First an foremost, sending love an prayers for Sonny to be well! This is a stunning toy chest for Sonny to enjoy and pass on to his kiddos 😊! What a stunning gorgeous heartfelt gift for him! Love the wood grain and gorgeous stain! Blessings to you and your beautiful family! 😊❤
I hope so too, that's why I tried to not go too kiddo on it. Kids grow out of things so fast but I hope this stays fashionable to him for a few years yet ;)
Hello from California. Chinese girls had their dowries in teak chests (brass latch). I have my mom's huge and heavy one. Unfortunately, someone gave up and left it for dead. Fortunately, you saved it and repurposed it. Great job, thank you. Health and peace to you and your family.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I am sure you cherish your moms piece, nice to keep them in the family :) Hopefully Sonny does the same!
Thank you. I really appreciated your little pep talk at the beginning of this video on how to work with what you've got. I've been running myself nuts trying to get a lot of tools I probably don't really need. Your talk helped me put that into perspective. Watching you work solidified my appreciation. This was a great rescue.
Hope Sonny gets better soon. As a parent there is nothing worse when your baby is unwell and you can't make them better. Big hugs to the little man. Yet again you make something beautiful again. Congratulations
What a handsome piece for such a handsome little guy! Sorry to hear that he was sick, and best wishes to him for a speedy recovery. And blessings to your entire family--thank you for sharing him with us!
What a thoughtful project and gift. Throughout his life, he'll be able to enjoy it and perhaps it will also be in his home for his own kid one day. Blessings.
I think Pam Sheets said it best n DIDO I feel the same. You did a fantastic job on this chest. Adding the brass to hide the crack was a perfect idea plus more character to the chest. Your sign for Sonny is very meaningful. He will carry this chest through his life n on to his children. As he gets older he will love n appreciate it even more. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🌟 PS. Prayers lifted up for Sonny 🙏
Such a lovely comment, thank you so much Shelly. I really hope he does hang onto it and then pass it down, I think you are right about it meaning more to him as he gets older :)
First of all I hope Sonny is better. It is so hard when out littles are not feeling well. I love the chest and the dedication to Sonny. He will love that his whole life!
Sorry you’ve had a rough time- but I’m so glad to hear that Sonny is well enough to be home! I love the freedom to make the choices that appeal to me when I work on a piece for myself. I love the brass strip and would never have thought to do that. Nice! One thing you might consider, is drilling a small air hole into the side somewhere, even though the lid raises so easily. Just to be extra safe.
Get well soon, Sonny! ❤ Beautiful job on this chest. I think I will be used for years and years to come. The brass accents were a really creative touch that look so elegant.
Aw your little Sonny❤ I hope he is feeling better. I’ve got a grandson called Sonny, named after my father in law he passed away last month and seeing “Ray of Sonny” made me think of him. Ohhh and the tasteful toy chest looks amazing. Family heirloom now❤❤❤
I am sorry for your loss, and very recent too. It is such a special name (obviously I think so ;) and your grandson is likely one extra loved little lad. It's nice to hear it made you think of your father in law, thank you :)
Praying Sonny heals quickly and completely. Praying he continues to enjoy his toys and books on/in the box for years to come. Beautifully done and looks sturdy enough maybe for Sonny's kids❤❤❤❤
Keeping Sonny in prayer for healing. 🙏🙏 Good job done in making it safe for Sonny so that he doesn't get hurt.👏👏 Enjoy having your drinks on the toy box 🥂🥂
I'm sorry to hear your little guy isn't feeling well. I hope you get answers and a speedy recovery! This chest is absolutely beautiful. I love the brass inlays and the lovely handle.
Hey Kiwi. This was a very handsome piece to start. Even more now. A beautiful piece for a precious little Warrior, Sonny. Speedy recovery little Prince
I love your vision for this piece and how it turned out! I wondered about the uneven sides. Maybe it was hand planed when it was made. It might have been neat to leave that original hand tool feature. Just a thought. You made some great improvements to the original work. Sonny will treasure his new box. Hope all goes well for you.
I love the way this turned out and seeing his chubby little hands opening it made my heart smile 😍. I'm so glad he's home and on the mend!!!! Its much harder on the parent isn't it?!
So much harder!!! It's also so hard when they can't tell you whats wrong and don't understand all the tests etc. Pleased he is on the mend and almost back to his happy content little self :) Thank you Kim
Even small health issues can be very scary for mom & dad. Glad that Sonny is over the worst. What a great piece of furniture! I love a toybox that doesn't look like a toy itself. Beauty. Thanks for sharing
I watch Trena at John’s Furniture Repairs and she is so experienced and knowledgeable. She would have cringed at your use of screws to repair that damaged part. I imagine she would have just cut out the damaged part and used wood dowels and laminated the replacement piece with a decent glue. That saying she is a trained professional and has all the tools needed. There is no way I could do any restoration like she does but I love watching her do her magic. I actually find your techniques more in line of what I would be capable of as I don’t have many tools. I am new to your channel, so will now be watching your videos one after the other lol. I am an Aussie - you sound like a Kiwi to me?
Hunt: when you need to fill a crack, like you did with the brass, use the circular saw to make a wider gap. Two passes would have given you the needed 5mm gap, just adjust your straight egde accordingly. Also would have worked had you wanted to infill it with wood. You can make the gap as wide as you like past 3mm (blade thickness).
First an foremost, sending love an prayers for Sonny to be well! This is a stunning toy chest for Sonny to enjoy and pass on to his kiddos 😊! What a stunning gorgeous heartfelt gift for him! Love the wood grain and gorgeous stain! Blessings to you and your beautiful family! 😊❤
Much appreciated, very kind message. Thank you Pam :) We hope you and you family are keeping well also!
Such a sweet little guy! Blessings on his health. Hope the toy chest becomes an heirloom piece. It’s beautiful! And the “Ray of Sonny” is perfect.
I hope so too, that's why I tried to not go too kiddo on it. Kids grow out of things so fast but I hope this stays fashionable to him for a few years yet ;)
A glimpse into the future and Sonny showing this to his son proudly saying my Dad did this for me❤❤keep well lovely family.
Hello from California. Chinese girls had their dowries in teak chests (brass latch). I have my mom's huge and heavy one. Unfortunately, someone gave up and left it for dead. Fortunately, you saved it and repurposed it. Great job, thank you. Health and peace to you and your family.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I am sure you cherish your moms piece, nice to keep them in the family :) Hopefully Sonny does the same!
I truly hope that Sonny is well soon. I know this piece will be a treasure for his children and their's. ❤
Thank you very much. I'd love for him to hand it down to his children, fingers crossed I am around to see that :)
Thank you. I really appreciated your little pep talk at the beginning of this video on how to work with what you've got. I've been running myself nuts trying to get a lot of tools I probably don't really need. Your talk helped me put that into perspective. Watching you work solidified my appreciation. This was a great rescue.
Hope Sonny gets better soon. As a parent there is nothing worse when your baby is unwell and you can't make them better. Big hugs to the little man.
Yet again you make something beautiful again. Congratulations
Thanks so much, yes it's awful. Especially when they ca't tell you how they are feeling! He is feeling much better now, thank goodness :)
Wow genius to add the brass rod where there was big gap. Absolutely beautiful. Praying for healing for,your little boy ❤️🇺🇸
My prayers go out to Sonny. May he be well. I know the little guy will enjoy his new toy chest. Joy and happiness to your family. 😊
Hope Sonny is back to his usual jolly self by now! What a wonderful toy box. I am sure Sonny will treasure it! You created a family heirloom.
Thank you Lisa, he seem to be on his way to 110%! I'll enjoy the calm before then ;)
Aww, poor litte Sonny.I'm glad he's feeling better. He's adorable. The chest is gorgeous. So much love put into it.
Love it and so does Sonny. The brass accents are nice.
What a handsome piece for such a handsome little guy! Sorry to hear that he was sick, and best wishes to him for a speedy recovery. And blessings to your entire family--thank you for sharing him with us!
Thank you so much! We really appreciate your well wishes :) He seems to be doing much better so I imagine he will be back to 100% very soon!
What a thoughtful project and gift. Throughout his life, he'll be able to enjoy it and perhaps it will also be in his home for his own kid one day. Blessings.
Happy go lucky little Sonny, a perfect perch and stow away for all his treasures and stuffies.
All the best for your litte Sunshine and your wife. Hope, all of you feel better by now. The Chest is just beautiful.
I hope this little angel is doing well. You made this into a beautiful heirloom piece for him to grow up with!
I think Pam Sheets said it best n DIDO I feel the same. You did a fantastic job on this chest. Adding the brass to hide the crack was a perfect idea plus more character to the chest. Your sign for Sonny is very meaningful. He will carry this chest through his life n on to his children. As he gets older he will love n appreciate it even more. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🌟
PS. Prayers lifted up for Sonny 🙏
Such a lovely comment, thank you so much Shelly. I really hope he does hang onto it and then pass it down, I think you are right about it meaning more to him as he gets older :)
Oh and meant to add…love the use of the brass rod in the gap! Great idea!
Wonderful outcome! So happy the baby is better!
Lifting Sonny up in prayer for good health. What a wonderful gift that one day he will pass on to his child. Love the brass accents.
First of all I hope Sonny is better. It is so hard when out littles are not feeling well. I love the chest and the dedication to Sonny. He will love that his whole life!
Sorry you’ve had a rough time- but I’m so glad to hear that Sonny is well enough to be home!
I love the freedom to make the choices that appeal to me when I work on a piece for myself. I love the brass strip and would never have thought to do that. Nice!
One thing you might consider, is drilling a small air hole into the side somewhere, even though the lid raises so easily. Just to be extra safe.
The brass inlay looks stunning. Turning damage that most people would see as irreparable and turning into a central feature is brilliant.
Thank you, appreciate that!
Beautiful!
Get well soon, Sonny! ❤ Beautiful job on this chest. I think I will be used for years and years to come. The brass accents were a really creative touch that look so elegant.
Thank you! 😃 Very nice of you to say :)
Hope Sonny continues on the road to recovery and enjoys his toy trunk for years to come ❤
Thank you Sarah :) I hope he enjoys it too!
Love the re-use of thus chest. It turned out beautifully. My prayers for Sonny's speedy recovery
Thank you so much! We really appreciate it :)
Sonny is adorable. So glad he is on the mend. The box is wonderful and the handle is uniquely his.
Thank you very much :)
It looks wonderful. It’s very attractive and blends into the decor without looking like a child’s bit of furniture.
Beautiful job.... hope Sonny is ok, it's hard seeing your little one suffer... best wishes to you all.
Beautiful toy box for a handsome boy. May he be well soon.
Thank you 🤗 Very kind :)
Glade to hear that Sonny is doing better. Love your work
Another beautiful job Cole, you did Sonny proud and I'm sure he'll enjoy his new perch!!
Thanks mate, that's all you want for your kids :) I hope you are keeping well!
Looking fantastic and glad to see Sonny on the mend
So happy Sonny is doing better. The chest looks wonderful.
Thank you very much :)
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The brass strip was inspired - and using it in the plate ties it all together! Great job!
Thank you very much :)
Fantastic chest for Sonny, may his health continue to improve.
That is a phenomenal piece of work. Great job. Hope Sonny is getting better.
Hope sonny is doing well😊such a warm heartfelt gift for him even when he's older my want to hold on to it😊
Thank you very much, I hope he enjoys it for years to come :)
Excellent craftsmanship
That has turned out beautiful, and I am glad Sonny loves it after all the hard work daddy put into it for him
Awesome restoration. Your little man is so beautiful!!
Very very beautiful dear Cole ❤️ I wish good health for Sonny 🌞🌞🌞
Thanks my friend, appreciate that :)
What a beautiful gift for Sonny! Excellent workmanship. Hope he will be feeling better soon.
Thank you very much! He is feeling much better :)
What a great find for your home! And Mr. Sonny! Solid wood, and so well made. You did a great job restoring it.
Thank you very much! It was a great piece to work on, so well made :)
Stunning!
Thank you! 😊
Absolutely beautiful. What a gorgeous little boy you have there.
Thank you so much!
Poor Sonny. I do hope you get answers soon and he has a fast recovery! Beautiful job with the box. He is blessed with a talented Dad xx
S sweet, thank you so much. Things are pointing in the right direction :)
Wow! Great job! I’m sure it will be with Sonny wherever he goes!👍🇨🇦
A nice simple restoration that looks really clean.
You did such a great job! Sonny is so adorable. I will pray for his healing. God has his eyes on that little one.
Thank you very much :) Very kind
How absolutely charming, hope the little fella is well and happy too.❤❤❤❤
Aw your little Sonny❤ I hope he is feeling better. I’ve got a grandson called Sonny, named after my father in law he passed away last month and seeing “Ray of Sonny” made me think of him. Ohhh and the tasteful toy chest looks amazing. Family heirloom now❤❤❤
I am sorry for your loss, and very recent too. It is such a special name (obviously I think so ;) and your grandson is likely one extra loved little lad. It's nice to hear it made you think of your father in law, thank you :)
So glad to hear sweet Sonny is on the mend! And the chest is gorgeous. Especially appreciated all the detail on the repairs.
Beautiful work and beautiful family
It seems all is right with Sonny, especially after seeing Dad ‘s gift for him. What a wonderful keepsake for him. Carol from California
Thank you very much, he is a happy boy :)
Praying Sonny heals quickly and completely. Praying he continues to enjoy his toys and books on/in the box for years to come. Beautifully done and looks sturdy enough maybe for Sonny's kids❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much, Sonny is feeling much better :) We appreciate your well wishes, thank you for watching!
great job
Keeping Sonny in prayer for healing. 🙏🙏
Good job done in making it safe for Sonny so that he doesn't get hurt.👏👏 Enjoy having your drinks on the toy box 🥂🥂
Also called Soft Down Hinge. A must to avoid crushed fingers.
I'm sorry to hear your little guy isn't feeling well. I hope you get answers and a speedy recovery!
This chest is absolutely beautiful. I love the brass inlays and the lovely handle.
Thank you very much, he is feeling much better :)
You've done an amazing job with this piece.
Good handyman and above this, a good father. 😊
Thank you vey much :)
You just made a gorgeous lifetime of memories piece! Cheers from Minnesota.
I love the handle. This turned out beautiful. I pray for good health for Sonny.
Thank you very much :)
Giving Sonny love and hugs! That chest is so classy looking…!
Thank you very much :)
Hoping Sonny is completely healthy again v soon 🙏🙏🙏 & the box looks great 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
So glad your son is feeling better. Nice job on the chest!
Thank you very much 🙏
Hey Kiwi. This was a very handsome piece to start. Even more now. A beautiful piece for a precious little Warrior, Sonny. Speedy recovery little Prince
Thank you very much, we appreciate your well wishes :)
I love your vision for this piece and how it turned out! I wondered about the uneven sides. Maybe it was hand planed when it was made. It might have been neat to leave that original hand tool feature. Just a thought. You made some great improvements to the original work. Sonny will treasure his new box. Hope all goes well for you.
Perfect toy box for your son, prayers for his health, lovely work as always 😀
Beautiful he is so loved by Mom and Dad
Wow thank you my friend information 💪🇮🇩
Beautiful and great to see Sonny is feeling better 💙
Thank you! 😊
Hope Sunny is better I don't like seeing little ones sick . Looks like sunny ☀️ likes his new toy chest .
Prayers and Love ❤️ From Oklahoma
Thank you very much, we really appreciate it :)
I love the way this turned out and seeing his chubby little hands opening it made my heart smile 😍. I'm so glad he's home and on the mend!!!! Its much harder on the parent isn't it?!
So much harder!!! It's also so hard when they can't tell you whats wrong and don't understand all the tests etc. Pleased he is on the mend and almost back to his happy content little self :) Thank you Kim
Even small health issues can be very scary for mom & dad. Glad that Sonny is over the worst. What a great piece of furniture! I love a toybox that doesn't look like a toy itself. Beauty. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much, can be very scary indeed! Appreciate your kind words, thank you :)
Beautifully done! Get well soon Sonny!
Thank you so much :)
Lindo trabalho!❤👏🏽👏🏽
Glad you aren’t afraid to show mistakes. Great result. Hope Sonny’s health continues to improve!
Thank you very much :)
Love, love, love your adorable son...and, by the way, the toy chest is great, too! Outstanding work on both!!
Beautiful work.
It’s beautiful and something for Sonny to always treasure xx
I hope so, thank you :)
Toy box nice idea I love it how its look like 👍 great work
Beautiful job! I hope Sonny is completely well very soon!
Thank you very much :)
Beautiful job ❤. Hòpe Sonny is back to 100% and enjoying his toybox.
Thank you very much Stephanie :)
You’ve created a lovely heirloom. I hope Sonny is feeling well soon.
I watch Trena at John’s Furniture Repairs and she is so experienced and knowledgeable. She would have cringed at your use of screws to repair that damaged part. I imagine she would have just cut out the damaged part and used wood dowels and laminated the replacement piece with a decent glue. That saying she is a trained professional and has all the tools needed. There is no way I could do any restoration like she does but I love watching her do her magic. I actually find your techniques more in line of what I would be capable of as I don’t have many tools. I am new to your channel, so will now be watching your videos one after the other lol. I am an Aussie - you sound like a Kiwi to me?
Very nice. Another piece saved and hopefully a long future ahead. Keep up the great work 👍
What a wonderful boy
I agree ;)
Gas struts are a great idea. I have done that, forgetting to change the depth of the saw blade. Oof. Came out great.
Can only laugh about it and hope I don't do it again ;) Thank you for watching!
Your son is beyond adorable!! And so active! The chest is gorgeous ❤
Thank you so much!! I think he is pretty adorable too :)
Beautiful toy box! 😊
Hunt: when you need to fill a crack, like you did with the brass, use the circular saw to make a wider gap. Two passes would have given you the needed 5mm gap, just adjust your straight egde accordingly.
Also would have worked had you wanted to infill it with wood. You can make the gap as wide as you like past 3mm (blade thickness).
Yes yes you added brass it's so good
Thank you Roberta :)
AWESOME JOB!!
Looks awesome!
Brilliant!
Poor little fella 😢
Praying for Sonny 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you very much, we appreciate it :)