I have three concert harps. When receiving delivery of my mother's Lyon and Healy Style 22 (after WWII) I took hold of the shoulder only to find it completely broken. After the tears, I took it to a harp repair gentleman in Maastricht who rebuilt it...he said it was like a puzzle. There is still a 'scar' to remind me of that fateful accident. Apparently. the case fell backwards in transport. Thank you for repairing and giving love to musical instruments. Instruments of true magic.
Always so nice to see Ella in your videos. Very much missed. As for the workmanship, it is as always, perfection with often the minimum of complex equipment, just your many years of experience and huge amounts of talent.
I have learnt volumes from all of your videos, and appreciate the lack of music some others have. You're a credit to the restoration community . Thank you for everything you do, have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family...Love the all-star cameo of Ella❤ Happy and safe holidays to you all🎉🎉😊
Each time I watch one of your videos I appreciate what wonders you perform with tools that I own as opposed to watching someone in a machine shop with thousands of dollars of equipment remake a screw. I love the glue job on the guitar. I lament the temporary disarray in your shop, but celebrate your daughter's return. Happy Thanksgiving.
Glad your daughter was able to come home. I am from Portland and had been meaning to stop by and say hello. I waited too long. Hope she makes an appearance on your posts sometime. Happy Holidays.
Thank you Davide! And yes, it's great, and will be interesting to see how this plays out! We have a lot of work ahead of us - and I'm supposed to be "retired"! It's great to start a new chapter...
This was impressive! All of those instruments turned out beautiful! And seeing the end clip with Ella was sweet. God bless you and yours this Thanksgiving.
I love your channel, Tom. By happenstance, I found myself on Flaggy Meadow Road last week and wondered where exactly your place is. So, as I proceeded slowly down the road, westerly from the town center, I kept my eye peeled for what might be your place. The beautiful refinished front door was the dead giveaway. I felt like I was close to celebrity but didn't want to be a UA-cam stalker, so I just carried on. Love your channel.
I'm an Oregon lifer😄 would never leave, but understand her return to Maine. Hope she enjoyed our beautiful state!! I'm in the most beautiful part: Hood River, Columbia Gorge. (my prejudice shows...😂 its all beautiful)❤
Thanks Larayne! I understand - we've been out there many times! Like Oregon, Maine has a special charm. My favorite part of Oregon is the North East, last time we were out there we stayed in Imnaha, near Joseph. But all parts of OR are interesting!
For forty years old, and who knows how many of them were in the basement Boy did it clean up nice!! Great job Tom It's beautiful. To bad you can't play a few cords of Beautiful Dreamer, or maybe White Christmas. Thanks for bringing us along Tom. Good luck with the new storage area..LOL Hope its gone soon for your sake. Thanks again!
Thomas, how do you fix a Tuba? With a Tuba Glue of course 😁. Thanks for the great video. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Jane, and Family my friend. John here, photographing the beauty of the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee, y'all.
Hi Tom, I love your youtube videos, no matter how much you know there is always more to learn and I learn a lot from you and others from the furniture restoration community. Thanks for all you do but here's something that maybe you already know maybe not...Usually by using either IPA (isopropal alcohol 90%) or heptane you can lossen stickers, labels and such without damaging the label or it's adhesive. After it dries the label can simply be reapplied.
Goodness me, Thomas, you answered every single comment 😮. That's amazing 😊. I realy like your videos, you work, your know-how, alle the information and explanation, your little jokes and I realy think you should have another dog. Best wishes from Germany
Enjoyed the videos Tom. Very nice repairs as usual. I saw the big wood slab in your shop but don't remember a video on it, hopefully one coming later. I know you are glad to have your daughter and her family a lot closer now. Hope you all have a very nice Thanksgiving.
Great job as usual, Tom. You should try the Mohawk Flow out product to blend spray repairs. It's a blend of No Blush with a very small amount of clear coat (Basically). Once I learned how to use it, it's a game changer. It works wonders to feather out edges of the repair.
@@suzisaintjames Soybean oil is comparatively low in cost and it's good on a salad, if you "doctor" it with a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Soybean oil is "bland", which can be a good thing.
You restored a harpsichord and didn't even play a little Bach minuet? The harp came out beautiful. Who in the world paint their Amp white with black corners? Must be color blind. I love how you strung the guitar. Well, he deserves it for painting the amp white. Great job as always.😊
Hallo Tom, das war wieder ein sehr interessantes Video. Reparaturen an Instrumenten finde ich gar nicht so einfach. Ich bin zwar nur ein Laie aber da braucht man bestimmt Fingerspitze Gefühl. Aber bei dir weiß ich die Instrumente in den richtigen Händen. Ich wünsche dir eine schöne neue Woche. 👍☺️ Viele Grüße Christel
Fantastic as always! Do I recall the harpsichord repair from a previous video? It’s amazing to me that your repairs are invisible. A true master of your craft!
Hi Tom wonderful finish you have achieved , just out of curiosity would you ever use a cloth rubber with cotton wool soaked in Polish ? I say this because in the early 70s as an electrician we worked a lot in banks often out of hours , at that time many of the bank had hand wood countertops etc often made of mahogany . So French polishes were in to do work , luckily I was able to see how they worked . They tended to brushes only on part that were less visible , and even then only sparingly . Because of the work involved in removing the brush marks , they also used a dab of linseed oil on their pads to prevent the pad from sticking . Hope you don’t mind me asking , because obviously your end results are perfect anyway . Kind regards as always from here in the wet and windy UK
Thanks! Oh yes, I've done a bit of French Polishing over the years, but never enough to get good at it! And I like varnish finishes for their durability
So I saw you use your belt knife and I know that quite some time ago I asked you about it and if I remember correctly you said that it was made by your daughter but you did not elaborate any about it. So I’m going to ask again and maybe you could do a video and show us the knife and talk about the story behind it. And secondly I’m curious what you carry in your pockets? I’ve seen you use a small folding pocket knife several times in videos but what else does a master furniture repair fella carry in his pockets on a daily bases that would be interesting? Good idea for a short video… Thanks!
Lovely restoration of that nice little Harpsichord! I'm sure it needed a good tuning as well as your restoration after all that time in the basement! I noticed that instead of your usual Oxalic Acid you used a combination of Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) and bleach. I hadn't heard of that in years. Back in the 50's my mother used TSP when spring cleaning the kitchen walls from all the build up of grease and smoke (both cooking and cigarettes. Back in those days most adults smoked. Yuck) Anyway we had to use the old fashioned rubber gloves that were bulky and never quite fit my hands. I much prefer the new non-latex (I'm allergic to latex as are many) I also noticed you used a mask. I'm thinking the bleach and TSP might have caused some irritating fumes? I do remember that we always chose a fine day for the cleaning so all the doors and windows could be open while we worked. That's a fine restoration of the guitar too; I had forgotten that one, or never viewed it. Pretty good stuff, Tom!
tom you may have lost your shop for a little while , which could set u back on jobs . BUT YOUR DAUGHTER AND BOYFRIEND WILL BE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS which in my book CANT BE REPLACED.. great job on your musical projects ;];];] and my hrt twanged when i saw dear sweet ella ...happy thanksgiving ;];];];]
Nice work Thom, one question: after you sand and before you apply finish coats how do you ensure all the dust is removed? mineral spirits, tact clothes, air blowing? even the type of cloth you use can leave particles. thanks for your advice!
I have only been working with wood for a few years and I can see just by the tools you own that your shop has to be at least 60 years old. How long has it been open?
I've been experimenting with finishes for a dining table I'm building from quarter sawn white oak. I've tried blonde shellac and Waterlox. The shellac leaves the rays of the oak whiter where the Waterlox tends to amber them up. The issue is that shellac doesn't provide much protection so I'm wondering what you think about a couple of coats of shellac followed with Waterlox for protection. I'm not using any type of dye or stain and like the natural look. If the Waterlox is not in direct contact with the oak will the rays stay whiter? How many coats do you think I'd need over the shellac? Thanks in advance.
You're welcome Jim! Yes, if you want the lighter color of the shellac that will work fine. A couple of coats of shellac, with a thorough sanding with 220, you want to give the Waterlox something to "bite" into
Oh I forgot to mention that in the case of the label being applied onto a shellac finish as you know IPA would damage the finish so in that case hope that the adhesive on that label is h2o or heptane soluable
Tom! Stick to what you do best! "I'm...Puttin' on my top hat...Puttin' on my tails... No! (I forgive you but don't do it again.) With great affection - Paul.
GREAT STUFF, TOM!!! GOOD TO SEE SWEET ELLA WHOM WE ALL MISS!!!
Thank you William! Oh yeah, I miss her everyday!
Ella was much loved and is missed, thxs for sharing her with all us...
You're welcome Tom! Yes, she sure is!
I have three concert harps. When receiving delivery of my mother's Lyon and Healy Style 22 (after WWII) I took hold of the shoulder only to find it completely broken. After the tears, I took it to a harp repair gentleman in Maastricht who rebuilt it...he said it was like a puzzle. There is still a 'scar' to remind me of that fateful accident. Apparently. the case fell backwards in transport. Thank you for repairing and giving love to musical instruments. Instruments of true magic.
Thanks Mary! Wow! 3 harps! I'm glad you were able to get that one repaired
My heart missed a beat when I saw Ella ♥️♥️♥️
Thanks Sylvie! Yes, me too!
Always so nice to see Ella in your videos. Very much missed. As for the workmanship, it is as always, perfection with often the minimum of complex equipment, just your many years of experience and huge amounts of talent.
Thank you! I like seeing her too!
As usual Tom a very informative video and the harpsichord looks beautiful. Great to see a wee cameo appearance from Ella.
Thanks David! Always good to see her!
Beautiful, Tom! And you must be so happy to have your daughter home! ❤❤❤. Oh, my - that guitar repair was amazing!
Thanks Cat! It is great having her here!
I have learnt volumes from all of your videos, and appreciate the lack of music some others have. You're a credit to the restoration community . Thank you for everything you do, have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family...Love the all-star cameo of Ella❤ Happy and safe holidays to you all🎉🎉😊
Music instead of discussion is annoying, if they don't explain, I prefer the ones with silence.
Thanks Johnny! And I hope the same great Thanksgiving Holiday for you and yours also!
Thanks Larayne! Me too! And I like the sounds of the shop...
Each time I watch one of your videos I appreciate what wonders you perform with tools that I own as opposed to watching someone in a machine shop with thousands of dollars of equipment remake a screw. I love the glue job on the guitar. I lament the temporary disarray in your shop, but celebrate your daughter's return. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you Carol! And you have a great Holiday too!
El cariño y la delicadeza que le pones a tu trabajo, es impresionante. Te admiro mucho Thomas. Sigue así.🙏🙏👏👏👏
¡Gracias Juan! ¡Y eres el primer comentario! ¡Enhorabuena!
Always good to watch a second time.
Thanks! I think so too - at least I'm enjoying them too!
I hope when I'm your age, I get to share my shop with my daughter. That would be super rad! Cheers!
Thanks! It's unreal! We'll see how it goes!
Another job well done.
Thank you!
Glad your daughter was able to come home. I am from Portland and had been meaning to stop by and say hello. I waited too long. Hope she makes an appearance on your posts sometime. Happy Holidays.
Thanks! She will! If you're in the area stop by...
I have heard a professional play a saw. It was lovely. The harpsichord looks gorgeous.
Thanks Judith! I watched some videos on it - amazing!
Woohoo! Your daughter is back! 🎉🎉🎉
Yes! I think it's going to be great!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your 'growing-again' family, Tom!
Thank you Davide! And yes, it's great, and will be interesting to see how this plays out! We have a lot of work ahead of us - and I'm supposed to be "retired"! It's great to start a new chapter...
A real pleasure watching things made to look new again. I wish your daughter every success in her move.
Thank you!
The saw dad joke was fantastic. Thanks I needed to laugh.
You're welcome Bob! I want to learn to really play that thing!
This was impressive! All of those instruments turned out beautiful! And seeing the end clip with Ella was sweet. God bless you and yours this Thanksgiving.
Thank you! And I hope the same for you!
You approach each project you undertake with so much love and care.
Thank you Keith!
Lovely to catch glimpses of Ella again. Great repair of that harp. 👍
Thanks Lynn! I like seeing her too!
You are an artist knowing how to read wood and how to get the best out of it. I broke my heart when I saw Ella 💔.
Thanks! But it's good seeing her again! I miss her...
Thanks for posting Tom
You're so welcome!
I love watching your UA-cam videos, I learn so many useful things.
Thanks Cindy!
Great job,Tom. I never heard the musical spindle played before. Jim k
Thanks! I guess you can make music with anything!
Thomas: enjoyed watching you restore/ refinish the musical instruments. Carol from California
Thanks Carol! Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday!
We enjoyed watching these repairs, Tom!
Thanks Sparrow!
I love the sound a harpsichord makes. Abd that’s a very pretty one that you, Tom, as usual, have done a lovely restoration job on.
Thanks Philomena! I like the sound too!
Nice to know you have a daughter who is interested in the craft. I'm trying to lure my son into my workshop on his visits😊...
Thanks Laura! Yes, and she is already a professional woodworker with her own business - not repair and restoration though!
I very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Thank you very much!
You always amaze me with your expertise and patience.
Thanks Mike!
I love your channel, Tom. By happenstance, I found myself on Flaggy Meadow Road last week and wondered where exactly your place is. So, as I proceeded slowly down the road, westerly from the town center, I kept my eye peeled for what might be your place. The beautiful refinished front door was the dead giveaway. I felt like I was close to celebrity but didn't want to be a UA-cam stalker, so I just carried on. Love your channel.
Thanks Rob! Too late - you were already stalking! Next time stop by, I don't mind!
I'm an Oregon lifer😄 would never leave, but understand her return to Maine. Hope she enjoyed our beautiful state!! I'm in the most beautiful part: Hood River, Columbia Gorge. (my prejudice shows...😂 its all beautiful)❤
Thanks Larayne! I understand - we've been out there many times! Like Oregon, Maine has a special charm. My favorite part of Oregon is the North East, last time we were out there we stayed in Imnaha, near Joseph. But all parts of OR are interesting!
Wow great job, Mr.Johnson
Thank you Gloria!
Great Video and I am sure you are glad to have your Daughter around !
Thanks Richard! We sure are!
Beautiful work, Tom!
Thank you so much Mike! 😀
For forty years old, and who knows how many of them were in the basement Boy did it clean up nice!! Great job Tom It's beautiful. To bad you can't play a few cords of Beautiful Dreamer, or maybe White Christmas. Thanks for bringing us along Tom. Good luck with the new storage area..LOL Hope its gone soon for your sake. Thanks again!
You're welcome Tim! I love music but never learned to play! Growing up we were required to either play sports or music and I always chose sports!
Shucks Thomas, you should have been part of The Who's road crew. You could have saved them a ton after their concert smash-ups. Love your channel.
That made me laugh! Can you imagine?
wonderful video, thanks
You're so welcome!
Fingers crossed for some collab videos with you and your daughter.
It will happen! Thanks!
Thomas, how do you fix a Tuba? With a Tuba Glue of course 😁. Thanks for the great video. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Jane, and Family my friend. John here, photographing the beauty of the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee, y'all.
Thanks John! That got a laugh out loud! Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday!
Beautiful work! (as always), Ella approves!
Thanks! She sure does! I miss that girl!
Hi Tom, I love your youtube videos, no matter how much you know there is always more to learn and I learn a lot from you and others from the furniture restoration community. Thanks for all you do but here's something that maybe you already know maybe not...Usually by using either IPA (isopropal alcohol 90%) or heptane you can lossen stickers, labels and such without damaging the label or it's adhesive. After it dries the label can simply be reapplied.
Thanks Less! I haven't tried isopropyl, only denatured. I'll try it!
@@johnsonrestoration Don't forget heptane.
Excellent as usual.
Thank you! Cheers!
Love the recaps. Hi Ella!!!
Thanks! It's always good seeing her!
Very nice restorations! I am sure your clients were very pleased. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Thank you Tim! They were! And I wish a great Thanksgiving Holiday for you and yours also!
Great collection of musical restorations by Tom. I play instruments, so this video was music to my ears [or should that be eyes?]
Oh, I like that! Thanks!
Goodness me, Thomas, you answered every single comment 😮. That's amazing 😊. I realy like your videos, you work, your know-how, alle the information and explanation, your little jokes and I realy think you should have another dog. Best wishes from Germany
Thanks! Another dog? Maybe someday!
Beautiful. The harpsichord looks like a good candidate for French polish!
Thanks Gene! You're right!
Nice job
Thank you!
Enjoyed the videos Tom. Very nice repairs as usual. I saw the big wood slab in your shop but don't remember a video on it, hopefully one coming later. I know you are glad to have your daughter and her family a lot closer now. Hope you all have a very nice Thanksgiving.
Thanks Ron! And I hope you and yours have a great Holiday also!
AMAZING!
Thank you Rosemary!
Great job as usual, Tom. You should try the Mohawk Flow out product to blend spray repairs. It's a blend of No Blush with a very small amount of clear coat (Basically). Once I learned how to use it, it's a game changer. It works wonders to feather out edges of the repair.
Thanks! I'll give it a try...we used a product called "Flow Out" in all our lacquer finishes...
Mooi werk, de muzikant zal heel blij zijn.
Dank je wel! Dat hoop ik! (dat waren ze)
I've found that oil (any kind, a lot of times, I use olive oil) will loosen adhesive. Usually oil won't harm a wood finish. 💕🌞🌵😷
I’ve used peanut butter on glass and plastic. Haven’t tried it on wood though.
@katherineharper-sj4ys it's the peanut oil that works! So I try to use the cheapest or whatever is within arms reach. 👍
@@suzisaintjames Soybean oil is comparatively low in cost and it's good on a salad, if you "doctor" it with a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Soybean oil is "bland", which can be a good thing.
@eliduttman315 just be sure you get non-gmo if you're using it as food. 💕🌞🌵😷
Thanks Suzi! I have to admit I have not tried that! I will ...
You restored a harpsichord and didn't even play a little Bach minuet? The harp came out beautiful. Who in the world paint their Amp white with black corners? Must be color blind. I love how you strung the guitar. Well, he deserves it for painting the amp white. Great job as always.😊
Thanks Eddy! That amp works well in shows though...
"I read the directions on the can of the primer and paint believe or not"....Mr. Thomas, it's hard to to believe! After all, you are an American!
Thanks Sarah! That made me laugh!
Hallo Tom, das war wieder ein sehr interessantes Video. Reparaturen an Instrumenten finde ich gar nicht so einfach. Ich bin zwar nur ein Laie aber da braucht man bestimmt Fingerspitze Gefühl.
Aber bei dir weiß ich die Instrumente in den richtigen Händen.
Ich wünsche dir eine schöne neue Woche. 👍☺️ Viele Grüße Christel
Vielen Dank, Christel! Ich habe schon immer gern an Instrumenten gearbeitet - sie faszinieren mich! Alles Gute für Dich!
@johnsonrestoration 👍
Beautiful
Thank you Alexandra!
Fantastic as always! Do I recall the harpsichord repair from a previous video? It’s amazing to me that your repairs are invisible. A true master of your craft!
Thanks Audrey! Yes, these are "vintage" videos!
Brilliant work & explanations as usual Tom. You do need to do more practise on the musical saw though!
Thanks Peter! I sure do! I need a bow...
This video helped understand shellack better. 👍👍👍
Great! Thanks for watching
Hi Tom wonderful finish you have achieved , just out of curiosity would you ever use a cloth rubber with cotton wool soaked in Polish ? I say this because in the early 70s as an electrician we worked a lot in banks often out of hours , at that time many of the bank had hand wood countertops etc often made of mahogany . So French polishes were in to do work , luckily I was able to see how they worked . They tended to brushes only on part that were less visible , and even then only sparingly . Because of the work involved in removing the brush marks , they also used a dab of linseed oil on their pads to prevent the pad from sticking . Hope you don’t mind me asking , because obviously your end results are perfect anyway . Kind regards as always from here in the wet and windy UK
Thanks! Oh yes, I've done a bit of French Polishing over the years, but never enough to get good at it! And I like varnish finishes for their durability
So I saw you use your belt knife and I know that quite some time ago I asked you about it and if I remember correctly you said that it was made by your daughter but you did not elaborate any about it. So I’m going to ask again and maybe you could do a video and show us the knife and talk about the story behind it. And secondly I’m curious what you carry in your pockets? I’ve seen you use a small folding pocket knife several times in videos but what else does a master furniture repair fella carry in his pockets on a daily bases that would be interesting?
Good idea for a short video…
Thanks!
Thanks! That's funny - unfortunately I have lost that knife! But I have always carried a Swiss Army Executive model for the past 50 years
Lovely restoration of that nice little Harpsichord! I'm sure it needed a good tuning as well as your restoration after all that time in the basement!
I noticed that instead of your usual Oxalic Acid you used a combination of Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) and bleach. I hadn't heard of that in years. Back in the 50's my mother used TSP when spring cleaning the kitchen walls from all the build up of grease and smoke (both cooking and cigarettes. Back in those days most adults smoked. Yuck) Anyway we had to use the old fashioned rubber gloves that were bulky and never quite fit my hands. I much prefer the new non-latex (I'm allergic to latex as are many) I also noticed you used a mask. I'm thinking the bleach and TSP might have caused some irritating fumes? I do remember that we always chose a fine day for the cleaning so all the doors and windows could be open while we worked.
That's a fine restoration of the guitar too; I had forgotten that one, or never viewed it. Pretty good stuff, Tom!
Thanks Kay! Yes, good ol' TSP works so well for a lot of cleaning jobs! I think you only get fumes if you mix bleach and ammonia - don't ever do that!
Glad she left Oregon and came back
Thanks! We are too!
tom you may have lost your shop for a little while , which could set u back on jobs . BUT YOUR DAUGHTER AND BOYFRIEND WILL BE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS which in my book CANT BE REPLACED.. great job on your musical projects ;];];] and my hrt twanged when i saw dear sweet ella ...happy thanksgiving ;];];];]
Thank you Patty! Yes! So true... I miss that Ella too!
Could you do a video on how and what you use to clean brushes and your syringes
Thanks Mary! Good idea!
You realize that if your retiring were a matter of your viewers voting, you would be immortal !!
Thank you! That's great!
Nice work Thom, one question: after you sand and before you apply finish coats how do you ensure all the dust is removed? mineral spirits, tact clothes, air blowing? even the type of cloth you use can leave particles. thanks for your advice!
Thanks! Mineral spirits are good, just a little...
Great video Thomas! What paste wax do you favor these days? I saw you used it on the harpsichord, but I couldn’t make it out. Thank you! 😊
Thanks Jim! I don't remember - but I use all types - I like the soft ones like Briwax - I think that's my favorite
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!🍁🦃 ❤😊
Thank you Dawn! You too!
Great as usual. Did not know about sloted screws should all face the same direction. Is that just for looks ? Or another reason ?
Just for appearance's. A professional will do it. Even with Phillips head and Robertson screws. It is called "clocking" the screws.
Thanks! Well, they don't "have to". But I like it! It's a bit OCD
Thanks Dwight! I did not know that!
Making that sandpaper sing @4:24
Oh yeah! You do go by the sound without realizing it...
Tom must have been holding on to this video for some time
Thanks! Yes, they're vintage videos!
I have only been working with wood for a few years and I can see just by the tools you own that your shop has to be at least 60 years old. How long has it been open?
Thanks! I've been in business for 45 years
Slots in the same direction, yay.
Oh yeah! Thanks
What's with this "Real Good" comment? I was shocked. What came over you? :-) But What Me? Worry? Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Dennis! That made me laugh!
There should be a class and how to tape things off with newspaper because I just can’t do it
It's funny.I love taping! It takes planning...
I've been experimenting with finishes for a dining table I'm building from quarter sawn white oak. I've tried blonde shellac and Waterlox. The shellac leaves the rays of the oak whiter where the Waterlox tends to amber them up. The issue is that shellac doesn't provide much protection so I'm wondering what you think about a couple of coats of shellac followed with Waterlox for protection. I'm not using any type of dye or stain and like the natural look. If the Waterlox is not in direct contact with the oak will the rays stay whiter? How many coats do you think I'd need over the shellac? Thanks in advance.
You're welcome Jim! Yes, if you want the lighter color of the shellac that will work fine. A couple of coats of shellac, with a thorough sanding with 220, you want to give the Waterlox something to "bite" into
That harpsichord turned out great. Would love to hear what it sounds like.
Thanks! I would have played "chopsticks" but it needed tuning....
Sometimes these are referred to as a virginal. I'm working on the action of a similar one this winter. They are real touchy when trying to regulate.
Thanks Randall! I can imagine!
Approved by Ella
Yes! I miss my girl!
Tom, you should look at the quality of the woods of Taylor guitars in El Cajon, Ca.
Thanks Kevin! I'll check that out
That harp repair looked great, not sure on that white amp!
Thanks! It stands out!
Could you do a collaboration video with your daughter?
We will be at some point!
Why do you choose Shellac over other finishes?
Thanks Mike! Shellac has the ability to adhere to most any surface...
"yoiur house is a museum ... when people come to see 'em". Who was that sent you the harpsichord?
Thanks! Nobody that you know! But a friend and neighbor...
Oh I forgot to mention that in the case of the label being applied onto a shellac finish as you know IPA would damage the finish so in that case hope that the adhesive on that label is h2o or heptane soluable
Yes, I already guessed that!
How much or how fast will alcohol evaporate from 1 gal open can?
Good question! I hope we never find out!
Has your daughter got a UA-cam channel also? If so, what is it pls?
Thanks! She does not! I think her Instagram is active - "em collier frames"
Could you please enable automatic dubbing on your videos?
Thanks! They're doing that on new videos - I don't know if we can do that on these older ones
Tom, you need to keep a wet edge when applying poly or Shellac...
Thanks! I thought I was...
Pull the brush from the dry wood into the wet poly, don’t want put the brush into the wet poly, u will see that in the finish .
❤💪❤❤❤
Thank you Razvan! As always!
It’s a spinet:)
Yes! The style of the cabinet...
Tom!
Stick to what you do best!
"I'm...Puttin' on my top hat...Puttin' on my tails...
No!
(I forgive you but don't do it again.)
With great affection - Paul.
Thanks Paul! All I can think of is "Young Frankenstein"!
@@johnsonrestoration
You're forgiven. Love your work.
So, can I fly you to California to fix my piano leg? 😉
Thanks Kathleen! You wish! I'm sure there are many competent woodworkers out there!
🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎
Thank you!
me i would have went ug i have a bidness/hobby. Just find a place for your junk. But on a serious note time for a big shed.
his daughter’s stuff is in the shop because she is a professional woodworker, like Tom is.
Thanks Mark! It helps that I'm retired!
Thanks! Exactly - and we both need to get back to work!