Repairing an Unusual Elm Roll-Top Desk
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- This week Trena repairs a very unusual elm roll-top desk.
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Kids, cat, dog and horse, house and workshop all moved. What an epic move. Thanks for the video and keeping the algorithm alive. Great job and can’t wait to see more once you get settled in.
You bet!
My friend is moving states this weekend, with 5 vehicles. The sheer logistics of that has been incredibly overwhelming. I can’t imagine adding animals to that already stressful situation. Hang in there Trena!!
Really worried…haven’t seen you in a while, all ok?❤️
Never, EVER apologize for a lack of videos, etc. We absolutely love your videos or we wouldn't be here, but we care about YOU and what you're going through much, much more! Best wishes and we'll be watching. 👍🏻
Thank you so much!
@@johnsfurniturerepair just thinking about you tonight and hoping everything is going well with the move and all!
Nobody here cares about your hair or the bags; you're beautiful to the faithful. We only care about you as a person; your health and well-being comes first. Videos are a bonus.
As for me, I was just thinking about you earlier today, and I meant to check FB to see if you'd posted any updates as far as your move, and all that.
Take care of yourself. Sincerely.
Thankyou
I totally agree with what you've said, we just need Trina to be safe and well.
My mother's side of the family (from New England) would call this piece a 'secretary.' 🙂
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Hopefully you're all done moving by now! 🤞🤞 looking forward to seeing your new shop! Moving is a REAL pain... 😐
It is!
This was a pleasant surprise to see your notification pop up, and it didn’t long to get into the video, wonderful surprise, thank you. I have, as I recall, never seen a piece made of Elm wood, but the graining is beautiful, shame to have to cover it, but, customer gets what they ask for. Nice repair/ restoration on the component parts. I enjoyed this video immensely. Now, as for you young lady, you must feel like your in a rat race right now, and I have experience what you are going thru, what worked for me was to walk away from it all for a few hours, get a cup of really good hot, black coffee, a disgustingly good desert and a real good book, find a corner in a coffee shop, and enjoy, trust me, it felt like I could accomplish an 8 hour work day in 3 hours, and it carried thru for a few days, it was refreshing. I wish you the best, be well.
Thankyou
You must be very special to me. I watched the entire power supply part without skipping thru. Excellent job as usual. Thanks.
Wow, thank you!
I was so excited to see another of your videos. I know you are trying to move and I am just happy you actually gave us one of these. I have to tell you - My mother purchased a danish modern teak dining table in 1970 or so. The poor thing had been badly used and abused for the last 15 years in a family member's smoking and drinking garage. It had water marks, sun fading, cigarette burns, deep scratches, etc. I almost cried when I saw it. WELL - using everything I have learned from you, I fixed it. It still has signs of the years it has gone through, but it is beautiful It will be my dining table in my home. I am so proud and happy and I owe it to you and your videos. Sorry for being so long winded but I wanted to tell you thank you!
PS - I think that fabric is oilcloth. Oilcloth, also known as enameled cloth or American cloth, is close-woven cotton duck or linen cloth with a coating of boiled linseed oil to make it waterproof.
Amazing good job!
Trend I am so happy for you on all the things tat you have accomplished so good luck from here on to the future God bless you always Mel from sesttle
Funny how I was just thinking of you today too. Please take care of yourself. I know you've got a mountain of stuff to do and all, but I think we'd all rather see you healthy and rested than risk your well-being. Great work as always, and I'll be happy to wait until you're ready to make these videos again. I'll be there when you are. ❤❤❤
Thankyou
Ditto for me too.😌
I honestly just came for the drawer pulls, but this transformation is stunning!!!
How have you been affected by the wildfires in Canada? Here is Detroit, Michigan we have a lot of hazy, smoke filled days. The wind keeps carrying the smoke from Canada into Michigan. Our air quality has been terrible. The desk turned out beautiful. Your work is impeccable. The integrity of the piece is still evident even though you had to make repairs and restain it. Your customer must have been very pleased. Please take care of yourself, rest and stay safe. I am sure that you will be very happy living so close to your family. Your garden is spectacular.
Thankyou!
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I am not lecturing, so please don't think that. But treat yourself with the same loving care and attention to detail you lavish on your work. We'll be here waiting and you're under no obligation to us. The most important person is you. And in the immortal words of Dr. Seuss, "those that matter don't mind and those that mind don't matter. ' Great to see you back, but not if you're on the point of fainting. Sending love.
Lol. I’m all moved in and settled. This was footage from before. I do look rather insane. Lol
So glad you are back. Missed seeing your videos. Sounds like you weathered the move pretty well. The secretary is lovely. Take care
Thank you! Will do!
Hi Trena, just know we will all be here waiting to hear all about your move and how you are doing when you get back to us. Thank you for taking the time to put this repair/restoration video out with all you are doing to accomplish this move "back home" near your folks. Do what you need to do. Your family comes first right now. We want everything to come out great for you.
Thanks so much
What she said! Ditto!! Just take a few deep breaths when things and events are overwhelming. You have a solid fan base of which I'm proud to be a member. We'll be here when/if you return.
This is an Eastlake period piece I think, my favorite period, so fine and Elm too. Thanks for taking the time and sharing this with us.
Thanks for listening
Trena so happy to see you. So glad the move went well. So looking forward to more videos we missed you!
Absolutely lovely job.
Thank you so much!
Great video! Can't wait for the introduction video to your new place!
We miss you, with everything happening with the moving and how tired you look, Thanks for sharing this project with us, you are strong, amazing woman, wish you all the best in the new chapter in your life, good luck with everything
Thank you so much!
I was so happy to see this video pop up. Thanks for taking time out of your massive move to share this beauty with us
I'm so glad you took time in your super busy time to show up this gorgeous piece of furniture! Beautiful job!!
Thank you! 😊
The amount of brad nails😮. Im so glad you filmed this piece ❤. Very unusual and had no idea Elm could be used for furniture. Always cut them down because are such a messy tree.
My late wife and I had a cabinet like that, with that same glass, from the early 1700s. We gave it to a collector neighbor of ours, rather than risk it, driving across country from Philadelphia to San Diego. Decades later, I'm convinced it was the right decision.
The fact that you think about this decades later says that it was, indeed, a difficult decision.
I am sure you made the right decision, but that doesn't mean you miss the piece any less.
I feel that.
I miss several pieces I once had.
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Please accept my condolences for the loss of your wife. That can’t be easy to endure.
I would have needed to keep the cabinet. Congratulations to you for having the welfare of the cabinet foremost in your thoughts.
A beautiful work ! Again love the care you give each piece❤
I’ve missed you and your videos, but had gotten so used to you not being here that I only saw this video late this afternoon, instead of two days ago when it was posted! I’m glad the move went well. I made a huge move in 1995 from California back to Texas after my husband and I decided to end out 27 year toxic marriage. I drove a Budget truck with 27 ft of cargo space, a tow dolly and my Miata
and began my new life. And….life is good!
Oh wow! Lol nice
Glad you decided to video this, thank you. I’ve never watched an advert for a power supply before but you made it interesting and I learnt a lot, so you make a good ambassador for them.
Glad it was helpful!
Oh…so happy to see you again. Thankyou for sharing this video even though you have so much going on in your life. Hope the move went smoothly and as planned and you are settling in.
Thank you so much!
Beautiful job Trena! Hope you get settled in yournew home soon. Miss the videos.
We have missed you ,and will be waiting on pins and needles until you set up again at your new digs
Hi Trena! I actually went to your page yesterday to make sure I hadn't missed a video, and here you are today, which made me very happy. 😊 I'm glad to know you're safely moved and by now, hopefully settled in, back in Saskatchewan, after all the hard work and upheaval a move always is. Thank you for taking the time to share this lovely piece with us, and I hope that you're caught up on sleep once more. Take care now, don't overdo, but of course I'll be looking forward to whatever interesting videos you'll have to share once you're able. You did your usual beautiful job on this unique desk, giving it a new lease on life. Best wishes to you and yours in your new adventure. 👍🤗 💖
Thankyou!
It's always good to be back home again with those we love.
Loved this restore and the helpful hints. You’re a good teacher! The pieces are exquisite!
Good to hear from you Trena. Take a breath! We will wait!
Thanks so much!
You mention the glass here. I think it is so interesting how it was made.
From what I understand. they would blow like a big wine bottle, QUICKLY lay it on a sheet of metal, then cut a seam lengthwise and let it fall flat. Can you imagine the work and skill involved in that? It took them a while to figure out how to press it, for some reason. Call me crazy but your channel is entertainment plus.
It looks to me like a "soft restoration" is a whole lot of work. While I'd be fascinated to see a full restoration- you definitely have enough on your plate right now. Like everyone else, I've been waiting for your next upload and am grateful you took the time to think of us. Thanks and I'm looking forward to see you from your new location.
If you need time to get things done for yourself and your family forget about us. We will not go anywhere. You look beautiful no matter what so that not an issue. Thank you for taking the your time to entertain and educate us. It looks fabulous just don't break the glass.LOL👍♥️
Glad to have you back. You have been missed. Hope you and your family are settling in at the new homestead and your parents are well.
Yes! Thank you!
Hang in there Trena, we are all with you.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful work and glad you are safe and moving forward.
Moving across country is a ton of work. No matter how hard you try, things just don't seem to go as planned. I hope you're doing well and the move is done by now. I look forward to seeing your new setup.
That is a absolutely beautiful hutch! Definitely lucky to work with elm. You don’t see any elm furniture of that magnitude anywhere. The work looks fantastic as usual.
Trena, love the old look of the soft restoration. As for your looks, you are a beautiful woman inside and out. Hope everything works out for you and your family in the future and looking forward to your next video. 😀
Thanks so much
Congratulations on the completion of your move! I think I'm addicted to your channel because I had withdrawal symptoms. LOL. Happy days to you and your family! 😎👍🏻
All I can say is WOW! If this is a soft restoration, it sure doesn't look like it. The character is there, now the beauty can shine through.
This, in my opinion, is one of the nicest pieces i have seen you do. It may be the color, which reminds me of old cherry, or maybe the style of it. In any event you did a beautiful job on this. Your eye for color matching is tremendous. Well done, young lady. Well done.
Thanks!
It's very obvious to me your client's faith in your work and passion for what you do. Is well deserved. Absolutely love your work. I hope your move has or does go smoothly. Please be safe. I will be waiting as long as it takes for you to get home in Saskatchewan no matter how long it takes to get situated. ❤❤❤
Thanks so much 😊
Hi Trena, put a rubber band round the glue bottle so you can tuck the cap into it. You've probably been told that a billion times, so sorry if there's a reason that doesn't work. I love watching your work. You put such love into each piece and your colour work is second to none. I hope the move goes ok.
Thanks for the info!
You're still very beautiful. Regardless of how harried your schedule is. Sorry you have to move. You were just 3 hours away. Your patience with this stuff is phenomenal you're remarkable I wish you success Beck & Saskatooooooon
Thankyou!
I was so excited to see a video from you, I had to sit down! Been under the weather and waited till I could really concentrate on watching so today was the day!
I'm beyond happy that you decided to video this project and show it to us once you had time to upload. That's such a gorgeous piece and it was like old times watching you work your magic - being ruthless where needed and gentle as a kitten when necessary. In the end, there's a fabulous piece! That was a special one - definitely one of my favorites!
But I loved the footage from your new home - beautiful gardens, tack shed, etc. I'm just grateful that you and your family (animals included) made it to your destination, safe and secure, and are settling in. Also, happy to hear your parents are well and I know they must be so happy to have you near.
Thanks again, Trena. Looking forward to when the time for new work and new videos comes. 🩷
Thankyou so much!
I'm glad to know that you're still in business. best wishes for health and joy
Just recently “found” your channel and just wanted you to know I have learned a lot watching you repair furniture. It has make me a little more confident attempting to refinish 2 very old dressers. You are a very good teacher. Hard for me to believe anyone would criticize your finishing choices but I think people find it much easier to be very critical and complain when they are anonymous. Not that you need my “approval” but I think you do an awesome job. Girl…you got skills…most men would be envious of so don’t give the “haters” any credibility…just keep doing what you are doing. When you finish with things I have NO DOUBT they looked better when you got finished that they did when they were new! I live in Mississippi and we don’t have many of the awesome products you use…wish we did…but we have a big “throw away” culture here. 😢
Thankyou!
dear Trena i'm happy to see your new vidéos here i understand you prepare to change house, city, workshop, life and it's never easy because we're always afraid of having forgotten something or telling someone, but I'm sure everything will be fine and that you'll be happy once settled into your new life while waiting for this courageous moment and I look forward to watching your new video here.
Thank you so much!
I missed You so I had to rewatch this :)
I ADORE this piece! You did an exquisite masterful job. It amazes me that with today's technology, our furniture is neither as clever nor as beautiful as the artisanship of old. All my very best to you!
Thank you! 😊
If moving weren't so exciting, it would just draw a vacuum! I just wanted to say hang in there. You're worth the wait. And this is a beautiful piece of furniture. Elm is beautiful. Historical note: Raleigh, North Carolina, was once known as the City of Elms, then came the Dutch-Elm disease that killed all the known stands of Elm in North America. Now she is known as the City of Oaks.
Interesting. Thanks!
Oh, it’s so pretty.
Trena .. i can hear in your voice .. its all been very stressful lately for you all xx.. BUT you still do such a professional job .. your client will be very pleased .. another fantastic video xx
😊 thank you
Very nice work Trena. Best of luck with your adventure. Thank you for sharing your craft.
Gosh, I love watching a master at work. I would love so much much to be a woodworker by trade, but it's just not the right season of my life yet. Hopefully I'll get to do it before I'm too far down the line. ❤
WOW!!! Just beautiful! It's dark, but it's a "luxurious" dark. I'd love to have a piece like that in my office. Great work.
your knowledge of finishes is only through years of working with them. really nice results
Thank you very much!
Great job as usual Trena. Hope your move goes well!
I'm glad you did film this piece. In Montana we find elm mythical. It's nice to see it used.
Yes I do as well 🥰
What a gorgeous piece and I love the color! Job very well done!
Thank you! Cheers!
It has been soooo long since your last video, I was beginning to wonder if you were ever going to come back. You're such a strong woman taking on so much with the move etc and yes you can see that it has taken its toll on you but we are so glad you have kept going and can't wait till you can finally get back on track with your life and produce your gift of restorations for us to share with you 🥰😃😃👍👍
Thankyou. it was a hard move but I’ve had good rest back home. See you soon
Amazing piece. Great soft restoration. Your music choices are so relaxing, nearly spiritual. I hope your move went smoothly.
Thankyou!
Wow, that’s beautiful. As is often said, less is more. I loved the way you treated this piece.
Good luck with your new life in Saskatoon. I’ll let my cousin know you are there should she need any furniture care! 👏
I was very happy to see another video from you. What a lovely piece this turned out to be and you kept its character. Hope the move goes well. I'm looking forward to more videos from you once you've settled in. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. You made my day!
Thank you so much!
Your work always amazed me. Beautiful result 👏
Thanks so much 😊
Trena, very happy to see you back and was wondering about your move. I hope everything goes well for you. Great job as usual!
Thank you so much!
I love the color you made - I always like the red mahogany furniture - & that was just enough red. Your usual beautiful job. I'd just like to say good luck with rhe move. Will keep my fingers & toes all crossed for you.
Thank you so much!
WOW!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece!! Old is beautiful!!
You’re baack! Even though your showing something from April:May!
I trust that the multi faceted relocation has gone well.
Yes Thankyou!
Fantastic restoration and thanks for all the information on a scraper (I’m a scraper collector} and the stain creation and all the bits and bobs. I love your videos because I learn so much! I usually FF through ads but yours was so very, very useful. You are the best!
Very excited to see you show up in my notifications! As usual, excellent job. By now, your move has probably happened. Hope it was not too stressful and your family is doing well. Looking forward to more videos as soon as you’re settled in which hopefully is soon.
I love all your work! Thank you for another great restore
Thank you very much!
Beautiful job on a stunning piece of furniture! Good luck with your move. Hope all goes well.
I hope the move went well, I didn't expect to see a video for the next few months. I'm glad to see you got this one out.
I've been patiently, actually bordering on anxiously, waiting for a new video from you, and here it is today. Beautiful work. I'm glad to see you survived the move. Good luck!
Thankyou!
Greetings from Slidell, LA. Very glad to see you back on You Tube. I've learned so much from you about working wood to help my amatuerish hobby. Keep them coming.
Thanks 👍
Omg Trenna. What a beautiful outcome. You killed it. Wow. Truly, wow. Gorgeous work.
What a beautiful restoration! I love your channel.
,Hi,Lady good to have you back, hope you are getting there with the move,you took that to another level,good luck with the move stay safe and best regards to you and family from Scotland 🔨🔨🏴🇬🇧🚛
We had Dutch Elm here in the UK aswell, it's brutal once the tree is infected that's it, plus you have to clear any trees around it. Lovely to see our master craftsman back, to be honest I don't think we were expecting to see you again until after the move. Moving house is stressful enough anyway and that's without moving a workshop aswell, children will cope they are pretty resilient. You need to take a day out just for you, it's more important that you are well both physically and mentally. ❤️👍
I’m all moved but was old footage. Thanks!
😳😯 OKIE DOKIE JUST GLAD TA SEE YA !
Love watching these videos. You do such amazing work. Would be really cool to see some more reactions from the customers.
Absolutely beautiful piece of furniture and of course a magnificent restoration job Trena. I hope that you happy to be back in your home town or place
good too see you back Trenna, hope alls ok
Lovely restoration and good to see you. Your garden looks great. Youve got the touch. About that black cloth. When I was small, long ago, a piece of that cloth was tucked in with my school supplies every year. A three foot square piece, along with one of dads old shirts to be used as a paint smock were required art equipment. On the day we had Art class we covered our desks with it before we began creating. Its duck cloth, very closely woven that is coated in boiled linseed oil to make it waterproof. Its called oilcloth or even American cloth, and is still available in hardware stores, DIY stores and even fabric stores. It was fun to see it.
Nice!
You do beautiful work Trena, good luck with the move hope it goes/went well
Excellent outcome my friend! I was lucky to watch you work on it in the shop ☺
Hi! Thanks babe. I’m so happy you were there to keep me sane!
Beautiful as always.
Absolutely beautiful and functional work as always. Thank you, Trena.
Thank you so much!
Stunning job as always x
Love your honesty at the top of the video. Moving is a an ass kicker, no two ways about it. Your skills however have not suffered one bit. Absolutely beautiful
My personal preference is always leaning towards the reddish stains. But when it’s a customer’s piece and they want to preserve the heritage of the piece I’ll do my best to match the existing. What is interesting is to see their reaction to just having it cleaned. Often that’s where a customer wants to stop.
How cool! It looks so good...I have never seen a cabinet like that. A very beautiful and interesting piece of furniture. Trena you did an amazing job. 😊 God bless
Thank you so much!
I hope the move went well and that you have "recovered" from it. I kind of hear in this video you are talking "above" your lungs as you do when on a time crunch. As you said, moving is stressful at its best, moving home AND business it a whole other story. Looking forward to see you work in your new place, and thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of furniture. So beautiful with that wood tone. A statement piece!
Yes it was tough. I’m all settled and getting back into it.
Good video Trena. Your dad taught you well. 😊 get some rest. Your a lovely Lady. And a good professional. ❤U 🙏U
Thank you, I will
I was so happy to see a new video drop from you. I've been thinking about you often and the daunting work to move home, business, family, and stock. I hope it went as well as it could. The new property looks AMAZING and I hope you will take us on a walk about after you have caught your breath and had some time to acclimate and settle in. The piece looks amazing. Take care Trena. You've got a lot friends out here pulling for you.
Thankyou so much!
Such an outstanding job Trena! You are such and artist! I’ve always said Thomas Johnson is the Julian Baumgartner of furniture repair in the US. I can say the same for you being in Canada. I have to say I am so sorry for the fine people of Windsor losing your shop. Being home with friends and family, well you can’t put a price on that. I know one thing, if I lived in Canada and needed something refinished or repaired, I’d drive it to you shop. See you in the next installment.
Thankyou!
So happy to see you again! Hope all went well with the move. The piece you finished was lovely! A piece of history brought back to life? ❤❤
Hello, have been missing the videos, thanks for taking the time to do a video during your moving process.