Old chair restoration with modern tech

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  • @vincentfiore2228
    @vincentfiore2228 Рік тому +5

    Your greatest talent is your ability to match colors. I know because I worked repairing furniture for twenty-five years. I knew of one person that had your talent.

  • @mirkobuchardt-bd8hb
    @mirkobuchardt-bd8hb Рік тому +2

    Audiance to this guy! Skills are perfectly. THX for your work!!!

  • @davidharris241
    @davidharris241 2 роки тому +1

    A small holiday gift. Thank you for all you do, Ahti!

    • @ATRestoration
      @ATRestoration  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks David! Merry Christmas!

    • @davidharris241
      @davidharris241 2 роки тому +1

      @@ATRestoration you're welcome. 🙂You too, Ahti!

  • @Kelpiejane3252
    @Kelpiejane3252 11 місяців тому +1

    Another stunning beauty, it’s what we know we’re going to get from you Ahti, your work is world class 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

  • @sarahangle3046
    @sarahangle3046 Рік тому +1

    I learn something from almost all of your videos. Thank you.

  • @christinebrady6842
    @christinebrady6842 2 роки тому +6

    Your ability to match color and ornate carving leaves me jaw-dropped. Whew. I love watching.

  • @annettev8362
    @annettev8362 Рік тому +1

    Always enjoy watching you work your magic & hard work restoring wood to its orginal beauty.

  • @michellemcculloch
    @michellemcculloch 2 роки тому +90

    Your ability to create an exact copy of a damaged piece is so impressive. Truly beautiful craftsmanship once again.

  • @MrsJax304
    @MrsJax304 2 роки тому +1

    It's a real joy to watch you work

  • @ellenkelley6173
    @ellenkelley6173 2 роки тому +1

    You ARE a Master Craftsman! Beautiful!

  • @oreobenavidez953
    @oreobenavidez953 2 роки тому +1

    You are so talented I enjoy watching you carve the spindle I Don't know much about tools great job

  • @Rubbernecker
    @Rubbernecker 2 роки тому +1

    I hammered the like button! Now I need a new iPad for Christmas....

  • @donnahewitt8905
    @donnahewitt8905 2 роки тому +34

    A broken, rare chair finds a rare master to repair and restore it to it’s original beauty. Thank you for sharing! It is always a peaceful joy to watch you show us a broken item and how you remake truly broken parts and fix the rest. The care you take for the colors and finishes shows how well you know your craft. Well done, my friend!

    • @Lucinda_Jackson
      @Lucinda_Jackson 2 роки тому +5

      I would have liked this comment more than once, if I could. Beautifully said. 🌿

  • @vikik4714
    @vikik4714 2 роки тому +3

    This old broken chair becomes a throne fit for a king! Beautiful!

  • @2007Isabellamaria
    @2007Isabellamaria Рік тому +1

    Looks better than the original. Awesome!

  • @ginadew9180
    @ginadew9180 2 роки тому +1

    Damn ... You are good.
    When the lathe is turning, and you have chisel in hand, it results in balm for the soul.
    Genius... Pure genius.
    Blessings for the Christmas season for you and your loved ones, from South Africa.

  • @alexanedda3960
    @alexanedda3960 2 роки тому +34

    You are probably the best UA-cam restorer. Every video is a show and every repair you've done is fantastic.

  • @kenprovus9195
    @kenprovus9195 2 роки тому +1

    ALL THAT STEAM GAVE ME A SINUS HEADACHE! LOVR YOUR WORK!

  • @lauraletchemaiteetchemaite1753

    You are an artist. I wish I could do what you do.

  • @monicadepaulabomfim6052
    @monicadepaulabomfim6052 2 роки тому +7

    One day UA-cam suggested me a video from your channel. Since then I have followed your excellence, expertise, sensitivity and talent. Do you have the exact notion of how many people you make happy and delighted with your work? Thank you so much for offering us so much beauty! Merry Christmas!🌷

  • @MahaEm-o8g
    @MahaEm-o8g 11 місяців тому +1

    The work you do is amazing!

  • @suhayl5157
    @suhayl5157 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant and multi talented.

  • @fiberotter
    @fiberotter 2 роки тому +9

    You are a master with wood. Whether bringing a piece of furniture back to life, or turning a finial. It is a joy to watch you make a piece happy again.

  • @Mary-zx9bl
    @Mary-zx9bl Рік тому +1

    I watch furniture appraisers heap mounds of praise and give high values to dilapidated pieces, then I see beautifully restored ones like this and wonder just what in the world they're thinking.

  • @davidlynn5170
    @davidlynn5170 2 роки тому +1

    Very beautifully done

  • @19Bmiller
    @19Bmiller 2 роки тому +2

    When you called this chair mass produced, I had to stop and think. Today a mass-produced chair will probably be molded plastic with metal legs attached by a machine. The factor where this chair was made must have had an army of skilled craftsman producing perhaps with a machine each of these parts and then assembling them and finishing it. It is good that you keep these things alive for it speaks well of the original craftsman’s memory.

    • @amylong9591
      @amylong9591 2 роки тому

      I was taken aback by the words, "mass-produced" too. It sure doesn't look like the chairs in the USA.

  • @laurensouthgate2458
    @laurensouthgate2458 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful i bet you have some nice pieces of your own.

  • @caseym9656
    @caseym9656 2 роки тому +1

    I love learning these small things about Estonia in every video you share.

  • @rexgrl3
    @rexgrl3 2 роки тому +1

    The ghost of the original artisan watching your laser machine and thinking, "What the hell kind of witchcraft is that?" BTW damn fine work!

  • @swisslions
    @swisslions Рік тому +1

    How did you acquire your skills. I have never seen someone so proficient in restorations. I am fascinated by your carving and upholstery with seaweed, it’s all new to me. You are a real talent. 4:51 4:51

  • @AlmaBellaSolis
    @AlmaBellaSolis 9 місяців тому +2

    Why could not everyone on earth work like you!!! You devote all your heart, mind and hands in creating beautiful restoration of any kind. You do the possible from impossible.

  • @damepasty9203
    @damepasty9203 2 роки тому +4

    I'm not only jealous of your skills but I'm also jealous of that antique book press! Nice job on the chair too.

  • @pamelaremel7477
    @pamelaremel7477 23 дні тому

    All you needed was the Patent Leather Zebra Boots! I cracked up on that! What a stately looking chair, brought back to life by your skilled hands!

  • @williamdoyle649
    @williamdoyle649 2 роки тому +1

    Man,that chair was a mess.I can see that your laser is going to be your best friend.Thank you for showing the difference between laser cut and hand drilling.Great video.

  • @luisarusso2748
    @luisarusso2748 2 роки тому +1

    you say "it was real joy to work with it!" and we say "it was a GREAT joy watching you do this brilliant restauration!" BRAVISSIMO, as usual! best monday greetings 🙂

  • @lynx-lynx
    @lynx-lynx 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful work !

  • @mattnichols2738
    @mattnichols2738 2 роки тому +10

    That free hand lathe recreation of the detail was amazing. One day I hope to be able to do that...

    • @ATRestoration
      @ATRestoration  2 роки тому +2

      Lathe work is probably the easyest.

    • @yeagerxp
      @yeagerxp 2 роки тому +3

      Practice, practice and more practice, that is where the muscle memory comes from. Peace

    • @Lucinda_Jackson
      @Lucinda_Jackson 2 роки тому +2

      I'm sure you'll get there. You sound like you have the determination to do it!

  • @bobmarrier4374
    @bobmarrier4374 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @BONvivan8
    @BONvivan8 2 роки тому +27

    Потрясающая работа мастера👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ваши реставрации постоянно пересматриваю, они великолепны👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @lauralake7430
      @lauralake7430 2 роки тому +3

      I learn something everytime I watch

    • @BONvivan8
      @BONvivan8 2 роки тому +1

      @@lauralake7430 хорошие слова, я тоже 😏👌🏼

  • @МаринаПетрова-ч4у
    @МаринаПетрова-ч4у 2 роки тому +23

    Чувствуется очень бережное отношение и к старинным вещам, и в целом к истории своей страны. Это всегда прекрасно.

  • @batterymakermarkii2654
    @batterymakermarkii2654 2 роки тому +1

    Remember in the sixties where people said lasers were the new death weapon? Now look at all the great things we can do with them.

  • @ЛарисаБровикова-ф1п
    @ЛарисаБровикова-ф1п 2 роки тому +43

    Чем ценна работа реставратора? Тем, что он старинную, ветхую вещь восстанавливает, придавая ей прежний, обновлённый вид, максимально оставляя все детали работы предыдущего мастера. И именно это прекрасно! Спасибо, маэстро, за ваше высокое мастерство и нелёгкий, но творческий труд! Новых успехов и новых подписчиков!👍👍👍💥💥💥💯💯💯💖💖💖

  • @yx6889
    @yx6889 2 роки тому +1

    I am convinced that there is nothing that you cannot do. I've watched you repair and make so many things, truly amazing!

  • @RissaFirecat
    @RissaFirecat 9 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful restoration! This old lady living in Texas has no words. I am constantly amazed by your talent. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @fredrobinson6990
    @fredrobinson6990 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful renovation.

  • @helenakhudyna2360
    @helenakhudyna2360 2 роки тому +1

    This is so satisfying to watch! All looks effortless in master's hands! Greetings from Ukraine!

  • @colleenmccarthy-evans3149
    @colleenmccarthy-evans3149 2 роки тому +8

    Fabulous. The way you made that recess in the seat blew my mind...I missed it the first time and went back to watch the bit where you pressed the 3 layers together...a second time. So cool.

  • @suecoady8017
    @suecoady8017 7 місяців тому

    The chair reminds me of chairs that were in a convent many, many years ago. Your rehab is beautiful.

  • @jessemkahn
    @jessemkahn 2 роки тому +11

    Exquisite work, as always. I love that you know almost every Estonian mass produced chair.

  • @andrewclarkehomeimprovement
    @andrewclarkehomeimprovement 2 роки тому +40

    Excellent job.
    I'd just like to thank you for all the tremendous videos you've made this year. I know how much work is involved.
    On behalf of your viewers, I'd like to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and happy and peaceful new year.

    • @ATRestoration
      @ATRestoration  2 роки тому +8

      Thanks for your kind words and same to you!

  • @gmamose9152
    @gmamose9152 Рік тому +1

    The work you do to restore these beautiful pieces is commendable, thank you for sharing your work with us. And hello from NY in US

  • @TheWiredwizard
    @TheWiredwizard 2 роки тому +25

    It's always a treat to see how much care and skill you put into a project. Top notch.

  • @darilynkrupp6309
    @darilynkrupp6309 2 роки тому +13

    Another triumph! I never tire of watching the skill & respect you have for design, wood and restoring a piece to it's original beauty and function.

  • @jeanmariemclain2836
    @jeanmariemclain2836 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful work.

  • @ЛарисаБровикова-ф1п

    Интересно, сколько лет этому прекрасному изделию? Супер классный результат! 👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💥💥💥💥😍

  • @julierobertson148
    @julierobertson148 Рік тому +1

    I love to watch you duplicate chipped, cracked and peeling parts. When you are done, its impossible to find the replacement on the piece. (The laser certainly makes for accurate, clean pattern reproduction.)

  • @kirstenhilger3323
    @kirstenhilger3323 2 роки тому +2

    in my house windows, shutters, kitchen cabinets, internal and external doors and most furniture are all finished with shellac. hence i do appreciate your work with shellac and your finishing.

  • @bertm8621
    @bertm8621 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Image 8 of these chairs around a table in the 19th century style. Castle worthy! Top!

  • @melodysimonson1510
    @melodysimonson1510 2 роки тому +3

    This chair is so unique. My great-grandmother had a chair similar to this one and I loved it. I have never found out what happened to it. Great job restoring it!

  • @nanapoppi3
    @nanapoppi3 2 роки тому +6

    Loved watching you turn a piece of wood into an elegant finial. Im always wowed by that skill you have.
    Great lazer machine too and hope we get to see you use it again.

  • @warriorpoet2968
    @warriorpoet2968 2 роки тому

    That mass produced chair has a elegant look. Nice work as always 👍

  • @kimchamberlain1108
    @kimchamberlain1108 2 роки тому

    I love watching you restore old pieces 🤎🤎

  • @ЖигуноваЛиана-л5ы
    @ЖигуноваЛиана-л5ы 2 роки тому +2

    Урррааа!!! Я все ждала когда же вы снова выложите что- то очень красивое, стариное.

  • @sharonlaster2767
    @sharonlaster2767 2 місяці тому

    That seat pattern certainly isn't rare, but I'll take your word for the rest of the chair. Very nice restoration.

  • @ozludo
    @ozludo 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you - I needed to see something that 100% makes sense. Beautiful restoration.

  • @lauriefox5350
    @lauriefox5350 2 роки тому

    So nice of them to send the laser cutter. No more break-outs. The chair looks as if it just got made, .......wait......IT JUST DID. Beautiful. I mike your cat.

  • @karenlawson6344
    @karenlawson6344 2 роки тому

    I like your work. You leave the original look of the peice whenever you can. Restored with dignity!

  • @ВладимирДр-ф4щ
    @ВладимирДр-ф4щ 2 роки тому +1

    Как всегда, прекрасная работа! С большой буквы Мастер своего дела!

  • @jennylawson1980
    @jennylawson1980 2 роки тому +8

    Modern tech is amazing as a tool to help but it still takes time to learn and perfect kudos for taking the time to master it. You are so skillful and the end result is amazing 😊 Great restoration

  • @nancynewlin
    @nancynewlin 2 роки тому

    Wow, a wood shop with a big press and a laser cutter!! Awesome and so useful.

  • @cynthiat6505
    @cynthiat6505 2 роки тому +1

    You never cease to amaze me! What you do is glorious!

  • @susannehunter4017
    @susannehunter4017 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @HoneyHollowHomestead
    @HoneyHollowHomestead 2 роки тому

    I don't think using the new technology has detracted from the beauty of the piece at all. Nicely done!

  • @TukikoTroy
    @TukikoTroy 2 роки тому +1

    I love the elegance of this type of chair.

  • @charlesbutsch7201
    @charlesbutsch7201 2 роки тому +6

    Such a regal chair. You brought it back to its rightful glory. Beautiful job!

    • @Jen39x
      @Jen39x 2 роки тому

      My thought was a chair fit for a king’s table although since Ukraine I think they mostly had the Russian czars but a design that’s admirable in any era

  • @jayfurnas-campbell4391
    @jayfurnas-campbell4391 2 роки тому +9

    Pure genius! It's amazing how you made the new pieces almost the same color as the old ones.

    • @TerryProthero
      @TerryProthero 2 роки тому +1

      He's an artist when it comes to that. He can get anything to match anything else. You're not going to see his repairs without a magnifying glass and some good lighting.

  • @MNTNSTARZ80.
    @MNTNSTARZ80. 2 роки тому +5

    With your amazing talent and knowledge of woodworking I think it would be interesting to see you hand make an exact replica of an antique piece of furniture.
    It would probably be even better than the original.

  • @nancyclark3049
    @nancyclark3049 2 роки тому

    You have mad skills, Laser Elvis! It turned out perfect!

  • @49ersfarm43
    @49ersfarm43 2 роки тому +1

    It was a joy to watch you restore the lovely chair!

  • @amylong9591
    @amylong9591 2 роки тому +2

    The laser was interesting to watch. I imagine if one makes a living through this work, lasers could be useful. Honestly, I most enjoy watching how you take your calipers, measure angles, and then create an incredible replica of the first decorative thing ( I don't know what it is called). The work on the lathe is phenomenal. Thank you!

  • @SallyBuskey
    @SallyBuskey Рік тому +1

    This is a chair of Royalty. Definitely!!!!

  • @alexanderoekr
    @alexanderoekr 2 роки тому

    It is kind of magic when seeing your restoration proces

  • @lovingmayberry307
    @lovingmayberry307 2 роки тому +1

    Simply beautiful, Laser Elvis!

  • @whitneybeatty8939
    @whitneybeatty8939 Рік тому +1

    “Laser Elvis” is definitely the unexpected phrase of the day

  • @Rev-D1963
    @Rev-D1963 2 роки тому +3

    It is truly a pleasure to watch you work Ahti. Your skills on the wood lathe are legendary! To reproduce that finial free-hand like you did was amazing! Thank you so very much for sharing your work and videos with us. God bless. Rev. D.

  • @lindacarlson8886
    @lindacarlson8886 2 роки тому +8

    I love seeing all of your tools as well as your skills with them. As usual, beautiful work!

  • @Blcktear
    @Blcktear 2 роки тому

    I could watch your videos for hours. I learn so much but they're also incredibly relaxing.

  • @Goodbye_Pepper
    @Goodbye_Pepper 2 роки тому +5

    What a beautiful chair! You did an impeccable job making it look lovely again 😊

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 2 роки тому +6

    That’s really beautiful! You did an especially good job on the finial🐝🤗❤️

  • @migunismigunis
    @migunismigunis 2 роки тому

    Можно бесконечно смотреть на воду, огонь и как мастер реставрирует стулья ! 👍

  • @stephanymurdy3165
    @stephanymurdy3165 2 роки тому +5

    Perfect, wonderful job! Your restoration is the best one I’ve ever seen!

  • @TheBorn25
    @TheBorn25 2 роки тому +1

    Не стул, а трон настоящий. И какой же красивый! Несомненно, вы своими руками только улучшили его внешний вид. Новый он выглядел хуже. Время положительно сказалось на волокнах древесины. Дерево стало сухим и выдержанным. Всё напряжения ушли. А вы отреставрировали его (стул), устранив следы тяжкой жизни. Мне кажется, у вас не только руки из нужного места растут, но ещё и великолепное образование😁😁😁. Удачи вам в труде и жизни!

  • @davidh.4220
    @davidh.4220 2 роки тому +1

    It would be nice to own at least 2 of those! Very impressed.

  • @lauraweber9636
    @lauraweber9636 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful work as always!

  • @cecoya
    @cecoya 2 роки тому +4

    This is a beautiful chair. I am so glad that you know how to fix them and make them perfect again. It is like you are the wood whisperer and it tells you what it needs and you just continue to add to that beauty. Have a great day and Merry Christmas and Happy New Years.

  • @Quaker521
    @Quaker521 2 роки тому +1

    Yet again, a beautiful restoration.

  • @davidharris241
    @davidharris241 2 роки тому +4

    Beautiful work! Cool how you stained over the original shellac and saved the old finish. You color matched the new wood so well. Your new laser cutter did a great job, but you could have done that manually in a lot less than 3 days. It'll come in really handy, though, in future projects...huh? Thanks for another terrific video, Master Ahti!

    • @ATRestoration
      @ATRestoration  2 роки тому +5

      Thanks David! The first laser took me 2 weeks to understand so I´m improving ;)

  • @cynthiahager7858
    @cynthiahager7858 8 місяців тому

    Wow, the replicating of the knob on the chair!! Great work, love it! 😍

  • @marilynnde
    @marilynnde 2 роки тому +18

    That laser is something else! What a time saver.. But I cannot imagine the learning curve. I love to watch you use the lathe. Such precision with the calipers. I truly appreciate your skill. Especially now that I have hand tremors. Great job!

    • @TerryProthero
      @TerryProthero 2 роки тому

      I'm betting the laser is not very hard to use. The software does most of the work for you. Using a lathe requires a lot more skill. I'm sure I could figure out the laser without a problem. But I would have zero chance of doing most of the other things he does.

  • @ВикторГалянин
    @ВикторГалянин 2 роки тому +2

    Блестящая работа, реставрация на все 💯. Спасибо мастеру за видео. Лайк однозначно.