I've Got To Face Reality Here
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2023
- Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine restores two antique beds. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at www.thomasjohnsonrestoration.com, or write us at thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com. 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).
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Hi Thomas. From a full time restorer over here in Belfast - Northern Ireland may I pass my thoughts onto all the folks in Maine for the awful thing which has happened.
Prayers! 🙏
Stuart Nicolson
Thanks Stuart, I appreciate that
I'm surprised you don't have your own tv show on PBS. You are a master at furniture restoration. Your knowledge and craftsmanship is incomparable to any other craftsman on UA-cam. I also love how you show animals nature at the beginning of your videos. It reminds me of a magazine format similar to the CBS Sunday morning show. Excellent work!
Thank you! Yes, I would be flattered if they asked!
Absolutely agree that he should have his own show. A Master Craftsman at Work.👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻
Thom is too good for PBS.
Great video Thomas. I remember this from before and especially you "Helper" she is missed, and enjoyed it as much this time as before, and like Stuart, my Heartfelt sentiments to the people of Maine for the travesty of late.God Speed. ECF
Thank you! I appreciate that. And yes, Ella is sorely missed!
This “little” project might be my favorite of all I have watched you do. It’s such a nice little piece that looked impossible to restore. And you demonstrated so many techniques with this restoration. Gorgeous. Thank you for saving it.
You're so welcome!
Beautiful work on the beds.
Lovely to see Ella again. She is missed.
What a world. My thoughts are with the people in Maine. 😞
Thanks! It is good to see her again!
Your painstaking work to colour-match the new mahogany extentions of the sleigh bed's side rails is truly beautiful,Tom.
Many thanks! This is one I would have liked to start over!
Repairs to antiques don't need to be hidden-they're part of the history. Every scratch, dent and repair, or update, tells a story. Great job updating the bed.
That is a very 'european' attitude.
Americans usually want it sanded down and redone so it looks brand new, rather the 1, 2, 3, ...6 hundred years old!
I was selling my house, built in the 1890's.
Two couples were quite interested. One was from Germany and they really loved each and every crack, or scar in the hardwood floors, the squeek in the front stairs, etc. The build up of patina over time is something you just can't fake. The house was 114 years old and was 95% original. It was in great shape but it was 114 years old!!!
The other couple, Americans, wanted to grind the floors down to flawless wood. So they would look like brand new! Wanted to repair the plaster that had some cracks, and move the back staircase, etc, etc.
They wanted the limestone facade and the pillors on the front porch but they want a flawless, modern interior. Which would have ruined the houses character! It's warmth and that feeling you got of it wrapping its arms around you, keeping you warm and safe! They wanted to remove the comfortableness of an old house that new ones just don't ever have!
I am always reminded of my house whenever I watch 'It's a Wonderful Life', when Jimmy Stewart runs up the stairs shouting about his wonderfully comfy, drafty, old house! (Mine wasn't drafty!)
So I was glad the American couple didn't buy the house. They would have ruined it completely! The people who did buy it have only semi-ruined it! Which was heart breaking to see, but it is 'their' house!
For 114 years people lived in it as it was built. And were happy! The new people had windows removed and bricked up with new windows put in now openings! They invited me in to see it, I got as far as the foyer and "Oh, is that the time? I'm already late meeting people 3 blocks away! I'm sorry but I need to go! Next time!!!???" They had put in a powder room next to the vestibule! Ripping out the inlaid wood border! And had painted the wood paneling and molding going up the mainstair case! It was so upsetting I couldn't bear to see what else they had done!!! And ruined! For 114 years people lived comfortably without a 'powder room' on the first floor! Not next to the front door and 2 steps from the bottom of the main stairway! If you needed a bathroom there was a nice one on the 2nd floor. With plenty of privacy--- far away from the public rooms. Not 15 feet from the living or dining rooms! And they took out the boiler and radiators. They needed a forced air furnace! I didn't want to see what was chopped up or taken out for the ductwork--- it is a 5 story house! I was quite literally sickened by their "improvements"!!! But it is their house now. It is sad to see original housing modified like that. If it needs that much modification perhaps the house really isn't for you and you should keep on looking! Padding side rails hopefully isn't as egregious as modifying a comfortable and historic home!
Hopefully! My apologies if it is!
For non-historically important furniture, or a car, or a powertool, if you want to honor the original craftsman, then IMO you should think about what he would want. I think a lot of times they’d say, “scrape off the rust and repaint it so it looks like the car I put my heart and soul into,” or “fix the cracks and fill the holes, and make it look like the thing I built!”
But for an old house that’s in good shape and has nice details, yeah, don’t be the annoying modernizers. Go buy a new house. Although a new furnace sounds reasonable. Maybe they used those skinny tubes.)
This is the english attitude. The european attitude is the same as the american. They sand down 200 year old furniture to bare wood and french polishing it to a mirror like sheen. The antique piece looks plastic coated. I'm simply disgusted by their approach.@@PsulOrtiz
Thanks! I agree 100%
Thanks! Yes, quite a story! I understand exactly what your saying. There has to be a balance, we are always aware of that with our 252 year old house. We are loathe to change anything, but sometimes you have to
Your videos are so thorough I feel I am watching an industrial show, a workshop, a laboratory, and an artist studio all at the same time. Thank you . A pleasure to watch you work.
You're welcome! That's so nice
Thank you for posting this video. I remember watching the the Sleigh bed video the first time around, I never tire of watching you working and sharing your vast wealth of expertise and advice. I remain utterly mystified why your channel has so few subscribers. Compared to some other so called restoration channels yours stands head and shoulders above them and deserves many many more subscribers.
Thanks! I wish I had more viewers too!
Oh my word. Does this guy rock or what? Not only a master of everything he touches, but humble and modest as well. And how many brackets and clamps does he own? I wish I had a third of what he has in that workshop!
Thank you! Remember, I used to have a 5 person shop (including administrative), I have enough clamps for 3 or 4 people!
I like that you kept the old rails and extended them. It keeps the history of the piece and shows the changes you've made on top of the historical ones.
Edit: and after all that work, i like the colour-match. And i love that you had the altitude to redo what you'd originally did. So easy to just run with ego and ignore our own misjudgments.
Thanks! Yes, I had to do it over!
You have a rare ability to say "I think it looks pretty good" without humble bragging although it clearly means that it looks great. I like your channel and your work.
Thank you! I appreciate it
Part of an artist’s gift is acknowledging when something is NOT working. And it is a gift.
Thanks! It's always difficult because you always want to keep going, but then you realize it's time to start over!
Hey Tom. Although I enjoy reliving old video compilations, I do really miss seeing new content on your channels. I won’t pretend to think I know anything about your life. I pray you are well and business is thriving. Take care.
Thanks Ben! We are fine - I am working on new content, I've got so many other projects going on that it's taking longer to publish new content. We're trying to publish every 2 weeks, and if we don't have a new one we'll show repeats! But 50K+ people will see the videos for the first time.
I especially enjoy the footage of your pets at the beginning
Your explanations are like having a teacher at my elbow
Thankyou for your time!
You're very welcome!
Good afternoon, Tom - I hope you, family and anybody you care for have not been impacted by the events in Lewiston. Wishing you all the best!
Thanks Davide! Even though it was about 30 miles from us, it still seemed very remote. But as they identify and write about the victims it becomes more real. I don't know how anyone will stop this. The gun industry is too powerful.
Wow. What a chemistry project. 😉 Sleigh bed turned out great.
The last piece was so beautiful. Loved the turned legs and molding.
Thank you!
I miss new videos, please upload more of the wonderful antique pieces you restore. I love your channel.
A new video was put up last week! Click on the name of the channel and then on “videos” and you’ll see all of them
Thanks! I'm still making new ones! 2cmars79 is correct!
Thank you!
And your adorable puppy was the best supuppyviser ever!!!!! what a beautiful bed and adorable puppy!!!!!! :)
I finally found another restorer that doesnt reach for the sander every time they "restore" something!!!!! I'll get the name to you!
Thanks! Yes, please do, I'd like to know! email: thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com
I wouldn’t have thought of adding to a bed rail. You really have to know your stuff for something like that. They look fantastic! I really love sleigh beds.
Thank you Christine! I do too...
I love watching you bring extended life to lovely furniture. Such a treat.
Thank you!
The accolades we could all assign to you would all be true. Summed up, craftsman in the finest tradition, tradesman upon which we can lean, and personality that is open, sincere, and true! Thanks for all the videos. We pray for the people of Maine, and for all that suffer such travesty.
You're welcome! Wow! And thanks for the prayers...
Both are excellent updates that keep the character of the original piece. Attempt 2 on the first bed rails was a winner, they blend in just enough.
Thank you!
Hello from a french cabinet maker. The headboard is a Louis XVI style ! Keep it up, you're doing really really well. It's always a pleasure to see your restorations.
Thank you! I hope you approved of the legs! I admire French craftsmanship
@@johnsonrestoration Of course I approved ! You respected the style, there is nothing wrong in your work ;)
Thomas: beautiful work,- just beautiful work. I so enjoy your videos. Thank you. Carol from California
You're welcome Carol!
Once again, so edifying to watch a master at work.
Thank you Bill!
I listened to your comment at the beginning and just want to say that your attention to detail is what makes the difference between just a piece of furniture and something that is destined to become an heirloom! Thank you for the care you put into everything you do!
You're welcome! I appreciate that!
Enjoyed very much! Here’s hoping for the 150000 subscribers soon.
Thank you! And Congratulations! First comment
Its only been 4 months since I watched this video last, and I enjoyed it just as much now as I did then. and once again nice to get to see Ella again. thanks again for sharing. ECF
Thanks Ellis! I like seeing the older videos too! And of course my Ella
Perfection as always, Tom.👌🏻
Thank you!
Nice to see Ella once again.
Indeed! I love it! I miss her so much
Hi Thomas.What a great video seeing how you tried, tried and tried again.Showing that we can keep learning no matter how much experience we have,
Much respect to you and your craftsman'sship.
Greetings from Cornwall England.
Thank you! I wish I could start this one all over again! Hello to Cornwall!
I always enjoy your videos. You are so talented and a wonderful teacher. Thank you for sharing your gift.
You're welcome!
Your ability to color match is amazing. And your attention to detail is perfect
Thank you so much!
Love the "patches" on your jeans! If it was the 60's, you'd have flowers sewn into the openings. Groovy!
I enjoy watching the little details that I can learn from. The two circular holes technique to compare the stains is now in my "back pocket".
Thanks! Yes, I finally had to face reality with those jeans!
It's great that you have clients willing to invest in their pieces like this. Thank for taking us through this process!
You're welcome!
GOD BLESS MAINE, TOM. LOVE THE ENTIRE STATE, MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU GUYS UP THERE. FASCINATING VIDEO AS USUAL DON'T EVER STOP MAKIN' THEM!
Thank you! We love Maine too
Thank God Tom! I have been so worried about you and the family since I heard the news about the Maine shooting! I already talked to Emily but still I remain worried since I heard that the shooter has not yet caught. Please be extra cautious.
Thanks Fater! Yes, we were diligent about keeping the doors locked! But we weren't scared. It's over now except for the victims. This craziness must stop!
Even better the second time around.
Thank you!
Enjoyed the videos Tom. That first bed was a challenge to get the finish right, but in the end I believe Ella approved. I know you all still miss her. The second bed turned out great. You'd think those rails were original. Thanks for the video. God bless.
Thanks Ron! Yes, they came out well - I'm proud of those legs!
Beautiful work, Tom. [Really liked the needle across the record sound effect at ca. 23.55, too!]
Thanks! My editor did that, it is cool
I learn everytime I watch your videos. It's like watching a great painting restorer. Perhaps with time I can develop your eye for color. Pretty amazing.
Thank you! It takes practice - of which I've had plenty!
Holy Toledo that one just about stumped you. Man that’s what experience does for you
Oh yeah! Thanks!
The board stretcher is still elusive, I see.
It's always nice to see you color match the wood. That second attempt came out great. Way better than just hiding it with the dark tones of the first one.
Thanks! It was so much better!
Patience, skill and experience are critical to a successful reconfiguration like this. It is always special to see “Bean” again.
It is good to see her! Thanks!
you do magic with wood. beautiful. love watching.
Thank you very much!
Love the chickens in the snow!
Thanks! me too!
Hi Thomas, have a nice day and lucky. You have done a great work 😃😃
Thank you!
Absolutely masterful work. This is what real craftsmanship is. If you ever wondered is staining wood was a genuine art, this video will dispel your doubts.
Thank you! That's nice
Woodworking + Alchemy 👏👍
Exactly! Thanks!
Get your shoes off of my white carpet!! Wait... white carpet?? How do you pull that off?!?! I think I've seen these before but gladly watched them again. I especially like when you sorta mess because we get to what you do about it. Very enjoyable! Our chickens in the south have no concept of snow. And won't take step one on to it.
Thanks! I'm glad you don't mind seeing them again. Our chickens never want to walk on the snow, but I shovel a trail for them and once they get out there and get going they're fine with it
As always you’re a great teacher. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Stay safe and strong 🐝
Thank you!
Wow!! What a lot of work but the result is gorgeous!
Thank you!
That’s awesome! I love how your channel has grown. Your skills, artistry, and content deserve your success! Can’t wait for the next video! All the best, Ben
Thank you so much!!
I applaud your tenacity, well done.
Thanks!
Boy that bed looks great now and the vid. was chock full of ideas and tips. It really looked lovely with the new rails and mouldings.
Thank you!
Always great to see a new video from you!
Thanks!
Hands or God! Beautiful attention to detail.
Wow, thank you!
ella approved GOD LOVE HER i miss seeing her in your videos but i know SHE HAD A OUTSTANDING HOME !! great job on the sleigh bed tom... you work miracles with everything you touch!!!!
Thank you so much!! I miss her every day!
@@johnsonrestoration BIG HUGGS TOM!!!!!!
47:26 The bed looks just fantastic. Greetings from Germany.
Thank you!
We all know that matching the new wood to the old wood was almost inpossible, I'm so glad you decided to scrap it, it was deffenatly way off, but I love the way it ended up looks great, amazing job as usual, I'm a bit color blind I'd never have been able to match it that well, not even close.
Thanks! Yes, always difficult - and the repair didn't even show when the bed is made up!
Beautiful job. Looks like our sleigh bed. I didn’t know it was that old!
Thanks! You're lucky! I love sleigh beds
@@johnsonrestoration The construction is very similar. The hardware is like what is installed in this bed. I can’t believe how solid this bed is built and it’s likely to last another 180 years. Very weird to think that people who lived in the 1700s might have slept in it! We sleep very well however! We also have an empire sofa from the early 1800s and that too is built like a tank! The quality and workmanship of furniture, and houses as well, sadly have declined. It’s really nice to see you take great care in your work.
Hallo Thomas, eines erst mal vorweg , die Hühner sehen sehr schön aus , sind gepflegt und stehen gut im Futter. ☺ Es ist wieder ein wunderbares Video, ich bin immer wieder am staunen wie du die richtigen Wege und Mittel findest um so eine Arbeit zu erledigen. Ich wünsche dir noch einen schönen Sonntag und eine schöne neue Woche und bleib Gesund viele Grüße Christel ☺👍
Danke Christel! Ich liebe meine Hühner und versuche, gut auf sie aufzupassen. Mein Bestes für dich
What you have done with these two beds is why you are the master of restoration of furniture. Excellent job on both beds.
Thank you!
I apparently missed those bed videos. It’s always a pleasure to watch your creativity. You are an inspiration to always do the very best you can.😊
Thank you so much!
I love your videos. I admire that beautiful piece of mahogany you added to the rails!
Thank you very much!
Super as always. Thank you. ❤ nice to get a glimpse of dear Ella ❤
You're welcome! It is!
Great job TJ , you are a blend master ....was nice to see a memory of Ella ...miss her in the videos.♥️
Thanks! Yes, I miss her every day
Did I hear some wind chimes at 16.21? or was it the chickens? What an amazing job you do. Such a great teacher and bringer of so much pleasure. Thank you .
Thanks! We do have 2 wind chimes, I didn't pick up on that
Superb job. You really are an artist as well as a great craftsman.
Thank you! That's nice
A couple of fine rework projects. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
You're welcome!
I remember watching these videos before. Excellent job you did. I do miss the shop manager though I must say.
Thanks! me too!
Great Thomas.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you! You are too kind!
Hello from Ludington Michigan! Beautiful!
Thank you!
I enjoyed watching you make the legs and bed rails on the second bed Tom. Some excellent woodworking! Scott
Thanks Scott! I’m proud of those legs
Is there anything you can’t do ? You are really a master.
Thank you!
Nice color matching.
Looks great!
Thank you!
Beautiful bed Beautiful restoration. Top drawer attention to detail. Great education/explanation for all of us amateur work-workers.
Thank you!
Great work as always Tom!
Thank you!
You truly are a master restorationist... Beautiful work on both.
Thank you!
Love your ingenuity! Thanks for a great video.
Thanks for watching!
Hi from Australia I love watching your work 💕
Thank you so much!
Excellent craftsmanship!
Thank you!
Hi. It is very interesting to watch you work on the old furniture, turning them into great survivors from the past with your excellent skills. Sometimes you refer to your books, when dating and identifying different objects that you get into the shop. Is it possible that you can share a photo of your book collection, or possibly make a video about it?
Best regards,
Harald, from Norway
Thanks Harald! That's a good idea - I will consider that!
Beautiful work as always. I love the way on the second bed all the joints are hidden. Gives a lovely clean look. Those new legs came up a treat.
Thanks! Yes, I like that too!
Fantastic video as always. Thought about you when I heard of the massacre in Maine. Glad you are safe❤️👍🫶🏴
Thanks! I appreciate that
Thanks for revisiting two really nice restorations. Hope you are doing well❤️
Thanks! We are
Great work, Thomas.
Thank you!
Thanks for this re-look at two favourites. I had to laugh, when you put on the sideboards of the first bed and I was thinking - "surely he isn't going to leave those two black ends there? I don't remember it being that bad?" When lightening struck the film and we had you back, "facing reality!" I've worked on projects like that (not in woodwork, but in stitching) and I've been hoping and hoping something would be better than I know it is then comes the moment when you know you will be "frogging" (rip-it, rip-it)😁
Thanks! Oh yeas, maybe we've all been there at some point! I like the term "frogging"
Wet difficult color match, but I think you did a beautiful job.
I also agree with some of the other comments that believe in the acceptance of a visible repair, it just added history and character.
In my opinion that bed is lucky to have landed on your bench, as you always show respect to the original.
Thanks! That's very nice
Most professional restorer I have seen on YT!
Wow! Thank you!
Both of these restorations were exceptionally challenging, Tom. You did a phenomenal job in bringing them back to an even better state than the originals. You are truly a Master craftsman, my friend!
Thank you! That's very nice!
@@johnsonrestoration You're most welcome, Tom! I am very much (as always) looking forward to your next restoration project video post here.
Awesome job Tom!!! As always
Thanks Frank!
I always enjoy your videos.
Thank you!
Oh those lucky owners❤
Thanks!
love your dog....great videos
Thanks! She's gone now but boy do I miss her! ua-cam.com/video/vKkLmBOebWk/v-deo.html
Heroic!!!
Thank you!
Hi Tom, hope you and yours are all well out there, as always many thanks for taking the time and trouble for posting, great to see old deputy dawg in the background there, take care and stay lucky
Thank you!
Greetings from the BIG SKY.
Thanks! Back at cha!
Excellent work!
Thank you!