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Oh, that’s lovely, Barry! What I appreciate is that you didn’t dismiss it as “just birch” and paint it. It looks simple and quietly elegant. Well done!
I took that to mean he was happy to see it was birch. I listened twice. When they made that they used oak mostly only for utilitarian things. They didn't like a lot of grain, so birch or maple would have been a better choice for furniture. Unless a tiger oak or a burl, other woods were considered finer and less country or rustic.
I just built a bed using crap pine. I stained it but it looked great bare. Everyone’s favorite part is the grain pattern! “How did you do that?!” According to UA-cam experts, I messed up really badly and poof! Beautiful bed. 😅😂 Justice for all wood! Wood is *beautiful*! Edit: no disrespect for painting. Your furniture should look how you want!
And the light wood gives it a scandi vib. I am waiting to hear from him, but I am thinking there is no finish to damage. It probably feels like velvet.
This would have been a piece overlooked by most people for the garish paint job and the oddly applied Fleur-De-Lis stamping. You did restore the chest of drawers to a useable, functioning piece of furniture. Great episode Barry.
Wonderful! I suggest you taking a photo of the previous condition of the piece of furniture, so as customers can realise how many efforts you made and appreciate your work. I've just subscribed. A big hug from the Alps (Italy) ❤
Isn’t it wonderful to think that a tree can make something as beautiful as that with the help of skilled men. It is truly a beautiful piece of art. The natural quality of the wood is nature at its best and it’s quite sad that all of that was hidden under the Barbie pink paint. This is an incredible reincarnation of a lost piece. You should be very proud Barry, another beautiful piece resuscitated and brought back into existence. Xx
I have that exact dresser. The screws are the same. The inside of it is exactly the same. It even has cracks in the same place. I painted mine, as arthritis and other physical problems , prevent me from doing the fine work you do. I can't wait to see what yours becomes😊❤
You saved this discarded ugly dresser life😊! Thank goodness you chose to take a chance on it! Love the natural finish an all the hard work stripping that ugly paint! Turned out gorgeous! 🥰
Seeing you use dental tools brings me back to my happy place. I’m retired now but as a Vet Tech, I absolutely loved to do dental cleanings on dogs and cats. I’m not sure why I loved something that no one else did, but I found t so gratifying. Thanks for always bringing thoughtful content to your viewers. ♥️👍🙏
It's a wonderful old piece. I love the clean lines without any unneeded fuss. Simply beautiful all on its own. Fantastic work, Barry! I admire your skill🎉 16:28
I’m always impressed by your technique, your narrations and your decisions on finishes. Another monster turned back into plain but delicate piece of furniture! No one would believe they were the same set of drawers! Well done, again, Barry!❤️
I love that you gave such a simple, yet elegant finish. This hard working dresser would have been purchased and cherished by a proud middle class American family! Bravo Barry!
Although it was pink and white in the beginning it is now bright wood and natural. I do like the blonde pieces more than the darker ones myself. They go with any decor and blend in naturally. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day
By far my FAVORITE piece you’ve refinished!! I absolutely love the clear wax finish, I wish it were used more in projects on UA-cam. What a stunning, simple yet versatile piece!! I could see it as an entry table/console, an addition for extra counter space in a kitchen (perhaps even a makeshift island if it’s a small kitchen), even a sink vanity if someone wanted to convert it for that purpose-the possibilities are truly endless! 💝
I’m so glad you used wax as the finish. The natural color is so lovely. I appreciate your efforts to educate us and make refinishing old pieces an accessible project for those without all the high end gadgets. Keep up the good work, Barry!
You really never disappoint Barry. I get so excited when my notification bell alerts me that you’ve posted. And I love love this natural look. Hope your travels have been good and relaxing. Thank you for all you do for us and bringing wonderful content. 🇺🇸
I love the light color! I’m old enough that I grew up with blonde woodwork, then teak was in, lived through oak everything, then the dark wood craze and then gray everything. I love seeing the light colors come back.
Thank you for saving this chest. The natural wood is so much better than pink /lavender. I'm happy to see it restored to it's original beauty. If anyone complains about a piece being made of "just birch" so them a picture of this piece. Natural elegance personified. Awesome job Barry!
Barry, I really enjoy seeing the lighter finish. I usually go for medium-dark stains myself. I hope you had a fantastic summer and may all of your endeavor$ be more than enough. Peace be with you Barry Most sincerely from The Great Lake State of Michigan 🐢
I am enthralled by your thinking in the process of refinishing. We benefit from your learnings. Grateful also for the treatment with wax for this church piece. Healing,the whole process.
Interesting piece. It looks like the original finish was a faux staining to give it the ‘old oak’ look. It was a good way to make an average piece look more expensive. Very nice work on the restoration!!! I always look forward to your videos. Thank you.
It's a cute little dresser for a child's room the way it is but I can't wait to see it in it's complete restored former glory when you're finished with it! ❤
It looks beautiful, Barry! I LOVE it when the natural colour of the wood is celebrated... especially after such painstaking removal of old finishes. Thank you!
The Woodworkers Guild videos are good watching. I've been working on furniture off and on 40 years, with my mom and grandma. But still had plenty to learn. I have started getting interested in the Quebecois pine finishes when I come across softwoods when stripping old pieces. Bleached or scrubbed or the darker ones. So much to learn, so little time to learn it all!❤ It goes without saying id be proud to have this dresser in my home. Beautiful work.
Looks great. I love finding things to refinish. Just finished an old buffet found painted and abused sitting by a dumpster. Its now my daughters bar area in her library.
Absolutely Adorable! So BEAUTIFUL! Fresh, elegant and classic! You never disappoint your viewers. Your workshop is the best, most practical and tidy that can exist! Thanks so much for sharing and undertaking this challenging restoration!
watching all the videos made me confident to refinish a mass produced, painted headboard. i do not recommend that for a first project. but im glad i had the experience, even if it isnt something ill be doing more of in the future!
The chest of drawers has turned out so beautifully. I particularly like the fact that you haven't painted it dark and that you haven't added any bulky handles.
Just spent 5 days in Waterloo visiting my inlaws and brother-in-law. It was a glorious contrast to the humidity and heat of the South. I know you've had a very wet spring and summer, but we enjoyed the vibrant green of the grass and trees. You took something that was probably handmade and gave it another life. Great choice with the wax. I always admire your patience.
It came out fantastic, Barry! I was really expecting it to be oak, under that garish paint, and was quite surprised it wasn't. The birch is beautiful, and I was happy you went with the wax finish. Great job, as always!
Looking at the back of the dresser, it was apparent that it had a lot more class than the garish paint would lead you to believe. Altho I would have opted for a stain, it still came out with a quiet dignity. Congratulations on saving its life.
I just found your channel as I was looking for some demos about refreshing or refinishing old furniture. I’ve inherited several pieces through the years and some of them need some “help”! 😂 I had a couple pieces refinished by experienced people but around here they are crazy expensive. 😬
An old rough dresser like that one is exactly why I would choose it. By doing a project that may be a bit beyond my skill level I am forced to improve. You did a fine job it turned out nice. Thank you for sharing.👍
Every piece of wood, in every piece of furniture has its own hidden beauty. Leavinging it unpainted lets that hidden beauty shine through. As a chronic back pain sufferer, I have learned to bend at the knees, and use my legs to do the lifting. I'm semi retired, and work a hard labor job. This way I can keep going.
I'm sure this was how it would have looked originally when it was new. Your craftmanship gave this a new lease of life. A true labour of love. Thanks for sharing.
@@tysonperna8844 faux tiger oak. I’ve a piece quite like it. Most of the finish remains intact, have to fix a few wear spots on the top. Well built old piece. Looks quite lovely in its natural glory, but would have come from the shop with the old dark tiger oak paint job as styles at the time demanded. Well done saving this piece.
Wow Barry, another fantastic piece well done. I was surprised that you were able to get all the paint out of the pores of that wood. I did a old washstand that looks similar to this and it had old glass pull knobs. Congratulations it looks as if you're only 8000 away from 100,000🎉 ! Thanks again for showing us your talents😊❤
That looks beautiful!! I really like the character of the imperfections too 😊 Between taking your time with sanding and the wax finish the wood looks like it’s buttery smooth! Well done!
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Oh, that’s lovely, Barry! What I appreciate is that you didn’t dismiss it as “just birch” and paint it. It looks simple and quietly elegant. Well done!
I took that to mean he was happy to see it was birch. I listened twice. When they made that they used oak mostly only for utilitarian things. They didn't like a lot of grain, so birch or maple would have been a better choice for furniture. Unless a tiger oak or a burl, other woods were considered finer and less country or rustic.
Simple and elegant was exactly what I was thinking! Love it too.
I just built a bed using crap pine. I stained it but it looked great bare. Everyone’s favorite part is the grain pattern! “How did you do that?!” According to UA-cam experts, I messed up really badly and poof! Beautiful bed. 😅😂
Justice for all wood! Wood is *beautiful*!
Edit: no disrespect for painting. Your furniture should look how you want!
I'm not often so fanciful, but the reveal had me thinking I heard this piece heaving a sigh of relief. ❤
leaving the wood natural and unstained is just gorgeous!.
And the light wood gives it a scandi vib. I am waiting to hear from him, but I am thinking there is no finish to damage. It probably feels like velvet.
Agreed. Very fresh and calming look! Nice work Sir Barry. 😎 💙
This would have been a piece overlooked by most people for the garish paint job and the oddly applied Fleur-De-Lis stamping. You did restore the chest of drawers to a useable, functioning piece of furniture. Great episode Barry.
Wonderful! I suggest you taking a photo of the previous condition of the piece of furniture, so as customers can realise how many efforts you made and appreciate your work.
I've just subscribed. A big hug from the Alps (Italy) ❤
Thanks for the tip!
Isn’t it wonderful to think that a tree can make something as beautiful as that with the help of skilled men. It is truly a beautiful piece of art. The natural quality of the wood is nature at its best and it’s quite sad that all of that was hidden under the Barbie pink paint. This is an incredible reincarnation of a lost piece. You should be very proud Barry, another beautiful piece resuscitated and brought back into existence. Xx
Gorgeous! From an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan! Thanks for saving this chest!
I have that exact dresser. The screws are the same. The inside of it is exactly the same. It even has cracks in the same place. I painted mine, as arthritis and other physical problems , prevent me from doing the fine work you do. I can't wait to see what yours becomes😊❤
You saved this discarded ugly dresser life😊! Thank goodness you chose to take a chance on it! Love the natural finish an all the hard work stripping that ugly paint! Turned out gorgeous! 🥰
Seeing you use dental tools brings me back to my happy place. I’m retired now but as a Vet Tech, I absolutely loved to do dental cleanings on dogs and cats. I’m not sure why I loved something that no one else did, but I found t so gratifying. Thanks for always bringing thoughtful content to your viewers.
♥️👍🙏
That is awesome!
It's a wonderful old piece. I love the clean lines without any unneeded fuss. Simply beautiful all on its own. Fantastic work, Barry! I admire your skill🎉 16:28
I’m always impressed by your technique, your narrations and your decisions on finishes. Another monster turned back into plain but delicate piece of furniture! No one would believe they were the same set of drawers! Well done, again, Barry!❤️
I love that you gave such a simple, yet elegant finish. This hard working dresser would have been purchased and cherished by a proud middle class American family! Bravo Barry!
Beautiful job Barry, you are like the Bob Ross of furniture makeovers, so relaxing to watch x
Wow, thank you!
Although it was pink and white in the beginning it is now bright wood and natural. I do like the blonde pieces more than the darker ones myself. They go with any decor and blend in naturally. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day
By far my FAVORITE piece you’ve refinished!! I absolutely love the clear wax finish, I wish it were used more in projects on UA-cam. What a stunning, simple yet versatile piece!! I could see it as an entry table/console, an addition for extra counter space in a kitchen (perhaps even a makeshift island if it’s a small kitchen), even a sink vanity if someone wanted to convert it for that purpose-the possibilities are truly endless! 💝
Thank you so much!
I’m so glad you used wax as the finish. The natural color is so lovely. I appreciate your efforts to educate us and make refinishing old pieces an accessible project for those without all the high end gadgets. Keep up the good work, Barry!
Wow what a transformation, the before looks tired well loved used and heavy, now it looks light and totally refreshed.
That dresser was practically screaming for a makeover! You were able to take it from awful to amazing! Great job!!
You really never disappoint Barry. I get so excited when my notification bell alerts me that you’ve posted. And I love love this natural look. Hope your travels have been good and relaxing. Thank you for all you do for us and bringing wonderful content. 🇺🇸
I've been a fan of "bare" for quite some time now...the new knobs were truly all the "glamour" it needed. 🎉
Im so glad you left this lovely old piece so of its history on its surfaces. You did a great, gentle restoration. Thank you!❤
An appreciation for the tree that was cut to become this dresser ❤️ and a lesson in finding the beauty in the sublime
Well said
Always a joy to see you work Barry and I admire your gentle spirit.
Amazing!! You could just see the beauty under all that old "bubble gum" paint. Very nice job!! It looks so brand new now!!
Thank you very much!
This is a beautiful dresser from start to finish, (the pink was well intended 💗💞💗).
Thank you! 😊
Lovely job Barry. I love that you waxed it and not used varnish. Simple and plain, but very beautiful...another great save.
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I love the light color! I’m old enough that I grew up with blonde woodwork, then teak was in, lived through oak everything, then the dark wood craze and then gray everything. I love seeing the light colors come back.
Thank you for saving this chest. The natural wood is so much better than pink /lavender. I'm happy to see it restored to it's original beauty. If anyone complains about a piece being made of "just birch" so them a picture of this piece. Natural elegance personified. Awesome job Barry!
Barry, I love how organized und well kept your workshop is😊
Oh, Barry, this piece is timeless now! I love the natural color. You've restored it to its original beauty.
Barry, I really enjoy seeing the lighter finish. I usually go for medium-dark stains myself. I hope you had a fantastic summer and may all of your endeavor$ be more than enough.
Peace be with you Barry
Most sincerely from
The Great Lake State of Michigan 🐢
Thank you for the support from Michigan!
So refreshing to see this piece to be restored to its natural beauty.
I am enthralled by your thinking in the process of refinishing. We benefit from your learnings. Grateful also for the treatment with wax for this church piece. Healing,the whole process.
Birch not church piece
Thank you so much 😊
Interesting piece. It looks like the original finish was a faux staining to give it the ‘old oak’ look. It was a good way to make an average piece look more expensive. Very nice work on the restoration!!! I always look forward to your videos. Thank you.
I agree
Lovely restoration Barry 😍👏🤩 I too find furniture refinishing very therapeutic as it allows your mind time to wander without constant distractions! 🥰
It's a cute little dresser for a child's room the way it is but I can't wait to see it in it's complete restored former glory when you're finished with it! ❤
Thank you 😊
The hard work shines with your artistic ability. Now a work of art. Bravo Barry!
Thank you
I really enjoyed this video. Straight forward with whimsical music. It was exactly what I needed. Thanks Barry!
Thank you so much
Tremendous amount of work. It looks amazing.
Thank you
Thanks for the discount! I am excited to explore woodworkers guild!
It looks beautiful, Barry! I LOVE it when the natural colour of the wood is celebrated... especially after such painstaking removal of old finishes.
Thank you!
Thank you 😊
You chose wisely! Wonderful video as always.
Thank you!
What a sweet little dresser that turned out to be under your care! Beautiful job!
I was admiring your furniture lift. What a great idea.
Nice work, Barry! This little guy turned out to be rather lovely and you did a great job!
Thank you
Just beautiful, Barry. The colour is natural but not cold and the satin lustre the wax produces is lovely. Thank you.
Thank you
The Woodworkers Guild videos are good watching. I've been working on furniture off and on 40 years, with my mom and grandma. But still had plenty to learn.
I have started getting interested in the Quebecois pine finishes when I come across softwoods when stripping old pieces. Bleached or scrubbed or the darker ones. So much to learn, so little time to learn it all!❤
It goes without saying id be proud to have this dresser in my home. Beautiful work.
Looks great. I love finding things to refinish. Just finished an old buffet found painted and abused sitting by a dumpster. Its now my daughters bar area in her library.
I love this
Thank you again for a wonderful video your workmanship is outstanding and listening to you is a pleasure
Thank you so much 😊
What a beautiful restoration!!! I love the simple lines and the light colored wood.
Quite a simple looking but pretty chest of drawers. I Like the pale natural wood colour
From junk to treasure! ❤
Really just love the beachy vibe of the natural color of the birch. Love that you didnt dismiss it and paint it. Thanks for sharing with us😊😊😊
I have to say Barry you have done a fantastic job on this piece it will look great in someone's home
You did an amazing job. 😊
Once again you worked your magic. Beautiful work.
Good job on this one. I appreciate the new look of this dresser.
Thank you! 😊
Absolutely Adorable! So BEAUTIFUL! Fresh, elegant and classic! You never disappoint your viewers. Your workshop is the best, most practical and tidy that can exist! Thanks so much for sharing and undertaking this challenging restoration!
Much improved over the painted version.
Thank you
watching all the videos made me confident to refinish a mass produced, painted headboard. i do not recommend that for a first project. but im glad i had the experience, even if it isnt something ill be doing more of in the future!
I enjoy the simple lines of this dresser and also the colour of the wood. Thank you for another great video 😊
really beautiful work, love the natural finish and being able to see the natural beauty of the wood. thanks for another great video!
Thank you 😊
The finish is beautiful.
It looks so good now! Very well done, Barry!
Many thanks!
Omg😮 one word Beautiful godbless ❤💋
The chest of drawers has turned out so beautifully. I particularly like the fact that you haven't painted it dark and that you haven't added any bulky handles.
Just spent 5 days in Waterloo visiting my inlaws and brother-in-law. It was a glorious contrast to the humidity and heat of the South. I know you've had a very wet spring and summer, but we enjoyed the vibrant green of the grass and trees. You took something that was probably handmade and gave it another life. Great choice with the wax. I always admire your patience.
Wow! What a small world. I know Waterloo well
Love the reveal. You always keep your integrity solid with your choices...love that!
A true master's work. Congratulations!
Really great work Barry, have a nice day. Brian UK !!!.😀😀👍👍🏁.
WOOOOW!! The woodgrain is gorgeous! Thankyou for leaving it natural!
A diamond in the rough
Well done many long hours paid off
The results are brilliant 🤩 👍👏
It came out fantastic, Barry! I was really expecting it to be oak, under that garish paint, and was quite surprised it wasn't. The birch is beautiful, and I was happy you went with the wax finish. Great job, as always!
Lovely job and result. The natural wood finish was a good choice. You have a very pleasant soothing voice too.
❤ love your channel....alot ❤
Look for old books on refinishing. The old guys give you recipes for finishes and the old style tools used. You can learn a lot from them
Your work always shows the natural beauty of whatever piece you are working on. I just love that!
Looking at the back of the dresser, it was apparent that it had a lot more class than the garish paint would lead you to believe. Altho I would have opted for a stain, it still came out with a quiet dignity. Congratulations on saving its life.
Great feedback!
It turned out so beautiful!
Thank you 😊
I just found your channel as I was looking for some demos about refreshing or refinishing old furniture. I’ve inherited several pieces through the years and some of them need some “help”! 😂 I had a couple pieces refinished by experienced people but around here they are crazy expensive. 😬
Love to hear this. Welcome to the channel
Wonderful job my friend. It's so satisfying to see the result of your work! Cheers from Brazil!
An old rough dresser like that one is exactly why I would choose it. By doing a project that may be a bit beyond my skill level I am forced to improve. You did a fine job it turned out nice. Thank you for sharing.👍
Oh, so much better!
I have a new appreciation for Birch now. The dresser is lovely, and the chair in the background is very interesting.
Thank you!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Wonderful job Barry, I much prefer the natural look! 😍
Turned out to be a lovely piece. I like the choice to wax it and have a natural finish. ❤
So simple Barry, buy so pretty in its simplicity.
Thank you Barry, I have a deep fondness for these plain jane pieces of furniture. She will carry on nicely now. 🤗❤️🌈🙏🕊️
Wonderful!
Gorgeous. The natural waxed finish is lovely.
Every piece of wood, in every piece of furniture has its own hidden beauty. Leavinging it unpainted lets that hidden beauty shine through.
As a chronic back pain sufferer, I have learned to bend at the knees, and use my legs to do the lifting. I'm semi retired, and work a hard labor job. This way I can keep going.
I love this comment
I actually liked the stamped fluers on the piece.
Me too
Simply beautiful Barry❤👏👏I love your workshop so much it’s great to see it again. I could listen to you for hours👏👏👌👌👌
Wow, thank you
I'm sure this was how it would have looked originally when it was new.
Your craftmanship gave this a new lease of life.
A true labour of love.
Thanks for sharing.
When it was new it had that faux wood grain finish that was below the pale paint.
@@tysonperna8844 Wow!
I love the care and attention you took to turn this piece into a masterpiece.
@@tysonperna8844 faux tiger oak. I’ve a piece quite like it. Most of the finish remains intact, have to fix a few wear spots on the top. Well built old piece. Looks quite lovely in its natural glory, but would have come from the shop with the old dark tiger oak paint job as styles at the time demanded. Well done saving this piece.
@@cynjohnson1967 @happyandblessed5640 It wasn't me who saved it. :D Thank Barry.
Love the wax finish on this piece, looks 100% better!
Thank you 😊
Absolutely beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
Wow Barry, another fantastic piece well done. I was surprised that you were able to get all the paint out of the pores of that wood. I did a old washstand that looks similar to this and it had old glass pull knobs. Congratulations it looks as if you're only 8000 away from 100,000🎉 ! Thanks again for showing us your talents😊❤
Another lovely video! Thanks Barry!
That looks beautiful!! I really like the character of the imperfections too 😊 Between taking your time with sanding and the wax finish the wood looks like it’s buttery smooth! Well done!