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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @m802001
    @m802001 Рік тому +54

    Your technical skills, your artistry, your patience… it’s inspiring.

  • @tommie5967
    @tommie5967 Рік тому +24

    You are the furniture whisperer. You know what it needs and more importantly you give it the tlc it needs. These pieces are simply stunning

  • @basvanderwerff2725
    @basvanderwerff2725 Рік тому +37

    No matter what style or age of furniture you always make them look amazing

  • @johndoran4360
    @johndoran4360 Рік тому +25

    From badly beat up to simply beautiful! Trena, the Queen of finishers!

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  Рік тому +2

      🥰

    • @normafollet7156
      @normafollet7156 Рік тому +2

      @@johnsfurniturerepair what a great job as usual trena 😊And say hello to your horse for me. I do hope you still have him or her.

    • @richardrodgers1883
      @richardrodgers1883 Рік тому +1

      Long live the Queen.

    • @CyndeeLaFrance
      @CyndeeLaFrance 9 місяців тому

      She is so incredibly talented. Her videos really demonstrate how what she does is an art and a science. I love her dog too...

  • @FastEddy5
    @FastEddy5 Рік тому +2

    Your father really taught you well. It's great to see you together on video. It doesn't happen often enough. You are truly a beautiful person, and it shows in your beautiful work. Thank you for your inspiration and time you take to make these videos.

  • @jglow8337
    @jglow8337 Рік тому +1

    Breathtaking!

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 Рік тому +28

    I attended the Colorado College Art School back in 1969 and your understanding of color is over my head. It's neat to see you do colors. You nail it every time.

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  Рік тому +4

      thankyou!

    • @PatrickPoet
      @PatrickPoet Рік тому +4

      It's my favorite part of what she does on the channel. On some pieces she has to do a lot more to get a consistent look with multiple techniques applied to different parts of different things. She explains it really well to the point that I _feel_ like I could do it, although of course I'd need the twenty-five years experience too, lol!

  • @allariaqueven5789
    @allariaqueven5789 2 місяці тому

    I am once again smiling and happy to see what you do to restore the beauty of furniture.

  • @milsonfialho2725
    @milsonfialho2725 Рік тому +1

    Trena,Trena Trena.
    Always surprising us with your magic touch. Talking about you slamming a hand to get rid of the stain . It was so fast . Just the way we do and i dont know if you came down to our level or if we went up to yours.
    you are supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!!!!!

  • @steveroberts
    @steveroberts Рік тому +13

    I can honestly say that you, Trenna, are the only You Tuber that I would watch for over one hour. Your work is exemplary. Thank you.

  • @poppyk6182
    @poppyk6182 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful 😍

  • @rickkcir9959
    @rickkcir9959 Рік тому +5

    Hi Trena. I hope you do work as much "boring technical" stuff into your vids as you can without loosing the people who only want to see the transformation and the results. Some of us watch you intently looking for insights on how we can broaden our skill sets. You have all of this knowledge and passing it down is a proud way to leave your mark. Don't let your knowledge get washed away by time. I always learn something from you, even when you are not actively teaching. Thumbs up!!

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Рік тому +1

    That needed a lot of repair. Excellent job.

  • @tvartcomm
    @tvartcomm 2 місяці тому

    Your ability to see what colors are needed finish project is very good. Very artistic. Well done.

  • @RMBman
    @RMBman Рік тому +13

    Just a staggering amount of work with beautiful results. Of course we've come to expect no less from you and you deliver every time. Kudos to your father for teaching you, for you have an impressive amount of knowledge for someone so young. That coupled with your patience and diligence and attention to detail makes you a very special individual. It's always a good day when the notification comes that John's Furniture Repair has posted a video. Thank you for sharing what you do.

  • @helenascheele5922
    @helenascheele5922 25 днів тому

    I admire you! You keep your standards! You decide what you should do or not to do. As usual, thank you.
    Very soon I am going to redo my teak furniture. I will go back to your videos😊❤

  • @shirleypedersen7406
    @shirleypedersen7406 Рік тому +7

    WOW Trena! You keep it real. That was an awesome repair and refinishing. Lots of hard work and I admire your high standards and that’s exactly why you’re as good as you are. Your father must be so proud of you. FANTASTIC video.

  • @susanwalt4659
    @susanwalt4659 Рік тому +1

    I have tell you that, of all the channels on furniture repair and restoring that I watch , you are the most accomplished I have come across. And I watch a lot of channels. ❤❤😊

    • @petestaint8312
      @petestaint8312 Рік тому

      Same! She's awesome. 👍

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  Рік тому +1

      Thankyou! That means a lot. I believe most channels are people who have just stated their journey. But there are only a few actual proffesional restorers out there. Cheers!

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  Рік тому +1

      Thankyou

  • @sherriethames6503
    @sherriethames6503 Рік тому

    You're a great teacher and a great teacher wouldn't leave out the "fisheyes". Can you imagine if we encountered them on our own?

  • @sylviaprudhomme5417
    @sylviaprudhomme5417 Рік тому

    That was an outstanding job. Hard to believe it looked so bad. Like magic. Ever disappoint❤❤

  • @jfinaz99
    @jfinaz99 Рік тому

    A big job done professionally with beautiful results. Very nicely done! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @photoinmotion999
    @photoinmotion999 Рік тому +12

    Beautiful grain! Top notch work as always!

  • @s2snider
    @s2snider 11 місяців тому

    I'm imagining the delight your customer feels every time s/he looks at these beautiful pieces after you've worked your magic on them. Thank you for adding so much joy to so many people, Trena.

  • @shadowstorm1928
    @shadowstorm1928 Рік тому

    Only the interested people will care. As long as You care enough to show even one person the trick to an artists color pallet and matching shades . Or the how to of. You've passed on a piece of an art that just shouldn't die out. Your dad must have been really something for you to have skills like that. Don't doubt yourself your doing great :) well done .🎉

  • @mikedonnelly2174
    @mikedonnelly2174 Рік тому

    All projects have issues-how you handle them is one of the things I look forward to.

  • @jocool7370
    @jocool7370 Рік тому

    Wow, these videos sure help me with my depression. ❤

  • @robbutler7958
    @robbutler7958 Рік тому +1

    a very beautiful repair and colour job Trena I love watching a brillant craftsman at work

  • @Jayf1981
    @Jayf1981 Рік тому +7

    You deserve a medal. How can folks know what you go through unless they follow your channel? I do wonder! People are bringing home a piece you've loved, a real value add, IMO!

  • @joebainter
    @joebainter Рік тому

    I've said it before and I'll say it again. You are truly an artist in your own right. Just beautiful workmanship.

  • @tony5339
    @tony5339 Рік тому +5

    Midcentury furniture is so often ill-treated ... it takes massive effort but this epic restoration is so rewarding to see ... as ever what a wonderful job.

  • @eladlutz
    @eladlutz Рік тому

    Thank you for cutting through the unmentioned problem area's. So many times much of a work is ignored. Real work, no matter what it is, is almost always painstaking.

  • @bettyrubble9420
    @bettyrubble9420 Рік тому

    I discovered this gem of a channel through the chair competition and I am so happy to have found it. Just absolutely stunning work. I am so impressed with your skill and dedication. Thank you

  • @tedlym.3390
    @tedlym.3390 Рік тому +2

    Your restorations are heavenly, almost divine! Thank you,

  • @oldTimer-x3r
    @oldTimer-x3r Рік тому +1

    I will just say. Incredible.

  • @nctrailcam81
    @nctrailcam81 Рік тому +2

    One of the reasons that I love your channel is that you show when things go wrong. To be fair, even if there were never any problems I would be in awe of your incredible talent. But watching you encounter real problems and work through them is part of the magic of your channel.

  • @bmw19877
    @bmw19877 10 місяців тому

    You really kept your patience with this restoration. You are great.

  • @liliangel825
    @liliangel825 Рік тому

    Wow, you are so amazing! Stunning job, Trena! Thanks for sharing. Cheers-Lili

  • @stevesmith6554
    @stevesmith6554 Рік тому

    Wow Lots of effort. I really appreciate your honest approach to problems. Beautiful results. Thanks Trena.

  • @sandiekaye5241
    @sandiekaye5241 Рік тому

    Trena I don't blame you....beautiful set. I'd hate to see that go. Just absolutely lovely.

  • @andrewbeckman351
    @andrewbeckman351 Рік тому

    Miss Trena you are an amazing teacher- never think otherwise- we can read books on staining until we are blue in the face, you are at least giving us an idea behind all those manuals out there

  • @royer_redos
    @royer_redos Рік тому

    I have no idea how I didn't find your channel until now, but I'm glad I have found it!

  • @graemebrumfitt6668
    @graemebrumfitt6668 Рік тому

    Technical expertise, fasion tips and philosophy "The world must be tilted"🤣... Go Trena! Think you deserve a coffee for this one, stay safe n well. TFS, GB :)

  • @e.e.schmid4976
    @e.e.schmid4976 Рік тому

    I enjoyed so much watching this renovation. Thank you so much for showing. Brilliant work as always. Greetings from Munich/Germany!

  • @jhunternissen0
    @jhunternissen0 Рік тому

    Another gorgeous reproduction / creation
    Love your persistence.

  • @nancywhitehead6397
    @nancywhitehead6397 Рік тому

    Trina I am a retired Interior Designer who went to a top ten University in the School of Architecture. Sometimes if you can not salvage a top well you can paint on a faux stone finish or use a slab of some type of stone well cut on the top. If it were me and i could not salvage the top I would probably do a straight block cut of half to one inch Black Soapstone on this which would look terrific on both pieces. You do beautiful work and take pride in your labors, A rare trait in todays world Your father taught you well.The outcome on both pieces is outstanding. Beautiful and beautifully done.. BRAVO Trina..

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  Рік тому

      thankyou

    • @nancywhitehead6397
      @nancywhitehead6397 Рік тому

      Trina i watched this again and with your experience and expertise I am surprised the customer did not commission you to make new drawers inside the middle section of the long dresser ..Those drawers are simple and would have completed the piece; and if not drawers some nice finished shelves. I grew up in the 50s with Mid Century furniture lol

  • @martemacdougall1985
    @martemacdougall1985 Рік тому

    Absolutely 💯 fabulous 👌 Trenna! I so admire your work.

  • @tonydenier9988
    @tonydenier9988 Рік тому +1

    i just wanted to say what a pleasure it is to watch your videos. I grew up in my Fathers's and Uncles cabinet shop. Your attention to detail and craftsmanship exceeds all that I have seen. Your attitude towards not achieving perfection as being acceptable is something that is lost in today's prefab world. Even an old dog like me with 40yrs of woodworking has learned a thing or two from your projects. Thank you!

  • @alpetterson9452
    @alpetterson9452 Рік тому +1

    Oh WOW!!! That is amazing!!

  • @thomasschleis2545
    @thomasschleis2545 Рік тому +1

    Much better than new!

  • @baronmeduse
    @baronmeduse Рік тому

    I thought you'd developed a fungal nail condition until I realised it was outgrown false nails! And that one had snapped off.😂 Yet you soldiered on to restore the cabinets...bravo!

  • @cyllocke
    @cyllocke Рік тому

    You've made it quite impossible for me to watch any other restoration video without thinking "this isn't how Trena would do it" 😂😂😂 superb craftswomanship as always.

  • @Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum
    @Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum Рік тому

    They turned out fantastic! The satin smooth finish is perfection.

  • @Paul_Lane
    @Paul_Lane Рік тому +1

    Beautiful restoration.

  • @steve_weinrich
    @steve_weinrich Рік тому +2

    Trena, another exceptional restoration. Your color work is always awe inspiring. All the best to you and yours.

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! Cheers!

    • @cece624
      @cece624 Рік тому

      Looking forward to a tutorial on color work. I think it will be interesting!

  • @roxaneharris9380
    @roxaneharris9380 Рік тому

    Hi Trena, another amazing restoration.
    You are obviously very busy at the mo but would be really interested in a video on the types of wood that you use to restore what & why ....but when you are ready...Good Luck with the move 😊

  • @flipnawesome5756
    @flipnawesome5756 Рік тому

    I just realized I missed watching this video. Beautiful job on hiding the water damage and blending in the patches.

  • @marieneighbour6283
    @marieneighbour6283 Рік тому

    you always do a great and beautiful job on all your pieces of furniture , thank you for sharing all the extra hard work, that can arise while using top coats , your colour matching is so inspiring to see, again thank you

  • @j2q558
    @j2q558 Рік тому +1

    You are an artist!

  • @triplex86
    @triplex86 Рік тому +5

    What a joy to watch you turn two beat up pieces into two beautiful pieces. Magnificent work, as usual. Thank you.

  • @kscheuerman5378
    @kscheuerman5378 Рік тому

    I love everything about your channel, especially that you are real!!! Beautiful Art!!!!

  • @anthonyspats7354
    @anthonyspats7354 Рік тому +7

    Another beautiful job, you really put your heart and soul in the work you do. Dad must be very proud of you.

  • @re-inventedbymaria
    @re-inventedbymaria 11 місяців тому

    You are a true artist, I love all you do ❤, thank you for teaching us!!!

  • @venkatanarasimhamkadambari242

    More than any thing, Your Minute Asthetics, Patience, Commitment and Personal Touch is Highly Adorable ❤

  • @fidgetshouse
    @fidgetshouse Рік тому

    Grateful you share the pitfalls of your projects se we can all learn!❤

  • @seangraver5511
    @seangraver5511 Рік тому

    another fantastic job xx.. the way you blended the top in with the water stains was really impressive

  • @lisamartin2143
    @lisamartin2143 10 місяців тому

    This set is beautiful. So happy you saved it.

  • @jennao10
    @jennao10 11 місяців тому

    Looks amazing! I love the woodgrain showing more. ❤

  • @marymorrison2484
    @marymorrison2484 11 місяців тому

    Not sure how I missed this episode. They look stunning. Whatever they paid, wasn't enough. Wow!

  • @tim5158
    @tim5158 8 місяців тому

    That furniture must have some sentimental value for the owner. Again you demonstrate your talent and craftsmanship.

  • @RonaldBeyer-z3p
    @RonaldBeyer-z3p 11 місяців тому

    Hi there your repair and woodworking skills are marvelous ❤

  • @bobpiec
    @bobpiec Рік тому

    Hi Trena, Circa 1850 works great. In the US Fornbees is a great stripper. There were many Fornbees products back in the 90's. Used their products many times.Your colour shift is just amazing. You have taken this to another level. I'm sorry to hear Bulldog didn't make it through the pandemic many great businesses failed. I just can't say how beautiful this job turned out. Thanks for another great lesson Trena. God bless you and your family in Saskatoon.

  • @trep53
    @trep53 Рік тому

    Hey Trena! You make this look too easy and fun. Great content watching you breeze though this work.

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 Рік тому +1

    Your standards are higher than mine! I thought I had high standards, but I'm willing to learn a new way.

  • @stayingsane5213
    @stayingsane5213 Рік тому

    Looks great, pure artistry blending that stain.
    Thanks for sharing

  • @maddieadams75
    @maddieadams75 Рік тому

    Beautiful restoration on two amazing pieces. ❤

  • @shirleykathan-sayess5764
    @shirleykathan-sayess5764 Рік тому

    Awesome! So nice to seeing a woman doing this. How wonderful to watch this poor piece regain its beauty.
    ❤ Shirley

  • @FanOfLiberty1776
    @FanOfLiberty1776 Рік тому +1

    Excellent work.

  • @tamtaurus2452
    @tamtaurus2452 8 місяців тому

    БРАВО Мастеру!!!😍😍😍

  • @naomihovey50
    @naomihovey50 Рік тому

    I can see why you want to keep these pieces! You did an amazing job

  • @dianedelello2447
    @dianedelello2447 Рік тому +1

    Spectacular job!

  • @peterjohn63
    @peterjohn63 Рік тому

    I found your site completely by accident Trena ,what a lovely accident it was ,Your cometary all the way through is a delight ,and especially about your " Ironing " or lack of it clothes wise ,😄 Thank you ,

  • @edgarmatzinger9742
    @edgarmatzinger9742 Рік тому

    Nice job! And as a Dutchman it's always nice to see a Philips iron "in action"...

  • @pamcronje6932
    @pamcronje6932 Рік тому

    Bloody marvelous! Your work is amazing and appreciated❤️

  • @everestyeti
    @everestyeti Рік тому

    This type of furniture reminds me very much of my childhood back in the 60's, nice that it's coming back into fashion, clean lines and functional. We have a couple of coffee tables made from the same design, which I think started there journey in Sweden. As per usual after your finished they will be, once again a couple of class pieces. 🤗👍 Re ironing I'm with you, mind you if you do want something to look smart and you don't like or have an iron, if you fold what you want to wear neatly when it's dry, put it under something with some even weight. After a few hours it will look like it's been ironed. 😎

  • @eddiekerbo
    @eddiekerbo Рік тому

    You did an amazing job on those pieces. I love your videos, thank you.

  • @simsapot
    @simsapot Рік тому

    Trena, You Remove the Abuse from the Furniture and Replace it with Your Loving Care. Totally, Amazing Skills!

  • @raeanngodfrey6986
    @raeanngodfrey6986 Рік тому

    That was a whole heap of repairs. the color work always fascinates me. they look stunning. Take a bow!

  • @midcenturyflipper
    @midcenturyflipper Рік тому

    Awesome! I recently bought a table from Marketplace that I did refinish and flipped! Love this!!

  • @brettkruempel244
    @brettkruempel244 Рік тому

    Beautiful. You rescued 2 wonderful pieces from obscurity and made them art objects again. You are no less an artist than those who originally made them.

  • @Grandmotherof3
    @Grandmotherof3 Рік тому +3

    As always, it’s such a privilege to watch an artisan at their best! ❤

  • @SusanWynne-e6r
    @SusanWynne-e6r Рік тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL!

  • @NeluMuncitoru
    @NeluMuncitoru Рік тому

    Congratulations ! As every time you did a perfect restoration ! I admire your work !!

  • @Seahorse1414
    @Seahorse1414 Рік тому

    Being from Scotland I love hearing you say wee bit longer 😁 It is such a pleasure to watch you work....and I also hate ironing !

  • @conglomeration59
    @conglomeration59 Рік тому

    The work you have done and the pieces are some of my favourites so far!

  • @lynnpappas4049
    @lynnpappas4049 Рік тому

    That turned out beautiful. That's the style of furniture I grew up with and enjoyed in the 50's. Your much needed work was spot on in bringing this piece back to perfection. If I had been lucky enough to have been the owner of this lovely furniture, I think I would have sent the center draws to you as well; knowing if I did that everything would come out looking perfect. Thank you for a wonderful experience in refinishing.

  • @conniesanelli8816
    @conniesanelli8816 10 місяців тому

    It turned out absolutely beautiful

  • @sandramccormick8326
    @sandramccormick8326 Рік тому +2

    I love your attention to detail in every piece you restore, no matter the age, veneer or solid wood, hardware included! Nothing seems to be too finicky. That to me makes true craftsmanship!

  • @carloss9119
    @carloss9119 Рік тому

    El mueble precioso, tú eres una artista. Me encanta tu canal. Un abrazo desde Madrid, España.

  • @nena4215
    @nena4215 Рік тому +1

    That set came in looking like a dirty thrift store find and your amazing skill turned them into high end show pieces, incredible!!!

  • @melchilds4935
    @melchilds4935 Рік тому +1

    Trena, another outstanding work of art. You continue to impress all of us with your ability to blend in color along with wood carving expertise. BRAVO !