I love how you always include the minor issues which happen as a result of the restoration process. I've seen so many videos over the years where that's completely skipped or the person doing the restoration simply says damage must not be done. That's so unrealistic - especially when dealing with those very rigid, stubborn yet fragile veneers. Of course things like that will happen occasionally. Sure, it's great when a piece completely cooperates, but more often than not we're going to create a little extra work for ourselves. Personally, I think that's the mark of a true teacher. 👌🏻
Thank you! That's nice. Originally I was trying to make the videos as short as possible and would skip things, but the fans demanded more! So I try to show everything.
@@johnsonrestoration I especially respect when you show that specialist must eat, drink and rest, and parts take time to chemical and physical processes be finished.
It's virtually impossible not to do some damage. The art is when you take the time to replace the original pieces. Some restorers would resort to fillers instead of putting back the small chips. Brilliant work, always an education.
I began watching this video at one of my daughters and only now3 days , later can finish watching. It is my belief that this is the place all other finishers and furniture repair persons go to learn. I know of two that even said so.
Thomas: I have a morning routine. My Pal and I call it “Sunrise Services”. Well before sunup I get my coffee and situate myself outside by the firepit. Now that it is cold (68 degrees) in Phoenix, I start the fire. Our black cocker, Teddy Bear, joins me as I write articles and watch videos until the sun comes up. I wait patiently for my subscribed channels post. Almost all deal with making or restoring things; boats, cars, houses, paintings. But it is a real treat when I get an over the shoulder glimpse of your work. Thank you for helping me to start the day from a good place of calm professionalism, careful contemplation and a masters skills. I really admire you and thank you for continuing to post. Larry in Arizona
@@vikkirobinson4131 you scored 100%. Add to that BIM, a handful of building restorers around the world and a half dozen hot rod builders and that keeps me entertained. Baumgartner is a particular favorite who has provided me with insights that I use in commissioned painting restoration work.
Love this. Looking forward to next episode. That veneer matching showed two amazing talents: the first was aesthetic in choosing the best veneer match; the second the dexterity of an accomplished surgeon. I watched this with my afternoon cocktail, a gimlet today.
I love that we get to see all the little details, scraping, glueing and clamping, all of it. No annoying fast forward, what a blessing. And every time I wonder why I enjoy this so much. Thank you 😊
It's heartwarming to watch you so expertly repair and restore these lovely pieces of furniture. Too many are going to the landfill and once they're gone, they're gone.
This has been something else. It's crazy to think of how much time and effort you need to put into fixing something that, on the surface, seems like such a small issue (in regards to all the little veneer fixes). It was very enlightening to watch, you can really tell your passion for your craft when you show us so many small details! Can't wait for the sequel!
Thanks Tom for another great tutorial, I really like the tight in camera shots, showing the actual techniques of how its done, the tooling process, strokes pressures are all seen to us that way and one picture is worth a thousand words. you can tell someone how to do something. but when we see it up close that close! it all becomes clear. fantastic camera work Tom . As I've said so many times before your patience with your camera work too, is so much of a learning tool for us. thanks for doing it and for sharing. can't wait for part two!. .
These guys I watch doing this kind of work are artists and geniuses in their way. So much care for details that will hardly be noticeable some times. And the lady who kept all the broken pieces for such a long time, wow! Most People would have thrown them out. All these people deserve many thumbs up. M. Johnson, you are admirable! Oh! And I like your dog too.
You said something like: I'm not going to worry about being too fussy about this patch due to the location...I agree, I have found that doing my best even in places that don't show gives me an opportunity to practice and improve my skills and techniques. It's so important to always do your best! 💖🌞🌵😷
@@johnsonrestoration, ya, know... I've heard the opposite... that if you turn on the camera things have a tendency to happen that might not normally happen. Which is good for us as we get to see what to do in an emergency. Thanks for all your hard work on these videos. You help people more than you know. It's more than furniture repair and woodworking.. It's the community. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷
As an amateur restorer, I do work on antique pieces, but it's fascinating watching a real professional at work. One thing I've found, you can never have too many clamps! A small tip is to buy packets of various sizes of round and square felt adhesive pads for the feet of chairs, tables etc.and put them on the clamps, they reduce chances of damage and denting the wood. Tom is a real craftsman with lots of patience, his videos are addictive, and you always pick up some valuable tips. Keep up the excellent videos Tom.
OK you have me waiting for the completion of this. Learning about repairs to furniture is great, thanks to Tom! Taking patience in your work is one of the most important aspects to learn. It helps that learning more of this aspect from Tom.
So much information! Tom, you are truly a master in your craft and a great teacher! You’ve given me the courage to restore some of my grandmother’s antiques! I even started teaching my 12 yr old grandson how to use my tools and he’s getting a love for this craft also! Thank you again for these videos!!!!
Holy Moly. This is a fascinating restoration . It is such a pleasure to watch a master craftsman at work. Your channel is on my top five favorites list. I am amazed at your high-level of skill. I know it took years to fine tune your skills, and they began in your boyhood along side your father as guide and teacher. My Mechanics is another master craftsman I watch. Also, Bedo’s Leatherworks.
It is always so fascinating to see how you would approach a particular repair even one as regular as a veneer repair; so far in watching all of your video tutorials Tom, not once have I observed a 'one size fits all' approach to your restorations. I see how you approach the repairs with the same skills and know how, but I especially appreciate how you treat every piece like the individual it is, and give it 'couture' level service. Nothing is "off the rack" in Thomas Johnson's Shop! Love it
Tom, watching your work is a Master's Class in refinishing and detailed repair that is always respectful to the history of the piece and the craftsmen who made it!
Thomas: oh boy,- this is a real work in progress. That bottom piece is taking an enormous amount of talent to restore it. WOW! Waiting for the second part. Carol from California
I am 15 minutes into this video and I feel safe in stating that this is perhaps the most solidly put-together piece of furniture I've ever personally seen. My hat is off to whatever glue-happy madman constructed this object. :D
The maker of old brown glue was a guest speaker for one of my classes during online learning for covid. He has an amazing business in Sam Diego restoring and replicating antiques, mostly 1700s. He’s been involved in restoration so long and been around, and now he is so well established that he basically does only the type of work he lives. He was so knowledgeable and it was great to get a peek at his career and expertise in class. I am just a novice woodworker but I think it’s so cool that he took a traditional product and made it easier and more friendly to use in today’s woodshop!
This is an excellent 'how to disassemble' video but I know if I tried any of this on a piece of furniture it would be in splinters and chips. I have no illusions that it looks as easy as you make out. That is why you being real about the process is much appreciated by anyone who wants to actually attempt similar types of repair.
Yet again, there were a series of techniques one can learn from your work. I know for me and the work I am doing, be it on antiques I am currently working on, to restoring boat timber work I am also working on there is much I continue to learn from your experience which you so capably demonstrate. Thankyou for this.
Man oh man, you know you are intent on your viewing when you are 12" from the screen and talking to Mr. Johnson. When he was trimming the veneer, he said, " I have to cut from the other side." and I replied, "Un-huh." This guy is great.
Hopefully the continuation will be up soon, as picking up some really useful tips, as I always seem to do in these excellent videos. What’s more they are so easy to watch again. Thomas makes restoration look so easy, but it’s really not, even so very satisfying when I learn something new and it works for me and my partner doing our projects, which we mostly find in charity shops or our local recycling centre. You’d be amazed the antique furniture people throw away without realising what they have or are doing and which we take great joy in giving a new lease of life, some of which has then been shipped to America and other countries round the world. A lot of which we owe to all we have learned from watching Thomas’ video.
Thank you! I appreciate it! And I like that you're finding all this good "stuff". I can't stand the thought of how many things must end up at the dump.
Oh my goodness, I was practically on the edge of my seat watching this and now I have to wait until the next video to see the rest! Tom is way more patient than I am!
My goodness! Your patience seems infinite! Loved that you included the drill bit falling out, as could happen to anyone...now we know you *are* human... are you sure there isn't a slightly blue out-take reel of you banging your head against a wall when something you've waited for hours to stick just falls apart like that?! You can tell us, we won't tell a soul... No, I guess not! 😂 Just beautiful matching skills, one of your best projects yet, lovin' it. 😊 What a beautiful way to wake up on a Sunday morning, I saved it 'specially, thanks so much.
Funny you should say that. I just saw a TV commercial featuring a 20somthing telling me that “impatience is a virtue”. I thought, “Yeah… Like I’m gonna take “wisdom” from YOU!”
Excellent as always. It made me laugh when you talked about how "vulnerable" the skirt pieces are to a vacuum. I could see it so clearly, year after year of a vacuum cleaner knocking that old gal.
My circa 1940 "stuff holder" from Grandma's dining room set is in a similar state; the vacuum has eaten some of the veneer. I think it goes with the turf.
Loved the video. Learned a lot. But most of all I learnt that details AND patience matter. Thanks Tom! PS: I guess that was a groundhog. Nice to see Ella loafing.
Thanks, Tom. Your ability at recovering lost wood is mind bending. All those math classes at MIT must have helped! Lol It will be beautiful and your client very happy and proud to tell your part in it.
I just found your channel and I love it. I love the detail you provide in your repairs and restoration, along with all the tools, glues and hardware you use. But what I love the most is your commentary throughout, lovely voice to listen to, and of course that lovely little tag line at the end “I think it looks pretty good” and it always does. Thank you.
OMG. Talk about attention to detail. He's the master. Now I'll try some of my repairs with the veneer I've been hoarding....I loved hearing the rain....
That was SO informative - thank you for filming the fine detail and problems you encountered - it is so very helpful for the projects I have on some very old furniture I have inherited.
Awesome video!! Great weekend starter! I love this type of early 19th century chest. Sold them all day long when I had my antiques store, way before pieces with history were referred to as BROWM FURNITURE, a term I despise.... Great job Mr. Johnson. Stephen
As a collector, I love people using the term "brown furniture" in a derogatory fashion - it means it's cheaper for me to acquire... and generally it's so much better built than modern stuff (not least because the badly built pieces fell apart a long time ago). Its time shall return...
Great work as usual Tom, Love the way (as others have mentioned) the camera gets close in to show us what is actually happening, better than eye glasses to many I would guess. I dread to think how many hours you put into this job alone, I am sure the owner is over the moon with this one, very well done!
Enjoyed the video Tom. I see y'all have groundhogs too. That top was a bear to remove. Great match on the veneer. Ella is a great shop dog I bet. Thanks for the video.
¡Great Master! Un extraordinario tutorial de una restauración de un mueble. Gracias por enseñar desinteresadamente, gracias por su humildad. El conocimiento que no se comparte se pierde. ¡Si muchos fueran como Ud. Mr. Thomas, el mundo sería mucho mejor de lo que es!. Un abrazo y un saludo desde Lima-Perú
Great, after lunch viewing, nodding and fighting off a nap, but enjoyed it the sleepy Autumn approach to this winter's season watching your channel...rr Normandy, Fra.
O the joy of working with old built furniture, mine was wood patterns but similar problems. My heart went out to you when the block fell off been there but my words may have been not the same as yours not bad but enough. Nice job my venier has started to dry and crack but in a cool place. Can see how it is going to end up a nice job. Love it when you do the hand tools, my way of life. Take care all the best. Bob.
Amazing 🤩 attention to the detail. I have a couple of late 1800 pieces that have just the tops veneered. There are a couple of spots lifting. Now I have a inkling how to tackle the repairs. Thank you 🙏 for your vlogs.
@@johnsonrestoration hear you on the difficulty, one is on a sloping curve. It may be beyond me at this point. Understanding the process is giving me confidence to give it a go. Thanks for your great visuals!
One of the only channels that I enjoy longer, not shorter videos!
Thanks! That's quite a compliment!
I love how you always include the minor issues which happen as a result of the restoration process. I've seen so many videos over the years where that's completely skipped or the person doing the restoration simply says damage must not be done. That's so unrealistic - especially when dealing with those very rigid, stubborn yet fragile veneers. Of course things like that will happen occasionally. Sure, it's great when a piece completely cooperates, but more often than not we're going to create a little extra work for ourselves.
Personally, I think that's the mark of a true teacher. 👌🏻
Thank you! That's nice. Originally I was trying to make the videos as short as possible and would skip things, but the fans demanded more! So I try to show everything.
That’s a great point Raven
@@johnsonrestoration I especially respect when you show that specialist must eat, drink and rest, and parts take time to chemical and physical processes be finished.
It's virtually impossible not to do some damage. The art is when you take the time to replace the original pieces. Some restorers would resort to fillers instead of putting back the small chips. Brilliant work, always an education.
Tom's patience has earned him a place in the restorers hall of fame for most patient resolve.
Thank you!
I began watching this video at one of my daughters and only now3 days , later can finish watching. It is my belief that this is the place all other finishers and furniture repair persons go to learn. I know of two that even said so.
Wow! Thank Pete. That's quite a compliment! I appreciate it
Thomas: I have a morning routine. My Pal and I call it “Sunrise Services”. Well before sunup I get my coffee and situate myself outside by the firepit. Now that it is cold (68 degrees) in Phoenix, I start the fire. Our black cocker, Teddy Bear, joins me as I write articles and watch videos until the sun comes up. I wait patiently for my subscribed channels post. Almost all deal with making or restoring things; boats, cars, houses, paintings. But it is a real treat when I get an over the shoulder glimpse of your work. Thank you for helping me to start the day from a good place of calm professionalism, careful contemplation and a masters skills. I really admire you and thank you for continuing to post.
Larry in Arizona
Sounds like my sort of video list. Baumgartner? Tally Ho? My Self Reliance?
68 degrees F is a nice spring or summer day, here in the UK! Shirt sleeves weather, gentlemen! 🙂 Any more, and it's shirts off......
@@vikkirobinson4131 you scored 100%. Add to that BIM, a handful of building restorers around the world and a half dozen hot rod builders and that keeps me entertained. Baumgartner is a particular favorite who has provided me with insights that I use in commissioned painting restoration work.
Wow! That sounds like a great way to start the day! I've got to start getting up earlier and take the dog out for the sunrise
Yes! Thanks!
Love this. Looking forward to next episode. That veneer matching showed two amazing talents: the first was aesthetic in choosing the best veneer match; the second the dexterity of an accomplished surgeon. I watched this with my afternoon cocktail, a gimlet today.
Thanks! I like that!
I love that we get to see all the little details, scraping, glueing and clamping, all of it. No annoying fast forward, what a blessing. And every time I wonder why I enjoy this so much. Thank you 😊
You're welcome! That's nice
It's heartwarming to watch you so expertly repair and restore these lovely pieces of furniture. Too many are going to the landfill and once they're gone, they're gone.
Thanks! I love saving things from the landfill
I love the little difficulties and ‘things gone wrong’. That’s what it’s really like to repair things.
Yes! Thanks
This has been something else. It's crazy to think of how much time and effort you need to put into fixing something that, on the surface, seems like such a small issue (in regards to all the little veneer fixes). It was very enlightening to watch, you can really tell your passion for your craft when you show us so many small details! Can't wait for the sequel!
Thanks! That's great! One of the reasons I like making the videos is that people will understand what goes into it
Thanks Tom for another great tutorial, I really like the tight in camera shots, showing the actual techniques of how its done, the tooling process, strokes pressures are all seen to us that way and one picture is worth a thousand words. you can tell someone how to do something. but when we see it up close that close! it all becomes clear. fantastic camera work Tom . As I've said so many times before your patience with your camera work too, is so much of a learning tool for us. thanks for doing it and for sharing. can't wait for part two!. .
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
Great work and I can't wait for the second part of the restoration, Tom.
Thanks! Soon!
He made it. Great.
I really appreciate that Mr. Johnson does not man-handle or force anything. He is methodical, thoughtful and gentle.
Thank you! Apparently you haven't seen me use my mallet to take something apart!
These guys I watch doing this kind of work are artists and geniuses in their way. So much care for details that will hardly be noticeable some times.
And the lady who kept all the broken pieces for such a long time, wow! Most People would have thrown them out.
All these people deserve many thumbs up.
M. Johnson, you are admirable!
Oh! And I like your dog too.
Thanks Colly!
You said something like: I'm not going to worry about being too fussy about this patch due to the location...I agree, I have found that doing my best even in places that don't show gives me an opportunity to practice and improve my skills and techniques. It's so important to always do your best! 💖🌞🌵😷
Yes! Thank you! Always trying to do better. Aim a camera at your work and you'll be amazed at how much better you can do things!
@@johnsonrestoration, ya, know... I've heard the opposite... that if you turn on the camera things have a tendency to happen that might not normally happen. Which is good for us as we get to see what to do in an emergency. Thanks for all your hard work on these videos. You help people more than you know. It's more than furniture repair and woodworking..
It's the community. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷
As an amateur restorer, I do work on antique pieces, but it's fascinating watching a real professional at work. One thing I've found, you can never have too many clamps! A small tip is to buy packets of various sizes of round and square felt adhesive pads for the feet of chairs, tables etc.and put them on the clamps, they reduce chances of damage and denting the wood. Tom is a real craftsman with lots of patience, his videos are addictive, and you always pick up some valuable tips. Keep up the excellent videos Tom.
Thank you! I like the idea of the felt tabs. I have a lot of them anyway! I will try that
Happy weekend everyone! Can't wait to cosy up with a cup of tea and my Husband for this one, Thomas. :)
Thank you! Sounds great!
Wow. This restoration is really a challenge--so many different types of repairs thus far. Such perseverance. Looking forward to Part II.
Thanks! Soon...
So we get not only another view of your meticulous work, but a thunderstorm background as well? Enjoyed every minute. 👏 ⛈
Thanks! That was cool! I didn't realize it until I saw the video!
OK you have me waiting for the completion of this. Learning about repairs to furniture is great, thanks to Tom! Taking patience in your work is one of the most important aspects to learn. It helps that learning more of this aspect from Tom.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
So much information! Tom, you are truly a master in your craft and a great teacher! You’ve given me the courage to restore some of my grandmother’s antiques! I even started teaching my 12 yr old grandson how to use my tools and he’s getting a love for this craft also! Thank you again for these videos!!!!
You're welcome! That is so great about your grandson. This makes me happy!
I enjoy the longer videos and am learning so much from you!
Awesome! Thank you!
An incredibly knowledgeable man who has many skills. I love to watch him work.
Thank you!
I love how detailed you are with your work, I could be watching your videos for hours.
Thank you!
Tom this work is amazing!
True Fine Art.
You are a National Treasure!!
Thank you! That's nice!
Tom is such a master at his art… and it is an art, not just a process.
Thanks! I think of it as a trade
Holy Moly. This is a fascinating restoration . It is such a pleasure to watch a master craftsman at work. Your channel is on my top five favorites list. I am amazed at your high-level of skill. I know it took years to fine tune your skills, and they began in your boyhood along side your father as guide and teacher. My Mechanics is another master craftsman I watch. Also, Bedo’s Leatherworks.
Thanks! I'll check out those videos
It is a pleasure to watch you go through your experienced efforts to revive these old pieces. They always look good when you are finished.
...pretty good!
Thank you!
Always! Thanks!
It is always so fascinating to see how you would approach a particular repair even one as regular as a veneer repair; so far in watching all of your video tutorials Tom, not once have I observed a 'one size fits all' approach to your restorations.
I see how you approach the repairs with the same skills and know how, but I especially appreciate how you treat every piece like the individual it is, and give it 'couture' level service. Nothing is "off the rack" in Thomas Johnson's Shop! Love it
Thank you very much! That's good!
Some art, some craft and a whole lot of scraping going on. Nice work as always.
You got that right! Thanks!
Tom, watching your work is a Master's Class in refinishing and detailed repair that is always respectful to the history of the piece and the craftsmen who made it!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Thomas: oh boy,- this is a real work in progress.
That bottom piece is taking an enormous amount of talent to restore it. WOW! Waiting for the second part. Carol from California
Thank you Carol! The suspense....
I am 15 minutes into this video and I feel safe in stating that this is perhaps the most solidly put-together piece of furniture I've ever personally seen. My hat is off to whatever glue-happy madman constructed this object. :D
Thanks! Do you think they were worried about the top coming loose? Maybe they never heard of gravity
Another masterclass in furniture restoration. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Your videos are an absolute lesson in precision, care and patience.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
The maker of old brown glue was a guest speaker for one of my classes during online learning for covid. He has an amazing business in Sam Diego restoring and replicating antiques, mostly 1700s. He’s been involved in restoration so long and been around, and now he is so well established that he basically does only the type of work he lives. He was so knowledgeable and it was great to get a peek at his career and expertise in class. I am just a novice woodworker but I think it’s so cool that he took a traditional product and made it easier and more friendly to use in today’s woodshop!
Thanks! Yes, it's a great product! I'll have to check him out, sounds interesting
The grain match on that big piece of veneer was incredible! Amazing work you did here!
Thank you!
This is an excellent 'how to disassemble' video but I know if I tried any of this on a piece of furniture it would be in splinters and chips. I have no illusions that it looks as easy as you make out. That is why you being real about the process is much appreciated by anyone who wants to actually attempt similar types of repair.
Thanks Cheryl! I didn't think it looked easy!
@@johnsonrestoration LOL, I think it is because you remain calm.
Yet again, there were a series of techniques one can learn from your work. I know for me and the work I am doing, be it on antiques I am currently working on, to restoring boat timber work I am also working on there is much I continue to learn from your experience which you so capably demonstrate. Thankyou for this.
You're welcome! I appreciate it, and am so glad that I can share, and that it can help
It's not just a furniture renovation, it's also a class that teaches us how to do well
Thanks! That's really nice
Definitely enjoying the longer format videos! :D
That's great! Thanks!
Great to see you kept in the parts that didn't go quite to plan. Very honest of you Tom. Can't wait to see the next chapter.
Thanks! Soon!
For any question that begins, "Can Tom...?" the answer is "YES"
That's nice! Thanks!
Can Tom break furniture so badly, that he would not restore it?
I agree, Nashvillain, Tom is a quite genius. Marvellous that the Internet allows him a 'big' voice. G Ire
@@ГянджаТойс 😂
Tom your attention to detail is truly inspiring. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Man oh man, you know you are intent on your viewing when you are 12" from the screen and talking to Mr. Johnson. When he was trimming the veneer, he said, " I have to cut from the other side." and I replied, "Un-huh." This guy is great.
That is great! Thank you!
Mr Johnson, I like the way you explain everything that you are doing. Like what you are using. It's helpful to see how you repair it.
Thank you!
Very soothing having the rainfall and wildlife sounds while you work your magic!
Thanks! Yes, it was great!
I have always loved Joseph Moxon’s famous woodworking ode, “dovetail be not proud.“ So moving.
Thank you! I have not heard that one! I will look him up
Your attention to detail never fails to impress me. Thanks for another great video!
You're welcome!
You have the patience of a saint!!!!
Thanks! If I only had the other virtues!
We're celebrating at our house today, and having you release a video to start the day off just adds the sprinkles to the frosting. Thanks!
You're welcome! I like that!
Hopefully the continuation will be up soon, as picking up some really useful tips, as I always seem to do in these excellent videos. What’s more they are so easy to watch again. Thomas makes restoration look so easy, but it’s really not, even so very satisfying when I learn something new and it works for me and my partner doing our projects, which we mostly find in charity shops or our local recycling centre. You’d be amazed the antique furniture people throw away without realising what they have or are doing and which we take great joy in giving a new lease of life, some of which has then been shipped to America and other countries round the world. A lot of which we owe to all we have learned from watching Thomas’ video.
Thank you! I appreciate it! And I like that you're finding all this good "stuff". I can't stand the thought of how many things must end up at the dump.
Oh my goodness, I was practically on the edge of my seat watching this and now I have to wait until the next video to see the rest! Tom is way more patient than I am!
Thanks! I know! The suspense...
Holy Toledo, look at that grain match! Great job as always.
Thanks!
It is so satisfying watching these videos. Top Job Thomas.
Thank you!
Rain, thunder, and chickens! Lovely soundtrack!
Thanks! Not on purpose!
Darn it! I have to wait! I love how you tell us all the tricks, one day I might just fixed my game table.
Thanks! Go for it!
My goodness! Your patience seems infinite! Loved that you included the drill bit falling out, as could happen to anyone...now we know you *are* human... are you sure there isn't a slightly blue out-take reel of you banging your head against a wall when something you've waited for hours to stick just falls apart like that?! You can tell us, we won't tell a soul...
No, I guess not! 😂 Just beautiful matching skills, one of your best projects yet, lovin' it. 😊
What a beautiful way to wake up on a Sunday morning, I saved it 'specially, thanks so much.
You're welcome! It's funny, I never waste energy by being angry or frustrated
@@johnsonrestoration well that is a beautiful lesson for us all. 🙏
This project demonstrates the old adage, “Patience is a virtue.”.
Thank you! It is! maybe my only virtue
Funny you should say that. I just saw a TV commercial featuring a 20somthing telling me that “impatience is a virtue”. I thought, “Yeah… Like I’m gonna take “wisdom” from YOU!”
Arrrgggghhhhh these two parters are Killin me!!
This video is a very welcome way to relax during the current global madness. I'm looking forward to part 2 ! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Excellent as always. It made me laugh when you talked about how "vulnerable" the skirt pieces are to a vacuum. I could see it so clearly, year after year of a vacuum cleaner knocking that old gal.
Thanks! I know!
My circa 1940 "stuff holder" from Grandma's dining room set is in a similar state; the vacuum has eaten some of the veneer. I think it goes with the turf.
Amazing work Tom. Thank you for your detailed commentary, and for bringing us along on this project.
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved the video. Learned a lot. But most of all I learnt that details AND patience matter. Thanks Tom! PS: I guess that was a groundhog. Nice to see Ella loafing.
Thanks! She's always loafing!
I wait in Australia for your content. Makes my week to watch. Thank you Sir
You're welcome!
Thanks, Tom. Your ability at recovering lost wood is mind bending. All those math classes at MIT must have helped! Lol
It will be beautiful and your client very happy and proud to tell your part in it.
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
I just found your channel and I love it. I love the detail you provide in your repairs and restoration, along with all the tools, glues and hardware you use. But what I love the most is your commentary throughout, lovely voice to listen to, and of course that lovely little tag line at the end “I think it looks pretty good” and it always does. Thank you.
You're welcome!
OMG. Talk about attention to detail. He's the master. Now I'll try some of my repairs with the veneer I've been hoarding....I loved hearing the rain....
Thanks! Yes, give it a try!
That was SO informative - thank you for filming the fine detail and problems you encountered - it is so very helpful for the projects I have on some very old furniture I have inherited.
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Oy! 56 minutes and just Part 1. What a job. And so many little parts. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome! That's why it's 2 parts!
A great job Thomas, thanks again for a very interesting piece of work.
You're welcome!
What a treat to find your video this morning! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
You're welcome!
Well that was an hour well spent. Looking forward to see how well the veneer patches will match the rest of the veneer.
Thank you for posting.
You're welcome! 2 weeks...
One of the things I enjoy is watching how carefully you remove the nails.
Thanks! Always a challenge
Tom does the beautiful work. It always amazes me though that these pieces that are several hundred years old are not just dried and brittle
Thanks! they can be!
Awesome video!! Great weekend starter!
I love this type of early 19th century chest.
Sold them all day long when I had my antiques store, way before pieces with history were referred to as BROWM FURNITURE, a term I despise....
Great job Mr. Johnson.
Stephen
As a collector, I love people using the term "brown furniture" in a derogatory fashion - it means it's cheaper for me to acquire... and generally it's so much better built than modern stuff (not least because the badly built pieces fell apart a long time ago). Its time shall return...
Thank you! Yes! I hate that term, and the way it's used
Yes, and why does it have to be derogatory? And yes, it all goes 'round and 'round
@@johnsonrestoration Well, if "he who dies with the most pieces of brown furniture wins", I stand a chance...
This was so helpful to me. I love watching you do veneer repair. I can't wait to see part 2! Thank you.
You're welcome! Coming soon!
Great work as usual Tom, Love the way (as others have mentioned) the camera gets close in to show us what is actually happening, better than eye glasses to many I would guess.
I dread to think how many hours you put into this job alone, I am sure the owner is over the moon with this one, very well done!
Thank you! I hope she is too! I see things on screen that I do not see in life
Amazing how you lined up the new veneer. That takes some real patience, persistence and craftsmanship.
Thanks! 👍
The detail is so interesting. Nothing like watching fine workmanship. Thank you
You're welcome!
Enjoyed the video Tom. I see y'all have groundhogs too. That top was a bear to remove. Great match on the veneer. Ella is a great shop dog I bet. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome Ron! I think groundhogs are everywhere!
Ohhhhhh Hummingbird!
Was ready to give you a drumroll🤗
Oh yeah!
Doing a good job so far Thomas really interesting all that veneering so far, can't wait for the next one, have a nice day & Stay Safe All !!!.
Thanks Brian!
¡Great Master! Un extraordinario tutorial de una restauración de un mueble. Gracias por enseñar desinteresadamente, gracias por su humildad. El conocimiento que no se comparte se pierde. ¡Si muchos fueran como Ud. Mr. Thomas, el mundo sería mucho mejor de lo que es!. Un abrazo y un saludo desde Lima-Perú
¡Guau! ¡Gracias! Agradezco tus amables palabras. ¡Y lo mejor para ti también!
Morning Mr. Johnson! Another great video. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Great, after lunch viewing, nodding and fighting off a nap, but enjoyed it the sleepy Autumn approach to this winter's season watching your channel...rr Normandy, Fra.
That's great! Thanks!
an absolute master at jigsaw puzzles I love it superb work as always
Thanks! oddly enough, I can't stand jigsaw puzzles! they give me a headache
The veneer repair "tutorial" is very timely as I'm making some similar repairs to an older chest of drawers. Thanks, your videos are very informative.
You are welcome!
Wow complete teardown, Pt 2 should be good, thanks Tom.
You're welcome! Soon!
I am amazed how artistic you need to be in the diligent work you do. Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome!
Skills like a surgeon! I find this work fascinating!
Thank you!
O the joy of working with old built furniture, mine was wood patterns but similar problems. My heart went out to you when the block fell off been there but my words may have been not the same as yours not bad but enough. Nice job my venier has started to dry and crack but in a cool place. Can see how it is going to end up a nice job. Love it when you do the hand tools, my way of life. Take care all the best. Bob.
Thanks! You sound like a kindred spirit
Thanks for this video, You are a master! I love all the techniques you use to flush everything out. Very eye opening!
You're welcome!
Excellent work 👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing
You're welcome!
Thanks for showing some of the glitches - it makes it all more real life. And I love your nature shots!!
You're welcome!
Thanks for another fascinating video, with great camera work, especially on the terrific close up shots - which showed some excellent chisel-work!
Thanks!
Amazing 🤩 attention to the detail. I have a couple of late 1800 pieces that have just the tops veneered. There are a couple of spots lifting. Now I have a inkling how to tackle the repairs. Thank you 🙏 for your vlogs.
You're welcome! The most difficult part can be to clamp the loose veneer down flat
@@johnsonrestoration hear you on the difficulty, one is on a sloping curve. It may be beyond me at this point. Understanding the process is giving me confidence to give it a go. Thanks for your great visuals!
Thank you for your detailed questions snd your thoroigh attention to details
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Been in lockdown in Melbourne for 262 days so I thought i would drop in and watch this !
Thanks! I had no idea a lockdown could last that long!
@@johnsonrestoration The Government in Australia have lost their minds ! 😑
Great video!! Love the rain! Looking forward to next one.
Thanks!
Keep watching everybody . You'll be amazed how good the stuff is that he refinished .
Thanks! That's nice