You really fooled me with the editing in this one! But, you're not afraid to go back to the drawing board when things don't go as planned. Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration to me.
Super save! My heart sank when I saw the bed together the first time and I just knew you would be headed to the lacquer thinner can. Your second time around produced a much better result under very difficult circumstances. Great job matching so many disperate colors AND a vertical seam. The owners must be very happy.
Thank you for showing a mistake or problem and how you solved it. So many times beginners will have accidental success and never learn anything. Being able to solve problems is the hallmark of an experienced master.
As the saying goes, "only fools are always right". Nice to see a seasoned professional accepting his mistakes and overcoming them :) Thanks for teaching by showing, and for showing us how to understand and love wood. Great job, Tom!
I think this video shows the difficulty of matching colors and how knowledge of color theory, toners, stains, dyes, etc. really pays off in the end. Thank you so much!
Oh my gosh!!!! You saved the day!!! The end result is fantastic!!!! That project was awesome!!! It’s amazing that you figured out the best solution and saw it through! My gosh you have a gift!!!!
Well you had me going (Like many others here also!) when you put it together the 1st time. I looked and said,"No way is Tom going to live with that!" and sure enough, you sucked it up, and went back to the drawing board, and came up with another solution that got the job done in a manner you and "we" are used to seeing. another great Job Tom Thanks for sharing as always. !
Another Restoration Perfection! I expected nothing less than your perfection of the color matching and the decision to re-Do the stain to match the original bed rail. A Stunning Restore.
I knew that refinishing was going to be your biggest challenge. You did a wonderful job at a great expense in time and effort. In the past, when faced with a situation like this, what I have done was to use an opaque finish of a matching color to "marry" the old with the new. It is quick and would be barely noticeable, especially if you were fancy by introducing different shades of the same color to show grain.
At the end reveal my mouth started opening of its own accord to say something like "Uhhh...Tom...." and I literally jumped when you screeched to a stop! Three cheers for the re-start. I think many shops would have shrugged and said well that's the best we can do under the circumstances. So inspiring to see the amount of work you are willing to do to meet your own high standards. Kind of throws new light on what you mean by your Yankee understatement "I think it looks pretty good". We will all have to think twice now before we say our work looks pretty good.
A true pro. It's hard to look at something you spent so much time and effort into and face the fact that you don't like it. Starting over is hard but worth it!
Thomas, this project captured all my worst nightmares when dealing with repairs! Oh sure, color match is a challenge, but much more than that, you had challenges in color variations/veining and wood grain! And on top of that, a hard straight line for the glue/repair line. Its’s 4 problems at the same time! This is where most of us mortals throw up our hands and say “good enough” and let the bed spread hang over the bed rails.
Hi Tom, It may of taken two attempts... But you got there in the end, Another great job! True craftsmanship, thanks for leaving the first attempt in. That's how we learn. A man who never makes mistakes don't make anything.
Beautiful job. That was a real challenge but you persevered and the end result was outstanding. No one will walk into that bedroom and even notice that modification. Great work.
Thank you very much! I still wish I could go back and do this differently. But you're right, the repaired end is at the headboard, and with the night tables and bed clothes the repairs aren't visible
I am always impressed at how careful and professional you are about your restorations. I love that you do as much as you can by hand versus relying on machines. This was a great save and I appreciate how you are willing see the problem and correct it no matter how difficult or challenging it might be. Well done!
I am on Cape Cod.. i have being doing custom furniture and furniture repairs for my customers for many years, but I have not had the courage to tackle the resizing of two antique four poster beds that have been in the back of my workshop for years. That is, 'til now. Gonna try it.. thank you for the inspiration... I never fail to learn from your wonderful videos! ... Richard.. Rose Cottage Furniture
Hi Richard, thanks! Usually, the only part that can be saved are the posts. Although I've been able to convert a couple of full size beds to be almost the size of a queen. have you ever visited Leonard's of Seekonk? I wonder if they're still there
@@johnsonrestoration Thank you for your response.. I am familiar with Leonards.. they do a nice job but a bit costly! Think I will tackle these myself.. will follow your technique on the sideboards.. wondered if there is any way to "stretch" the head and foot boards, i.e., to go from an antique 3/4 size to a full or queen? Love your channel!!
Thank you so much for showing that even for a consummate artist like yourself, things do not always go to plan on the first attempt. It makes me feel so much better, because they sure don't for me. As I tell my grand children the point of life is not to avoid making mistakes. It's to learn how to correct them when you have.
Dr. Thomas Johnson, Wood Surgeon Par Excellence! I too love your ability to say, “This isn’t good enough.” A prime lesson I keep learning from your excellent videos is to always seek perfection so that I can say, “It looks pretty good.” Indeed it does. As a side note, I have an antique double bed that someone lengthened a long time ago. He cut the rail in half and inserted a darker block of vertical grain walnut into the center and a piece of 1x8 hardwood down the inside for additional strength. Still works after some 80 years following the lengthening operation.
I love the fact that you share and let it be part of the process for the viewer, the things that do not go well. It helps everyone learn how to fix things when it does not go well. You are an absolute master at this craft. Ive done enough of it to know to leave it to the professionals. My favorite thing though is Ella, photobombing the photoshoot LOL.
Great work. Much respect for having the judgment and impartiality to recognize the first staining approach wasn't working. The final result is beautiful.
My wife asked, "How's he going to match those colors?" I told her, "He's a magician." Then I thought I'd have to eat my words, but you came back and lived up to your build up. Thanks for sharing.
Wow Tom you cease to amaze me. You've proven to me once again that even a master like you needs to remain humble and diligent. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Rich M
I think that is the toughest match I have seen you do yet. I love your work and was a bit surprised at 23 minutes that you were good with it. Sure glad you decided to go back to 0 with it. It finally turned out nice. Thanks for the video and transparency in your work that we can all learn from.
The editing in these videos is superb. Also your step by step explanation of the entire process is excellent and much appreciated. Thank you so much for making these videos showing your craftsmanship and teaching all of us around the world.
Sir, I've watched a lot of video on builds and repairs. I've also done a fair amount of builds and repairs and to see you call it "pretty bad" and commence to try again was refreshing and for those of us in the know, par for course. Interesting layering of colour, I will be trying that. Thank you for being honest and sharing knowledge, very much appreciated.
Hi Tom Masterful piece of work! Clearly something only a seasoned professional could pull off. :-) the heritage of the antique was maintained and now will serve the owners well for many, many years. Can't ask for more than that! regards vic
Congratulations! it's like recognizing real tradespeople, getting back to work when it does not satisfy us, there's nothing better than starting over. Nice work, as always!
Excellent! You just made my Friday even better! Perseverance, Patience and the willingness to start a difficult job over again striving for something close to perfection in everything one does is the takeaway for me. Thank you once again Thomas Johnson for generously sharing your knowledge creativity and confidence with your students.
Huge respect for being willing to start over. Don't see that very much anymore. At our home, the thing is cooking. When a dish is messed up such as the roux for a gumbo, it goes in the trash and we start over. It hurts, but teaches the kids to take pride in what they make. Now they will throw something away themselves and start over if it isn't up to par.
I've said it before, you are a master! You make an absolutely daunting task look easy, I am very very sure there is much more to it than what we see in the video. I am sure I could have made the joints but there is absolutely no way I could have gotten the color as close to the original you did .... amazing job!! Thank you for sharing !!
I am impressed with the dies and stains and your ability to color match. I do wonder why you didn't freshen the joint on the existing rails so there was a strong straight line to work from. It also seemed to me that the grain on the new mahogany was much more open. This gave an oak impression to me. I don't know your situation and your available resources but I do believe the grain on the new gave you the most problem. I do applaud you on your work with what you had to work with. It did come out nice
That was certainly a challenge to your professional skills in color matching!! I would have had to throw the towel in. The end product turned out wonderful, as always. The owners should be "tickled pink." Thanks for another great video.
Really great job. Hard to admit when things don’t actually work out. Glad you went back and fixed it. Looks really good. P.S. My seven year old daughter watched this with me and she asked me to tell you hi. lol
Really enjoyed your problem solving, with regard to matching wood colors. These beds, one finds like old bicycles in junk shops, here in France; they're everywhere....You're always welcome Tom, should you ever plan a trip over...cheers...rr Normandy, Fra.
Thomas you are a Genius. I keep viewing your videos over and over again and so keep learning from you. Thanks for uploading and have a nice weekend. Rgds from Germany, Robert
Somewhere along the way I learned that there are 2 ways to make additions: 1) blend in so perfectly that it’s unrecognizable from the original, or 2) showcase it rather than hide it. You did a fine job blending it in. It would be interesting to see a large center patch (perhaps 1/3 of you finished length?) dovetailed(?) in and finished nicely. Every piece is different and there are a million different ways to get the job done. Nice work as always.
Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration I don’t know, personally I think you ‘sleighed’ this one. You have shown us that you are wise enough to be aware of what you don’t know, honest enough with yourself to see your work for what it is, and integrous enough to do whatever it takes to make it right.
Great job.. you always take time for the perfect fit. When you find a screw hard to turn, a crescent wrench works better than the pliers. Thanks for you willingness to share.
I just happened upon your channel. You have such a great eye -- meticulous with getting everything as close as possible. Thank you for the lesson in woodwork, quality and patience. God bless you in your work.
Amazing work. You married two pieces of wood that didn't look even remotely similar, but somehow managed to make it look cohesive at the end. I really enjoy your skill, craftsmanship, and willingness to share (even the mistakes).
Finishing--especially to match existing old/antique examples--really is an art form. It seems as though you spent more time and effort on getting the finish right, than you did on the modification itself. The results look great! [We have a modern sleigh bed in the master bedroom, and the side rails never see the light of day--hidden under a mattress skirt]
What an amazing restoration! This is my favourite video I've seen so far. I felt like it was such a monumental task to get the woods to all match up. I felt a little disappointed when the bed was put together the first time. I literally cheered out loud when Tom basically said "I ain't going out like that!".
I’d’ve bet no way to get them to match but excellent job - very close. I liked that you added some of the grain lines, tricks the eye to seeing the whole board not just a portion. You’re a real artist - love your work!
THAT was a fun ride. I found myself leaning in to watch you work the problem. When you slammed those rails in the first time I was "What, no, wait, what?" I kept thinking we'd reach the end of the episode and then have to come back next week to see what happens. Funny though, as I've had those nights where I've hoped the next morning would bring different results - "but it didn't."
After watching several of his restorations I feel he has a lot of experience and talent not immediately evident. Abilities that were needed to do a project like this as well as it came out. I know this was a real challenge to get the results he did. This was a real tough one.
You made an almost impossible job possible , Tom. Great colour matching at the end. I was keen to see how you matched the transition between old and new wood. I hoped you would "paint" in grain, as I was keen to see how it was done. Great skill and patience shown on this project. I love working with mahogany/sapele but boy does the dust cause me discomfort. Thanks as always for sharing your skills. David.
You remind me of every great shop teacher I had in school... now I kind of want to try restoring that old breadbox I made a couple hundred years ago in middle school.
You really fooled me with the editing in this one! But, you're not afraid to go back to the drawing board when things don't go as planned.
Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration to me.
You're welcome!
I'm really glad that there are people out there who appreciate the value of investing in reusing these pieces. Thanks for the video Tom!
You're welcome!
Super save! My heart sank when I saw the bed together the first time and I just knew you would be headed to the lacquer thinner can. Your second time around produced a much better result under very difficult circumstances. Great job matching so many disperate colors AND a vertical seam. The owners must be very happy.
Thanks! We'll find out soon!
Thank you for showing a mistake or problem and how you solved it. So many times beginners will have accidental success and never learn anything. Being able to solve problems is the hallmark of an experienced master.
Thanks! Yes, it's all about problem solving, which, when you think about is what most jobs are!
As the saying goes, "only fools are always right".
Nice to see a seasoned professional accepting his mistakes and overcoming them :)
Thanks for teaching by showing, and for showing us how to understand and love wood.
Great job, Tom!
You're welcome!
I think this video shows the difficulty of matching colors and how knowledge of color theory, toners, stains, dyes, etc. really pays off in the end. Thank you so much!
You're welcome! It was a bit of a fiasco! But in the end it was alright
Oh my gosh!!!! You saved the day!!! The end result is fantastic!!!! That project was awesome!!! It’s amazing that you figured out the best solution and saw it through! My gosh you have a gift!!!!
Thanks so much! 😊
Well you had me going (Like many others here also!) when you put it together the 1st time. I looked and said,"No way is Tom going to live with that!" and sure enough, you sucked it up, and went back to the drawing board, and came up with another solution that got the job done in a manner you and "we" are used to seeing. another great Job Tom Thanks for sharing as always. !
You're welcome!
Another Restoration Perfection! I expected nothing less than your perfection of the color matching and the decision to re-Do the stain to match the original bed rail. A Stunning Restore.
Thanks!
I knew that refinishing was going to be your biggest challenge. You did a wonderful job at a great expense in time and effort. In the past, when faced with a situation like this, what I have done was to use an opaque finish of a matching color to "marry" the old with the new. It is quick and would be barely noticeable, especially if you were fancy by introducing different shades of the same color to show grain.
Thanks! I did try using a glaze, but it just wasn't working. I talked it over with the owner, it was decided to just minimize the differences
At the end reveal my mouth started opening of its own accord to say something like "Uhhh...Tom...." and I literally jumped when you screeched to a stop! Three cheers for the re-start. I think many shops would have shrugged and said well that's the best we can do under the circumstances. So inspiring to see the amount of work you are willing to do to meet your own high standards. Kind of throws new light on what you mean by your Yankee understatement "I think it looks pretty good". We will all have to think twice now before we say our work looks pretty good.
Thanks! I appreciate your comment
A true pro. It's hard to look at something you spent so much time and effort into and face the fact that you don't like it. Starting over is hard but worth it!
Thanks! Actually I wish I could start over entirely!
I love the "I think it looks pretty good" - you just know it looks bloody wonderful! Quite a journey this one, and entertaining as always.
Thanks! I’d like this job too
Thomas, this project captured all my worst nightmares when dealing with repairs! Oh sure, color match is a challenge, but much more than that, you had challenges in color variations/veining and wood grain! And on top of that, a hard straight line for the glue/repair line. Its’s 4 problems at the same time! This is where most of us mortals throw up our hands and say “good enough” and let the bed spread hang over the bed rails.
Thanks for watching!
You Sir are a Jedi Master. I never fail to learn from each video. Very fascinating.
Thanks!
Hi Tom,
It may of taken two attempts...
But you got there in the end, Another great job!
True craftsmanship, thanks for leaving the first attempt in.
That's how we learn.
A man who never makes mistakes don't make anything.
True! This is one job I wish I could start all over again!
Beautiful job. That was a real challenge but you persevered and the end result was outstanding. No one will walk into that bedroom and even notice that modification. Great work.
Thank you very much! I still wish I could go back and do this differently. But you're right, the repaired end is at the headboard, and with the night tables and bed clothes the repairs aren't visible
I am always impressed at how careful and professional you are about your restorations. I love that you do as much as you can by hand versus relying on machines. This was a great save and I appreciate how you are willing see the problem and correct it no matter how difficult or challenging it might be. Well done!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I am on Cape Cod.. i have being doing custom furniture and furniture repairs for my customers for many years, but I have not had the courage to tackle the resizing of two antique four poster beds that have been in the back of my workshop for years. That is, 'til now. Gonna try it.. thank you for the inspiration... I never fail to learn from your wonderful videos!
... Richard.. Rose Cottage Furniture
Hi Richard, thanks! Usually, the only part that can be saved are the posts. Although I've been able to convert a couple of full size beds to be almost the size of a queen. have you ever visited Leonard's of Seekonk? I wonder if they're still there
@@johnsonrestoration Thank you for your response.. I am familiar with Leonards.. they do a nice job but a bit costly!
Think I will tackle these myself.. will follow your technique on the sideboards.. wondered if there is any way to "stretch" the head and foot boards, i.e., to go from an antique 3/4 size to a full or queen?
Love your channel!!
Another example of tenacity from a master craftsman, A very satisfying video, thanks.
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for showing that even for a consummate artist like yourself, things do not always go to plan on the first attempt. It makes me feel so much better, because they sure don't for me. As I tell my grand children the point of life is not to avoid making mistakes. It's to learn how to correct them when you have.
Thank you! Well said.
I can't belive how beautiful it looks. You always, do a fantastic job. The color so close. No one will notice the difference. Wow
Thank you!
What a great job Tom, I loved the special effects after the first fit. Really cracked me up.
Thanks! This is one job I wish I could do over!
Dr. Thomas Johnson, Wood Surgeon Par Excellence! I too love your ability to say, “This isn’t good enough.” A prime lesson I keep learning from your excellent videos is to always seek perfection so that I can say, “It looks pretty good.” Indeed it does.
As a side note, I have an antique double bed that someone lengthened a long time ago. He cut the rail in half and inserted a darker block of vertical grain walnut into the center and a piece of 1x8 hardwood down the inside for additional strength. Still works after some 80 years following the lengthening operation.
Thanks! You know, that is a good idea! Maybe next time
So enjoyable watching a true craftsman at his trade! Thank you for such an informative video 😊
You're so welcome Tionna!
I really like the bits of nature and/or animal whimsy you add to your videos at the beginning and other places of your videos.
Thanks! The best part!
Wow. That was an incredible color-matching challenge. Amazing work.
Thanks! But I wish I could go back and do it again
I love the fact that you share and let it be part of the process for the viewer, the things that do not go well. It helps everyone learn how to fix things when it does not go well. You are an absolute master at this craft. Ive done enough of it to know to leave it to the professionals. My favorite thing though is Ella, photobombing the photoshoot LOL.
Thanks! This is one I wish I could do over!
Well Professor Johnson, another excellent tutorial. Your patience is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome!
Every time I watch one of your videos I learn a great deal. Matching the new wood to the old, a real test of your talent. Thank you
Thanks! This is one I wish I could go back and do over
I do appreciate when you talk about the age and style of piece like you did with this piece.
Thanks! Always learning!
Amazing job! I didn’t think you had a prayer to fix it. Persistence, skill and patience saved the day. Congratulations 🎊
Thanks!
Great work. Much respect for having the judgment and impartiality to recognize the first staining approach wasn't working. The final result is beautiful.
Thanks! This is a case where less would have been a lot better than more!
As others have commented, I very much appreciate seeing how you overcome problems
Thank you!
My wife asked, "How's he going to match those colors?" I told her, "He's a magician." Then I thought I'd have to eat my words, but you came back and lived up to your build up. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome!
I want to understand how mr Johnson matches so well. What is his secret weapon how he does it?
Wow Tom you cease to amaze me. You've proven to me once again that even a master like you needs to remain humble and diligent. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Rich M
You're welcome! And thanks for watching!
I always learn something from these videos. Your finishing expertise is amazing.
Thank you!
Just found your videos yesterday. Love your workmanship. I have two sled beds. Made by 2x great grandfather.
Wow! That is great that you have those. Thanks!
@@johnsonrestoration actually I am the youngest of seven , no one wanted them. I love the massive wooden head and foot boards.
great job, at first i thought no way hes going to leave it that way, but you went back and did as perfect of a match as could be done, great job.
Thanks!
Terrific job 👌 That was a tuff one. Your determination, knowledge and patience are to be admired. Well done 🙏
Thank you so much 😀
Since i can't even put together a kithchen cart, you can imagine how in awe I am of Mr. Johnson
Thanks!
I think that is the toughest match I have seen you do yet. I love your work and was a bit surprised at 23 minutes that you were good with it. Sure glad you decided to go back to 0 with it. It finally turned out nice. Thanks for the video and transparency in your work that we can all learn from.
My thoughts, exactly--on all fronts.
You're welcome!
Thanks!
The editing in these videos is superb. Also your step by step explanation of the entire process is excellent and much appreciated. Thank you so much for making these videos showing your craftsmanship and teaching all of us around the world.
You're welcome!
Thank you for showing us how to fix colour problems when they arise. Very informative and entertaining as usual. Please keep them coming.
You're welcome! I will!
What a nightmare, but you pulled it off! Great job! 👍
Thanks!
Can't believe you pulled this off! Amazing!
Thanks!
Your workmanship and attitude are above reproach. You have some incredibly cool Old School tools also. Great teaching here Thomas!
Thank you!
Sir, I've watched a lot of video on builds and repairs. I've also done a fair amount of builds and repairs and to see you call it "pretty bad" and commence to try again was refreshing and for those of us in the know, par for course. Interesting layering of colour, I will be trying that. Thank you for being honest and sharing knowledge, very much appreciated.
You're welcome!
Hi Tom Masterful piece of work! Clearly something only a seasoned professional could pull off. :-) the heritage of the antique was maintained and now will serve the owners well for many, many years. Can't ask for more than that! regards vic
Thank you! Well said!
Whatever they throw at you Tom,you always have a solution. Thank you so much.
You're welcome!
TOM, you are a patient man. Great Work‼️
Thank you!
Congratulations! it's like recognizing real tradespeople, getting back to work when it does not satisfy us, there's nothing better than starting over. Nice work, as always!
Thanks!
Excellent! You just made my Friday even better! Perseverance, Patience and the willingness to start a difficult job over again striving for something close to perfection in everything one does is the takeaway for me. Thank you once again Thomas Johnson for generously sharing your knowledge creativity and confidence with your students.
You are very welcome!
Huge respect for being willing to start over. Don't see that very much anymore. At our home, the thing is cooking. When a dish is messed up such as the roux for a gumbo, it goes in the trash and we start over. It hurts, but teaches the kids to take pride in what they make. Now they will throw something away themselves and start over if it isn't up to par.
Thanks! Yes, you have to learn when to stop!
I've said it before, you are a master!
You make an absolutely daunting task look easy, I am very very sure there is much more to it than what we see in the video. I am sure I could have made the joints but there is absolutely no way I could have gotten the color as close to the original you did .... amazing job!!
Thank you for sharing !!
You're welcome!
I am impressed with the dies and stains and your ability to color match. I do wonder why you didn't freshen the joint on the existing rails so there was a strong straight line to work from. It also seemed to me that the grain on the new mahogany was much more open. This gave an oak impression to me. I don't know your situation and your available resources but I do believe the grain on the new gave you the most problem. I do applaud you on your work with what you had to work with. It did come out nice
Thanks! Yes, the grain was really different, but I couldn't find any wood that even came close to the veneer on the rail
That was certainly a challenge to your professional skills in color matching!! I would have had to throw the towel in. The end product turned out wonderful, as always. The owners should be "tickled pink." Thanks for another great video.
Thanks! They’re happy! I wish I could start this job over
Talk about tenacity and perseverance. What a great outcome!
Thank you!
The project ended up great. Thanks for video. You pulled it off just fine.
Thanks!
Well done with that, the colour matching was a monster undertaking 👍👍
Thank you! That is one I wish I could go back and do over
Like all of your videos, this is just amazing. I could watch these endlessly (and I do). Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Really great job. Hard to admit when things don’t actually work out. Glad you went back and fixed it. Looks really good.
P.S.
My seven year old daughter watched this with me and she asked me to tell you hi. lol
Wow! That's great! Please tell her I said "HI! " back
Love the little trick with the screw driver and pliers to move the stubborn screw! I’ll be using that one for sure.
Thanks! It doesn't always work, but yes, it's good
Really enjoyed your problem solving, with regard to matching wood colors. These beds, one finds like old bicycles in junk shops, here in France; they're everywhere....You're always welcome Tom, should you ever plan a trip over...cheers...rr Normandy, Fra.
Thank you! Maybe someday.......
Extremely well done again, Sir! Thanks a lot for making taping editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health.
Thanks!
Thomas you are a Genius. I keep viewing your videos over and over again and so keep learning from you. Thanks for uploading and have a nice weekend. Rgds from Germany, Robert
You're welcome! Regards back to you in Germany!
Wow, superb blending. You are an amazing artist.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗
Thank you so much! 😀
Somewhere along the way I learned that there are 2 ways to make additions: 1) blend in so perfectly that it’s unrecognizable from the original, or 2) showcase it rather than hide it.
You did a fine job blending it in. It would be interesting to see a large center patch (perhaps 1/3 of you finished length?) dovetailed(?) in and finished nicely. Every piece is different and there are a million different ways to get the job done. Nice work as always.
Thanks! There are a lot of things on this one I wish I could go back and do differently. I wish I had gone with option 2!
Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration I don’t know, personally I think you ‘sleighed’ this one.
You have shown us that you are wise enough to be aware of what you don’t know, honest enough with yourself to see your work for what it is, and integrous enough to do whatever it takes to make it right.
Great job.. you always take time for the perfect fit. When you find a screw hard to turn, a crescent wrench works better than the pliers. Thanks for you willingness to share.
Thanks! Good tip re: the wrench
Wow. I can't imagine the amount of work and craftsmanship associated with this modification. Outstanding!
Thank you!
I just happened upon your channel. You have such a great eye -- meticulous with getting everything as close as possible. Thank you for the lesson in woodwork, quality and patience. God bless you in your work.
Thank you!
I absolutely love watching you work your magic.....Diane from Albi, France
Thank you so much!
Tom, Your skills never cease to amaze me, and your patience is incredible....very fine job!
Thanks!
Whoo hoo, Saturday morning, coffee in hand and a Thomas Johnson video to watch!
Thanks!
Master craftsman it's a great pleasure to watch you at work beautiful restoration job thank you for taking the time to show us your work .
You are welcome!
An admirably brilliant job sir! Beautiful results.
Thank you so much! 😀
Amazing work. You married two pieces of wood that didn't look even remotely similar, but somehow managed to make it look cohesive at the end. I really enjoy your skill, craftsmanship, and willingness to share (even the mistakes).
Thanks!
Finishing--especially to match existing old/antique examples--really is an art form. It seems as though you spent more time and effort on getting the finish right, than you did on the modification itself. The results look great! [We have a modern sleigh bed in the master bedroom, and the side rails never see the light of day--hidden under a mattress skirt]
Thanks! I assume that this will be the case also
What an amazing restoration! This is my favourite video I've seen so far. I felt like it was such a monumental task to get the woods to all match up. I felt a little disappointed when the bed was put together the first time. I literally cheered out loud when Tom basically said "I ain't going out like that!".
Thanks!
@@johnsonrestoration No Tom, thank you. Its a joy to see your mastery at work.
Totally worth starting over - the result looks awesome!
Thanks!
I didn't think you'd get the extensions to match the rest of the rail, but you did it! Great job!
Yes! Thank you!
Wow, now that was a challenge!! Great job.
Thanks!
I’d’ve bet no way to get them to match but excellent job - very close. I liked that you added some of the grain lines, tricks the eye to seeing the whole board not just a portion. You’re a real artist - love your work!
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THAT was a fun ride. I found myself leaning in to watch you work the problem. When you slammed those rails in the first time I was "What, no, wait, what?" I kept thinking we'd reach the end of the episode and then have to come back next week to see what happens. Funny though, as I've had those nights where I've hoped the next morning would bring different results - "but it didn't."
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Excellent as always, your patience is amazing!
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After watching several of his restorations I feel he has a lot of experience and talent not immediately evident. Abilities that were needed to do a project like this as well as it came out. I know this was a real challenge to get the results he did. This was a real tough one.
Thank you! It was tough, I would do it differently if I could go back!
This video made feel a whole lot better about my finishing skills. Man what a difficult matching job.
The final result is a pretty good match.
Thanks! It worked out ok, I wish I could go back and do it differently
You made an almost impossible job possible , Tom. Great colour matching at the end. I was keen to see how you matched the transition between old and new wood. I hoped you would "paint" in grain, as I was keen to see how it was done. Great skill and patience shown on this project.
I love working with mahogany/sapele but boy does the dust cause me discomfort. Thanks as always for sharing your skills. David.
Thanks! Luckily for me, no wood allergies so far
Came out fantastic! What a beautiful bed those rails so good. Thanks for sharing 🤠
You're welcome! It was a tough one!
Great job!!
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Amazing job, priceless technique and craftmanship!!! Love it!
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Very nice outcome Tom! Persistence, dedication and your artistic skills win the day.
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Colour matching is always very hard between old and new piece it takes a lot of time and patience. Nice work mate.
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I love watching you work on antiques pieces, you a re amazing!
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Tom, amazing job. I just took an interest in antique furniture in the last few years and have learned SO MUCH from your videos. Thank you!
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Truly superb work Tom.
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I salute you for your efforts and say what a great teaching video this one is!
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Incredible craftsmanship; learn so much from your work.
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You make all things wood possible. Thank you!
You're welcome!
You remind me of every great shop teacher I had in school... now I kind of want to try restoring that old breadbox I made a couple hundred years ago in middle school.
Thanks! Yes, you should!