work you do is always beautiful I love love natureal wood godbless 💋
Speaking as a self proclaimed “artist”, the way you worked with the box, as it is, gave it its dignity and a beauty that had been hidden it’s whole life.
That’s very kind 💛
I’ll try to find it. Thanks. I’ve barely come across “Flipping drawers “ so I’m sure there is a lot he’s done I haven’t seen
Karen from Florida 🌴💕
Rufus is so handsome! I love what the black stain and sanding did to the wood, and the brass casters were a great choice. I think the gold and black wax goes well with the brass casters and pull, and turns the grain at the ends of the boards into a decorative element for the final product.
I love it! The 2 waxes together look great together. As usual, you do such detailed work!
This old “thingy” is right up my strasse! Love it!
Danke schön 💛
You always manage to make the most humble materials into something special. The brass pull on the lid is beautiful.
I personally like rustic old wood. I'm glad you tackled a piece like this and added your great sense of style to it.
You can always turn the most broken down piece into something beautiful. Love the brass and that pull. Brass corners would also look good I think! Love your videos!!
This old box actually turned out quite nice!!! I love your vision for pieces!
Thank you 😊
Once again you turned fire wood into treasure. I love it. By the way it was nice to see Sam the Samurai again.
As usual, a beautiful job, I personally love the worm holes showing in a piece as long as the residents are gone. (Dons wife Jan)
Me too. More character.
Another new technique - always fun!
Another project that turned out better than I imagined!
(I vote: keep the wax edges and yes to the corner brass, but not actually necessary bc is looks great already!)
Another gorgeous cat - so much like one I used to have ! Awww! So glad you like cats - for me they really add to your channel!
One request/suggestion - at the end: show identical angle, full view shots of both the before and after, side-by-side on the same screen (!?) I love to stop and compare back and forth. Then zero in on the details. Thank you for your channel.
I enjoy following your vlogs. You are able to transform any old, worn and defective furniture into a beautiful creation. Cheers!
A simple "easy looking" box turned to be harder to restore than a chest of drawers! But I know you can overcome any challenge. I adore looking at your job. Excellent as usual. 🤩
Thank you for watching 💛
Making the long story short: there's no project simple enough for you. You commit with every single one of them in a way that only provides classy and elegant results, such this case. Even being a humble and rough plain box. And the icing on the cake is your own humbleness. The way you share with us your mistakes and doubts, your little tries and experiments, wich of them work and don't... it's a solid proof to me of you beeing a wonderful person, nice and loveable. Simple as that.
That’s very kind. Thank you 😊
Nice job! The end result has a very Pier 1 shabby-chic look.
You may not have had a vision in the beginning but all the same it a really lovely coffee table/blanket box that I would be happy to have in my home.Well done Jay enjoy your lovely box.
Everything you touch becomes beautiful. And the fact that so many cats come to visit says volumes about your beautiful energy.
Thank you 🙏
Pp.
@@Flippingdrawers
You need to put the fluffies on your payroll!!
I really enjoyed this one - proof that even pieces with humble origins can look beautiful! Also very happy for the top-quality cameo from your Workshop Supervisor 😊
As usual , a perfectly stunning result. The old box has been transformed into a useful, and lovely piece of furniture. ❤
Loving that brass pull - quite similar to the one that you removed. Definitely go with the brass corners. Somehow they elevate a box.
The grain is beautiful. Good result. 👏👏👏
I love what you did with this old box. Thank you for giving it a new and useful life.
IT LIVES! It looks rustic but well taken care of. Yes to the brass corner pieces! I think those will give it a final pop!
It’s beautiful. Love the casters, and that pull is stunning. If it’s going to be a blanket trunk, how about lining it with fabric? That way it won’t snag anything. Just a thought. Maybe instead if the wax, some upholstery tacks? Again, just a thought.
The idea of ‘felt’ popped into my head.
Turned out quite lovely. Nice!
Thank you! 😊
Doesn't look like an old box now! You made it look beautiful! Love the pull, it's perfect. Looks like it was especially made for it! Awesome job once again 👍😊❤
Thanks so much!
the workshop is immaculate! What a kind heart, to visit with the neighborhood cats as he does.
Lovely piece! Lots of patience and love went into this video! Thank you for sharing.
From an old box to a wonderful chest. I love the way it turned out, and it’s Rufus approved! Great job with the black and gold wax. I think that touch makes the chest!
I absolutely love the pull you chose, and the whole thing came out fabulous. I am a fan of the rustic look anyway but you took a piece of junk and made a prize. Always love watching your channel. Thanks for sharing so much.
Thank you so much!
That poor old box looked so dried up and worn out in the beginning. When you started to apply the color, I could almost hear the wood drinking in the moisture! The final product is absolutely beautiful! If you decide to put on the brass corners in the future, please take pictures!
Love that vintage pull it was the perfect choice.
I actually like the black and gold gilt on it gives more if a vintage feel to it.
Yes to the brass corners 😊
Overall it is something I would have in my house, useful and pretty so A+ from me 😂
Thank you so much as always 💛
It is the definition of the old saying…making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear! Excellent work!😊
Well stated!
And we have a proper little treasurechest! sweet!
You call it a plain and simple box, but this is actually one of my favorites. Great job
Awesome! Thank you!
You should have saved this for another contest between you and David! And found him one that was only held together with hide glue and sheer will. LOL Lovely addition to your home decor, Jay!
That is one lucky box! It was chosen by a talented man who has an incredible knack for making things look lovely and functional! Thank you for sharing this piece of work with us.
This beautiful people loved this week's video. I believe that old trunk was a diamond in the rough and you brought out its hidden beauty! I loved the "burnt wood" effect you created with the staining/painting. I loved the idea that you may use it for a blanket box - that gave me an idea of how to store my own blankets that are accumulating. I was especially pleased with the video this week as I am down with a vestibular migraine attack. Watching restoration videos relaxes me enough that I don't feel like I'm on a tilt-a-whirl for the duration of the video. Thank you for your videos, your amazing work, and I cannot wait until the next video!
I would love this box in my home! Well done!!! Another miracle!!! Rufus is gorgeous!🌺
Love what you did with this piece! Maybe some brass handles on the side? Could be nice.
Great idea!
Oohhh very cool! Love the brass pull, it finished it off perfectly 😊❤
Yay, thank you!
From trunk thingy to something bling, very beautiful. Yes cats and dogs like to supervise things to make sure everything is going to plan.very satisfying to watch. Thankyou for sharing with us. 🐈⬛
Wow, this piece is proof that you can resurrect dead furniture. Thanks for sharing!
Another lovely job, Jay! Your home must be filled with beautiful pieces that you’ve resurrected ❤
Looks Great! Love the the pull and casters❤️
I really like the end result of using black stain and then sanding it. It gives the box an antique look ❤. Awesome.
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The transformation of that wooden box was absolutely amazing! Great job sir!
Definitely put some brass corner pieces on it!! 🌟 It'll give it a more trunk-like feel. ☺️
What an improvement!👏👏👏
Eventually adding the brass corners will be *chef's kiss*.
Good to see what your favorite products are!
As for the gilding wax, you may want to consider checking at your local art supply store for what options are available. Maybe a more muted gold, perhaps? The end grains definitely need "something".😉
Another great project. The visions - sometimes, they come in whole, before the very first step. Other times, they form as you go - after you’ve tried one thing or another. I always love what you decide on. And I nearly fell off my chair laughing so hard at “computer says no.” I wasn’t expecting that (haven’t seen it in a long time). So funny!!! And kitty too - wonderful bonus.
Love that you added the brass castors and the pull. Looks great!
I can't believe it's the same box! It's beautiful! The gold around the corners makes it look more vintage!
Glad you like it 💛
If you are going to store blankets or bulky sweaters, I would suggest you line the inside with cedar to repel moths.
Noted 😉
Looks like a most loved homemade sweater. As always excellent work!
That MAY be an old packing case, for shipping delicate items by train and wagon. Wooden cases protected the contents, while allowing for easy handling, stacking, loading, etc. My grandmother used to have a similar one -- not the same size, but kind of the same concept.
Such a super restoration of the plain, pine chest. It's plain no more! You have such good taste about what resurfacing would be just the right touch, for the piece.
I would never have thought of trying to do something with that box/chest thingy (that’s the technical term). I really love what you’ve done with it. 😊
Exotic, yet simple and functional. I truly enjoyed the process and also admire the final results.
Love the brass fittings, they set off the dark wood.
What a fun box, beautiful. Great in a tiny house (or any house!!) for extra seating, storage and table surface!👍🏻❤👍🏻❤👍🏻
Great job restoring this box and making it useful again.
Thank you! Cheers!
I was skeptical at first, as I love old pieces that show their story. In the end, I was convinced that you know your stuff, and did have a vision. I love this box!
I really love this look. It turned out great. Thanks for the idea of the 2-tone wood idea! Fantastic
I'm glad this chest has a new life. It looks wonderful. The corner pieces would be great too.
I love how you can take something old and worn and turn it into something nice.
LOVE FROM OKLAHOMA
I love the subtle gold accents and think you should antique the castors to match the opener. Fantastic narration too.
I never would have though something so rough could turn out so nice. Yeah, not a fan of the gold edges, but love how you did the stain. Good thing Rufus was left in charge of progress by the others.
Your imagination never fails to amaze me. Great work.
One of my favorite rustic pieces you’ve done. Would look great in a cabin. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼❤️
Латунные уголки - прекрасное было бы дополнение, просто завершение проекта: настоящий винтажный сундук, а не только красивая коробка! И кот Руфус на крышке - шикарно! Пригласите его на фотосессию! Татьяна, Москва, Россия 🇷🇺
Love what you did with this box and the new life you gave it. Awesome job 😊
I love how you rise to the challenge. You also seem to use the challenges to try something new and gone your skills. Well done
I truly enjoy the damaged pieces of furniture that you bring back to life. Thank you, Sir!
My pleasure!
That "thingy" you created is very cool indeed. Love the muted gold on the edges!
I think it turned out wonderful ,,,what a meat trick using a wite brush & black wood stain,,this will make a wonderful little blanket box /coffee table ,,,I hope you get many years of enjoyment from it ❤😊
You have kept the rustic look yet made it look so elegant
Так,вийшло дуже гарно,ви майстер своєї справи!Захоплююся вами!
Your unique solutions are so wonderful!!! Looks really special!
You never cease to amaze me with your creative talent! You have made the absolute most of this very ordinary box! Fantastic achievement and I can’t get enough of your videos.
Love enjoying your creativity! So do your friends!😻👍😊
Awesome transformation 👍 Love what you did with the staining technique❗ Brass corner pieces would be the perfect finish!!