Not only am I impressed by the work you do, I'm also amazed at how you're able to maintain such a beautiful manicure while doing it; especially since you don't always wear gloves.
It went from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan. The sum being greater than the individual components. I especially like this video. The background music in particular. So appropriate for the thoughtfulness put into this restoration.
I can only imagine how loved this chair has been through the years that it has been repaired, and repaired. So happy you could return it to like-new condition so it can continue to be a cherished item.
What I love about your channel is that you employ some well-used, well-worn tools, containers, and surfaces to create some very clean, lovely pieces. Not a lot of flash; simply outstanding craft, technique, talent and attention to detail.
Trina You are such a superb colourist- you have my complete admiration. Happy Mother’s Day to you! I’m lounging on the sofa watching you work your magic as my kids and partner make me brunch - heavenly!
Trena, this is your golden formula for videos! Love the stripping and serious repair along with a what not to do without saying it. So perfect videography balance!
Absolutely gorgeous. I love that you love returning these pieces to new again. There is some beautiful wood and history in that chair and your mother's upholstery is just fabulous. Love that your customers also want to keep old alive and make it new. Just beautiful Trena! I hope you had a beautiful Mother's Day! Blessings
Trena: good looking chair, very functional. It’s amazing to me how you can stain different woods and get them to look like they are the same. I guess that says professional refinisher! Great job as usual. Carol from California
I have to say, this is one of the best restorations I have ever seen you (or anyone) do! I love the color, the beautiful elm grain peaking through, and the elegant simplicity of the whole piece. Absolutely stunning!
Amazing transformation! And I know you have mentioned using dowels vs plugs before, but I think this is the first time you have explained why. It makes perfect sense now. Thank you.
Another beautiful restoration, Trina. It turned out gorgeous as always. I found it hard to believe that they even painted the leather seat! Now it looks like it was supposed to be. I also love the music you chose - it is really pretty and relaxing to listen too. Until the next video, have a great day 😘💕🇦🇺.
Hello . I just want to Thank you for the great videos u make showing us your amazing job and your professional skills. Im watching your videos cause make me feel closer to my dad. I lost him last year 59 y.o from cancer .He was a great carpenter an amazing technician, he teach me everything I know today . Your videos take me back some years ago watching him working on his bench. You can't believe how you make people feel by watching u. Continue the great job. The world needs talented people like u.Thank you ❤
I cannot understand why somebody would paint over a lovely wood grained chair as you have revealed. That is the appeal of furniture, the personality of the wood grain imo. And your attention to detail esp. with small repairs is much appreciated. I like that this piece is a hybrid of contrasting woods.
Trena, thank you for sharing another lovely example of your skill and artistry!!! I'm guessing this chair was made in the 1930's. I have discovered through my years that a lot of furniture crafted in the 1930's was made from whatever assorted wood parts and pices that were on hand, and then faux grain and various colored stains tied it all together and made it look like a piece of finer furniture. "Whatever works" is emplyed more often when times are hard, finances are limited, and resources are scarce. Furniture pieces like this chair served long and hid their secrets well. Their longevity is a testament to the original craftsmanship, regardless of the assorted materials utilized for construction. The additions of oversized screws and nails add to the chairs apparent refusal to give up. Vintage treasures like this once again lovely chair make me wish furniture could talk and tell us its story. ❤
Wow! you took a chair that looked like it was ready to be tossed out, to a chair that will sit proud in any home. Beautiful and sturdy now. You always impress with the final reveal. I enjoy the process and your calm voice in the videos. can't wait to see what you are up to next. Until then be happy and healthy.
Oh Wow! That is what i say to every final reveal Trena does. Such a joy to watch you transform these pieces of furniture that are precious to someone. Love your work & craftsmanship Trena, a true artist ❤️
Happy Mothers Day, Trenna, and to your own Mom too! The toners sure pulled it all together nicely. Thank you for another happy restoration. So pretty, that final picture. It looks good enough to put into an antique shop. ❤ Have a good day. ❤
You have done it again Trena! Taken a humdrum kitchen chair with multiple bodged repairs and a worn out paint job, and promoted it to the front hallway or dining room. Nice finish and well done Mom too!
I’m a woman who has worked with her hands for many years. I’ve even run a printing press and worked with chemicals and inks and could never have beautiful fingernails such as yours. You are a true master of your craft and an inspiration to all!
Hey there. Thanks for the tip to cut a plug rather than using dowels when filling holes. The logic of aligning the grain makes total sense. I've been doing it wrong.
You never cease to beautify! When you said “off to the upholsterer” I thought, what about Mom? Glad she is still rockin’ it, too. Still planning to redo my own stuff down here in the lower 48, but in the meantime, I’ll keep learning vicariously thru you. Thanks, Trena!
You are truly a magician it looked so ugly before and almost regal finished. I think that tint brought it together. Well done young lady thank you for sharing.👍
If one thing, this video shows that every wood is beautiful, and that all different species creates a beautiful chair together. Food for thoughts! Great work as always!
I cannot imagine that this chair looked better than this new. I am not extremely fond of the painted on tiger oak grain so was glad you didn’t try to recreate it. You did an amazing job on one small chair. Trena, you have a gift. I watch many different furniture restorers and your skills are second to none. I learn something new with every video of yours that I watch. Thank you.
Not to nitpick but using screws rather than glue to secure pieces of wood together is the opposite of primitive. It is an industrial means to the same end. I completely agree with you that using screws is far less elegant and definitely less artisan but not primitive. Your result using skillfully applied hardware was beautiful!
There is "doing the job" and there is "going above and beyond". Visually, I think you accomplished the second one on this project. I'm not a fan of painted wood furniture, so I'm glad to see you brought this one back to life.
Thank you for saving this chair from the ugly old paint. And when you removed those embedddd screws I think I heard a sigh of relief and maybe saw a hint of a smile even. In the end you teased out the best of this Frankenchair. This "new" chair makes me feel so happy. Thanks for sharing. 8:32
WHAT? That can't be right? I guess it is, I watched the entire refinish! Trena took a piece of trash and made it beautiful! My head hurts from the Magical Furniture Transformation.
That is a classic looking chair now. Beautiful! I am currently staining a door for a friend and have the opposite problem from your glue run. Some stain got on the back of the door unbeknownst to me and dried for two weeks before I flipped the door to stain that side. It dawned on me this morning that I need to do the same thing you did to fix it. I've learned a lot watching you and Tom Johnson these last few years. Thx.
@@johnsfurniturerepair forgot Happy Mother’s Day. Oh yeah and sometimes I say to you during your videos “Trena for President” am aware this is impossible lol. I hold a deep respect from watching you handle many responsibilities with grace. Ty for being so real, the world needs more real people. 👍
Thank you for this video! That chair reminds me of my late grandmother it looks like one she would have had in her home. The end color is perfect. So Thank you for the memories on this Mother's Day in the US. You do wonderful work as always. Great Job!!!
I love that they built it out of whatever wood they had - and you fixed it, and added to with what you deemed best; and the result was and is a beautiful functional chair :)
What a beautiful result! Just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing what you do with us, Trena. I see old furniture now and wonder how it would look if it were refurbished.
I’m impressed that you can do such great work with those nails! I had some acrylic nails done for the first time two weeks ago and I can’t function properly 😂 I can’t grab anything, use my phone or type. It’s ridiculous
Is this something you do for yourself or for resale; I cannot imagine how you van recoup your time and still offer the chair at a reasonable price. You technic , tools and expertise are exemplary. You are a craftsman in the best senve of yhe word. Thanks. ... .
This is one of my husband and I's favorite channels to watch together!! You NEVER cease to AMAZE us with your talent, skill and knowledge of woodworking! We were wondering if you could possibly include more footage of the installation of the apolstry portion of all your refinished projects? We do some woodworking of our own and that in particular is of interest to us as well!
I've no idea why UA-cam sent me here but I am so glad it did. It's reminded me that I got a similar conditioned chair as part of an auction lot (if you want it you have to take the chair!) and it has been in my loft for thirty years. I'm inspired to do something with it now, so you have saved two chairs!
@Trena~ WOW, what a fantastic restoration makeover! This little chair turned out so beautiful & sophisticated! Thanks for all the great tips & tricks you shared along the way! Cheers to you my friend! ~~Christy~~
I never have restored a piece of furniture and at 78 I never will. And yet watching your excellent work is a joy. Another beautiful restoration done.
Wow, thank you!
Not only am I impressed by the work you do, I'm also amazed at how you're able to maintain such a beautiful manicure while doing it; especially since you don't always wear gloves.
Acrylic nails
👍👏🌹
Thank you! Cheers!
Yeah it got my attention too😅
Exactly my thoughts too
Happy Mother’s Day to the mother of furniture restoration UA-cam!
Oh thank you!
It went from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan. The sum being greater than the individual components. I especially like this video. The background music in particular. So appropriate for the thoughtfulness put into this restoration.
Thankyou!
Trena, you took a chair with “Heinz 57 varieties of wood” and worked your meticulous magic once again. Absolutely stunning!
Same thought exactly, Heinz 57 ,,,
Thank you! Cheers!
How can you work with those nails
Love the manicure!
You give that old broken down chair a new lease on life and another hundred years service. Great job as usual
I can only imagine how loved this chair has been through the years that it has been repaired, and repaired. So happy you could return it to like-new condition so it can continue to be a cherished item.
Yes! Thank you!
What I love about your channel is that you employ some well-used, well-worn tools, containers, and surfaces to create some very clean, lovely pieces. Not a lot of flash; simply outstanding craft, technique, talent and attention to detail.
Thank you very much!
Ahhh the sweet gratification of turning a seemingly hopeless piece in to a thing of beauty. Nice job!
Yes! Thank you!
The use of lacquer toner is the best thing I have learned so far watching your videos.
Awesome! Thank you!
There again you have taken an ugly duckling and made it a beautiful swan. Great job Trena! Cheers ❤
Thankyou!
Trina
You are such a superb colourist- you have my complete admiration.
Happy Mother’s Day to you! I’m lounging on the sofa watching you work your magic as my kids and partner make me brunch - heavenly!
Wonderful! Happy Mother’s Day to you too.
Trena, this is your golden formula for videos! Love the stripping and serious repair along with a what not to do without saying it. So perfect videography balance!
Thankyou!
Someone made this chair with what they had, they did wonderful work and you have honored it. I love watching you work.
Thankuou.
Happy Mother’s Day! Was about to get up for breakfast but will watch this first!
Hope you enjoy
Beautiful transformation of that chair. Like night and day. And "Happy Mother's Day!"
Thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous. I love that you love returning these pieces to new again. There is some beautiful wood and history in that chair and your mother's upholstery is just fabulous. Love that your customers also want to keep old alive and make it new. Just beautiful Trena! I hope you had a beautiful Mother's Day!
Blessings
Thankyou you too hun!
That chair is absolutely delightful…….👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Happy mother's day.❤ As usual what a great job full of very useful teaching and comments. Many thanks.😊
So nice of you
This video reminds me of the time when I was young, in the 70’s, when we smeared paint on everything to make it look ‘modern’.
Trena, I love how much you love doing a good job, a proper,respectful job.
As usual, your results are far better than I thought possible.
It is such a pleasure watching you work your magic! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Trena: good looking chair, very functional. It’s amazing to me how you can stain different woods and get them to look like they are the same. I guess that says professional refinisher! Great job as usual. Carol from California
Thanks Carol
I have to say, this is one of the best restorations I have ever seen you (or anyone) do! I love the color, the beautiful elm grain peaking through, and the elegant simplicity of the whole piece. Absolutely stunning!
Wow, thank you!
Amazing transformation! And I know you have mentioned using dowels vs plugs before, but I think this is the first time you have explained why. It makes perfect sense now. Thank you.
Another beautiful restoration, Trina. It turned out gorgeous as always. I found it hard to believe that they even painted the leather seat! Now it looks like it was supposed to be. I also love the music you chose - it is really pretty and relaxing to listen too. Until the next video, have a great day 😘💕🇦🇺.
Thank you so much!
Hello . I just want to Thank you for the great videos u make showing us your amazing job and your professional skills. Im watching your videos cause make me feel closer to my dad. I lost him last year 59 y.o from cancer .He was a great carpenter an amazing technician, he teach me everything I know today . Your videos take me back some years ago watching him working on his bench. You can't believe how you make people feel by watching u. Continue the great job. The world needs talented people like u.Thank you ❤
Wow. That’s so special! Thankyou!
Trena it's absolutely beautiful. Happy mother's day. I love the choice of the music for your video. Your amazing!!!
Thank you so much
You can see/feel the wood breathe again. What a relief! Beautiful.
Can't believe they painted that beautiful chair. Now it's beautiful again. Love it.
Hi Trena, if I hadn't seen it I wouldn't have believed it was the same chair, brilliant as always thanks to you and your mum, cheers!!🥰😘💕👍👍👍
I cannot understand why somebody would paint over a lovely wood grained chair as you have revealed. That is the appeal of furniture, the personality of the wood grain imo. And your attention to detail esp. with small repairs is much appreciated. I like that this piece is a hybrid of contrasting woods.
Trena, thank you for sharing another lovely example of your skill and artistry!!!
I'm guessing this chair was made in the 1930's. I have discovered through my years that a lot of furniture crafted in the 1930's was made from whatever assorted wood parts and pices that were on hand, and then faux grain and various colored stains tied it all together and made it look like a piece of finer furniture. "Whatever works" is emplyed more often when times are hard, finances are limited, and resources are scarce. Furniture pieces like this chair served long and hid their secrets well. Their longevity is a testament to the original craftsmanship, regardless of the assorted materials utilized for construction. The additions of oversized screws and nails add to the chairs apparent refusal to give up.
Vintage treasures like this once again lovely chair make me wish furniture could talk and tell us its story. ❤
🥰
From Frankenchair to a beautiful piece of furniture. Love the color/finish, Very beautiful. Great job young lady!
Thank you so much!
Wow! What an amazing restoration! To find such a pretty piece beneath that hideous paint job was wonderful. Thanks for sharing this, Trena.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for rescuing this poor painted chair. I really like how you appreciate natural wood, even on less than priceless heirlooms.😄
Nice job- you gave the "old lady" new life!
Wow! you took a chair that looked like it was ready to be tossed out, to a chair that will sit proud in any home. Beautiful and sturdy now. You always impress with the final reveal. I enjoy the process and your calm voice in the videos. can't wait to see what you are up to next. Until then be happy and healthy.
Thankyou!
I’m going to remember to scrape as much as possible before stripping in the future! Great tip.
😉
It’s wonderful you can see the beauty of furniture underneath all that paint 😊
That you see the beauty within the beast, is awe inspiring.
Oh Wow! That is what i say to every final reveal Trena does. Such a joy to watch you transform these pieces of furniture that are precious to someone. Love your work & craftsmanship Trena, a true artist ❤️
Thank you! 😊
I am always so happy when I see your latest creation pop up on my phone. Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you so much!
I never cease to feel real joy when you take a trashy piece and bring back its beauty. What a lovely result!
🥰
Great job!
Another job well done Trine 😊
You’re my absolute favourite among furnish repair people on the Tube.
Wow, thank you!
Lol ! Your nails compliment the green of the chair! My best to you , and beautiful shop dog !❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Happy Mothers Day, Trenna, and to your own Mom too!
The toners sure pulled it all together nicely. Thank you for another happy restoration. So pretty, that final picture. It looks good enough to put into an antique shop. ❤ Have a good day. ❤
You are so welcome
I kinda liked it even without the toning! Beautiful job and so nice to see the chair brought back to life rather than thrown on the burn pile.
You have done it again Trena! Taken a humdrum kitchen chair with multiple bodged repairs and a worn out paint job, and promoted it to the front hallway or dining room.
Nice finish and well done Mom too!
Absolutely amazing! Your father and mother must be very proud of you. I know we sure are. Thank you for inspiring so many.
Thank you so much!
Not only is the work tremendous as always, but your choice of music was wonderful.
Thank you very much!
Magnifique! Talent will always produce results that seem impossible and you make it look simple. Just wonderful.
Thank you very much!
Happy Mother's day. Its so nice to see you spend time with your father in the shop.
Thanks so much
I’m a woman who has worked with her hands for many years. I’ve even run a printing press and worked with chemicals and inks and could never have beautiful fingernails such as yours.
You are a true master of your craft and an inspiration to all!
It’s not too hard. You can do it
What the woodworkers call, "finish nails."
Happy Mothers Day, Treena! Fantastic job on the chair!
Thanks so much
Scrap wood chair, hence the tiger stripped finish. Great job pulling it all together.
Hey there. Thanks for the tip to cut a plug rather than using dowels when filling holes. The logic of aligning the grain makes total sense. I've been doing it wrong.
Glad to help!
Wow Trena! This came out beautifully! Thanks for bringing us along and Happy Mothers' Day!
Thank you! You too!
I watched the intro and thought, here is another stroll in the park for Trena. As always it looks great, and your Mom did a nice job on the seat.
Thanks so much
You never cease to beautify! When you said “off to the upholsterer” I thought, what about Mom? Glad she is still rockin’ it, too. Still planning to redo my own stuff down here in the lower 48, but in the meantime, I’ll keep learning vicariously thru you. Thanks, Trena!
Another absolutely perfect job - as expected. Your Mom's upholstery is nice too.
You did that beautifully again! I've enjoyed it! The chair can last for years to come! Niek.
You are truly a magician it looked so ugly before and almost regal finished. I think that tint brought it together. Well done young lady thank you for sharing.👍
If one thing, this video shows that every wood is beautiful, and that all different species creates a beautiful chair together. Food for thoughts! Great work as always!
Well said!
I cannot imagine that this chair looked better than this new. I am not extremely fond of the painted on tiger oak grain so was glad you didn’t try to recreate it. You did an amazing job on one small chair. Trena, you have a gift. I watch many different furniture restorers and your skills are second to none. I learn something new with every video of yours that I watch. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
Happy Mothers’ Day, Trena! ❤
They all are looking lovely together now Trena, thanks to you! ( and your Mom's upholstery)
Thanks so much
Not to nitpick but using screws rather than glue to secure pieces of wood together is the opposite of primitive. It is an industrial means to the same end. I completely agree with you that using screws is far less elegant and definitely less artisan but not primitive.
Your result using skillfully applied hardware was beautiful!
Ya. Just usually more hidden
There is "doing the job" and there is "going above and beyond". Visually, I think you accomplished the second one on this project. I'm not a fan of painted wood furniture, so I'm glad to see you brought this one back to life.
Thanks
Extraordinary original construction, deconstruction and re- construction . Amazing job - congratulations!
Thank you for saving this chair from the ugly old paint. And when you removed those embedddd screws I think I heard a sigh of relief and maybe saw a hint of a smile even. In the end you teased out the best of this Frankenchair. This "new" chair makes me feel so happy. Thanks for sharing.
8:32
Awesome!
WHAT? That can't be right? I guess it is, I watched the entire refinish! Trena took a piece of trash and made it beautiful! My head hurts from the Magical Furniture Transformation.
If it doesn't work out for with your dad I will happily adopt you! I would be so proud if my daughter could do this kind of work.
lol always good to know I have options. 😂😂🥰
That is a classic looking chair now. Beautiful!
I am currently staining a door for a friend and have the opposite problem from your glue run. Some stain got on the back of the door unbeknownst to me and dried for two weeks before I flipped the door to stain that side. It dawned on me this morning that I need to do the same thing you did to fix it. I've learned a lot watching you and Tom Johnson these last few years. Thx.
😉
Now that's a nice chair! Looks lovely ! A Happy Mother's day to you !
Thank you! You too!
I can tell that your heart is whole being back in the shop WITH your dad ❤
Turned it back into a handsome chair to be enjoyed for many more years. Great job as usual.
Awesome! Thank you!
Well done Trena , another brilliant piece ,I hope you had the Best Mother's day ,you deserve it
Thankyou. It was lovely
You always have the best music!🎵
It's amazing how you transformed this chair into a beautiful piece of furniture!!!!
Happy Sunday Trena thank you for sharing the You you are!
You are so welcome
@@johnsfurniturerepair forgot Happy Mother’s Day. Oh yeah and sometimes I say to you during your videos “Trena for President” am aware this is impossible lol.
I hold a deep respect from watching you handle many responsibilities with grace. Ty for being so real, the world needs more real people. 👍
Beautiful chair Beautiful work thanks Trena
Happy Mother's day all , very nice job Trena you saved that chair looks amazing stay safe and God Bless
Thanks so much
Thank you for this video! That chair reminds me of my late grandmother it looks like one she would have had in her home. The end color is perfect. So Thank you for the memories on this Mother's Day in the US. You do wonderful work as always. Great Job!!!
You are so welcome!
I love that they built it out of whatever wood they had - and you fixed it, and added to with what you deemed best; and the result was and is a beautiful functional chair :)
What a beautiful result! Just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing what you do with us, Trena. I see old furniture now and wonder how it would look if it were refurbished.
You are so welcome
Beautiful restoration. My grandmother had a similar chair that was a dark color, from age. You respected the piece.
I’m impressed that you can do such great work with those nails! I had some acrylic nails done for the first time two weeks ago and I can’t function properly 😂 I can’t grab anything, use my phone or type. It’s ridiculous
lol
Is this something you do for yourself or for resale; I cannot imagine how you van recoup your time and still offer the chair at a reasonable price. You technic , tools and expertise are exemplary. You are a craftsman in the best senve of yhe word. Thanks.
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No no. All client pieces
Wonderful to observe your ability to match color. It is a unique art and you excel at it. Really interesting to watch. Thank you.
Thank you! Cheers!
This is one of my husband and I's favorite channels to watch together!! You NEVER cease to AMAZE us with your talent, skill and knowledge of woodworking! We were wondering if you could possibly include more footage of the installation of the apolstry portion of all your refinished projects? We do some woodworking of our own and that in particular is of interest to us as well!
I will try to catch my mom in action. We are usually not next to each other
I've no idea why UA-cam sent me here but I am so glad it did. It's reminded me that I got a similar conditioned chair as part of an auction lot (if you want it you have to take the chair!) and it has been in my loft for thirty years. I'm inspired to do something with it now, so you have saved two chairs!
I will restore it but only if you want it back😉❤️
@Trena~ WOW, what a fantastic restoration makeover! This little chair turned out so beautiful & sophisticated! Thanks for all the great tips & tricks you shared along the way! Cheers to you my friend! ~~Christy~~
Cheers Christy! 🥰
Wow, from ‘garage grunge’ to glamorous….stunning transformation ! Thanks for sharing !
You are so welcome!
Thanks Ms John and family !!!
WOW! What a fantastic job at restoration.
I mean DAMN. What a difference. That's what talent, knowledge, and perseverance get you. A gorgeous chair.
Thankyou!
I'm so glad you saved the chair. It looks beautiful.❤