Turning a Baby's Rattle on a Lathe - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration

For his new great-nephew, George, Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine turns a rattle with free-floating rings from a single block of cherry wood. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at www.thomasjohns..., or write us at [e-mail]. And for those on the west coast looking for custom framing, be sure to check out Tom's daughter's shop, www.emcollier.com (@emcollierframes on Instagram).

[@MystiqueULH]

You put the biggest smile on my face showing the baby with grandpa's made rattle. That can be passed on also to future generations. Awesome

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I liked that too!

[@Val_Emrys]

What a lucky little girl - very useful and practical now and something to treasure for a lifetime and passed down for generations to come.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@SparrowStockwell]

What a beautifully made video-the way you started with getting ready for the baby chicks, transitioned to getting ready for the new baby, making the rattle, showing the baby with the rattle, and then returning to the chicks. And what a darling, sweet little rattle. Well done, Tom!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@peterolsen6454]

The end of this video shows you opened this child eyes to quality woodworking, congratulations.

[@johnsonrestoration]

That's a nice thought! Thank you!

[@peachstreetrestyle2518]

What a precious addition to the family and what a wonderful heirloom gift!❤️

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@janedc5ch319]

What a beautiful baby.
She's lucky to have a grandpa ,that loves her so

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@kathrynillsley7557]

What a lovely gift. Made with love and patience. I realise now that this little girl is 6 years old by now. I hope she still has it somewhere to pass down to her children.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! You're right! Well, only time will tell

[@geoffreykeane4072]

What a great gift Tom. This video will a wonderful gift too when the little one is older (at school by now of course!)
I hope the rattle has survived thus far.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, I wonder where it is

[@joyceb8407]

How sweet at the end...showing the rattle in use. Great job it does look nice.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@fatersaadatniaki]

What a wonderful uncle to have ☺️🥰

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Fater!

[@randyattwood]

Fantastic post! Thanks so much for sharing the new joy in your family.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@gailgrisham7643]

What a precious gesture. 💖

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! It was fun!

[@LarryDoolittle]

The little cutie loves her rattle. Nice lathe work. More chickens too.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks 👍

[@deburgemeestervanhespedam3314]

Fantastic!!!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@judithfairchild8620]

So much fun for a teething baby. Thank you for the idea.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Time for me to make another one!

[@andybyerly5629]

200 years from now your offspring will be restoring this rattle...."THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF A RATTLE MADE BY THE MASTER TUNER THOMAS JOHNSON OF GORHAM MAINE"..ie that was SWEET!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Now I just need to convince my daughter to provide some grand children! ( I made this rattle for a niece's son)

[@maryjanepeters7507]

A wonderful gift - loved seeing your little sweetie

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@markharris5771]

A truly beautiful video.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@rickgoesrawr]

you seem like such a nice guy! amazingly talented and we appreciate your awesome videos!!:)

[@johnsonrestoration]

+Rick Pederson Thank you! but remember, nice guys come in last! I appreciate you watching. Tom

[@kellerrobert80]

It's obvious your every move is deliberate and well-practiced. Bravo!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@robf4639]

Congratulations! That rattle is fantastic!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@raelenecronin1827]

OMG, freaking ADORABLE! Btw, love this channel.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@zymbolin1697]

I've got tears in my eyes (:

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@Womberto]

Great job Tom! I've made a few of these captive ring rattles, a fun project but quite a time consuming one too.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I need to do it more often - each time it gets better

[@Womberto]

@@johnsonrestoration I invested in one of those captive ring tools which helps get the inside of the ring quite neat, anything for less sanding. I just want to take this opportunity to say thanks for the videos, I've watched nearly all of them and learnt so much. If you weren't on the other side of the world I'd have loved to come and work for you.

[@kathysims8124]

Wow, I'm impressed more than before. It's beautiful.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@sburge1989]

Nice to see a Myford lathe in the states

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! What is a Myford lathe? Is it a brand name or a type of lathe? My lathe is a Delta, they are ubiquitous here in the States

[@sburge1989]

@@johnsonrestoration Oh it looks really similar to a brand made over here that I sometimes see. They were very popular as they had a very high build quality and attachments for things like bandsaws and jointers. Abit like a shopsmith!

[@bethcrane5780]

I just love this video. Hope you are well.

[@johnsonrestoration]

I am! Thanks

[@cindystecker2698]

OMG! Amazing!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@anix2457]

Made with love ❤️

[@johnsonrestoration]

So true! Thanks!

[@cogidubnus1953]

A very real labour of love....never handled chicks that small, but ducklings yes...

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I'd like some ducks

[@cogidubnus1953]

Ducks are wonderful and loving creatures in every possible way....until the time comes to put them to bed...then they run like hell and plough your grass into WWl battlefields...We had Khaki Campbells and I suppose we should have known, as they were originally bred from Indian Runners...
Nevertheless I have no regrets, save no longer having them...they were really great and the eggs were amazing...
Dave

[@cathuggerniowacity]

Cute baby, cool rattle!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@lawannarobinson9900]

Beautiful baby/family treasure to keep.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@aldoambrogio155]

That was awesome! You’re a good man as well as a talented craftsman!

[@johnsonrestoration]

I appreciate that! Thanks!

[@Parken26]

So inspiring, you are. Very nice job, as always.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@-Deena.]

@9:02 Such a beautiful baby. Wonderful 🧡🧡🧡

[@johnsonrestoration]

Yes! Thank you!

[@sooth15]

Awwww!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Little chicks and babies! how can you go wrong?

[@WindsorCraftDesigns]

Thanks Tom. I've got two granddaughters born this month, so you've inspired me to make a couple of those. What breed are the chicks? I've got a flock of Buff Orpingtons.

[@FWI356]

Congrats Tom.. Very cool.. Great design... Looks like the baby really likes it. Thanks for sharing.. How old are the little chicks ?
Thanks, Michael Frey
FREY WOODWORKING INC.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Hi Mike, thanks. In the video they're less than a week, maybe 5 days. They're 3 weeks old now, growing lots of feathers!

[@tinlizzie]

Does she still have that rattle, even after seven years? I'm sure mom has tucked it away for safe keeping!! Nice Job!😉

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I should ask! I hope so

[@lettylove9032]

💜

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!
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[@williammc63]

Who's that hammering in the background ??

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Not sure! can't remember, one of my elves no doubt

[@WindsorCraftDesigns]

Thanks Tom. I've got two granddaughters born this month, so you've inspired me to make a couple of those. What breed are the chicks? I've got a flock of Buff Orpingtons.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Hi Chris, the new chicks are a Barred Rock, a New Hampshire, a Rhode Island Red, and a Buff Orpngton! Our first Buff Orpington