Hello Mr. Johnson, your patience is amazing in restorations. Everytime I see one of your videos, I want our weather to dry in order to try restoring some of my father's old tables. I can hardly wait. Thank you for sharing and your inspiring us to work on projects. Your awsome.
I learn so much. Never think no one watches your restoration. You have lots of devoted followers. I watch them all the time in my workshop. You are really good!
Ok, I have been watching Thomas for awhile now. Without a doubt, we are being taught by one of the worlds great masters. Thank you for sharing with us.
Love your videos. When I was very sick in January I could just sit on the sofa and watch TV. I didn't, I watchted your videos and it kept me going. Thanks for all your work.
Yes…the mastery demonstrated by this man is so so impressive. I highly respect the integrity of every step he takes in the repair of this piece. Always beautiful results. Kudos, Tom Johnson!
Ive been a subscriber for about a year and half now. 24 years old in my first home. As an amateur furniture refinisher your videos have been the easiest to follow and the most educational I've found. Thank you for the care in assembling these videos Ive found them immensely helpful and enjoyable.
Top notch as always. Very outstanding work. That furniture can't be fixed. It's lost Tom: "Hold my heat gun" Its simply amazing what you do with furniture. A true master of your craft
Beautiful piece of furniture ... my MIL brought a hand-carved piece over from Scotland that she found in a barn under a rubbish heap. Its absolutely beautiful and very dark wood. Hoping to keep it in our family for another 100 years.
I just watched this great video again! I find that every time I watch them over again I pick up on more and more of your craftsmanship and technique Tom. And that in of itself is worth the time to watch them over and over again. no matter how many times I watch them I still come away with something new to my mental archives. Thanks again Tom for another great video and for sharing.
I looked at several restorers, there are no such neat professionals as you, Mr. Johnson, it's a great pleasure to watch how you work. Good luck to find you, thanks for the videos👋👍😊
Everytime I watch your videos I learn something ne. I have applied some methods, which I learned from you, to the dresser that I've been working on it. I have just completed my dresser and I really thank you,Tom because that you share your videos with us.
As an artist, I know just how hard color matching can be, Thomas, but you always manage to do a decent job of that when you restore furniture. It's one of your many skills that I absolutely can appreciate! Great job on this. I hope the owners enjoyed what you did for them.
Wonderful, just wonderful, sir. There is a great deal of subtle mastery in what, at first glance, appears to be a simple restoration. Thank you for sharing, Mr. Johnson.
New subscriber here. I've been binging your content for the last few days and I just wanted to say how impressed I am by your skill and artistry. Also, there is something about your voice that soothes my soul. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us. Keep up the great work. ATB : )
Nice piece of work today. I have done a repair or two in the past. I wish you had been with me then. I could have done a much better job. Not much of this type work does come my way but when the next one does you will have been there to help me. Thank you for sharing and please stay healthy.
A really engrossing video. It amazes me that you have so many alternative methods to fix the damage. I guess that comes with years of experience. Hopefully you have someone you are teaching so this craft will not be lost.
Hand raised over here in California! Ooh, ooh, PLEASE teach me!!! Hand waving frantically!! Arm flailing!! LOL. Awesome videos, have learned so much. No one compares!! Thanks Thomas Johnson!!
Your “pretty good” is so much more. You are a master at what you do. I always learn from you. It looks like you’re staying safe during this Covid dust up. Stay so! Looking forward to your next video.
Really enjoy watching you Tom..you can't get skill out of a book, It takes the experience to actually do jobs and to know what you are doing to get a nice result
@@johnsonrestoration Thanks for the reply Tom, Love the finish touches you put on the furniture, I bet the customers are very pleased, will keep watching lol
WOW, your work is so amazing. You are one of the best CRAFTSMEN, I have ever seen. I hate to sound like a broken record but, I absolutely LOVE your work. You are AMAZING. I wish I could one tenth of what you do. Please keep making these videos they are more fun than watching a movie. Thanks.
Wonderful work, as always! Couldn't help noticing from about 20:35 on that the Welsh Cupboard is standing next to a Federal Bureau Chest. Delighted to see you've done a new video on this piece, too. Will watch next!
From a Portuguese from Aveiro. Another excellent restoration work and another excellent video. My sincere congratulations. I look forward to the next. A hug and much health to you all
Great work, so calming and your wee cat looks like my Miss Toots, I really like all the beginning and ends with the animals and birds.It sure looks like a lovely place to live.
Thanks very much for your thoughtful, respectful approach to your work. I learn more than I anticipate with every piece. This is my kind of restoration work!
Pretty good, yes. Darn good, absolutely! Like so many of your viewer's, I've used many of your techniques on things around my house over the years. Thank you so much for sharing.
I've been in and out of different joinery shops and the like for about ten years now and haven't seen scrapers like yours until now, fantastic bits of kit.
Thank you for these videos, I look forward to each new one, and always learn something! My wife and I enjoy the snippets of your chickens and birds before and after too, some darn good photography there!
I think it looks really good, Tom. I find these videos very interesting and satisfying to watch. Thank you very much! I have a barn cat that looks pretty much like the cat at the end.
That elm is a lovely colour of wood. I like to see finely crafted furniture with their inlays etc. but my favourites are the ordinary things like this Welsh cupboard.
I admit that I like furniture that can be used, while retaining as much of the old character (and material) as possible. A chair that stands in a museum may be a work of both craft and art, it is much less near to my heart than one that is still used. I can fully understand the use of epoxy to help old furniture stand up against the rigours of continued use, especially with the conservative approach you show in using it. Once more my thanks fof making and sharing these videos.
Great video Tom. I am a retired furniture maker. Just as well it isn't me doing the restoration I would end up getting the sander into it and making it look like new.
Uh oh, I just realized something, when I watch you work now, I find myself saying stuff like," hmm that could use some epoxy putty there, and then you say, " I think I'll use some epoxy Putty here". and it goes on and on, does that mean I have watch way too many of your videos that I know what you are going to do next? not always. but it expose's my devotion to all that you do. I have learned so so much Tom Thank you for your expertise, and taking the time to make these video's and sharing. Kudo's to Ella for being there too!.
Looks marvelous not just ok! The sound of sanding is somehow satisfying, spent time sanding different projects down to a nice smooth finish. Several thin coats of hand wipe poly sanded between each coat makes for a lovely finish. Perhaps it reminds me of the satisfaction of seeing wood come to life and a nice smooth finish. Not heavy coated nor shiny necessarily. Just the wood showing its beauty.
ha! i was going to comment the same thing. at the beginning, dog says, "he's talking to those people i can't see again. i'm just gonna get comfy for awhile."
Hello Mr Johnson. I'm so glad I found your vlog. I've beendet watching all of your videos. I never had anything to do with restoring or carpenter ship, exept that my ex son in law ist a carpenter. As you surely have observed I'm not English or American. I'm just a retired German bank accountant. But I Like your channel so, that hubby ist rolling his eyes when I start telling him of what I've learned of you. Your whole person and characteristics and voice and vocal arts seem to be very pleasing. I hope you'll continue for a long time mailing these videos as they are so very pleasent to watch. Have you been teaching some time in your life? Best wishes from Munich and take care of you!
Hello Mr. Johnson, your patience is amazing in restorations. Everytime I see one of your videos, I want our weather to dry in order to try restoring some of my father's old tables. I can hardly wait. Thank you for sharing and your inspiring us to work on projects. Your awsome.
You are very welcome!
Its a honour to watch you doing your craft. You sir are a class above.
Stay safe
Thank you! You too!
Watching your hard and capable workmanship relaxes me when I take a break from painting.
Thanks! That's great!
I learn so much. Never think no one watches your restoration. You have lots of devoted followers. I watch them all the time in my workshop. You are really good!
Wow, thank you! I appreciate it!
Mr Thomas is just an open book of wisdom in wood working and restoration I learn so much every time I watch
Thank you! I have always practiced an "open book" policy!
Ok, I have been watching Thomas for awhile now. Without a doubt, we are being taught by one of the worlds great masters. Thank you for sharing with us.
I absolutely and heartily agree.....and not just the craftsmanship but the tricks, the depth of knowledge, and the great sense of patience.
a master of just enough and no more, he resists all temptation to excess.
You are very welcome! I may not agree, but I do appreciate it
Thank you!
Thanks!
I see a new Thomas Johnson video. I pause it, make a mug of tea, settle in, and watch it twice. I so appreciate you!
Thank you! And I appreciate you as well
Love your videos. When I was very sick in January I could just sit on the sofa and watch TV. I didn't, I watchted your videos and it kept me going. Thanks for all your work.
Thank you! I hope you're feeling better
@@johnsonrestoration A lot better now, thanks.
Yes…the mastery demonstrated by this man is so so impressive. I highly respect the integrity of every step he takes in the repair of this piece. Always beautiful results. Kudos, Tom Johnson!
Wow, thank you!
Great job again. Really enjoyed the wax technique.
Thank you very much!
I always enjoy your videos, Tom. They're like free woodworking classes, and your narrations are great.
Thanks! I appreciate you watching
Ive been a subscriber for about a year and half now. 24 years old in my first home. As an amateur furniture refinisher your videos have been the easiest to follow and the most educational I've found. Thank you for the care in assembling these videos Ive found them immensely helpful and enjoyable.
Wow, thank you! I am so happy that so many people have found inspiration in these videos. I never knew that was going to happen
Top notch as always. Very outstanding work.
That furniture can't be fixed. It's lost
Tom: "Hold my heat gun"
Its simply amazing what you do with furniture. A true master of your craft
Thank you!
@@johnsonrestoration You are very welcome.
thank you for the break from the madness that is our world right now
You're very welcome!
make another one soon please
I'm from Wales, and seeing this wonderful old cupboard brings back memories of my grandmothers' cupboard. You did such a wonderful job on it.
Thank you!
love watching old furniture been restored by a good man
Thank you!
Thank you so much for posting these videos. Your calm demeanor and precise craftsmanship is very soothing in these troubling times.
Thank you!
Nice to get help from the neighbor. Watching your videos makes me want to visit Gorham, Maine. It's a part of the country I've never seen.
Thanks! You should definitely come to Maine if you like old houses. Massachusetts too.
Thanks! Houses too!
@@johnsonrestoration
Yeah, but Patriots fans...😒
It is always a pleasure to watch you work as you use your lifetime of experience repairing and restoring antiques.
Thank you!
Great use of the large dowel to keep down molding during the epoxy glue-up. Keep 'em coming, Tom.
Thanks, will do!
When I watch your new videos, I always think, “That is my favorite piece of furniture!” ......until you upload the next one!
Thanks! Actually, it's kind of the same for me.
Thank you Thomas, for a perfect Saturday morning, cuppa, toast and your video to watch. :)
Good morning! You're welcome!
Beautiful piece of furniture ... my MIL brought a hand-carved piece over from Scotland that she found in a barn under a rubbish heap. Its absolutely beautiful and very dark wood. Hoping to keep it in our family for another 100 years.
That's great! I hope you can. Thanks!
I just watched this great video again! I find that every time I watch them over again I pick up on more and more of your craftsmanship and technique Tom. And that in of itself is worth the time to watch them over and over again. no matter how many times I watch them I still come away with something new to my mental archives. Thanks again Tom for another great video and for sharing.
You're very welcome! I appreciate it
I looked at several restorers, there are no such neat professionals as you, Mr. Johnson, it's a great pleasure to watch how you work. Good luck to find you, thanks for the videos👋👍😊
You are very welcome! I appreciate it
Great work as always Tom! Thank you for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP
You're welcome!
@@johnsonrestoration 😎
Everytime I watch your videos I learn something ne. I have applied some methods, which I learned from you, to the dresser that I've been working on it. I have just completed my dresser and I really thank you,Tom because that you share your videos with us.
You're welcome! I'm glad to think I helped you in some way
Always nice to watch a detailed craftsman at work. Thank you!
You're welcome!
What a gorgeous piece. You really restored it to BETTER than "pretty good!" Pats (and a treat?) to Ella.
Thank you! I'll tell her they're from you!
As an artist, I know just how hard color matching can be, Thomas, but you always manage to do a decent job of that when you restore furniture. It's one of your many skills that I absolutely can appreciate! Great job on this. I hope the owners enjoyed what you did for them.
Thank you! They did!
Wonderful, just wonderful, sir. There is a great deal of subtle mastery in what, at first glance, appears to be a simple restoration. Thank you for sharing, Mr. Johnson.
You're welcome!
I can imagine some tastless person putting a TV into that space. Lovely work again Tom.
Stephanie Murray, even worse, painting it.
BrazilLady flat pink wall paint as a diy style idea.
That would be weird! But I'm sure it's happened!
I can't imagine!
Another masterclass from Mr Johnson, thank you as always for sharing with us. Best wishes to you and your family, be safe.
Thanks, you too!
Wow! Ur workmanship always amazes me. 👍
Thank you!
Another great video!! The kitty at the very end is adorable!! And of course the black lab.
Thanks!
I am amazed by your knowledge of stains, finishes, techniques, woods, and the eccentricities of furniture of all kinds!
Wow, thank you! I appreciate it!
New subscriber here. I've been binging your content for the last few days and I just wanted to say how impressed I am by your skill and artistry. Also, there is something about your voice that soothes my soul. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us. Keep up the great work. ATB : )
Wow, thank you! Welcome to the channel!
Thanks. That's why I keep falling asleep. His voice is very soothing. I always have to replay the video because I'm nodding off.
The Bob Ross of furniture restoration.. Tom, get those shirts printed up! "It looks pretty good to me".. on the way to becoming a cultural icon.
@@donnaspear8494
Ha ha it’s good to know I’m not the only one nodding off and having to replay 😂.
Same here. You should tend to making audio books, when you retire.
Another brilliant job, by Mr. magic. Love these videos, take care Tom.
Thank you! You too!
Looks pretty good. I love seeing all of your shiny well-cared-for tools and the animals.
Thank you!
It is amazing how much work was involved in sorting out issues that didn't immediately look to be such a problem.
Thanks! Maybe I'm making it a bigger problem than it is! I hope not
@@johnsonrestoration No, you're making it gorgeous.
Nice piece of work today. I have done a repair or two in the past. I wish you had been with me then. I could have done a much better job. Not much of this type work does come my way but when the next one does you will have been there to help me. Thank you for sharing and please stay healthy.
You're welcome! And you too!
A really engrossing video. It amazes me that you have so many alternative methods to fix the damage. I guess that comes with years of experience. Hopefully you have someone you are teaching so this craft will not be lost.
Hand raised over here in California! Ooh, ooh, PLEASE teach me!!! Hand waving frantically!! Arm flailing!! LOL. Awesome videos, have learned so much. No one compares!! Thanks Thomas Johnson!!
Thanks! I'm showing everyone with these videos!
Thank you! Just grab any old piece of furniture and start working on it! That's how you learn. And watching my videos of course
Thanks! My daughter is an incredible woodworker and has certainly repaired a piece or 2, and she has a woodworking business, but not restoration work
Mr. Johnson, you're the best!
Thank you!
Your “pretty good” is so much more. You are a master at what you do. I always learn from you. It looks like you’re staying safe during this Covid dust up. Stay so! Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks! Stay safe too!
Great molding rescue. Another inspiring video. Glad you had some help manhandling that big piece.
Thank you!
Really enjoy watching you Tom..you can't get skill out of a book, It takes the experience to actually do jobs and to know what you are doing to get a nice result
Thanks! That's exactly right
@@johnsonrestoration Thanks for the reply Tom, Love the finish touches you put on the furniture, I bet the customers are very pleased, will keep watching lol
WOW, your work is so amazing. You are one of the best CRAFTSMEN, I have ever seen. I hate to sound like a broken record but, I absolutely LOVE your work. You are AMAZING. I wish I could one tenth of what you do. Please keep making these videos they are more fun than watching a movie. Thanks.
Jeff Williams: AMEN to that!
You're welcome! I will!
Thanks!
Wonderful work, as always! Couldn't help noticing from about 20:35 on that the Welsh Cupboard is standing next to a Federal Bureau Chest. Delighted to see you've done a new video on this piece, too. Will watch next!
Thanks! It's funny, people love seeing the other pieces in the shop
Thanks Tom, excellent job.
You're welcome!
Excellent job Thomas, liked the way you used that thick dowel as an assist. Well done.
Thanks!
From a Portuguese from Aveiro. Another excellent restoration work and another excellent video. My sincere congratulations. I look forward to the next. A hug and much health to you all
Thank you! And the same to you!
I am in love with, and a bit jealous of his tool collection as well as stock. Wow, this guy rocks!
Thank you!
When Tom started the timer, I thought he was going for a speed restoration! Another great video! Thanks.
You're welcome!
Well as always, a fine job. Your are so knowledgeable Mr. Johnson, I really enjoy your work. Thank you for sharing your talents.
You are very welcome!
Watching these videos is so satisfying. Beautiful results!
Thank you so much!
Great work, so calming and your wee cat looks like my Miss Toots, I really like all the beginning and ends with the animals and birds.It sure looks like a lovely place to live.
Thank you! 😊 We feel very fortunate
Thanks very much for your thoughtful, respectful approach to your work. I learn more than I anticipate with every piece. This is my kind of restoration work!
Thank you!
Stunning, as always. I really appreciate that you are going into such detail, Tom.
Thank you!
Excellent work as always and an unusual piece, thanks for posting Tom hope you and yours are well
Thanks! We are, and I hope the same for you
Young Thomas the Master! Great job my friend! x (Stay safe!)
Thank you Sir! Will do - you too!
Where and when can I buy a Thomas Johnson "I Think it Looks Pretty Good" T-shirt with a glasses-wearing black lab on it?
I want one too the dogs a legend
@@glennphilipson7231 Me too!!!
That would be the ultimate swag!!
I want one too.
Please make this happen.
Beautiful work Mr Johnson, thank you.
You are very welcome!
Pretty good, yes. Darn good, absolutely! Like so many of your viewer's, I've used many of your techniques on things around my house over the years. Thank you so much for sharing.
You're welcome!
I've been in and out of different joinery shops and the like for about ten years now and haven't seen scrapers like yours until now, fantastic bits of kit.
Thanks! Scrapers: Woodpecker and Bahco
Another great one. Thanks, Tom. Hope all is well with you and yours.
Thanks! All is well, I hope the same for you! I don't seem to be getting notifications for your channel, I've got to check on that
Thank you for these videos, I look forward to each new one, and always learn something! My wife and I enjoy the snippets of your chickens and birds before and after too, some darn good photography there!
Thank you!
I think it looks really good, Tom. I find these videos very interesting and satisfying to watch. Thank you very much! I have a barn cat that looks pretty much like the cat at the end.
Thanks!
Another beautiful job. I enjoy watching you work. I always learn something. Take care!
Thanks, you too!
Once again, your 'Mastery' impresses and enlightens me, Tom. Wishing you a restful Memorial Day holiday weekend, sir.
Same to you! Thanks!
@@johnsonrestoration You're most welcome, and thank you, Tom!
Thanks Tom, more great stuff. Lovely colour to that timber.
Hope you and yours are keeping well.
Thanks, you too!
beautiful attention to detail and patience during repairs. I learned so much here. thank you
You're welcome!
@@johnsonrestoration may I send you an email with pictures and question? ... I would gladly contribute to a patreon or PayPal account
Amazing, as always. Thanks for sharing of your talents. Have a lovely weekend.
Thank you! You too!
Yet again superb, thanks Tom, stay safe during this manic time.
Thanks, will do!
It’s a lovely piece of furniture and a beautiful and conscientious restoration. Good job. 👍🏻
Thank you very much!
Great job, especially on the top where it was really messed up. It came out great
Thanks!
My hats off to you. Beautiful work, like an artist.
Thank you so much 😀
Excellent, Thomas!
Thank you!
I have come across these in the UK and I think it’s a Welsh hanging cupboard, great work again by the way , stay safe Thomas
Thanks for the info! I appreciate it!
Thank You for your commitment to your craft & passion. sincerely- Oh and your calm inspires.
You're welcome!
That elm is a lovely colour of wood. I like to see finely crafted furniture with their inlays etc. but my favourites are the ordinary things like this Welsh cupboard.
Mine too! Thanks
I admit that I like furniture that can be used, while retaining as much of the old character (and material) as possible. A chair that stands in a museum may be a work of both craft and art, it is much less near to my heart than one that is still used. I can fully understand the use of epoxy to help old furniture stand up against the rigours of continued use, especially with the conservative approach you show in using it. Once more my thanks fof making and sharing these videos.
You're welcome! I appreciate your comment
Great video Tom. I am a retired furniture maker. Just as well it isn't me doing the restoration I would end up getting the sander into it and making it look like new.
Thanks! 👍 Believe me, it's always tempting!
Nice detailed video of your skills!
Thanks! 👍
Nice minimal repairs as not to make it look new we all learn so much from watching your vlogs keep them coming all take care 😀😀
Thanks! Will do!
Waiting for more of your videos..love to watch you work😊😍
Thank you so much! 😀 More on the way!
Uh oh, I just realized something, when I watch you work now, I find myself saying stuff like," hmm that could use some epoxy putty there, and then you say, " I think I'll use some epoxy Putty here". and it goes on and on, does that mean I have watch way too many of your videos that I know what you are going to do next? not always. but it expose's my devotion to all that you do. I have learned so so much Tom Thank you for your expertise, and taking the time to make these video's and sharing. Kudo's to Ella for being there too!.
Thank you! Yes, maybe it's time to go for a long walk!
Encore une belle restauration bravo à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉
Merci!
Masterful Work Tom!
Many thanks!
Fantastic restoration job as always , enjoyable to watch you work your magic
Thank you very much!
A must watch channel, well delivered master class
Thank you!
what a wonderful piece. As always I am impressed with your fixes. What a mess its was.
Thanks!
Looks marvelous not just ok! The sound of sanding is somehow satisfying, spent time sanding different projects down to a nice smooth finish. Several thin coats of hand wipe poly sanded between each coat makes for a lovely finish. Perhaps it reminds me of the satisfaction of seeing wood come to life and a nice smooth finish. Not heavy coated nor shiny necessarily. Just the wood showing its beauty.
Thanks! 👍
Great Stuff! Young Thomas The Man!!
Thank you Sir!
It also looks like it could be a tv cabinet for a master bedroom. Nice job.
It could be! Thanks! It might look strange though
The dog is always thinking "who is he talking to?".
ha! i was going to comment the same thing. at the beginning, dog says, "he's talking to those people i can't see again. i'm just gonna get comfy for awhile."
you
"And where's my treat?"
Thanks!
Miss Doggie does need a soft bed. ❤
Once again you did a beautiful job
Thank you!
The orange oil beeswax guys owe you a mint for the advertising.
You'd think! I could be their spokesman!
Whoever does your editing does a great job. PS I love your tools. Must have taken years to accumulate such a good collection.
Thanks! Yes! My editor, Nick barker is great!
Superb work Thomas...👍
Many thanks!
Hello Mr Johnson. I'm so glad I found your vlog. I've beendet watching all of your videos. I never had anything to do with restoring or carpenter ship, exept that my ex son in law ist a carpenter. As you surely have observed I'm not English or American. I'm just a retired German bank accountant. But I Like your channel so, that hubby ist rolling his eyes when I start telling him of what I've learned of you. Your whole person and characteristics and voice and vocal arts seem to be very pleasing. I hope you'll continue for a long time mailing these videos as they are so very pleasent to watch. Have you been teaching some time in your life? Best wishes from Munich and take care of you!
Sory, lot's of auto correction, who opt for German expression.
Thank you! That is very nice, I appreciate your kind words