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OLD Dresser RESTORATION - UNBELIEVABLE Makeover!
#antiquefurniture #furnituremakeover #furniturerestoration
This Antique Widdicomb dresser is from the turn of the 20th century! Watch as I restore it to its former glory to live another 100 years! When a piece of furniture is well-made, It’s never too late for a re-do! 😉
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CHAPTERS...
Step 01 - 2:11 Scrape, Sand, or Strip?
Step 02 - 5:34 Remove hardware
Step 03 - 6:07 Glue-up Veneer separation
Step 04 - 6:55 Sanding
Step 05 - 8:36 Wood epoxy repair
Step 06 - 11:22 Steaming dents
Step 07 - 18:04 Fixing dovetails
Step 08 - 21:20 Painting details
Step 09 - 22:39 Painting top
Step 10 - 24:45 Super Duper Everlasting Oil
Step 11 - 26:56 Painting repairs
Step 12 - 27:34 Cleaning hardware
Step 13 - 28:02 Applying Howard Feed-N-Wax
Step 14 - 29:22 Applying Fusion's Beeswax finish
PRODUCTS I USE....
Bacho Scraper Full size (CAN) - tinyurl.com/54w4xvzk
Bacho Scrapper triangle (CAN) - tinyurl.com/3t5tuv6f
Bacho Scraper Full size (USA) - tinyurl.com/2zaua6k2
Bacho Scrapper triangle (USA) - tinyurl.com/bdfx5fta
Makita Sander (USA) - tinyurl.com/53vnddyk
Makita Sander (Canada) - tinyurl.com/4j5vcjh5
Surf Prep (USA) - tinyurl.com/2bvbwxb5
Surf Prep (Canada) - tinyurl.com/mry35hum
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Barkeepers’s friend (CAN) - tinyurl.com/4vewz8w6
Barkeeper’s friend combo (USA) - tinyurl.com/3jbctjka
Circa 1850 Gel Stripper (CAN) - tinyurl.com/4abt5atf
Glue Syringe (CAN) - tinyurl.com/4k82adk2
Glue Syringe (USA) - tinyurl.com/34d4a2bb
Timbermate Wood filler (CAN) - tinyurl.com/3kv9epxc
Timbermate Wood filler (USA) tinyurl.com/4njnand9
Titebond Wood Glue III (CAN) - tinyurl.com/57dkjfuz
Titebond Wood Glue III (USA) -tinyurl.com/mwyxz53n
QuickWood Epoxy Putty (CAN) - tinyurl.com/2tz7nycr
QuickWood Epoxy Putty (USA) - tinyurl.com/46bw53mp
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Fusion Beeswax Finish (CAN) - tinyurl.com/4aarufec
Fusion Beeswax Finish (USA) - tinyurl.com/4aarufec
Fusion Mineral paint in Coal Black (CAN) - tinyurl.com/tervbfzu
Fusion Mineral paint in Coal Black (USA) - tinyurl.com/tervbfzu
Howard Feed n Wax (CAN) - tinyurl.com/4k99cmjx
Howard Feed n Wax (USA) - tinyurl.com/3vxk649z
Mohawk Sanding Sealer (USA) - tinyurl.com/mr3pjnt5
Mohawk Sanding Sealer (CAN) - tinyurl.com/yc6z3maj
Odie’s Oil Products (CAN) - tinyurl.com/3pb8peym
Odie’s Oil (USA) - tinyurl.com/4z3udx8d
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Відео

DIRTY, DINGY, MCM cabinets get Makeover!
Переглядів 2,6 тис.21 день тому
#furnitureflipping #furnituremakeover #furniturerestoration Follow along on my restoration of a pair of mahogany mid-century mini sideboards. These two servers are rejuvenated and refinished from top to bottom, inside and out. It’s never too late for a re-do! 😉 Please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button to HELP my NEW channel GROW 🌱 and THANKS for watching! 😘 👀 instagram: @mcm_redo Link for Mahog...
AMAZING Makeover / Restoration of OLD Art Deco Nightstand!
Переглядів 11 тис.Місяць тому
#furnitureflipping #furnituremakeover #furniturerestoration What is hidden under this UGLY brown paint? Follow along as I bring back to life this Art Deco nightstand (formerly a vanity). It’s never too late for a re-do! 😉 Please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button to HELP my NEW channel GROW 🌱 and THANKS for watching! 😘 👀 instagram: @mcm_redo
NEGLECTED Mid Century Folding table gets a MUCH needed MAKEOVER 👏
Переглядів 1,9 тис.Місяць тому
#furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #beforeandafter I paid $9 at auction for this mcm mahogany folding dining table. Follow along as I restore and refinish this cute "condo" sized table. Please SUBSCRIBE to HELP my NEW channel GROW 🌱😘 and THANKS for watching! 👀 instagram: @mcm_redo Mini-Mite 4 Platinum HVLP System: ardec.ca/en/p/492/mini-mite-4-platinum-hvlp-system
My Most FRUSTRATING Furniture Restoration Yet! 😵‍💫
Переглядів 5 тис.2 місяці тому
#furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #beforeandafter This sweet little mid-century record cabinet should have been a quick flip. Lots of mishaps, and many bad decisions along the way, but 4 months after I start the refinish I finally get it done. Watch as I work my through a veneer challenge! Please SUBSCRIBE to HELP my NEW channel GROW 🌱😘 and THANKS for watching! 👀 instagram: @mcm_redo
78-Year-Old (DRESSER) gets a MAKEOVER! 🤣
Переглядів 3,9 тис.2 місяці тому
#furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #beforeandafter In this video, join me as I give a tired looking Art Deco dresser a much-needed makeover with a little bit of tender loving care (TLC). It's amazing how a simple redo can breathe new life into old furniture pieces. Remember, you are never too old to refresh your living space and get creative with DIY projects like this one! Thank you for tuning ...
REPAIR and RESTORE a Mid Century Buffet | Before 🥺 After 😄
Переглядів 2 тис.3 місяці тому
#furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #beforeandafter Join me as I REPAIR and REFINISH a mid century walnut buffet that I unfortunately damaged while moving it. I used a few new techniques along the way with sanding sealer and toners to makeover this 1960's gem! THANKS for watching! Please SUBSCRIBE to help my NEW channel GROW 🌱😘 👀 instagram: @mcm_redo
REFINISH of Sun-Bleached☀️Mid Century dresser!
Переглядів 2,4 тис.3 місяці тому
#furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #beforeandafter Time to revive a faded, sun-bleached mcm 9-drawer dresser. With some TLC I give this vintage piece of furniture a new lease-on-life and unlock its hidden potential as a pretty cool contemporary low-boy with many more years left in its tank! 🤣 THANKS for watching! Please SUBSCRIBE to help my NEW channel GROW 🌱😘 👀 instagram: @mcm_redo
REFINISHING Art Deco Nightstands. TWO Singles make a PAIR!
Переглядів 3,3 тис.4 місяці тому
#furnituremakeover #furnitureflip #furniturerestoration My single Art Deco nightstand gets a complete restoration and I miraculously find another one that is ALMOST a perfect match. Watch as I refinish the second nightstand to complement the first! THANKS for watching! Please SUBSCRIBE to help my NEW channel GROW 🌱😘
SURPRISE under white PAINT on mid century dresser, 😳 Is RESTORATION POSSIBLE?
Переглядів 8 тис.4 місяці тому
#furnituremakeover #beforeandafter #furniturerestoration This auction find cost me one dollar. Follow along to find out what is underneath all that white paint! You might be surprised! THANKS for watching! Please SUBSCRIBE to help my NEW, small channel GROW 🌱😉
UGLY Dresser gets MAKEOVER! 😱 Can I TRANSFORM this mid century furniture?
Переглядів 12 тис.5 місяців тому
#furniturerestoration #beforeandafter #furnituremakeover There was nothing really wrong with this mcm dresser other than it had a REALLY UGLY finish! The orangey-burgundy colour gave it a dated look and had to go. Follow along as I transform this dated mcm dresser into a more modern, functional piece of furniture. THANKS for watching! Please SUBSCRIBE to help my NEW, small channel GROW 🌱😉
Do I Sell together? BEFORE and AFTER makeover of mid century Buffet/Hutch!
Переглядів 4,1 тис.5 місяців тому
#furnitureflip #beforeandafter #furnituremakeover How we lived with our furniture in the 1950's and 60's is not necessarily how we use furniture today. Follow along as I rejuvenate this tired walnut mcm buffet and bring it back to life so it can live again in 2024!
CRAZY BEFORE and AFTER Restoration of mid century Teak Furniture!
Переглядів 4,4 тис.6 місяців тому
CRAZY BEFORE and AFTER Restoration of mid century Teak Furniture!
UNREAL BEFORE and AFTER on Painted Wood Furniture!
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UNREAL BEFORE and AFTER on Painted Wood Furniture!
SATISFYING Restoration of Neglected Mid-century dresser!
Переглядів 1,9 тис.7 місяців тому
SATISFYING Restoration of Neglected Mid-century dresser!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mitzie5496
    @mitzie5496 День тому

    Just beautiful

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo День тому

      @@mitzie5496 Thanks! 😊

  • @LisaKessler-o1q
    @LisaKessler-o1q День тому

    Amazing dresser! I personally think that the burled wood is maple, which is simply gorgeous! I don't know why but I seem to gravitate to Canadian restorers! Lol the Canadians are my favorites to follow! 😆

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo День тому

      Thanks, so funny that you like Cdn refinishers! Maybe we should band together and produce a new series of videos! 🤣

  • @LisaKessler-o1q
    @LisaKessler-o1q День тому

    It actually looks like burled maple to me. Love burled maple. It's gorgeous!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo День тому

      Thanks. Burled maple seems to be the consensus.

  • @tristavalentour7575
    @tristavalentour7575 День тому

    Love this piece! That veneer is gorgeous! Beautiful work. I really appreciate your attention to detail & cleaning up the back, underside, and inside. It makes a difference. 🦋

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo День тому

      Thanks. 😊 I learned my lesson years ago about finishing all surfaces!

  • @estelsaradop492
    @estelsaradop492 День тому

    I'd buy this. Fabulous job ❤🎉

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo День тому

      @@estelsaradop492 Thanks! ☺️

  • @teresitasequeira6621
    @teresitasequeira6621 2 дні тому

    Quedó genial!!! Y los detalles pintados quedaron impecables!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo День тому

      Thank you so much! 😊

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 2 дні тому

    Wow. She’s a beauty!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo День тому

      Thanks. It just goes to show you what effect a finish has on a piece of furniture!

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 2 дні тому

    I always love seeing the paint bubble up with the stripper. Something oddly satisfying about that.😊 It came out great!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo День тому

      I agree. I never tire of it! And thanks for tuning in!

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 2 дні тому

    Gorgeous!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo День тому

      Thank you! 😊

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 2 дні тому

    Beautiful. I hope she buys the highboy too. I would definitely want the set. Can you get a higher luster with the Odies’s oil?

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo День тому

      I believe you can get a higher lustre with Odie’s if you sand to 220 or 320. You can also add their wax or wood butter.

  • @tinadolan7193
    @tinadolan7193 2 дні тому

    Wow... You have a new fan!!!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 2 дні тому

      @@tinadolan7193 Ah, thanks. And thanks for tuning in!

  • @mardigra1916
    @mardigra1916 2 дні тому

    Excellent work amazing finish 😊

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 2 дні тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

  • @judithtravis4879
    @judithtravis4879 2 дні тому

    excellent I'm very proud of you

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 2 дні тому

      Thanks!☺️

  • @SparrowStockwell
    @SparrowStockwell 2 дні тому

    Bravo! That is gorgeous. I love the black top and accents. It’s a unique piece, I think.

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 2 дні тому

      I agree. I think the black top makes it really stand out. 😀

  • @AlenBeals
    @AlenBeals 3 дні тому

    Love your videos. You r very talented and you teach us a lot. This turned out so wonderful. Your hard work gave it a new life and someone will admire it for years. Linda Beals.

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 2 дні тому

      Thanks so much! 😀

  • @alliekingsley7919
    @alliekingsley7919 3 дні тому

    What a beautiful renewal of a classic piece so it can continue to be appreciated for many years to come!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 2 дні тому

      Thanks for tuning in. And I couldn’t agree with you more! ☺️

  • @robinpriego4453
    @robinpriego4453 3 дні тому

    Masterpiece 🤍🤍🤍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎉🎉🎉

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 2 дні тому

      Thanks so much! 😀

  • @sunnycadwallader2873
    @sunnycadwallader2873 3 дні тому

    Beautiful job! Thank you for the video.

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 2 дні тому

      Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @christinefedruk5161
    @christinefedruk5161 3 дні тому

    longer videos are great. Dresser looks lovely

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 2 дні тому

      Thanks for the input! ☺️

  • @ping170
    @ping170 3 дні тому

    Could be birch. Awesome grain anyway 👍

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 2 дні тому

      Whatever the species , I love it. 😊

    • @ping170
      @ping170 2 дні тому

      @@mcmredo It deserves 😉

  • @johnmeyerhofer6935
    @johnmeyerhofer6935 3 дні тому

    ty

  • @SconesAndTea
    @SconesAndTea 3 дні тому

    Gorgeous!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 3 дні тому

      @@SconesAndTea Thanks!😊

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 4 дні тому

    Very nice. I wonder if that wood is bird eye maple or something?

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      Not sure, other suggestions have been curly birch, and curly maple! 🍁

  • @mcm.walnuter3479
    @mcm.walnuter3479 4 дні тому

    WOW gorgeous 😍

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      Not my usual style, but I had a lot of fun restoring it and I love the results.

    • @mcm.walnuter3479
      @mcm.walnuter3479 4 дні тому

      I love doing the odd antique, too!

  • @gf8958-p7p
    @gf8958-p7p 4 дні тому

    Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the detailed video!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      Thanks, this re-do was definitely a good one! 😅

  • @SteveFloresCoach
    @SteveFloresCoach 4 дні тому

    Soooooo what auction page was that?? I'd love to find pieces like that near me :)

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      Maxsold is the name of the auction site. I believe they do auctions in both the US and Canada. Good luck!

    • @SteveFloresCoach
      @SteveFloresCoach 3 дні тому

      @@mcmredo I see.. there are some close to me in LA..I'll keep an eye out :)

  • @garygerbino3171
    @garygerbino3171 4 дні тому

    Stunning. Love your decision to leave natural!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      I couldn't bring myself to stain it! 😆

  • @BenSears13
    @BenSears13 4 дні тому

    amazing work, as usual!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      Wow, thank you! 😊🥰

  • @laruefromtheblue
    @laruefromtheblue 4 дні тому

    Can i ask the name of the puddy you used? Thanks!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      QuickWood Epoxy Putty is the one I used. It's available on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com.

  • @lawrencemendez143
    @lawrencemendez143 4 дні тому

    It looks great! I was wondering how many hours you put into it to get it so beautiful.

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      A lot! 🤣 I don't keep track but it took me about 10 days to work from start to finish. Some days more hours, some days not so much.

  • @lindaposta939
    @lindaposta939 4 дні тому

    New subscriber here…so glad your video showed up on my feed! Thank you for the respectful and detailed step by step process. It turned out gorgeous!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      Thanks so much, glad you found my channel! 😊

  • @PennyHarding-yc7bl
    @PennyHarding-yc7bl 4 дні тому

    Excellent and well done!!!

  • @mpulleyscott
    @mpulleyscott 5 днів тому

    Looks fabulous 👌

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      Thank you! Cheers! 😎

  • @brendaalbaugh8927
    @brendaalbaugh8927 5 днів тому

    That is fantastic work! Thanks

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 4 дні тому

      Glad you liked it! ☺️

  • @LJB103
    @LJB103 5 днів тому

    Wonderful!!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Glad you think so! And thanks for tuning in! 😄

  • @kimadams446
    @kimadams446 5 днів тому

    Great Job.

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Thanks. 😃

  • @alyb8058
    @alyb8058 5 днів тому

    Well, if you didn’t quit after the first veneering , then you’ve deserved a medal in patience…😅…. ❤… what a stubborn record cabinet 😅it took 2 people to finish it right…😂😂 … just teething… but I do admire your patience with it, because most of us would have tossed it out few month ago 😂😂… looks really good, and at the end that what counts doesn’t it? ( but oh boy it didn’t want to end it 🤣)…. I’m glad that you’re done with it…

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Ha...I was just happy to see it out of my garage! Took way too long...but that's what happens when a piece of furniture almost has you beat! 🤪

  • @dianesmith9512
    @dianesmith9512 5 днів тому

    So beautiful!! I’m glad you didn’t paint the rest of dresser.

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Me too!! 😆

  • @aceonfire1234
    @aceonfire1234 5 днів тому

    wow

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Wow to you too! 🤣

  • @garygerbino3171
    @garygerbino3171 5 днів тому

    Teak stain may have looked nice also. Nice job!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Thanks! 😀

  • @maryfields6649
    @maryfields6649 5 днів тому

    Amazing 👏

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Thanks 😄

  • @davidjohnson00001
    @davidjohnson00001 5 днів тому

    Impressive job. For getting wood glue into tight gaps, your compatriot Ted Woodford uses a small sucker to force the glue down.

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Good to know, I'll have to look him up! Thanks.☺️

    • @davidjohnson00001
      @davidjohnson00001 4 дні тому

      ​@@mcmredo Ted is a luthier and guitar repairer, but wood is wood!

  • @helenaneumann1872
    @helenaneumann1872 5 днів тому

    Great job!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Thank you! And thanks for tuning in! 😁

  • @fran1395
    @fran1395 5 днів тому

    Awesome !!!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Thanks!!😃

  • @SteveFloresCoach
    @SteveFloresCoach 5 днів тому

    Yes, you're right on treating the bottom and backs of the pieces. I ususally sand them and spray them with lacquer or shellac. I sand around all the markings in order to conserve them as well. Good work!!!!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      Thanks! I love finding out the origins of pieces, so having the makers mark always helps! 😊

  • @maggiemaguire8534
    @maggiemaguire8534 5 днів тому

    Every one is entitled to their opinion. What you might hate, they might love....

  • @killy1958able
    @killy1958able 6 днів тому

    Gorgeous 😊

  • @trentdotson1522
    @trentdotson1522 6 днів тому

    I think this is satinwood. Nice job!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      I think I read somewhere they did use satinwood back then! ☺️

  • @mirandamom1346
    @mirandamom1346 6 днів тому

    A lot of work, but so worth it!

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 5 днів тому

      I agree! Thanks. ☺️

  • @benhurley-cp3ur
    @benhurley-cp3ur 6 днів тому

    Great Save! 👍

    • @mcmredo
      @mcmredo 6 днів тому

      Thanks 👍😁