Wonderful restoration of what may be someone's antique store "find". Most guys fix stuff "quick and dirty", just the opposite of you. I'm guilty of "quick and dirty" myself.
hi, just a wanna be furniture fixer who read your comment, and thats right what you said. she's on another level. she fixes stuff no one will see. she's my mentor four sure.
Your videos are so easy to watch. Being a man, watching a woman in what is a predominantly male vocation is so refreshing. I have picked up a couple of tips watching you work. I have been doing woodwork since I was a young man helping my father. That is over 45 years ago. As I continue to state in the comments. I love that your shop isn’t an advertisement of the latest and greatest outrageously price tools. You are doing art with basic tools and great skill. I truly hopes it inspires others who might not be inclined to get out in the garage to do so and build something.
Just goes to show that it’s the person and not the tool that makes the best work. I always roll my eyes when I see hobbyists using Festool everything to make simple projects. They definitely have their place and are great tools for production work, but dowels and traditional joinery is just as good. Especially in Trena’s work.
@@rossanctuary5238I think you missed the whole point of the OP. I have space for a workbench, some minimal sanding and cutting tools, and an ancient cedar chest from my great great grandmother. I’m not going to buy planers and a shop full of other equipment, so those videos that feature them are not helpful to me. If they were the only DIY videos online, my heirloom would likely go on the burn pile when I’m gone. But with enough knowledge of what is possible with minimal tools, I will have the confidence to preserve it for more generations to come. And that’s a good thing.
I really enjoy watching you Trena. I am a furniture repair guy of over 55 years. I love the way you jump into a project with such confidence. The sign of a real pro. Your Dad trained you well.
hi read your comment. i am a semi retired painting contractor, 45 years and recently put a wood shop together to make live edge tables. i like it but i want to be a furniture fixer. i know alot about products and how to use them. i live in wyoming, 71 years. if you ever wanna mentor someone i'm here. thankyou
One of the things I enjoy about your videos Trena is the amount of patience you have. You never cut corners and the items are always superb at the end. I’m retired due to illness after 40 years in the industry and can’t take part any more. You always cheer me up. Thank you.
Shop dog is intently watching everything you do because she is in the apprenticeship phase of her training! Maybe some day we will be watching her repair furniture! 😊🐶😊🐶
It continues to amaze me that when you start a restoration, the piece looks so fragile, but your first move is to beat it apart with a mallet! And I’d be boiling vat of stomach acid dealing with that caning, but you nonchalantly fly into it with a chisel! Amazing lady, amazing skills! Really enjoying this channel!
Thanks for takIng the time to show us your work. I'm in Tasmania and I love buying old reclaimed timber and making furniture. It's nice hear you say that metal nails are not nessesary in furniture and a glue joint is stronger without them. Most of my furniture is made with glue only.. I butt glue most joints and strengthen them with small cleats or glue blocks. Through dowells after the. Glue sets are much stronger than nails. I enjoy watching you and always learn a new trick or two. Shop dog is a great assistant . My only assistant is " Murphy" he's a real pain . All he's does is measure wrong ,cut wrong side of line, lose tools, and doesn't wait for glue to dry. Keep up the good work we can see that you really enjoy it.
After you put the wood glue on a cracked piece of wood, use dental floss. Use the floss to slide back & forth in the crack to assist in glue distribution. :)
My favorite youtube channel! Trena (not trina!) A girl with a great voice, pretty face, but way more than that... Serious Skillz to pay the billz! Really enjoy your approach, attitude, attention to detail and finishing skills. I have watched all your videos over the last few weeks. Keep it up!
@Ramsey Gee, and here I thought Trena was an adult woman… who knew she is still a child, and being lauded on her physical appearance before her immense knowledge and skills! What rock did you crawl out from under?
You are so unbelievably patient. I would have given up on this because I don't have your skills. But I would have also hated to have sent it to the skip
My wife just completed her 1st ever makeover/repair of an old tallboy dresser ! Had alot of those same problems and we rolled up the sleeves and broke out the elbow grease and had a huge wonderful time together fixing and such and passed the time during an exceptional cold and snowy winters month! Looking for the next furniture project! Thanks for your video's , helped us alot !!!
I absolutely love this piece of furniture. So sad it has gone through so much! I can't wait to see it all finished - they brought it to the right shop - I'm sure it will be outstanding in the end.
My dad made his own variable-shaped scraper heads. He was a Pattern Maker. Some day I have the space to set up all the tools. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.
Love the music you play when you are intently working. You are one of the best restorers, if not the best, on the internet 😊 Watch you as much as I can. ❤
great tips for jobs like this. i used to do this for a living on the side. we see that you really enjoy your work. please keep up the great work! thank you.
As always, a great video, I love these tear-down/repair/rebuilds Looking forward to part 2. And hooray for Shop Dog's extended visit! Love her inspection and supervisory abilities! Since I've been working from home since last February, can't overstate how great it is to have our pups as office mates and spend so much more of my day with them all. Absolute boons for my mental health, for sure!
Got to say that I always get a kick out of your ultra thorough clamp jobs. They look like industrial art pieces. Also, your views on veneer vs solid was very illuminating. Looking forward to part 2!
I really liked the first camera you used, the sound quality was much better. Also, I know a lot of people will hate the long videos but I don't. I want to learn what to do and how, and you are not gonna see that in a 15 minute start and finished end result with a few speeded up clips in the middle videos. A rebuild takes as long as it takes and I am here looking forward to your next.
Alan Rye I learn something practical or whimsical from each of your videos. I'm in the middle of repairing a set of 1910-ish American oak dining chairs. As well as general repairs, I've had to turn up several missing spindles and repair a few dowels. But the biggest job was recaning the seats. I did the job almost the same as you, with the same time-consuming frustration of removing all the old cane and splines!! I'm looking forward to the next episode. I haven't seen the process of "flaming" the cane before. Mystery to me!!
Fabulous old desk! As a non-professional who has however, worked with wood most of my seventy-one years, I just love how you make tricky tasks appear so simple. Your patience & perseverance are amazing! Can’t wait for part two. A cameo bit of ‘Shop-dog’ was an added bonus.
Thank you so very much for sharing this one with us! There are a lot of things to learn from this one piece of furniture. I was also thrilled that you removed the Vanier that you removed. I sort of wished that you had removed and replaced it all, but then I wouldn't have had the opportunity to see how you take care of the pieces that are remaining. Very much looking forward to part 2!
It really helps me to see the process of where to start and the tools to use so I don't DESTROY the very thing I'm trying to save and restore. LOL. I gain a lot of confidence by seing how a professional actually does it. Thanks for all the videos! 🙂
I too like this desk. In fact I am shopping for one like it used or new. Your big puppy touched my heart. I am a dog person and love to see animals with personality that are obviously well cared for. Looking forward to see the installation of the cane and finishing. Oh I also enjoyed seeing you use your planner-nice.
You're awesome Trena! You never cease to amaze when it comes to your patience/persistence/skill. Always learn something from you. Look forward to part 2...
You have once again showed us your knowledge and skills. Every time I watch one of your videos I am even more impressed with your ability. Thanks for another great video. Waiting to see part two of your video. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad you decided to take that veneer off. I was cheering you on. Your videos are so helpful and you have my dream job! I would love to be able to stay in my workshop and do things for myself.
Thanks for the vid, have learned a lot so far and am looking forward to the rescanning. I am really interested in that process. The substrate and veneering process was informative also. Looking forward to the finish piece. Thanks for taking the time to explain the processes.
Filming your work takes a lot of time that you could put toward your work. But then we wouldn't be able to enjoy watching save furniture in desperate condition. And I bet you enjoy sharing as much as you enjoy your work! So, thanks for taking the time to film and share your work and, very importantly, for providing such instruction on what to do (like making sure the groove for the new strip for the cane), what not to do (like the use of the nails! UGH!) and why you do what you do! Great shop dog/supervisor! Looking forward to part 2!
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience with us all. I learn at least a half new things every video I had a doodle that looked like a twin to yours, great dogs.
Needless to say, you can’t have enough clamps. Nothing gets by you when it come to improper repair. You had a good teacher and now you are teaching others. I so enjoy how you take on challenges and create master pieces. Can’t wait to see the finished desk.
Nessa knows, as my dogs did, when YOU need attention 😁 It was often just myself and my Corgi, Norm, while building my home. He basically would hang in the background until I got stressed over a particular task...he would magically appear to lick my face and console me. I know you never show frustration or blurt out four letter words but maybe you were feeling it a bit with that one panel? And she stopped by to lick your face and console you? Dogs rule! Can't wait for part deux! Have a good week
Self talk, yep, a staple in getting things done. A way to noodle things out, calm oneself and get frustration out when needed. That along with Shop Dog. She is a calming influence as well I bet. Take care and God Bless. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee and a former Michigander 😁 Thank you Trena. Love your videos. I save them for last, at the end of the day, so I can thoroughly enjoy them.
Wow Trena! I would have walked away from this one. You have a great insight into what the end-sight will be. Great patience and another awesome video. Can't wait to see part II. Hope you drinking all the coffees I bought you, lol.
This is a piece I am sure not many would take on. You are so amazing and I am learning so much from you. Not that I can tackle anything but the education of it all is amazingly wonderful. I love your channel. Now I will anxiously await for part II ..........LOL Truly this is so much fun! You are just amazing and I love your attitude about what to mend and so on. Blessings
I enjoy seeing how thorough and detailed you are in doing the repairs. You really bring out the loveliness of this old furniture! Also, i love how ShopDog helps so well with cleaning out the old caining 😍🐶
I so enjoy your channel. I appreciate that you take the time to explain things throughout the entire process. My hobby is furniture painting/refinishing. I cringe when I watch so many of the furniture flippers jacking up furniture while doing "repairs", especially when they starting using nails!! I am learning so much, especially what NOT to do. Looking forward to Part II.
Oh my goodness Treena... You have really taken me on an emotional ride with this one. First you have shown the whole world that "Shop Dog" (Nesa, is that short for "Vanessa") is responsible for all the work that happens, and she supervises everything (Good girl. My heart is happy). Then all of those nails in the draw, (metal in wood) made me sad. But seeing glue squeeze out always makes me happy. Oh my gosh. It's all too much
Trena I have learned so much from watching and enjoying your skillful restoration videos. Sad about mustard glue bot 😢. Your ability to colour match leaves me in wonder.
I just found your channel, and I’m loving your videos! What a great resource for those of us who would love to attempt repairs of our old furniture! (I have my grandparents table and sideboard that hold wonderful memories for me.) I am amazed at the variety of skills that you have, and the mastery of those skills at such a young age! I’m in awe of your conservation abilities!!! And you have such a wonderful presence in your videos. Just a great all around experience!!! Thanks so much for all that you do for people who want their treasures lovingly restored, and for letting us share the restoration journey with you! Barb from Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Even in the really bad shape it’s in, it’s a beautiful design, and once you’ve done your magic it will be perfection at its best! Again, love the red hair!🤗
Truth be told there are times that more nails are needed....I tried wood glue and my mother-in-law kept escaping from the basement but after nailing the door shut with a few hundred 8 penny nails she's been behaving and keeping her mouth shut..Another great video with great narration.
TRENA: I was watching this program, when I realised that my grandson had joined me on the sofa; "Nanna, why is the lady doing the spider dance?" he asked, and I had to stop the video to explain to him how the sound is what tells you when it's loose! A couple of days later his mother rang me to ask, "What were you telling Aiden? We were in MacDonalds the other day, and he was telling everyone that he was tapping their tables to see if the veneer was OK" What did I start??? LOL
@@johnsfurniturerepair I enjoy your videos, and I'm happy to see you wearing a respirator more often. Also it was fun seeing your father's workshop too. take care.
Wow somebody must have really loved that desk to ask for such an extensive repair. Like the new hair color...similar to that mahogany desk you just did. :)
I truly love your shop dog, what a beautiful helpful friend, like that you jump rite in and get the job done 👏
Wonderful restoration of what may be someone's antique store "find".
Most guys fix stuff "quick and dirty", just the opposite of you. I'm guilty of "quick and dirty" myself.
hi, just a wanna be furniture fixer who read your comment, and thats right what you said. she's on another level. she fixes stuff no one will see. she's my mentor four sure.
Your videos are so easy to watch. Being a man, watching a woman in what is a predominantly male vocation is so refreshing. I have picked up a couple of tips watching you work. I have been doing woodwork since I was a young man helping my father. That is over 45 years ago. As I continue to state in the comments. I love that your shop isn’t an advertisement of the latest and greatest outrageously price tools. You are doing art with basic tools and great skill. I truly hopes it inspires others who might not be inclined to get out in the garage to do so and build something.
Thankyou!
Just goes to show that it’s the person and not the tool that makes the best work. I always roll my eyes when I see hobbyists using Festool everything to make simple projects. They definitely have their place and are great tools for production work, but dowels and traditional joinery is just as good. Especially in Trena’s work.
Oh yeah, let's make an issue out it for no reason.
@@rossanctuary5238I think you missed the whole point of the OP.
I have space for a workbench, some minimal sanding and cutting tools, and an ancient cedar chest from my great great grandmother.
I’m not going to buy planers and a shop full of other equipment, so those videos that feature them are not helpful to me. If they were the only DIY videos online, my heirloom would likely go on the burn pile when I’m gone.
But with enough knowledge of what is possible with minimal tools, I will have the confidence to preserve it for more generations to come.
And that’s a good thing.
@@docinparadise If like gonna read all of B.S. get a life bro
I do love your shop helper ❤
I really enjoy watching you Trena. I am a furniture repair guy of over 55 years. I love the way you jump into a project with such confidence. The sign of a real pro. Your Dad trained you well.
Thanks Kenneth!
hi read your comment. i am a semi retired painting contractor, 45 years and recently put a wood shop together to make live edge tables. i like it but i want to be a furniture fixer. i know alot about products and how to use them. i live in wyoming, 71 years. if you ever wanna mentor someone i'm here. thankyou
One of the things I enjoy about your videos Trena is the amount of patience you have. You never cut corners and the items are always superb at the end. I’m retired due to illness after 40 years in the industry and can’t take part any more. You always cheer me up. Thank you.
Thankyou Graham. I’m so glad to cheer you up.
Shop dog is intently watching everything you do because she is in the apprenticeship phase of her training! Maybe some day we will be watching her repair furniture! 😊🐶😊🐶
Maybe one day!
When she starts repairing furniture you can take her on the road here in the USA.I'll come to see her.
@@ginger1549 Me too!
ShopDog looks more like she is standing over Trena making sure she does it right and doesn't slack off at all. Maybe Trena is ShopDog's apprentice!
@@coelacanth9311 nah... Shop dog won't even sand one chair!
It continues to amaze me that when you start a restoration, the piece looks so fragile, but your first move is to beat it apart with a mallet! And I’d be boiling vat of stomach acid dealing with that caning, but you nonchalantly fly into it with a chisel! Amazing lady, amazing skills! Really enjoying this channel!
Lol. Thanks Tom!
That would be Amazing artisan...
Thanks for takIng the time to show us your work. I'm in Tasmania and I love buying old reclaimed timber and making furniture. It's nice hear you say that metal nails are not nessesary in furniture and a glue joint is stronger without them.
Most of my furniture is made with glue only.. I butt glue most joints and strengthen them with small cleats or glue blocks. Through dowells after the. Glue sets are much stronger than nails. I enjoy watching you and always learn a new trick or two. Shop dog is a great assistant . My only assistant is " Murphy" he's a real pain . All he's does is measure wrong ,cut wrong side of line, lose tools, and doesn't wait for glue to dry.
Keep up the good work we can see that you really enjoy it.
Lol
That Murphy! He really gets around and fingers into everything.
He keeps me on my toes
After you put the wood glue on a cracked piece of wood, use dental floss. Use the floss to slide back & forth in the crack to assist in glue distribution. :)
Shop dog on the work table - love it!
My favorite youtube channel! Trena (not trina!) A girl with a great voice, pretty face, but way more than that... Serious Skillz to pay the billz! Really enjoy your approach, attitude, attention to detail and finishing skills. I have watched all your videos over the last few weeks. Keep it up!
I’ve watched them all too, then I quickly regret it because of the wait for the next one!
@Ramsey Gee, and here I thought Trena was an adult woman… who knew she is still a child, and being lauded on her physical appearance before her immense knowledge and skills! What rock did you crawl out from under?
@@capers72424 oh boy, i wish you the best!
@@turbocobra do better, Ramsey.
Capers. Get a grip mate. He’s paying a compliment. Not everyone is woke and offended at everything these days.
You are so unbelievably patient. I would have given up on this because I don't have your skills. But I would have also hated to have sent it to the skip
I love the barley twist legs! Such a beautiful piece!❤️
My wife just completed her 1st ever makeover/repair of an old tallboy dresser ! Had alot of those same problems and we rolled up the sleeves and broke out the elbow grease and had a huge wonderful time together fixing and such and passed the time during an exceptional cold and snowy winters month! Looking for the next furniture project! Thanks for your video's , helped us alot !!!
Awesome. Nice you could do it together.
Your furniture restorations are like a calming therapy for me :) Thank you for sharing your times with us all.
Thankyou!
I truly injo watching you refurbish everything. You do a great job just like I do . And your mom and Dad do .
I absolutely love this piece of furniture. So sad it has gone through so much! I can't wait to see it all finished - they brought it to the right shop - I'm sure it will be outstanding in the end.
I agree on the attraction this desk has! Heck, even shop dog loves it! Ha!
This is one of your most interesting restorations you have videoed, thank you.
Wow! That was fun. A ton of work. Loved it! Beautiful job.
I am watching this video again Trena to check on the cane repairs and your Doodle girl is so lovely,
thankyou!
Can't wait to see it go back together, I have never done cane repair.
My dad made his own variable-shaped scraper heads. He was a Pattern Maker. Some day I have the space to set up all the tools. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.
We all know Trena, that your skill and craftsmanship will make this desk look stunning...
So nice to see you use your machines and showing your machinery skill, can't wait to see the finished product.....👍
Excellent, great work great video, thank you, now for part two!
Nice work, shop dog was a great help 😘 looking forward to the rest of the restoration ♥️
Love the music you play when you are intently working.
You are one of the best restorers, if not the best, on the internet 😊
Watch you as much as I can. ❤
Thankyou!
great tips for jobs like this. i used to do this for a living on the side. we see that you really enjoy your work. please keep up the great work! thank you.
Thanks Glenn!
The finished desk is ready for another 100 years. Beautiful.
Thanks Trena as usual great tips and tricks. Learn much from your show.
As always, a great video, I love these tear-down/repair/rebuilds Looking forward to part 2.
And hooray for Shop Dog's extended visit! Love her inspection and supervisory abilities! Since I've been working from home since last February, can't overstate how great it is to have our pups as office mates and spend so much more of my day with them all. Absolute boons for my mental health, for sure!
Awesome!
Got to say that I always get a kick out of your ultra thorough clamp jobs. They look like industrial art pieces. Also, your views on veneer vs solid was very illuminating. Looking forward to part 2!
Thanks for tuning in
So much work! Can’t wait to see how it turns out in the next video.
I really liked the first camera you used, the sound quality was much better. Also, I know a lot of people will hate the long videos but I don't. I want to learn what to do and how, and you are not gonna see that in a 15 minute start and finished end result with a few speeded up clips in the middle videos. A rebuild takes as long as it takes and I am here looking forward to your next.
Ya I’m. It sure I like the new one yet either.
I love the deck. Always a time to learn I injoy all that you do.Waiting for part two.
Alan Rye
I learn something practical or whimsical from each of your videos. I'm in the middle of repairing a set of 1910-ish American oak dining chairs. As well as general repairs, I've had to turn up several missing spindles and repair a few dowels. But the biggest job was recaning the seats. I did the job almost the same as you, with the same time-consuming frustration of removing all the old cane and splines!! I'm looking forward to the next episode. I haven't seen the process of "flaming" the cane before. Mystery to me!!
awesome. stay tuned!
Always good to shop supervisor... adorable as well. Awesome cool peice to work on.
Fabulous old desk! As a non-professional who has however, worked with wood most of my seventy-one years, I just love how you make tricky tasks appear so simple. Your patience & perseverance are amazing! Can’t wait for part two. A cameo bit of ‘Shop-dog’ was an added bonus.
Thanks for watching!
Yes, she makes paint stripping look almost enjoyable. Me, it's pure drudgery.
Watching you transform that desk was magical, really magical. You have such great skills. Thank you.
Thankyou!
Your skill and patience is amazing! I know this piece will be beautiful! I can't wait to see it finished!
Thank you so very much for sharing this one with us! There are a lot of things to learn from this one piece of furniture. I was also thrilled that you removed the Vanier that you removed. I sort of wished that you had removed and replaced it all, but then I wouldn't have had the opportunity to see how you take care of the pieces that are remaining. Very much looking forward to part 2!
It really helps me to see the process of where to start and the tools to use so I don't DESTROY the very thing I'm trying to save and restore. LOL. I gain a lot of confidence by seing how a professional actually does it. Thanks for all the videos! 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
That's a nice piece of furniture, looking forward to seeing the completed task.
Again you have taken your work to another level. I am impressed with your work. You are a perfectionist great job
I love the confidence you show, probably a result of your experience and skill. Let's fix this treasured family heirloom "Grabs mallet and chisel" 😆
Lol
It really is amazing how SOUND tells you so much!
I too like this desk. In fact I am shopping for one like it used or new. Your big puppy touched my heart. I am a dog person and love to see animals with personality that are obviously well cared for. Looking forward to see the installation of the cane and finishing. Oh I also enjoyed seeing you use your planner-nice.
Thanks Richard! Good luck on your search!
You're awesome Trena! You never cease to amaze when it comes to your patience/persistence/skill. Always learn something from you. Look forward to part 2...
Thanks Mark!
You have once again showed us your knowledge and skills. Every time I watch one of your videos I am even more impressed with your ability. Thanks for another great video. Waiting to see part two of your video. Thanks for sharing.
Thankyou Stephen!
rally nice work, nice little piece, and very obedient dog. Thanks Trena
I’m so glad you decided to take that veneer off. I was cheering you on. Your videos are so helpful and you have my dream job! I would love to be able to stay in my workshop and do things for myself.
Thanks for the vid, have learned a lot so far and am looking forward to the rescanning. I am really interested in that process. The substrate and veneering process was informative also. Looking forward to the finish piece. Thanks for taking the time to explain the processes.
Thanks for tuning in!
I love your attention to detail. The drawer runner split being the example, here
It's really cute how interested Shopdog was in what you were doing.
Always love seeing oak pieces saved/revitalized.
This video brought us (my wife and me) a great deal of joy. So instructive and entertaining. Thank you so much.
Warm greetings from ice-cold Germany.
Glad you enjoyed it!
looking forward to part two, great job so far!
Coming soon!
Awww, your little helper is so cute.
I totally felt it when you cut into the lattice work after using the curve tool to try to remove it 😅
Me too 😢
I call it rattan.
Filming your work takes a lot of time that you could put toward your work. But then we wouldn't be able to enjoy watching save furniture in desperate condition. And I bet you enjoy sharing as much as you enjoy your work! So, thanks for taking the time to film and share your work and, very importantly, for providing such instruction on what to do (like making sure the groove for the new strip for the cane), what not to do (like the use of the nails! UGH!) and why you do what you do! Great shop dog/supervisor! Looking forward to part 2!
Thanks for watching!
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience with us all. I learn at least a half new things every video
I had a doodle that looked like a twin to yours, great dogs.
Awe. Thankyou.
Loved watching your work here. Great job.
Needless to say, you can’t have enough clamps. Nothing gets by you when it come to improper repair. You had a good teacher and now you are teaching others. I so enjoy how you take on challenges and create master pieces. Can’t wait to see the finished desk.
Your "shop" dog is so cute lol, he's interested in what you're doing and wants to help you. Reminds me of my toddler son. So cute.
Nessa knows, as my dogs did, when YOU need attention 😁 It was often just myself and my Corgi, Norm, while building my home. He basically would hang in the background until I got stressed over a particular task...he would magically appear to lick my face and console me. I know you never show frustration or blurt out four letter words but maybe you were feeling it a bit with that one panel? And she stopped by to lick your face and console you? Dogs rule!
Can't wait for part deux!
Have a good week
oh ya they sure are little helpers
Self talk, yep, a staple in getting things done. A way to noodle things out, calm oneself and get frustration out when needed. That along with Shop Dog. She is a calming influence as well I bet. Take care and God Bless. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee and a former Michigander 😁 Thank you Trena. Love your videos. I save them for last, at the end of the day, so I can thoroughly enjoy them.
Thankyou and I’m glad you enjoy them!
Your work is amazing Trena
You are really good at your job; cant wait to see how this one ends!
Wow Trena! I would have walked away from this one. You have a great insight into what the end-sight will be. Great patience and another awesome video. Can't wait to see part II. Hope you drinking all the coffees I bought you, lol.
Yes so much coffee to get through this one. Lol. Thankyou Ron!
Hello Trenna! Up the great and skillful work you do. I'm going to enjoy watching how you transform the desk into another beauty
Yes we noticed your new nails and haircolor and they look fabulous.
Oh thank you!
I think Shop Dog feels sorry for mum talking to herself, so he listens to her talking. You are brilliant by the way!
Lol. That’s funny.
Well done as always, can’t wait to see the finished job.
Hello...I love seeing you with your dog.
I agree that the repairs should be done first. You are doing a great job.
I love the “tap” test! We use the same on aerospace advanced composite structures
This is a piece I am sure not many would take on. You are so amazing and I am learning so much from you. Not that I can tackle anything but the education of it all is amazingly wonderful. I love your channel. Now I will anxiously await for part II ..........LOL
Truly this is so much fun! You are just amazing and I love your attitude about what to mend and so on.
Blessings
Thank you so much!
Saw your video with your dad and mom. I could NEVER have left that shop and their company...it seems so cool. Love your dog on the work bench!
I enjoy seeing how thorough and detailed you are in doing the repairs. You really bring out the loveliness of this old furniture! Also, i love how ShopDog helps so well with cleaning out the old caining 😍🐶
I can’t wait to see part II! Sitting on the edge of my seat. I’ve always wanted to do what you do.
Just go for it.
I wish I had a study and writing desk like this..
Bravo master, excellent work
Thank you very much!
I so enjoy your channel. I appreciate that you take the time to explain things throughout the entire process. My hobby is furniture painting/refinishing. I cringe when I watch so many of the furniture flippers jacking up furniture while doing "repairs", especially when they starting using nails!! I am learning so much, especially what NOT to do. Looking forward to Part II.
Awesome. Thanks for watching!
What a massive repair job. Way beyond my pay grade but fun to watch and your channel has helped me with some minor furniture repairs around our house.
Sweet doggy! Good company!
Great stuff.
FYI I find that Titebond III is excellent for working into cracks and small places. It flows easier than white glue.
Ah. Good to know.
Oh my goodness Treena... You have really taken me on an emotional ride with this one.
First you have shown the whole world that "Shop Dog" (Nesa, is that short for "Vanessa") is responsible for all the work that happens, and she supervises everything (Good girl. My heart is happy). Then all of those nails in the draw, (metal in wood) made me sad. But seeing glue squeeze out always makes me happy.
Oh my gosh. It's all too much
Lol. Thanks for engaging Edward. Yep. Nothing gets done around here without shop dog.
@@johnsfurniturerepair. Did i get her name right? (probably not)... :-)
yep, Nessa. not short for anything.
Trena I have learned so much from watching and enjoying your skillful restoration videos. Sad about mustard glue bot 😢. Your ability to colour match leaves me in wonder.
Thanks so much
I just found your channel, and I’m loving your videos! What a great resource for those of us who would love to attempt repairs of our old furniture! (I have my grandparents table and sideboard that hold wonderful memories for me.)
I am amazed at the variety of skills that you have, and the mastery of those skills at such a young age! I’m in awe of your conservation abilities!!!
And you have such a wonderful presence in your videos. Just a great all around experience!!!
Thanks so much for all that you do for people who want their treasures lovingly restored, and for letting us share the restoration journey with you!
Barb from Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
thankyou Barb!
Doin a great job there, stil a lot to do though, Stay Safe now !!!.
yep
Even in the really bad shape it’s in, it’s a beautiful design, and once you’ve done your magic it will be perfection at its best! Again, love the red hair!🤗
I agree. Thanks!
Hi Trena, we enjoy watching your channel. Inspired to try our hand at fixing some of our furniture.
Awesome have fun!
Truth be told there are times that more nails are needed....I tried wood glue and my mother-in-law kept escaping from the basement but after nailing the door shut with a few hundred 8 penny nails she's been behaving and keeping her mouth shut..Another great video with great narration.
😂😂
great project, displaying your applied skills...txs for sharing
R.I.P. Mustard Bottle, we all will miss you............ Looking forward for Part 2! Great job so far!!
Lol. I’m sad too.
@@johnsfurniturerepair 🤣
TRENA: I was watching this program, when I realised that my grandson had joined me on the sofa; "Nanna, why is the lady doing the spider dance?" he asked, and I had to stop the video to explain to him how the sound is what tells you when it's loose! A couple of days later his mother rang me to ask, "What were you telling Aiden? We were in MacDonalds the other day, and he was telling everyone that he was tapping their tables to see if the veneer was OK" What did I start??? LOL
That’s so adorable! Tell him I’m glad he is making sure the tables are in good shape. Lol
Wow! This is turning out to be a HUGE project... one little thing leads to another, right?! Keep on trucking'!!
Yep
I love your attention to detail!
I really like the size and design of that desk, it would be perfect as an occational laptop desk. Very "2021"
Yes it’s nice and small.
@@johnsfurniturerepair I enjoy your videos, and I'm happy to see you wearing a respirator more often.
Also it was fun seeing your father's workshop too.
take care.
Wow somebody must have really loved that desk to ask for such an extensive repair.
Like the new hair color...similar to that mahogany desk you just did. :)