I appreciate that you restore these lovely mid-century pieces to their original look while also leaving evidence of the history of how they have been lived with, and used. The perfection of a flawless finish is less important than honoring the life of this as a real object that has been part of the lives of real people. Nicely done.
As someone who is interested in getting into woodworking and furniture restoration, I greatly appreciate your educational approach to your videos. Your extra effort in discussing the difference in stain types and even refilming a step to show the whole process is such a gift.
A word of advice? Please do not start refinishing mcm pieces until you practice a bit first. Practice on small, newer pieces first. These pieces are becoming extremely hard to find and when one does find them they've been refinished by someone who doesn't know what they're doing, need all new veneer or are so messed up, they're worthless. Just a bit of advice. I started a long time ago and learned from my parents on how to refinish these wonderful pieces. But when I started? It was a shelf or a small inexpensive table, etc. That way you're not out a lot of money. He makes it look easy bc he is extremely extremely talented at refinishing these pieces in particular. But he's also been doing it for many years. It is not easy, especially when you have to color correct the veneer for whatever reason. The supplies are not inexpensive, and you don't want junk from Amazon, you want the quality products from companies like General Finishes and Mohawk, etc. Good luck!
Our family business, a mall based furniture and gift store, carried a few MCM revival pieces from Lane. Occasionally, some pieces would arrive damaged, and either the shipping company or Lane itself would compensate us for repairs. One professional conservator introduced me to the Mohawk brand of wood and leather fillers and finishes. I learned how to camouflage minor blemishes. It was very satisfying. I never had any problems with their products.
Thanks for showing this. As you said, at first glance the original didn't look too bad - until you showed us closer, when we could see the issues. It really looked so much better after your work on it, and something I'm sure the owner will appreciate and enjoy using in their home.
This looks a lot like my first few pieces. I appreciate you going back and fixing a sacrificial piece. I'm scared a lot of my first pieces are too-far-gone, but I may go back and try and fix my refinishing mistakes
What you started with looks like how my refinishing jobs turned out when I did them. Kind of almost good, but not quite. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos. Would do things much differently now. It’s also interesting how you touch up spots to make them become less distracting. Reminds me of what people who restore fine art do. They blend in damage just barely to the point where it doesn’t stand out anymore so it’s not distracting you when you look at it. Nice job.
I love seeing these Lane Acclaim pieces. I have my parents' Lane Acclaim cocktail table and two step tables. I even found the bill of sale for them; they paid almost $250, quite a sum in 1959! My dad really punished theses pieces and I'm sure they'll still have some of those marks and issues once they're refinished but I won't love them any less because of that!
Thank you sir for showing how to do this with gel stain! The other videos I looked up for Acclaim refinishing used sprayers, which I definitely don't have! I'm now confident I can handle my guitar pick refinishing!
I really enjoy your videos, they’re really enjoyable and I feel like every time I learn something new whether it’s about a pieces of furniture, stains or how to do different repairs and such. I also had to giggle a bit hearing all the birds in the background of the video because I couldn’t help but think they sounded like they were your adoring fans cheering you on and hyping up how great the piece looked. Cheers!
I love the new look, nice work. The faux dovetails in the veneer had me fooled until your close-up. I am enjoying learning about MCM furniture and typical construction. Thanks for teaching us so much ❤
I love the guitar-pick side tables but I'm still waiting for one(s) that are reasonably priced for the condition. But I am lucky to have two of the step end tables, the small console table and a great find, the cedar chest.
I so enjoy your TH-cam channel. Your voice is so soothing, it could put someone to sleep. Could I make a suggestion? Please at the end show before and after pictures. Thanks.
I love these Lane Acclaim pieces. I have the coffee table that goes with your guitar pick table; such a nice collection. Looks great in the "after" pics.
Quite a nice job. I bet the customer was very happy. That Lane Collection was a good looking set. Thomas Johnson just did a cocktail table, which turned out very nice too. Carol from California
I was working in a hardware store in the 60s. We sold bulk mineral spirits from a 55 gallon drum. A lot of the buyers were using it for lighting charcoal.
That is fabulous ! I've never seen any of that design over here in England - I'd be sure to buy a piece if I saw it though. Thanks for showing us your skills and dedication with everything you do. Take care 🙂
That's a lovely clean refreshment to a nice piece. Do you work in an aviary? The birds are in full throat, there must be a huge gathering. I half expected them to leave their own abstract patterns on the top...
very helpful and amazing work. May I ask, where/why do you use the polyurethane finish (that you mixed with mineral spirits) versus the spray finish? Or are they used in the same place in different steps
At 8:34 you can clearly see a huge dark spot on the top of the table, on the solid wood part of the top. I think you should have tried oxalic acid on that one section to even out the color, then stained it and toned it to match the other pieces. I think it detracts from the final effect.
Am I dumb? 😢 what products are you using for the gel stain and shellac? I don’t hear them mentioned. Gel color would be great too. Not seeing them in the description or comments either. My lane living room set has sat sanded and unfinished for 4 years bc I had a burn through spot sanding. Your video is giving me the confidence to try to finish the project!
At the 10:00 minute mark you said to put shellac over the stain, then put a top coat on. Did you need to put the shellac on, what not wait and just put on the top coat? I don't know the difference between shellac and a top coat like polyurethane.
Shellac is used as a sealer. The topcoat solvents won't pick up the underlying stain, or the oil paint used as a touchup. It's alcohol based so it dries _very_ quickly, and because he uses a spray there's no brush or pad pushing the stain around. Shellac *CAN* be used as a finish, but it's not very durable, being affected by water/humidity, alcohol or ammonia.
Question about the dark stains on top: Why didn’t you try to ameliorate them with paint the way you did the veneer sand-throughs? You did a great job on them.
I've come across a ton of Acclaim side and coffee tables lately. I haven't purchased any because of the ridiculous prices ppl are asking bc they don't know Chairish prices are not real, lol. It's infuriating, really, bc on every one I've come across, they've all been destroyed by people who do not know what they're doing. Mostly burning thru the veneer with an orbital sander and a very poor job staining them all sorts of colors. I'd rather they go back to chalk paint than to keep ruining MCM pieces. I cannot wait until the trend is over. I can't be the only one, either.
Imagine if you parked this skill and expanded and started a new hobby. Vintage audio restoration or restoring vintage motorcycles. Doing the same thing over and over has to become monotonous.
I appreciate that you restore these lovely mid-century pieces to their original look while also leaving evidence of the history of how they have been lived with, and used. The perfection of a flawless finish is less important than honoring the life of this as a real object that has been part of the lives of real people. Nicely done.
Thank you.
"And here it is. All finished." Birds immediately burst into chirping
As someone who is interested in getting into woodworking and furniture restoration, I greatly appreciate your educational approach to your videos. Your extra effort in discussing the difference in stain types and even refilming a step to show the whole process is such a gift.
A word of advice? Please do not start refinishing mcm pieces until you practice a bit first. Practice on small, newer pieces first. These pieces are becoming extremely hard to find and when one does find them they've been refinished by someone who doesn't know what they're doing, need all new veneer or are so messed up, they're worthless.
Just a bit of advice. I started a long time ago and learned from my parents on how to refinish these wonderful pieces. But when I started? It was a shelf or a small inexpensive table, etc. That way you're not out a lot of money.
He makes it look easy bc he is extremely extremely talented at refinishing these pieces in particular. But he's also been doing it for many years.
It is not easy, especially when you have to color correct the veneer for whatever reason. The supplies are not inexpensive, and you don't want junk from Amazon, you want the quality products from companies like General Finishes and Mohawk, etc.
Good luck!
Thank you for explaining WHY you choose to use gel stain over the liquid stain! Knowing the why is good knowledge I can add to my woodworking toolbox.
Our family business, a mall based furniture and gift store, carried a few MCM revival pieces from Lane. Occasionally, some pieces would arrive damaged, and either the shipping company or Lane itself would compensate us for repairs. One professional conservator introduced me to the Mohawk brand of wood and leather fillers and finishes. I learned how to camouflage minor blemishes. It was very satisfying. I never had any problems with their products.
Thanks for showing this. As you said, at first glance the original didn't look too bad - until you showed us closer, when we could see the issues. It really looked so much better after your work on it, and something I'm sure the owner will appreciate and enjoy using in their home.
This looks a lot like my first few pieces. I appreciate you going back and fixing a sacrificial piece. I'm scared a lot of my first pieces are too-far-gone, but I may go back and try and fix my refinishing mistakes
What you started with looks like how my refinishing jobs turned out when I did them. Kind of almost good, but not quite. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos. Would do things much differently now. It’s also interesting how you touch up spots to make them become less distracting. Reminds me of what people who restore fine art do. They blend in damage just barely to the point where it doesn’t stand out anymore so it’s not distracting you when you look at it. Nice job.
I really like the way you gave a bit more details about how and why you do things in this video.
Love Lane Acclaim. You really have a master’s touch. The table is restored!
You truly are an artist. I've picked up so many tips from you. Thanks and please do keep the videos coming.
I love seeing these Lane Acclaim pieces. I have my parents' Lane Acclaim cocktail table and two step tables. I even found the bill of sale for them; they paid almost $250, quite a sum in 1959!
My dad really punished theses pieces and I'm sure they'll still have some of those marks and issues once they're refinished but I won't love them any less because of that!
Nice restoration job considering all the problems it had. And a good tip on thinning poly to make it wipe on.
Nice work. Thomas Johnson from Gorham, Maine just did one of these. It looks pretty good!
John did it last week, if I remember right. He kept the finish light. I like the darker stain better.
Another great finish, and, as always, so generous with your tips.
Thanks for sharing this restoration. The finished piece is greatly improved! Cheers!
The birds really seemed to like this table! 🎉🎉🎉
I just started doing a Lane Acclaim nine drawer dresser. You gave me so good tips. Thank you
I think your time and energy was well worth it on this table. I love it!
Thank you sir for showing how to do this with gel stain! The other videos I looked up for Acclaim refinishing used sprayers, which I definitely don't have! I'm now confident I can handle my guitar pick refinishing!
By the way, what color and brand of gel stain did you use for this? I can't quite make it out in the video.
I love these Lane Acclaim pieces. I’ve always been intrigued by dovetails, and although they’re just veneer they’re still pretty.
And there's that little spot that is clearly the remnants of a star decal on the border. But as always, Dashner, you make everything work. Good job.
It turned out great in the end❤
I really enjoy your videos, they’re really enjoyable and I feel like every time I learn something new whether it’s about a pieces of furniture, stains or how to do different repairs and such. I also had to giggle a bit hearing all the birds in the background of the video because I couldn’t help but think they sounded like they were your adoring fans cheering you on and hyping up how great the piece looked. Cheers!
A new Dashner video on my birthday. Thanks!
Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂
Happy Birthday from one Gemini to another! Mine was on Tuesday.
Happy belated! Mine is today 🎉
That little table made it to the right person! You did a phenomenal job on it and it looked so great afterwards!
I love the new look, nice work. The faux dovetails in the veneer had me fooled until your close-up. I am enjoying learning about MCM furniture and typical construction. Thanks for teaching us so much ❤
Thanks for watching.
It turned out great!
I love the guitar-pick side tables but I'm still waiting for one(s) that are reasonably priced for the condition. But I am lucky to have two of the step end tables, the small console table and a great find, the cedar chest.
Very nice improvement ✌
Although not perfect, still a good job. I love the sound of the sparrows at the background.
I so enjoy your TH-cam channel. Your voice is so soothing, it could put someone to sleep. Could I make a suggestion? Please at the end show before and after pictures. Thanks.
Yeah, but also interesting at the same time. I usually save them for bedtime to relax, fall asleep, and rewatch in the morning to catch what I missed.
I love these Lane Acclaim pieces. I have the coffee table that goes with your guitar pick table; such a nice collection. Looks great in the "after" pics.
The little table came out really nice. It’s interesting to see these tables with false dovetails. Being from the UK I’ve never seen them before.
Lovely job looks like new well done Dashner.
Funny, Tom Johnson just did the matching coffee table to this one.
Well done!
Walnut or brown spray toner would help on those lighter spots and edges.
Quite a nice job. I bet the customer was very happy. That Lane Collection was a good looking set. Thomas Johnson just did a cocktail table, which turned out very nice too. Carol from California
The before looks a lot like my afters. 😊 Came out really nice.
I was working in a hardware store in the 60s. We sold bulk mineral spirits from a 55 gallon drum. A lot of the buyers were using it for lighting charcoal.
It looks amazing! Very much improved!❤
Very nice rescue of a handsome piece of furniture. Thanks for sharing.
That is fabulous ! I've never seen any of that design over here in England - I'd be sure to buy a piece if I saw it though. Thanks for showing us your skills and dedication with everything you do. Take care 🙂
Thank you!
Looks like I refinished that table the first time :)
Much improved. Nice
Good restoration work. Thank you for sharing. 😊
Thank you.
I always enjoy your work. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video!
Beautiful
You def goated my g!!!! Dis some a yo finest work of all time tho!!!! Dayum!!!!!
That's a lovely clean refreshment to a nice piece. Do you work in an aviary? The birds are in full throat, there must be a huge gathering. I half expected them to leave their own abstract patterns on the top...
Is there a video of you explaining what stains and tools you use most often?
Looks great.
Looks great dude. You are a legend!
Thank you!
very helpful and amazing work. May I ask, where/why do you use the polyurethane finish (that you mixed with mineral spirits) versus the spray finish? Or are they used in the same place in different steps
At 8:34 you can clearly see a huge dark spot on the top of the table, on the solid wood part of the top. I think you should have tried oxalic acid on that one section to even out the color, then stained it and toned it to match the other pieces. I think it detracts from the final effect.
Nice video, CRAZY bird soundtrack on this one, they were really acting out! 😂
I have a Lane table to refinish. I like your result! What color of gel stain do you use on the top?
I think he uses General Finish Candelbrite the most. I use that myself and sometimes their antique walnut.
General finishes Candlelite.
So much better x
Am I dumb? 😢 what products are you using for the gel stain and shellac? I don’t hear them mentioned. Gel color would be great too. Not seeing them in the description or comments either.
My lane living room set has sat sanded and unfinished for 4 years bc I had a burn through spot sanding. Your video is giving me the confidence to try to finish the project!
When did you stop using Candlelight stain? I love the pieces you've stained in that color!
I used it in my last video. Still use it.
At the 10:00 minute mark you said to put shellac over the stain, then put a top coat on. Did you need to put the shellac on, what not wait and just put on the top coat? I don't know the difference between shellac and a top coat like polyurethane.
Shellac is used as a sealer. The topcoat solvents won't pick up the underlying stain, or the oil paint used as a touchup.
It's alcohol based so it dries _very_ quickly, and because he uses a spray there's no brush or pad pushing the stain around.
Shellac *CAN* be used as a finish, but it's not very durable, being affected by water/humidity, alcohol or ammonia.
Have you ever used a pensile eraser to remove stains?
Question about the dark stains on top: Why didn’t you try to ameliorate them with paint the way you did the veneer sand-throughs? You did a great job on them.
Maybe you said it, and I just missed it, but what color was the gel stain that you used?
great save dashner;];];]
Well done! and Go Gophers!
7:10 Gel stain is thicker....it's more like a gel.
Do you tend to apply gel stain more often after 180g or finer grits?
If you go finer than 180 you won’t get much stain sticking to the wood. I think the stain manufacturer recommends stopping at 150 grit.
Thomas Johnson just did a lane acclaim
👍
Sounds like a bird party or fighting in the backgroun
I can't believe you scarified that Lola Bunny sweatshirt
I've come across a ton of Acclaim side and coffee tables lately. I haven't purchased any because of the ridiculous prices ppl are asking bc they don't know Chairish prices are not real, lol. It's infuriating, really, bc on every one I've come across, they've all been destroyed by people who do not know what they're doing.
Mostly burning thru the veneer with an orbital sander and a very poor job staining them all sorts of colors.
I'd rather they go back to chalk paint than to keep ruining MCM pieces.
I cannot wait until the trend is over. I can't be the only one, either.
9:37 Hot sauce? 🤔
9:33 🐱
I don't understand trying to minimize the two-tone effect. For me, that's the whole point of the piece.
I have different taste than you, I like the higher-contrast look!
Did I hear someone say "hot sauce" when the cat came out in the garage? Please tell me the cat's name is Hot Sauce 😅
I came here to ask the same thing...
Third!
first!
Second 😂
Imagine if you parked this skill and expanded and started a new hobby. Vintage audio restoration or restoring vintage motorcycles. Doing the same thing over and over has to become monotonous.