Restoring an Antique Tea Cart made by Gibbard Furniture Co., Canada's Oldest Furniture Company 1835
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2022
- See how this damaged and worn out tea cart comes back to life as Scott restores the finish, wheels, and structure. This tea cart was made by the Gibbard Furniture Company, Canada's oldest furniture maker, established in 1835. As in all our videos, Scott shares tips from the furniture restoration trade to help viewers learn how to be successful in their own restoration projects.
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Thoroughly enjoyed the restoration. I like the way you explain the process, so easy to follow and learn from. I didn't realise the Robertson screw goes back that far. I thought it was a relatively new item. Hope you recover soon and I look forward to your next video.
It is so gratifying to see a real restorer, a true cabinet maker, a master craftman, a canadian Norm Abrams
I have my grandmother's tea cart from Germany. It has all the same problems as the one in the video. I haven't had the courage to attempt to restore my tea cart until I saw this video. I feel like I can now! Thank you so much!
I love watching you, it reminds me of when I was a little girl in my great-uncle Everett’s workshop. He had a chair close to the door where I was to sit. I loved watching him and the smells in his shop! I’m 70 now. That’s the prettiest tea cart I’ve ever seen! Thank you for sharing!
That is awesome! So glad you enjoyed this video. Yes, it is a beautiful tea cart. Scott
Thank You, my wife has a tea cart just like this one and has the same problems. After watching this video I was able to repair it and now she is able to use it as intended
That's great. Thanks for sharing that Wayne. Cheers. Scott
We have a tea table at our home as well, it has the same problems too. I can’t wait to try out some of your techniques to repair it.😃👍
Thanks for an enjoyable episode.
Omg Solid Walnut!!! I'd freak if i happened into a solid walnut tea cart. Walnut is one of my favorite woods.
Well done on this make-over
This is something I wanted to do in Retirement. I even bought an old short bus with a lift on it. I was going to turn it into a mobile workshop and with the lift, I would have a way to get the piece into the vehicle. Unfortunately, my spouse was diagnosed with terminal CA and we needed the money, so I sold the bus. So, this has been very informative for me. I do a few pieces a month and resell them for a little pocket cash and enjoy it a lot. Not the business I had wanted, but still doable as a small side gig. Thanks for the information that you share with us.
Beautiful piece, great job 👏
great job, loved watching!
How lovely. I would give my eyeteeth for one of those trollies.
The detail on this one is quite unique. One of the best I've seen. Cheers. Scott
Outstanding!
Thank you for showing what works, as well as what to do when it doesn’t work. Many people never want to show anything that goes wrong. It’s nice to see someone show you what to do when it doesn’t quite go the way it should. Bravo! Great job!😃👍
Hi there, I'm also into the repair of antique/more modern chairs and find your approach very professional. You are also very meticulous in your approach. which I like a lot. Enjoy and happy fixing!
I could watch every video of this Craftsman multiple times and pick up new tidbits of information and technique every time, it just never gets old! It's like I have my own teacher!
Excellent tutorial! Loved this one and the one on the roll top desk. I'm in the process of refurbishing a roll top, and reviewing my work on the tea cart....might need a redo! Thank you for your work in producing these videos, very much appreciated!!
wonderfully informative video about a superb restoration. THANKYOU, sir you are a master and I am bingeing on your videos. As someone who just loves older furniture made by talented craftsmen, this is a treasure.❤
Beautiful piece of furniture. It was worth restoring its former glory
I was thinking as you unscrewed it, that the last person to work on it probably did so by gaslight with only hand tools. It’s a beautiful piece of furniture, made by a very grumpy looking man, but then again, nobody smiled in photographs in the 19thC. It must be a very American design. Quite lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed this video - but I enjoy all your videos. I’m a sewer, quilter & stitcher - but so appreciate a good craftsperson.
You are truly an artist! Beautiful restorations!
Truly one of the finest artists of our time
The owner will be proud to display that cart in their home, outstanding workmanship.
Thank you Dana. Yes, they were thrilled with it. Cheers. Scott
Just discovered your channel. Thank you for this!!
Quick hint on superglue: It's strong in tension, weak in shear. If you finger gets stuck to something, I twist (rather than pull) will almost always break the bond without any drama.
Former paramedic here, we dealt with superglue issues more than you'd think.
Great advice Alan. I chuckled to hear you deal with superglue issues frequently. I did it once and used nail polish remover to get unstuck. Now I always remember to wear gloves. Cheers. Scott
Good to know. Thanks!
I had a maple tea trolley very similar to this lovely antique, but mine was bought new about 60 years ago. When we moved house we couldn't accommodate it any more but my older son was pleased to have it. I was very fond of it too. Beautiful repair! 😊👍
I inherited most of my hand tools from my dad. In that set was a huge Robinson. Hung on my bench for 40 years. This is the first time I have seen a use for it! I am an old woodworker, but even after so many years, I still get that feeling when I see that shellac finish on Black Walnutt. Now if we could only bring back tea time...
I have used crocus cloth verses wet sanding to rub finish repairs to wood and to polish metal parts. To obtain a satin finish polish I have first used wet pumice (water or oil can be used) then to get a high gloss finish I have used rotten stone. Robinson also has a purple handled size that I think is the smallest. Once you can get at it I use end cutters to get those nails out, the tops of the cutters are rounded to apply pressure without harming the adjacent surface. I really enjoy your shows and although I have not done an restoration work lately it may motivate me. PS I bought a new Gibbard tea wagon 25 years ago it has no damage and does not need any repairs and fyi the price tag in the fall of 1998 was $1699.99 Gibbard furniture is fine quality not found in todays furniture.
Amazing video. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it! Scott
Another excelent video!!!! Thanks. Greetings from Brazil.
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it. Happy to have a Brazilian subscriber on our channel Edinilson! Cheers. Scott
@@FixingFurniture 😀😀😀😀😀
Another great video Scott! Always wondered how to remove alligator cracking. You da man!
Glad you found it useful Shawn. Happy to share tricks of the trade. Scott
So sorry Covid got you…had it the month before you. Pray you’re completely healed now. I truly respect how you approach your craft…have my grand and great-grand parents' furniture and hav3 never had it worked on because it didn’t want it to look new. Thank you for your vids full of clear instructions.
Love your video! Bonus for me you are in Canada. I try supporting my Canadian countrymen. But not easy to find LOL I'm in Northern Ontario. Next time you have those small groove. Get your self some plastic cocktail stick! The one's that look like sword work's great in those small groove. My husband and my grand Father were carpenter (unfortunately both dead now) But a good trick is always welcome. One more suggestion. Put a cup hook somewhere., put your wedding ring on the hook. The reason I say this is! Almost every time you pass your hand on your finish work. I can ear your ring going across the table. I'm sure when I say that you wouldn't want to damage the piece you just finish or your ring for that matter. 👍🏻Thank you for your channel. I'm learning more about wood finish. Who knows, maybe I will be able to finish the table that my hubby started on
Hi Sylvie. Thank you for sharing that and the tip. I appreciate it. Scott
I'm restoring mine today! Acquired it from a "furniture person" (she painted it, sadly, and I'll be removing that paint and repairing) but oddly this Palmaan Tea Trolley has a zig zag joint on each wheel in one spot that I've never seen before 😅. One wheel has some slight damage from weight being put on it but I think I can manage to fix it from your videos! I also have to make an entirely new axle for the wheels to go into, and there's no caps on the wheels (which I could make on my own no problem, customize those only lol).
Thank you!!!!!
Loved your video. So glad I found your UA-cam channel.
That's great to hear. Thanks for sharing that Claudette. Scott
That tea cart turned out beautifully. Thank you.
Thank you! Scott
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
I have my great Grandmother's tea cart that is virtually identical except for the fact that I have the tray on top. It even has a whitish stain on it. So, I'm taking notes here, just like a college class. It is a really black finish on it. I'm not sure I want that dark of a finish. I'd rather use the gel stain you did. But first, I have to find out the color of the wood underneath the finish. I subscribed and took the newsletter, too. I love that you will help people with their woodworking challenges. Your prices are very reasonable. You'll be hearing from me at a later date. I can guarantee that there will be trouble fixing that tea cart. Then I have a table, buffet, 5 chairs, Great Grandmother's sewing rocker, and who know what else.
Glad to hear you're finding our videos helpful. I'm happy to help where you need some advice. Cheers. Scott
@@FixingFurniture Thank you. I just want to practice on something not so important first and then I'll try the tea cart and the sewing rocker.
Hope you’re all better! I appreciate how thorough a job you did, and how well you explain the procedures.
Yes, all better now thanks. Glad you enjoyed the detail in this video. Scott
I love you vinegar trick
Absolutely stunning! Such dedication!
Thank you! Cheers!
That is a beautiful job. I love watching your videos even though I’m not able to do any of the jobs myself. How I wish I could, I have a curio cabinet that was damaged in hurricane Katrina. Unfortunately it’s still in my garage hoping that one day I will be able to have it repaired. Thanks again for another great video.
Fantastic job. I'm amazed at the artistic talent you have and the fine touch you use on the projects. Very cool to learn things I never knew before.
Thanks for another great video, Scott. I was inspired by your videos to fix the foot of my bed, which had split apart. I was able to use knowledge and techniques you've shown on this channel to glue it back together and the bed is as good as new! Keep up the good work and I hope you make a full recovery very soon.
Fantastic! That makes me happy to hear about your success Emma. I'm passionate about sharing knowledge of furniture repair as I think this is a disappearing craft. It's motivating for me to hear you're finding our videos useful. Thanks for sharing that. Scott
Nice simple video with shellac repair and revitalizing the shellac.
Glad you liked it Richard! Scott
Glad you’re feeling better! Thanks for sharing this, beautiful work, Sir!
Thank you. I appreciate that. Scott
I believe the axel screw is a self tapping/ drill screw.
I am so glad I found this video. I bought a tea cart with an art nouveau inlay on the top. Unfortunately it has many of the same problems as your tea cart. I’m sure I will be really watching this video as I tackle it
Great job. Love your philosophy and attention to detail. You demonstrate what real craftmanship is like. I’m in awe, thank you. Greetings from Seattle, Washington.
Wow, thank you! I find that motivating. Scott
It's a beautiful piece of furniture.
Yes, it's very unique. Cheers. Scott
What a sweet little table! I have a drop leaf table (1930s) with legs like that; also a small library table (not antique), similar work. I've had to put them back together a time or two.
Your videos are fascinating; thank you. ☺🤟
I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.
Thanks as always Marius! Scott
I imagine the flat edge on that screw is because it's a wheel. This way it can be screwed into a pilot hole, but the friction of the wheel won't drive the screw deeper into the wood causing it to jam up or split. It should similarly prevent the screw from stripping the sides, since it can't catch and tighten itself.
Oh, that's an interesting thought! That makes sense to me. Thanks for sharing that! Scott #tip
@@FixingFurniture I'm just very familiar by now with what happens when friction drives a wheel into something threaded, or something that can split :/
Yes, that makes sense. And this screw likely started as a normal one that was cut with strong metal cutters.
Truly a beautiful piece of work. Absolutely love it. ❤
Great job 👍
Thank you Jerry! Cheers! Scott
I believe a 1/4 drive extention bit square end works also if your in a bind. 😉😊
Beautiful job 😊
Thank you Jenny. I appreciate that! Scott
Very Nice Scott. I watched your video a few weeks back and used your trick to fit new tyers. I'm glad of the long video... I'm stuck in a hotel doing Covid isolation. Fortunately mild but looong days 😒😒😒
Glad to hear you have mild symptoms Peter. Take care, rest, and get well soon.
👏Excellent! Quelle patience! J’apprend beaucoup avec vous! Merci! 👍🏻
De rien. Scott
The cart turned out beautifully. Your explanations as you go are the best I've seen. I won't be a furniture repairer in this lifetime. But I appreciate and admire professionals like you. You are a great teacher and an expert craftsman.
Thanks so much! And thank you for subscribing to our channel! Scott
Excellent work! FYI: the outer wooden portions, the part to which the rubber tire attaches, are called felloes (pronounced fellows).
Thanks for the info! That's helpful. Scott
That screw in the axle looks like they cut a longer screw shorter. The flat end is where the original screw was crimped off.
Oh, just a tip from a layman's perspective, there is a tool from a car part store that is fantastic for cleaning out screw heads. It's a pointy metal tool called a metal scribe tool hook. It works so well. Reminds me of the old school dentap tools lol.
It would be most interesting to know how many hours did this restoration take and how much can you charge for the work done?
Rubbing alcohol is my favourite discovery for furniture repair. It is potentially a gamble on wood, but everything I work on has a lacquer finish so it's not as easily damaged by the alcohol and I'm very careful when using it. Most especially on appliances it's very helpful and safe to use alcohol to clean any paint transfer and a lot of other things as well.
Thanks for sharing that! Scott
Hm... I like your idea for a sandpaper cuter! Find it smart, probably done one for me too.
Great video. Your shop is very cool. Old school.
Thanks Donald! Scott
Great channel. Glad I found it. I will be watching all your vids. 👍
Awesome, thank you John! Scott
excellent tips all around. I'm in the US but I use robertson a lot. Nice to see that you can make them work with the trusty slotted too. Very well done, thank you for sharing!
Beautiful restoration love your perfection and talent and exploration of the procedure
Thank you so much 😀
Wow those wheels seem like a huge pain
Very nice job on the tea table!!! Would love to see a video on the using of masks to protect against dust and finishes
Glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing your interest in learning about wood dust protection. Scott
Your phone is the same color as mine 😊 great taste in phone colors!!
EDIT TO ADD : my mom has an antique carousel horse (Beauty is her name) that has 3 pieces missing and a crack in one leg (other age marks are too minor for me to see as them needing to be fixed) I THINK she’s down to bare wood if not stained wood & she’s been like that since I was little 🎠 if you live close enough to us, would you like to make Beauty a video subject? (DO NOT SAY YES UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO DEAL WITH LITERAL TONS OF CAT FUR AND AT LEAST ONE - USUALLY TWO - ALWAYS UNDER FOOT)
Nice job, Scott. I agree about wearing a mask when using mineral spirits. I always laugh when I open a bottle of "odorless" mineral spirits. They are incredibly strong smelling.
Good stuff! Take care Brian
Glad you are feeling better. You did a great job restoring this teacart. I would like to learn more about using a mask to protect my lungs while repairing furniture. I’m never sure when I should wear something or when it’s not necessary and when to wear a respirator versus an n95. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing that. I will add that to our video idea list. In the meantime, here's an article to help you out... homeimprovementwoodworking.com/wood-dust-health-risks/
You've officially earned my subscription to your channel! Been watching your videos for a while very enjoyable and informative! I have an antique dresser that has that alligator finish problem so now this summer hopefully I can remedy that problem! Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you! Scott
Great job
Thank you Dave! Scott
Great video and very informative. When putting the screws back in during reassembly, do you every have to add slivers of wood in the hole to allow the screws to secure things more snuggly?
The holes were in good shape to hold the screws. Cheers. Scott
You know what you are doing!
My father used Volcanic powder I think the english name is «Pumice», when he polished his shell lack furnitures.
I remember his fear was that some woman would attack his polished furnitures with soap and water while he wasn’t there.
He «hated women» for that reason. 😊
Scott, could you use a Spanish windlass to tighten the wheel joints? It's just string or cord, tied around and then tightened with a stick or rod twisted in the string. Like a tourniquet.
Great job on the repairs, especially the finish.
bike inter tube cut thin also works great for round items
You did a great job restoring this tea wagon. I have a tea wagon with the glass tray from Gibbard's, my husband bought it for his grandparents for their anniversary. Quite a few of my family members, my husband and a few of his family members worked there. It is sad to say at this moment the only part of Gibbard's left is the entrance wall to the offices because they demolished the rest to make condo's.
Oh, that's sad to hear that the building was demolished. It sounds like there was a lot of character and stories in that space. Take care. Scott
New to wood working - what would you recommend if the tire has layers of wood and some of them are peeling?
Not sure if I’m explaining the problem correctly,
But should I just remove the pieces that are peeling and sand the rest of the wood down to make it even and stain it,
or should I glue new pieces onto the wheel? The rubber is still in good condition.
Really impressed with your fine skills and you even keep the flammables in a separate and clearly marked container. How can I become as good as you?
Hi Mark. Building skills takes both knowledge and experience. Gaining one without the other doesn't build a skill. Lessons certainly help on the knowledge front and start the experience of feeling success. Let me know if you have further question about this. Cheers. Scott
I’ve always avoided shellac because it sets up so quickly, so I use lacquer instead. Maybe I’ll give shellac another chance. Thanks, Scott.
I've learned to like using it. My 2nd workbench has a shellac finish and it brushed on well. The trick is to move quickly and don't brush over what you've already applied. Cheers
Scott: great restoration. I bet your client is very happy with it. There was more work that was needed to return it to its natural beauty. WOW! Was that a Maine Coon or a Tabby cat I saw sitting next to the tea cart? The colors co-ordinate very well together. Carol from California
The cat is mostly Siberian. She's a clever cat breed that is very entertaining. You can see some of her antics in this video ua-cam.com/video/nK0bXEE7G6g/v-deo.html
Scott: I watched the video. I learned some more things. ( little tricks and tips) Kit is definitely intrigued with water. I can now see with her markings on her legs that she isn’t a Maine Coon cat, but she certainly looks like one, other than that. Maine Coon cats are usually bigger cats and very smart. Just like Kit. Carol from California
New to your channel. found you from you appearance on John's Furniture repair w/ Trena. Like your style of work. I don't know if anyone has suggested this but that big screw looks like it was cut with a bolt cutter.
Thank you for suggesting the appearance of the screw. That’s helpful. Scott
I truly enjoyed this video. Calm explanations and techniques. I have a novice question….would it be appropriate to wear a mask when dry hand sanding? I hope you feel better. Thank you! Peace 💫
Yes, absolutely wear a "respirator" when sanding as wood dust can do permanent damage to your lungs. There's a difference between a mask and a respirator. Purchase a respirator that is NIOSH approved. I hope that helps. Scott
Love the show!
Where did you get the rubber
for the small wheels?
Hi Larry. We sell the rubber on our website. Here's the link woodenitbenice.ca/collections/all/rubber
Just found your channel, and watched a couple of videos now. In a different one, where you repaired a roll-top desk, you used a spray cleaner, I can't recall the name, and it was shellacked too. You didn't use the cleaner in this one. Do different types of shellac react differently with cleaners? Would you recommend not using spray cleaners on any shellacked furniture?
Soap and water is the least aggressive cleaner to use. Start with that. I used a degreaser (spray nine) on the desk as it had a dirty film that needed a stronger cleaner. I hope that helps. Scott
Recently discovered your channel and I love it. I do have a question though, when working on the wheels why not remove them from the axel to work on them?
I ment in stead of a brush when you put the shellac on could use a roller to put on
Oh, I understand. I haven't tried it but I don't think a roller would work. Because the finish becomes tacky in about 15 seconds, you might run the risk of creating a texture when you overlap the roller strokes. If you give it a try, let me know how it works. Cheers. Scott
Very beautiful. How did you prepare your varnish shellac (in the glass jar)? It’s not the clear type.
I used Garnet shellac flakes, dissolved in denatured alcohol. It's a process that takes about 36 hours, but the quality of this shellac is fantastic! Cheers. Scott
Great video scott question when you were put on the shellac could you use a roller then a brush
Hi Robert. No, you can't roll on the shellac and then brush. It sets up way too fast for that. You can't overbrush what you applied after about 15 seconds, the alcohol starts evaporating that fast. As a wipe-on finish it's great because you can quickly apply multiple coats compared to other finishes. I hope that helps. Cheers
What is the large wagon wheel axle mount called? We just recently found a 1930’s tea cart from an estate sale, and I’m trying to find the mounting block to mount the axle & wheels. Currently, the cart is just resting on one single axle connected to two wheels one solid 20” axle.)
Not sure if it was said yet. That “unique screw” is someone who had a screw that was too long and they cut the end off with a set of pliers. I do that sometimes when I couldn’t find enough screws in my shop, but need to just get the project done. Nothing special, but too funny 😂
Thanks for sharing that! Scott
What is the difference between a shellac finish and a lacquer finish that Trena uses a lot?
What up tie down straps for holding wheels while glue is drying?
Does wax keep it from drying to much can you put to much on ?
I've heard some really old pieces each screw was handmade, so they need to go back in their same holes. Otherwise they won't fit.
That large robertson screw looked like it was a longer screw cut with a bot cutters. The anvil shape of the bolt cutters would create that type of cut.
That's great! Thank you for sharing that information Walt! Scott