It always amazes me how you manage to judge the exact level of restoration needed to bring these pieces back to life without losing any of the history they have. Thank you for passing on your skills to us all Tom .
Everywhere I have lived, I have planted trees, shrubs and endangered or threatened plants. I have lost count of the trees, but I believe it is over 2500 at this point. For awhile, I was sharing with a Heritage Society and after that I planted only native to the areas I lived in. I have worked at removing non natives plants and trees, and taught locals who want to know about invasive and naturalized species as well. I just now realized that you too must love nature the same way. I never equated the use of wood with my appreciation of growing it. It is amazing how one thing flows into the other in my life and the lives of those I met both in person and online. I met my Canadian husband online, fell in love with his sense of humor the moment we met. I thought chatting was foolish and had only gone online to play games prior to an injury that a friend had suggested I type to exercise the damaged finger. He showed me a site where people wrote a story together as characters. It was rather adult in nature so I need not say anything more about it except it introduced me to the mind of my husband 9 months before I met the man in person. I fell in love with his wit and his mind before I fell for this older man who has loved me like no other. Dad would have approved had he lived. Again, Tom, I appreciate you and what you do and you know why because I am so open about who I am. Next week, if I am up to it, I will send you my fathers Boy Scout project. I only have a few things that were his and I only know him from his things and his photographs. It hurts my mother to talk about him so I stopped asking over the years. My father died when I waa 13 months old. So you can see how much I respect you by sending his small wooden bowl without its lid. A piece of it is missing and I want you to replace it and the lid. I remember the lid, I will draw it for you. He made the bowl when he was 12 as a project while in the Boy Scouts. Dad went on to be a photographer in the Navy on the USS Forrestal. When he left the Navy they released a collection of his photos. I want to put a stack of them in his box. Dad started a studio in 1959 in the Detroit area. He did photography for the local Police and for the local Horse Racing Track. Dad did weddings and portraits in his studio as well. His work was exceptional in my opinion. When he died, my mother was left with two children in diapers but she was a brilliant artist and was able to turn his studio into a one woman show. She went on to earn Master Craftsman status with The Professional Photographers Association, as a woman, she became a leader in her profession and respected around the world. My mothers struggles to raise her children prompted her to create a business model that provided a great income for mothers that allowed them time off for their kids and layoffs that paid unemployment for them during the summers so they could raise their children themselves. Their work was by the piece and their skills dictated their pay. The business only hired women except for a few men in over 50 years of working. It wasn't that she wouldn't hire men, the job needed a woman's delicate touch with a paint brush. You see, she ran a studio for the photographic arts, negative retouching and photographic restoration. At least that was the bulk of her studio. She played with a few other companies as well. I know she did dad proud, his spirit is still with us. Now he watches over her as she fights the hardest battle yet, dying. We had to put her in a home after two strokes, an aneurism and three falls that broke three different bones. I want her to see his box and the photos she cherishes, those he took of Grace Kelly and the Prince of Monaco as well as those he took around the world while in service. I will tell her of my admirations of a stranger I now trust with one of my most treasured belongings. I give you permission to share this post when you get the box and do the work. Will you take on this project Tom?
I loved seeing Ella again. Remember she doesnt want you to be miserable, I hope you are ready to saddle up again soon, youve got a lot more love to give.
Great Seeing Ella again. I miss not seeing her follow you into and around the shop. I love the fact that the builder gave his name, date etc. that is so great to know the history of the piece. Justified as the Luthier's do when they place their name pieces inside the violins they make etc. or when they repair a 200 yr old one etc. I applaud the respect you show the previous builders and repair persons. thanks for sharing and once again excellent video editing.Thanks for sharing this again. ECF
Thomas I watch a guy here in the uk restore classic cars and I watch you for your excellent projects. I’m an awful mechanic and a below par woodworker but you are so relaxing to watch, what UA-cam was made for😊👍🏻
Mr. Johnson , I can not believe how well the piece turn out. It is a testament of the incredible craftsmanship you always demonstrate. It is indeed a pleasure to watch and learn from your videos . Thank you for sharing. Ann from Va.
Literally found myself cheering and saying "Go Thomas" as I watched him work on this delicate 140+ year old damaged inlay. What joy to watch someone who has spent their life honing a craft. It is a thing of beauty. These pieces are so blessed to have found their way to such a skilled craftsman. The person who created the box would be thrilled to know it was so beautifully restored.
Such delicate work, just the right amount of restoration as always, masterful. So lovely to see Ella again, it must be hard re-editing these but what a lovely memory to have of the dear old girl. Thank you Tom I enjoyed seeing that beautiful sewing box again and hearing the quail for background accompaniment. 👍🙏
@@elisapascual1415 I can't write in Spanish but I think this is a lovely sentiment, that she will always be by Tom's side in all his restorations, forever joined together. Long time since I studied so I hope that's correct. 🙏
Enjoyed the video Tom. I know you all miss Ella. That job was like some delicate surgery. Another project from rough to beautiful. Thanks for the video. God bless.
I’ve been a painter for thirty years and really enjoy the level of expertise you display in your videos. My knowledge feels generic compared to you which makes it all the more special to learn how you finish each piece. Wishing I would have gone down the furniture repair and refinish path as a youngster.
My grandfather made many pieces of furniture. I would say he was very good, although it was just a hobby for him. He would get his ideas for pieces via magazines. He made stools, end tables, candleholders, cabinets, a desk, a coffee table, and small shelves. I would think if he were alive now he would love to watch someone like you work. I am very interested in refinishing furniture, perhaps something he made, and hope to take a class sometime. Love your channel!
Ah, it was lovely to see Ella again. I miss her! That box is very similar to my Grandmothers box, which I am trying to liberate from my mother, so I can send it to you. 👍
Fine bit of restoration, Tom. I work on a lot of boxes this size and I come across the same issues you show here - shrinkage of the substrate is the main culprit. This is the result of modern central heating, drying the boards out, causing shrinkage across the grain. Rather than an Exacto knife, I find that a scalpel works much better when finessing the mitres on veneers, you can get various different disposable blades, like the Exacto selection. And when lifting loose veneer, I like to gently pre-heat the area with a heatgun, which softens the glue and the wood, making it easier to to slip a blade in. I really appreciate how you list all the tools & materials you use at the end - nice touch.
Thanks Tony! Yes, you've been there! I am always afraid to use the heat because I don't want to loosen more veneer. But maybe I should try it. Maybe a heat shield
@@johnsonrestoration Tom, the heatgun I have has several nozzles with different apertures and shields, but I usually place a piece of scrap wood over the areas I don't want heated.
Such a beautiful box. Imagine receiving it as a gift, knowing the time and love that went into every bit of it! And your restoration is done just as lovingly and even more skillfully. How satisfying that must be. Ella was an absolutely delightful companion and anyone can plainly see how special a girl she was. I just found your channel recently so never got to know her, but watching a few older videos and this one, I miss her, too! ♥️🐕🦺♥️
@@johnsonrestoration I know that particular grief and acute pain myself. (The young gentleman in my profile picture is, however, not among those. He's still very much ruling the roost here!)
I've seen very fancy custom tool boxes in my day. My Grandfather was a German born pattern maker for 70 years. ..... however.... I couldn't miss your utilization of a chest of drawers to organize your tools. Great idea !..thanks for such an enjoyable video. Especially the fills with the animals and your vintage surroundings!
I would have loved to have done this work for a living but, once again, you have proved to me that I would never have had the patience nor the skills to do so. Well done to you, I can sit and watch you and other restorers for hours. I also love all your "Livestock". Keep up the good (No, Excellent) work. Cheers from UK.
Hi, Thomas. Zeke here checking in as always. I never cease to learn another trick Hate to lose a pet but I've never had a shop pet. That's gotta be special and extra tough when their time comes. Best to you.
You’re work is amazing. You are certainly a master craftsman. Love seeing Ella, and how she adoringly looks at you. It’s clear she is well loved. She reminds me of my black lab I was blessed to have in my twenty’s, Smokey.
I hold my breath while you work your way around this beautiful box, ever so gently, so skillfully, as close to perfection as possible. Your hands are gold, with a matching heart and brain, Tom. Thank you for that precious breathtaking moment.
Tom, this was a fantastic video. The box is gorgeous; your attentional to detail and artistry are unsurpassed; and it was wonderful to see Ella. She was such a great dog🥰
Hi Tom, Your veneer work is amazing, and your colour matching/ finishing is a joy to watch. I'm a cabinetmaker from the UK and I specialise in veneer work, so watching a craftsmanship like you fills me with joy. I know how restoration can be a pain sometimes 😂
@Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration Hi Tom, Sorry I've not got a website. I still do restoration of small items in my basement.... I had to come out of work for health reasons....😥
This is very timely for me. I just finished using some of these techniques on a desk letter box for my wife that was a flea market find. Thanks very much. And I finally finished the cane seat I was working on for a friend. What I first thought would be an afternoon's work turned into several months while I figured out each step. But after lots of starts and stops, "it looks pretty good", especially for a first time. It's been nice to get back to wood. 🙂
OK, Thomas, now you’re just showing off. 😊 I am continually amazed at the patience and precision you exhibit with each piece. Recently you restored an old lap desk. It inspired me to make one for my Daughter in Law.
Thanks! I appreciate that. I quit calling them "lap desks", that is a misnomer. They are writing slopes, and actually make a very comfortable writing angle
Hallo Thomas, das war wieder eine sehr gute Arbeit. Es hat Spaß gemacht zuzuschauen. Deine Videos sind unterhaltsam und lehrreich. Danke für deine hohe Fachkenntnis, du bist ein genialer Lehrer 👏👏👏 viele Grüße Christel ☺👍
Just feels necessary to credit you on the film making and editing skills on these films Tom. You have a brilliant eye for what the viewer needs and wants to see you doing. And its beautifully done too.
Hi Tom, what a beautiful box beautifully restored as usual. So lovely to see the gorgeous Ella again. Hope you had a relaxing Easter. All the best from London. Kate. X
Another great, sensitive restoration. Waiting for you to undo all the clamps and packing is like waiting to open a Christmas gift and worth waiting for. It's a very interesting piece and a part of maritime history, so as an ex seafarer I'm pleased to see how well you have preserved the age with no over-restoration. I loved the way you attached the bottom panel, preserving the original writing, instead of using glue. I look forward to the next ones!
I wish you could get your hands on the hope chest I gave my spouse. I had no idea what I was doing when I stained it, and so it forever looks terrible to me. Anyway, thank you for sharing another masterful restoration!
Thomas I have been watching your videos for about 2 years and noticed you use Krud Kutter so I purchased some from Amazon that is the most amazing cleaner ive ever used! i had a spot in my shower stall grout i could never clean with anything. i sprayed Krud Kudder wiped it right off. Amazing. thank you. I will tell eneryone.
Thank you Tom, I always learn something from you which I can bring to my own work which is the restoration of vintage tenor banjos, it was lovely to see Ella, it must be tough to see her again in these videos, I lost a lovely girl like her nearly two years ago and its still difficult to think about her. Ella was beautiful.
Love your workshop many would look at it and call it a mess. But each piece/hardware saved can and does serve a purpose. I miss the old hardware stores where you can find anything you need, and the the owner knew exactly which cubbyhole it's in.
@@johnsonrestoration a sketch from an old British comedy duo "The Two Ronnie's" if the reference is obscure. If you Google "four candles two Ronnie's" you'll probably find it, 'tis funny and very clever.
I would make a comment about the wax paper as one of your tools but I was working on a project this afternoon and had to use stretch wrap. I guess you never know where your tools will come from. Very nice repair work. Good for another 100 years.
Your premises is definitely nothing short of a little museum! I’d definitely consider a tour around your place and all the gems and antiques you’ve collected in the course of years. Of course minding your privacy and as much as you feel comfortable sharing ❤😅
Tom, a trick that might be useful for getting glue under raised veneer. Squirt some glue on the surface, and use a small suction cup to work the glue into the cracks and under the veneer. Probably a lot easier than trying to pry up a small spot.
Gran trabajo Mr. Johnson, muy meticuloso. Hoy aprendí dos cosas: que existen varios tipos de palo de rosas y que existen barras de barniz. Gracias por su arte. Saludos desde Montreal
It always amazes me how you manage to judge the exact level of restoration needed to bring these pieces back to life without losing any of the history they have. Thank you for passing on your skills to us all Tom .
Thank you very much!
Lovely restoration of the box. And it's always bittersweet to see Ella around.
I agree on both counts. ❤️😢
Thanks! Yes, it's tough for me too
Thanks!
👏👏👏👏🥰🥰😊😊
Everywhere I have lived, I have planted trees, shrubs and endangered or threatened plants. I have lost count of the trees, but I believe it is over 2500 at this point. For awhile, I was sharing with a Heritage Society and after that I planted only native to the areas I lived in. I have worked at removing non natives plants and trees, and taught locals who want to know about invasive and naturalized species as well. I just now realized that you too must love nature the same way. I never equated the use of wood with my appreciation of growing it. It is amazing how one thing flows into the other in my life and the lives of those I met both in person and online. I met my Canadian husband online, fell in love with his sense of humor the moment we met. I thought chatting was foolish and had only gone online to play games prior to an injury that a friend had suggested I type to exercise the damaged finger. He showed me a site where people wrote a story together as characters. It was rather adult in nature so I need not say anything more about it except it introduced me to the mind of my husband 9 months before I met the man in person. I fell in love with his wit and his mind before I fell for this older man who has loved me like no other. Dad would have approved had he lived.
Again, Tom, I appreciate you and what you do and you know why because I am so open about who I am. Next week, if I am up to it, I will send you my fathers Boy Scout project. I only have a few things that were his and I only know him from his things and his photographs. It hurts my mother to talk about him so I stopped asking over the years. My father died when I waa 13 months old. So you can see how much I respect you by sending his small wooden bowl without its lid. A piece of it is missing and I want you to replace it and the lid. I remember the lid, I will draw it for you. He made the bowl when he was 12 as a project while in the Boy Scouts.
Dad went on to be a photographer in the Navy on the USS Forrestal. When he left the Navy they released a collection of his photos. I want to put a stack of them in his box. Dad started a studio in 1959 in the Detroit area. He did photography for the local Police and for the local Horse Racing Track. Dad did weddings and portraits in his studio as well. His work was exceptional in my opinion. When he died, my mother was left with two children in diapers but she was a brilliant artist and was able to turn his studio into a one woman show. She went on to earn Master Craftsman status with The Professional Photographers Association, as a woman, she became a leader in her profession and respected around the world. My mothers struggles to raise her children prompted her to create a business model that provided a great income for mothers that allowed them time off for their kids and layoffs that paid unemployment for them during the summers so they could raise their children themselves. Their work was by the piece and their skills dictated their pay. The business only hired women except for a few men in over 50 years of working. It wasn't that she wouldn't hire men, the job needed a woman's delicate touch with a paint brush. You see, she ran a studio for the photographic arts, negative retouching and photographic restoration. At least that was the bulk of her studio. She played with a few other companies as well.
I know she did dad proud, his spirit is still with us. Now he watches over her as she fights the hardest battle yet, dying. We had to put her in a home after two strokes, an aneurism and three falls that broke three different bones. I want her to see his box and the photos she cherishes, those he took of Grace Kelly and the Prince of Monaco as well as those he took around the world while in service. I will tell her of my admirations of a stranger I now trust with one of my most treasured belongings. I give you permission to share this post when you get the box and do the work. Will you take on this project Tom?
Wow, amazing story! Email some photos of the box thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com
I loved seeing Ella again. Remember she doesnt want you to be miserable, I hope you are ready to saddle up again soon, youve got a lot more love to give.
Thanks! I like seeing her too!
Great Seeing Ella again. I miss not seeing her follow you into and around the shop. I love the fact that the builder gave his name, date etc. that is so great to know the history of the piece. Justified as the Luthier's do when they place their name pieces inside the violins they make etc. or when they repair a 200 yr old one etc. I applaud the respect you show the previous builders and repair persons. thanks for sharing and once again excellent video editing.Thanks for sharing this again. ECF
You're welcome Ellis! I appreciate it!
I enjoyed hearing the chicks in background during another awesome video. Sounds like my backyard, it’s migration season, a lot of birds
Thanks! I love it too! These were our baby chicks, I couldn't put them in the barn this year so I had to set them up in the shop
Thomas I watch a guy here in the uk restore classic cars and I watch you for your excellent projects. I’m an awful mechanic and a below par woodworker but you are so relaxing to watch, what UA-cam was made for😊👍🏻
Thanks! I'm glad you like them!
A pleasure to see such a marvelous piece restored to its former glory! Great to see the chicks and the chickens. Ella was a good babysitter.
She sure was! Thanks!
I think I saw this one a while back, but it certainly was worth watching again. Thank you, Tom, for outstanding uploads!
Thanks Wallace! Yes, it was a 2 part series, now 1
Mr. Johnson , I can not believe how well the piece turn out. It is a testament of the incredible craftsmanship you always demonstrate. It is indeed a pleasure to watch and learn from your videos . Thank you for sharing. Ann from Va.
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
So nice to hear the chicks in the background as you work, reminds of childhood 🥰
Thanks! That's great!
Literally found myself cheering and saying "Go Thomas" as I watched him work on this delicate 140+ year old damaged inlay. What joy to watch someone who has spent their life honing a craft. It is a thing of beauty. These pieces are so blessed to have found their way to such a skilled craftsman. The person who created the box would be thrilled to know it was so beautifully restored.
Thank you! Yes, I think a lot about the people who built the pieces I work on - I feel a connection
Such delicate work, just the right amount of restoration as always, masterful. So lovely to see Ella again, it must be hard re-editing these but what a lovely memory to have of the dear old girl. Thank you Tom I enjoyed seeing that beautiful sewing box again and hearing the quail for background accompaniment. 👍🙏
Thanks Jude! Yes, it's tough but I enjoy seeing her. Those were our baby chicks in the background!
Un placer verle restaurar este costurero y un placer ver a Ella a su lado. Gracias
@@elisapascual1415 I can't write in Spanish but I think this is a lovely sentiment, that she will always be by Tom's side in all his restorations, forever joined together. Long time since I studied so I hope that's correct. 🙏
fantastic repair! it's a pleasure to see you at work. and and to see again unforgettable Ella!!!
Thanks! It is good to see her...
Your infinite patience is what makes you a success at doing these. Glad to see this one again! 😉
Thanks Liz! I'm glad, I was worried it was too soon after the first publication (it was a 2-part)
@@johnsonrestoration No worries are necessary. I always enjoy rewatching - sometimes I will miss something the first time around.
Beautiful job, Thomas! It was emotional to see Ella again
Thanks! I know, I thought it would be hard for me but I enjoy seeing her. Now I'm getting emotional!
Enjoyed the video Tom. I know you all miss Ella. That job was like some delicate surgery. Another project from rough to beautiful. Thanks for the video. God bless.
You're welcome Ron! We sure do miss her!
I’ve been a painter for thirty years and really enjoy the level of expertise you display in your videos. My knowledge feels generic compared to you which makes it all the more special to learn how you finish each piece. Wishing I would have gone down the furniture repair and refinish path as a youngster.
Thanks David! I appreciate it! Never too late!
My grandfather made many pieces of furniture. I would say he was very good, although it was just a hobby for him. He would get his ideas for pieces via magazines. He made stools, end tables, candleholders, cabinets, a desk, a coffee table, and small shelves. I would think if he were alive now he would love to watch someone like you work. I am very interested in refinishing furniture, perhaps something he made, and hope to take a class sometime. Love your channel!
That's great! I'm so glad you have some of those pieces he built. That's priceless
Ah, it was lovely to see Ella again. I miss her!
That box is very similar to my Grandmothers box, which I am trying to liberate from my mother, so I can send it to you. 👍
Thanks! I'll look forward to it! And yes, my Ella...
I loved the visit with Ella. wonderful to see again Tom. 🧡
Thanks Trena! I know you're an animal lover too. I'll miss her forever
Fine bit of restoration, Tom. I work on a lot of boxes this size and I come across the same issues you show here - shrinkage of the substrate is the main culprit. This is the result of modern central heating, drying the boards out, causing shrinkage across the grain.
Rather than an Exacto knife, I find that a scalpel works much better when finessing the mitres on veneers, you can get various different disposable blades, like the Exacto selection. And when lifting loose veneer, I like to gently pre-heat the area with a heatgun, which softens the glue and the wood, making it easier to to slip a blade in.
I really appreciate how you list all the tools & materials you use at the end - nice touch.
Thanks Tony! Yes, you've been there! I am always afraid to use the heat because I don't want to loosen more veneer. But maybe I should try it. Maybe a heat shield
@@johnsonrestoration Tom, the heatgun I have has several nozzles with different apertures and shields, but I usually place a piece of scrap wood over the areas I don't want heated.
Another patient released front TJ Antique restoration Hosptial. Awesome work once again Tom.
Thank you!
Such a beautiful box. Imagine receiving it as a gift, knowing the time and love that went into every bit of it! And your restoration is done just as lovingly and even more skillfully. How satisfying that must be.
Ella was an absolutely delightful companion and anyone can plainly see how special a girl she was. I just found your channel recently so never got to know her, but watching a few older videos and this one, I miss her, too! ♥️🐕🦺♥️
Thank you! That is so nice! I will miss her forever...
@@johnsonrestoration
I know that particular grief and acute pain myself. (The young gentleman in my profile picture is, however, not among those. He's still very much ruling the roost here!)
I've seen very fancy custom tool boxes in my day. My Grandfather was a German born pattern maker for 70 years. ..... however.... I couldn't miss your utilization of a chest of drawers to organize your tools. Great idea !..thanks for such an enjoyable video. Especially the fills with the animals and your vintage surroundings!
Thanks! I dream of building a better tool box, but nothing fancy! Do you have your grandfather's tools?
I would have loved to have done this work for a living but, once again, you have proved to me that I would never have had the patience nor the skills to do so. Well done to you, I can sit and watch you and other restorers for hours. I also love all your "Livestock". Keep up the good (No, Excellent) work. Cheers from UK.
Thank you! Well when you've got deadlines, somehow you find the patience!
Hi, Thomas. Zeke here checking in as always. I never cease to learn another trick Hate to lose a pet but I've never had a shop pet. That's gotta be special and extra tough when their time comes. Best to you.
Thanks Zeke! It is incredibly difficult to go through that. but all the years as a shop dog - it was worth it
Beautiful work Tom. Lovely to see Ella.
Thanks! It is!
You’re work is amazing. You are certainly a master craftsman. Love seeing Ella, and how she adoringly looks at you. It’s clear she is well loved. She reminds me of my black lab I was blessed to have in my twenty’s, Smokey.
Thank you! Yes, I miss her so! I like how you still remember your Smokey
I hold my breath while you work your way around this beautiful box, ever so gently, so skillfully, as close to perfection as possible. Your hands are gold, with a matching heart and brain, Tom. Thank you for that precious breathtaking moment.
You're welcome Sylvie! That's very nice
Tom, this was a fantastic video. The box is gorgeous; your attentional to detail and artistry are unsurpassed; and it was wonderful to see Ella. She was such a great dog🥰
Thank you! She is missed!
I think it looks better than "Pretty Good" . Your patience and attention to detail are amazing. Another piece brought back to life.
Thank you!
Hi Tom,
Your veneer work is amazing, and your colour matching/ finishing is a joy to watch.
I'm a cabinetmaker from the UK and I specialise in veneer work, so watching a craftsmanship like you fills me with joy.
I know how restoration can be a pain sometimes 😂
Thanks! If you have a website, send me a link: thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com
@Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration Hi Tom,
Sorry I've not got a website.
I still do restoration of small items in my basement....
I had to come out of work for health reasons....😥
A really beautiful restoration of this family heirloom; the marquetry is gorgeous!
Thank you!
Sometimes the small details get missed or ignored. The Beauty of this piece IS the details! Great job on a meticulous piece.
Thanks! Yes, it's all details!
The man of a thousand clamps😁 great job as always Thomas👍🏻
Oh yes! Thanks!
I think there is nothing Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine can't restore, beautiful restoration Tom.
Thank you Alistair, I appreciate that!
Wow Thomas, it is quite refreshing to hear you talk metric! Greetings from Belgium, Europe.
Thank you! I'm trying!
I do so like the ultra long format. Thanks.
You're welcome! Well it can be longer! This was a 2 part series where I showed every repair. We edited it down by half to make this video
This is very timely for me. I just finished using some of these techniques on a desk letter box for my wife that was a flea market find. Thanks very much. And I finally finished the cane seat I was working on for a friend. What I first thought would be an afternoon's work turned into several months while I figured out each step. But after lots of starts and stops, "it looks pretty good", especially for a first time. It's been nice to get back to wood. 🙂
Thanks! Yes, caning is interesting, it does take practice to build up some speed
OK, Thomas, now you’re just showing off. 😊 I am continually amazed at the patience and precision you exhibit with each piece. Recently you restored an old lap desk. It inspired me to make one for my Daughter in Law.
Thanks! I appreciate that. I quit calling them "lap desks", that is a misnomer. They are writing slopes, and actually make a very comfortable writing angle
@@johnsonrestoration Well, I always heard them referred to as portable writing desks, but since my Daughter in Law wanted a lap desk…. well.
Hallo Thomas, das war wieder eine sehr gute Arbeit. Es hat Spaß gemacht zuzuschauen. Deine Videos sind unterhaltsam und lehrreich. Danke für deine hohe Fachkenntnis, du bist ein genialer Lehrer 👏👏👏 viele Grüße Christel ☺👍
Danke Christel!
That was a fantastic restoration Thomas. It was a beautiful bonus to see your lovely Ella too
Thank you! I like seeing her too
Just feels necessary to credit you on the film making and editing skills on these films Tom. You have a brilliant eye for what the viewer needs and wants to see you doing. And its beautifully done too.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
So beautiful. The family will thrilled to see the restoration.
Thanks! They are!
Thomas: it looks fabulous! Gorgeous sewing box. Carol from California
Thank you Carol!
Curator quality Tom. As always...🌟
Thanks!
Great video as always. Thanks for bringing this one back, the meticulous process you went through, plus we got to see Ella again.
You're welcome! Yes, I enjoy seeing her!
Beautiful box, Beautiful work!!
Thanks!
Hi Tom, what a beautiful box beautifully restored as usual. So lovely to see the gorgeous Ella again. Hope you had a relaxing Easter. All the best from London. Kate. X
Thank you Kate! Easter is pretty low key around here! But we had a good day
Looks better than pretty good, really came out great Tom.
Thanks William!
Love these videos. I always chuckle when you say “it looks pretty good”. I will be happy if mine ever remotely turn out as well as yours do.
Thanks!
Such a pleasure watching a master work. I would have thought the box was a goner.
Thanks! It was a lot of work!
Tom, that really was great work once again you restored someones treasured piece, well done
Thank you so much 😀
Wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome Mark!
👏👏👏👏👍🏻🇦🇺😁 what a pain in the butt of a job. Finicky to the nth degree. Beautifully done.
Thanks! It is, but for some strange reason I enjoy it!
Bravo sir, i would never have the confidence to tackle a small item like this, youre a master craftsman and more.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
A beautiful piece and wonderful restoration.
Many thanks!
Another great, sensitive restoration. Waiting for you to undo all the clamps and packing is like waiting to open a Christmas gift and worth waiting for. It's a very interesting piece and a part of maritime history, so as an ex seafarer I'm pleased to see how well you have preserved the age with no over-restoration. I loved the way you attached the bottom panel, preserving the original writing, instead of using glue.
I look forward to the next ones!
Thanks! You're right, even for me I am so eager to get the clamps off - I had not thought of Christmas morning but it is exactly the same feeling.
Always a pleasure to see your work, thank you Tom, hope you and yours are well ,cheers ,'till the next one ,take care
Thanks, you too!
Awesome! I recently bought a table from Marketplace that I did refinish and flipped! Love this!!
That's great! Thanks for watching
Beautiful result, Tom. Loved the finish achieved with the shellac sticks on that problem area!
You and me both! Thanks!
That is fantastic. Your patience is remarkable. The smallest pieces of wood 😮... incredible. Well done 👍🙏❣️
Thank you!
Beautiful work. I’m so amazed at how well he repairs blend in. You are a true artist.
Thank you very much!
Sweet! Another masterful repair that, of course, looks way better than "Pretty Good"! As always I am duly impressed.
Thank you!
I wish you could get your hands on the hope chest I gave my spouse. I had no idea what I was doing when I stained it, and so it forever looks terrible to me. Anyway, thank you for sharing another masterful restoration!
Sorry to hear that! Maybe you should refinish it again, without the stain
Awesome result 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you!
Wonderful non invasive work , thank you , my time was spent well with you , thank you , love watching your videos from Athens Greece.
Many thanks!
I'd love a jewelry box like that!
Beautiful delicate work!
❤Ella
Thank you! 😊 I'd like one too!
Well done good sir. Simply stunning job you’ve done. Every video is a tutorial in preserving a little bit more of our history. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thomas I have been watching your videos for about 2 years and noticed you use Krud Kutter so I purchased some from Amazon that is the most amazing cleaner ive ever used! i had a spot in my shower stall grout i could never clean with anything. i sprayed Krud Kudder wiped it right off. Amazing. thank you. I will tell eneryone.
You're welcome! Yes, we use it for so many things!
Dziękuję Mistrzu Tomaszu.
Zdrowia życzę.
(Wzruszyłem się, bo ten Pies...)
Nie ma za co! Tak, dla mnie to też jest bardzo emocjonalne
Thank you Tom, I always learn something from you which I can bring to my own work which is the restoration of vintage tenor banjos, it was lovely to see Ella, it must be tough to see her again in these videos, I lost a lovely girl like her nearly two years ago and its still
difficult to think about her. Ella was beautiful.
Thank you Johnny! I will miss her forever, and I'm sorry for your loss as well.
Love your workshop many would look at it and call it a mess. But each piece/hardware saved can and does serve a purpose. I miss the old hardware stores where you can find anything you need, and the the owner knew exactly which cubbyhole it's in.
.....four candles....no fork 'andles....😂
Thanks! I miss those old hardware stores too
Good!
@@johnsonrestoration a sketch from an old British comedy duo "The Two Ronnie's" if the reference is obscure. If you Google "four candles two Ronnie's" you'll probably find it, 'tis funny and very clever.
A very special piece restored with great sensitivity. The Master of the Lightship would have been pleased.
Thank you Delores! I like to think so too!
Very nice restoration ❤ Ella❤
Thank you Maddie! I miss her so!
I would make a comment about the wax paper as one of your tools but I was working on a project this afternoon and had to use stretch wrap. I guess you never know where your tools will come from. Very nice repair work. Good for another 100 years.
Thanks! I rarely use wax paper since I discovered packing tape for clamp blocks. We still use wax paper in the kitchen though instead of plastic wrap
I am in awe of your infinite patience and skill. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Especially with the glue scraping. I hate scraping
You're welcome!
Yes, I don't mind it - to a point
It is such a pleasure to watch you work.
Thank you!
Your premises is definitely nothing short of a little museum! I’d definitely consider a tour around your place and all the gems and antiques you’ve collected in the course of years. Of course minding your privacy and as much as you feel comfortable sharing ❤😅
Thank you Fater! You are welcome to visit any time! If you haven't been to Maine I think you will find it worthwhile
@@johnsonrestoration certainly meeting and greeting you is going to be at the top of “to do” list for me visiting US 😁
Tom, a trick that might be useful for getting glue under raised veneer. Squirt some glue on the surface, and use a small suction cup to work the glue into the cracks and under the veneer. Probably a lot easier than trying to pry up a small spot.
Thanks! I'll have to try that. I've always had my doubts
Wonderful as always ❤
Thank you Hayley!
Un placer verle restaurar este costurero y un placer ver de nuevo a Ella a su lado. Gracias
¡De nada! A mí también me gusta ver a Ella en estos videos antiguos.
The restoration is awesome and I am stunned that it was done in only 16 hours!
Thanks!
Love this box. Excellent repair, really enjoyed watching.
Thank you!
That box is now beautiful and stable for another 150 years.
I hope so! Thanks!
just a pleasure to watch. Masterful restoration.
Thank you!
I admire your knowledge and skill. Greetings from Sweden
Thank you!
Such meticulous and detailed work. As always, you did a great job!
Thank you very much!
Gran trabajo Mr. Johnson, muy meticuloso. Hoy aprendí dos cosas: que existen varios tipos de palo de rosas y que existen barras de barniz. Gracias por su arte. Saludos desde Montreal
¡De nada! ¡Nos encanta Montréal!
Piękne pudełko, piękna i dokładna renowacja. Lubię akcenty marynistyczne, kiedyś chciałem być marynarzem 😄Pozdrawiam i życzę dużo sił i zdrowia.
Dziękuję! I tego samego życzę również Tobie!
Outstanding yet again ! Thank you so much for sharing .Really helps out a rookie hack here learn a lot.
You're welcome!
Nice to see Ella again, may she rest in peace
Thank you! She is missed...
That is one excellent restoration. Lovely box now.
Thank you!
Ever the master of understatement! Absolutely amazing work. Must be a very happy customer somewhere out there!
Thanks Adam!
Excellent work and photography!
Thanks Scott!
Love it !! Super job Tom.
Thanks!
good job
Thanks!
another great video. Such a sympathetic repair job!
Thank you!
Buen día Thomas,que forma más sublime de restaurar quedamos pidiendo más ,muchas gracias por mostrar esta genialidad .Bendiciones👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰😍
¡Gracias! ¡Te lo agradezco!
😍😍👏👏👏👏🥰