What I enjoy most about your videos is it brings back long-forgotten, memories of my own father in his basement hobby wood shop. I can remember the smells, the dust, the sounds. Also him answering my numerous questions, singing, and the occasional expletive. 😂
Thanks! That's great! It's the same for me remembering my Dad. There's this certain combination of alcohol, turpentine and nitro-cellulose lacquer that will take me right back to his shop!
Very well done! I chuckled to myself when you said this wasn’t a wood carving lesson….. your carving skills are masterful. I enjoyed this video. Thank you. Marti
Tom, you are so funny sometimes....I promise I won't ever believe you know what you're doing 😂😂😂 I love, love, love the picture perfect view of Miss Ella at the end😍I'll never tire of watching her look up adoringly at you as you welcome us into your workshop. Your video tutorials are so well shot and edited, and this one was no exception, if I was local I could spend all day sanding in your shop any day.
It's great to see a small simple piece put back to what it was. Too often, we live with such things and just say, "It's old," and not bother to invest in it. Thank you!
Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to show the original craftsman this video...I'm sure he would be humbled to see you take such care to repair/preserve his work. Your humor (I think I know what I'm doing🤣) and skill are much appreciated by today's lovers of all things vintage/antique.
I really admire how you take as much time as you need and apply the same amount of care in working on this simple little frame as you do with larger more elaborate pieces of furniture. It demonstrates your talent but also a respect for all the hand detailing that the original maker put into it's creation. Beautiful job. I always learn so much watching you work
The right tool and your outstanding craftsmanship saved this picture frame. Now only a hunting or landscape picture is missing. Perfect. Thank you Mr. Johnson!
Your close in shots are some of the best camera work on YT. No detail is missed. I’m not sure I would have the confidence to do this. But your artistry speaks for itself. Not only in your main craft but in your production and “casting”. That little touch at the end was a great note to finish on. The star of the show was framed by this weeks subject. She is so photogenic.
I love your videos so much. I have learnt much from you. I especially love the footage at the start of your video's and so nice to see Miss Ella, RIP 💕
Really sweet frame! You did a great job on the carving Thom. Even the original creator would agree. Your asst. looked mighty sweet in that final frame. 😁
You are an artist. I enjoy watching your calm patience as you perform your magic. Today people are in the habit of rushing around, using and discarding products, no thought of preserving. I don’t have the right words but thanks for your continued work and your channel. 😊
I love how you can just look at those pieces that were missing and then carve them. I know it is not as easy as you make it look. I think you are amazing!!
Your work is beautiful! I might be able to refinish a dresser or something, but could never carve as wonderfully as you do. It’s fun to watch as you restore that frame back to the way it was before all of those pieces broke off! Also a side note - I really appreciate that you come in with a cup of coffee when it’s the “next morning”. Somehow it makes those transitions flow better!
Fantastic bit of work. I have an old frame with the same type carved leaves. It had a New York wedding certificate from the 1880s in it. I now have the courage to restore it and replace missing carvings.
More new items to learn about, shellac sticks and pumice stone powder. I may not ever need to use them myself, but I love to learn about them as I watch your fantastic work. Loved the framed picture at the end.
THAT was AMAZING! I have to admit that as much as I admire your talent, I admire your patience even more! The carving process was exacting and me3ticulous, but I wouldn't even have the patience to even tape up the frame as you did! I suppose that is why artisans such as yourself exist - to accomplish all of the perfection that those of my ilk lack (and can never even HOPE to attain!). Thanks for the amazing video.....
Ah, dear Ella, pretty as a picture. She was just waiting to pose for us. What a great job, loved the line about not teaching anyone to carve, just trying to convince us that you *can* carve.... Well you convinced me! You wielded those carving tools to great effect, lovely job. Beautifully done. 👍🌿
Tom, Your " looks pretty good " is somebody else's perfect. Fantastic work. I also held my breath when you got out the mallet and big chisel. You are fearless!
Master Johnson, this was such a pleasure to watch. I had to smile when I saw that band-aid on you thumb; it reminded me of the first time I used a chisel on a project when I was about 12. My father told me to be careful because it was very sharp just as I almost lopped off the tip of my thumb. I eventually had to sand out my blood stain from the project. Again, beautiful work.
Loved the tip on using pumice in polishing wax! No cutting into the stain……reaching impossible to sand areas of a carving….never would have thought of this technique. Thanks Tom!
So many of your videos I nod along thinking that is how I would do it or would like to do it but when you carve I stop nodding make a coffee and watch. Thanks for sharing.
I think because of the Style of Carving the frame might be Bavarian of origin, probably from the last quarter of the 19th Century Tom. As always, great job. Very enjoyable to see you working. Cheers
I think it looks pretty dang good, Tom!! Amazing job, as always. (I had a moment of comfort seeing your bandaided finger since I always have one, too.) I can't help but hold my breath seeing the carving around the leaf edges - your skill is incredible and mentor-worthy - but, I imagine myself doing it and knocking off one of the fine edges. Such fine and artful skill have you! Thanks for the video.
Thomas: amazing, outstanding, and incredible! Your artistic work and patience is unbelievable. I so enjoyed this restoration. And your sense of humor is wonderful too. Carol from California
Well, Sir.....ANOTHER gift you've given! Thank you so much. Also....your expertise in filming deserves credit as well! The world is a wonderful place because YOU are in it!!
As usual AMAZING PIECE OF WORK. It is not the carving itself, but the "as new" result of your work. Thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend you all.
Tom watching you carve the leaves was like watching a slow campfire with a good cigar and a nice pour of Kentucky bourbon. Very relaxing! You could have fooled me, you looked like a master carver to me! Love your videos my friend!
We have a very old wooden carved frame my husband’s grandfather brought from Germany, in need of repair. We haven’t had it done because we don’t know who to take it to. Yours is beautiful. Your skills are so impressive!
What an interesting video. Just goes to show how long things take not only the carving but getting the correct finish so all blends in. Thank you very much.
Another great video Tom where your love for your job and your attention to detail shine through. Your carving skills ain't too shabby neither. Thanks for sharing.
I'm an artist and have a pile of frames that need attention! Depending on what's going in them the distress and age really works. Sometimes new like can look too 'pretty good'🧡 Beautiful work as always Tom 🧡
Thanks! It seems there are so many frames out there! They're so important to the work of art. My daughter works with artists and galleries making her own frames from local, sustainable hardwoods: www.emcollier.com/
One of the things I always had a hard time explaining is that duplicating something someone else designed, cut, or produced is much more difficult than the long quick cuts of the original carver. The handwork always has personal style, just like handwriting is all different. You do it well.
I've been watching your vids almost from the start and I'm always in awe of your skills....but this one for me exceeds all the others. You made a joke about your carving skills but I've loved this vid from start to finish. Your skills sir are outstanding, thank you for sharing them with us !!
I had to do this with an antique dresser for the wife. Duplicate very similar leaf pieces. I’m envious of your carving knives. Mine was done with a Drimel. Cutting the lines carving more margin with the carvers and sanding and shaping with the barrel attachments. They came out well despite not having a clue till I was well into the project. Learned a lot. Great job !
I’m weird, I know this, but still…I just breath easier when I see clean tools after the job is done. It’s a peccadillo of mine that i have had since my teen years (along with many of my wood working tools that still are in good working condition and still clean). I enjoy the precision of your work and especially the organized fashion with which you go about it.
Thanks Theophilus! After seeing my employees trash so many tools over the years, I now get a little OCD. Having clean tools and work area helps your brain!
Absolutely amazing! I held my breath all the way thru the carving. The ending framed Ella was just so great. Thanks for sharing what I know you can do with us!!
What I enjoy most about your videos is it brings back long-forgotten, memories of my own father in his basement hobby wood shop. I can remember the smells, the dust, the sounds. Also him answering my numerous questions, singing, and the occasional expletive. 😂
Thanks! That's great! It's the same for me remembering my Dad. There's this certain combination of alcohol, turpentine and nitro-cellulose lacquer that will take me right back to his shop!
Very well done! I chuckled to myself when you said this wasn’t a wood carving lesson….. your carving skills are masterful. I enjoyed this video. Thank you. Marti
You're welcome Marti! That's very nice
I bet the customers love to see how much work it takes and how you restore their furniture. Another great job!!!
Thanks! I love that they can see these videos!
Tom, you are so funny sometimes....I promise I won't ever believe you know what you're doing 😂😂😂
I love, love, love the picture perfect view of Miss Ella at the end😍I'll never tire of watching her look up adoringly at you as you welcome us into your workshop.
Your video tutorials are so well shot and edited, and this one was no exception, if I was local I could spend all day sanding in your shop any day.
Thanks! That's very nice
Even the shavings you produce when you are carving the wood are beautiful! Gorgeous job.
Loved the end when you framed Ella ❤
Thanks! Yes, I liked that too
I am so glad there are still people who want their pieces done right and know how to find a craftsman as yourself to restore their treasures.
Thank you! Me too!
It's great to see a small simple piece put back to what it was. Too often, we live with such things and just say, "It's old," and not bother to invest in it. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Your modesty and humor make your videos so enjoyable. Thank you for the insight and your craftsmanship. It is inspiring.
You're welcome!
Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to show the original craftsman this video...I'm sure he would be humbled to see you take such care to repair/preserve his work. Your humor (I think I know what I'm doing🤣) and skill are much appreciated by today's lovers of all things vintage/antique.
Thank you! I wonder what they'd think!
I really admire how you take as much time as you need and apply the same amount of care in working on this simple little frame as you do with larger more elaborate pieces of furniture. It demonstrates your talent but also a respect for all the hand detailing that the original maker put into it's creation. Beautiful job. I always learn so much watching you work
Thank you! Yes, I always do the best I can
The right tool and your outstanding craftsmanship saved this picture frame. Now only a hunting or landscape picture is missing. Perfect. Thank you Mr. Johnson!
You're welcome!
I found myself holding my breath during the carving. Riveting watching. Thank you
You're welcome! I was holding my breath too!
Your close in shots are some of the best camera work on YT. No detail is missed. I’m not sure I would have the confidence to do this. But your artistry speaks for itself. Not only in your main craft but in your production and “casting”. That little touch at the end was a great note to finish on. The star of the show was framed by this weeks subject. She is so photogenic.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I love your videos so much. I have learnt much from you. I especially love the footage at the start of your video's and so nice to see Miss Ella, RIP 💕
Thank you! I miss her every day
Really sweet frame! You did a great job on the carving Thom. Even the original creator would agree. Your asst. looked mighty sweet in that final frame. 😁
Thank you!
You are an artist. I enjoy watching your calm patience as you perform your magic. Today people are in the habit of rushing around, using and discarding products, no thought of preserving. I don’t have the right words but thanks for your continued work and your channel. 😊
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
I love how you can just look at those pieces that were missing and then carve them. I know it is not as easy as you make it look. I think you are amazing!!
Thank you! That's nice
Ella is always very interrested in your work ❤. What a dedicated dog, she is so funny !
Woof! What you doing Dad! x
Thanks! (secret: she's interested in treats!)
And where are my treats you promised?
I’m glad to see that the Quality Control employee carries out her task very conscientiously.
Oh yeah! As long as there's a treat at the end!
This has been one of the most enjoyable restoration videos I've watched. The sheer patience and artistry is what makes your work so admirable.
Thank you!
Sphinx Moth in the beautiful Verbena blossoms.....delightful.
You have convinced me!
Thanks! Sphinx Moth! When I looked it up it said Hummingbird Moth. Could they be the same?
Just looked it up and yes, Hummingbird Moths are in the Sphinx family
Your work is beautiful! I might be able to refinish a dresser or something, but could never carve as wonderfully as you do. It’s fun to watch as you restore that frame back to the way it was before all of those pieces broke off! Also a side note - I really appreciate that you come in with a cup of coffee when it’s the “next morning”. Somehow it makes those transitions flow better!
Thanks! Yes, that morning routine has become a "thing"
Fantastic bit of work. I have an old frame with the same type carved leaves. It had a New York wedding certificate from the 1880s in it. I now have the courage to restore it and replace missing carvings.
Thanks! That sounds cool! Yes, be careful
Miss Ellie is the perfect model to show off this frame 😎
She is! Thanks!
Oooooh! I love hummingbird moths! The frame turned out beautifully--the finishing touch with Ella was the icing on the cake.
Thanks! I was amazed by that moth!
This man never ceases to amaze.
Thanks! I never cease to be amazed that so many people watch!
Your carving skills are amazing. I was fascinated watching every step of the process.
Thank you very much!
Thank you again old man. Your work is full of sense, peace, art and heart.
Thank you! I like that
More new items to learn about, shellac sticks and pumice stone powder. I may not ever need to use them myself, but I love to learn about them as I watch your fantastic work. Loved the framed picture at the end.
Thanks!
THAT was AMAZING! I have to admit that as much as I admire your talent, I admire your patience even more! The carving process was exacting and me3ticulous, but I wouldn't even have the patience to even tape up the frame as you did! I suppose that is why artisans such as yourself exist - to accomplish all of the perfection that those of my ilk lack (and can never even HOPE to attain!). Thanks for the amazing video.....
You are very welcome!
I feel the very same way! And love Ella
Great bond between you and your dog
Thanks!
Really nice work, Tom, and your top-notch lighting, camera work and editing make it a pleasure to watch.
Thanks!
Ah, dear Ella, pretty as a picture. She was just waiting to pose for us. What a great job, loved the line about not teaching anyone to carve, just trying to convince us that you *can* carve.... Well you convinced me! You wielded those carving tools to great effect, lovely job. Beautifully done. 👍🌿
Thank you!
Excellent, absolutely excellent repair. Cannot see any difference. Looks exactly like the originals! A Master at work.
Thank you!
Stunning restoration! Congratulations to the Grinling Gibbons of Gorham, Maine. ❤❤
Thanks! But I can only wish! He is so good it's difficult to even comprehend it
Meditative education of how to master wood restoration. so calming, thank you Thomas !
You're welcome!
I 've been watching your productions for several years now. I immensely enjoyed this project from start to finish!!
Thanks! That's great!
Tom,
Your " looks pretty good " is somebody else's perfect. Fantastic work. I also held my breath when you got out the mallet and big chisel. You are fearless!
Thanks!
Master Johnson, this was such a pleasure to watch. I had to smile when I saw that band-aid on you thumb; it reminded me of the first time I used a chisel on a project when I was about 12. My father told me to be careful because it was very sharp just as I almost lopped off the tip of my thumb. I eventually had to sand out my blood stain from the project. Again, beautiful work.
Thanks! Yes, you never forgot that one!
I think it looks pretty good too. Always a pleasure watching your videos. ♥to the team, of course including Ella the real star.
Thanks! Oh yeah, the woodworking is just an excuse to get Ella on video!
This symbiosis between the love for wood and good old bees wax polish is a joy to watch & a great start of the weekend. Thanks!
You're welcome! Well said!
I enjoy watching you do carvings to restore damaged wood pieces. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
You're welcome!
I love the consistency of your opening lines across every video.
Thanks!
I Love IT how careful and professionelly Ur even repairing small Projects Like this frame👍💪
Thanks!
Thanks Tom and Ella 👍🏾🇬🇧💙
You're welcome!
Loved the tip on using pumice in polishing wax! No cutting into the stain……reaching impossible to sand areas of a carving….never would have thought of this technique. Thanks Tom!
You're welcome!
What a good dog. We've all seen Landseer's Monarch of the Glen, now we have Johnson's Hound of Gorham.
Gorham is an appropriately gory name for a hounded place. Baskervilles: you have been warned.
Wow! I had to look that up - beautiful! I have a photo of Ella that reminds me of that - a majestic look
Yes, and Halloween is Monday!
The chance to watch the patient hands of a master craftsman like you, reminds me why I enjoy my woodcraft hobby. Thank you Tom for sharing!
You're welcome!
I like the way you take care of the pieces you repair. I say well done. You do know what your doing.
Thank you Judith!
Great job Tom, you are a real renaissance man. I really appreciate you telling us which tools you used at the end.
You're welcome! I like that too
Yes you know how to carve.👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Thanks, you too!
So therapeutic to watch the hand carving. The pumice and orange oil combo is a good one 👍 thanks for another great video TJ.
You're welcome Lee!
I'm so glad you did that at the end with your pup. I was thinking the same thing. 😊👍🏻👏🏻 Beautiful little frame.
Thanks! She's so cooperative!
Don't know how I missed this video but I'm glad I saw it! As usual....great work!
Thank you!
Your admission of your level as woodcarver made me laugh out loud! Thanks for your candor and your superb abilities in the shop.
You're welcome!
Absolutely you are a artesian this was a awesome video to watch
Fellow Antique and Vintage furniture Restoration guy
Queensland Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you! I wonder what furniture you have in Australia. I imagine a lot of English furniture, but does Australia have it's own styles?
You are every consistently humble, Thomas! It’s what I enjoy more than the finishes; your attitude is sublime!
Thank you!
Fabulous work! Great job explaining everything. You always learn so much watching an expert craftsman at work.
Thank you very much!
You are a paragon of patience, skill, and wisdom!! Few would have the know-how to tackle such a detailed project!
Thank you!
So many of your videos I nod along thinking that is how I would do it or would like to do it but when you carve I stop nodding make a coffee and watch. Thanks for sharing.
That's nice - thanks!
A lovely result. Thank you for sharing your skills
You're welcome!
I love watching you work. So talented, skilled, and patient. Layton, Utah
Thank you!
true skill, yet again, yep a master on the job.
Thank you!
Great work Tom. Perfect for Ella 👏👏👍
I think so too! Thanks!
I think because of the Style of Carving the frame might be Bavarian of origin, probably from the last quarter of the 19th Century Tom. As always, great job. Very enjoyable to see you working. Cheers
Thanks! Yes, it seems so similar to the "Black Forest" type carving
@@johnsonrestoration Exactly, from the Black Forest. Good eye. Great work, it looks flawless. Have a good day. Cheers
I think it looks pretty dang good, Tom!! Amazing job, as always. (I had a moment of comfort seeing your bandaided finger since I always have one, too.) I can't help but hold my breath seeing the carving around the leaf edges - your skill is incredible and mentor-worthy - but, I imagine myself doing it and knocking off one of the fine edges. Such fine and artful skill have you! Thanks for the video.
You're welcome Cat! oh, that's happened, believe me!
Delicate work Young Thomas!! Great!
Thank you Sir!
Holy cow, I caught myself holding my breath when you were making the tiny cuts!
Thanks! That's great!
Thomas: amazing, outstanding, and incredible! Your artistic work and patience is unbelievable. I so enjoyed this restoration. And your sense of humor is wonderful too. Carol from California
Thank you Carol!
Mr Johnson you are a master craftsman. Thank-you for sharing your talent and knowledge!
You're very welcome!
Love watching the restorations. Fascinating.
Thank you!
Well, Sir.....ANOTHER gift you've given! Thank you so much. Also....your expertise in filming deserves credit as well!
The world is a wonderful place because YOU are in it!!
Definitely outstanding camera work and fine editing, as well.
You are so welcome! That's very nice
Thanks! We are really trying - I'm glad it shows
Eres un artista, Thomas. Gracias por compartir tu arte con nosotros.
Eres muy bienvenido!
As usual AMAZING PIECE OF WORK. It is not the carving itself, but the "as new" result of your work. Thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend you all.
You're welcome!
Hi Tom, hope your'e well, superb work, and as always a joy to watch, take care out there and see you on the next one, many thanks
You're welcome!
Ella seems to enjoy being in the frame😄
As always, a really nice video Tom👍
Thanks! 😃
A once again perfect frame for a wonderful dog!
Yes! She's so good!
That was a fun one!
Thanks for the class in carving, whether you intended it or not.👍
And hi to the goodest doggo.
Thank you! I'll say Hi to Ella for you!
Tom watching you carve the leaves was like watching a slow campfire with a good cigar and a nice pour of Kentucky bourbon. Very relaxing! You could have fooled me, you looked like a master carver to me! Love your videos my friend!
Thank you! I like that image!
Picture perfect as always Tom.
Thank you! good one!
That’s better than “pretty good”, that was amazing to watch. You can restore and fix anything.
Thank you!
We have a very old wooden carved frame my husband’s grandfather brought from Germany, in need of repair. We haven’t had it done because we don’t know who to take it to. Yours is beautiful. Your skills are so impressive!
Thanks! Yes, a lot of good carving in Germany
What an interesting video. Just goes to show how long things take not only the carving but getting the correct finish so all blends in. Thank you very much.
You're welcome!
One of your very best projects I think.
Thanks!
Amazing work and I loved framing the dog at the end👌🏻👍🏻
Thanks! I liked that too!
I just have to say that the camera work in this video was spot on.
Thank you!
Another great video Tom where your love for your job and your attention to detail shine through. Your carving skills ain't too shabby neither. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome!
That frame looks wonderful and your shop-snoopervisor is very handsome.
Snoopervisor 😁👍
That is good! I'm going to steal that
Yes!
I'm an artist and have a pile of frames that need attention! Depending on what's going in them the distress and age really works. Sometimes new like can look too 'pretty good'🧡 Beautiful work as always Tom 🧡
Thanks! It seems there are so many frames out there! They're so important to the work of art. My daughter works with artists and galleries making her own frames from local, sustainable hardwoods: www.emcollier.com/
One of the things I always had a hard time explaining is that duplicating something someone else designed, cut, or produced is much more difficult than the long quick cuts of the original carver. The handwork always has personal style, just like handwriting is all different. You do it well.
Thanks! You are exactly right!
I absolutely love the detail, no matter how complex the details are your talent for finishing is superior. Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome!
I've been watching your vids almost from the start and I'm always in awe of your skills....but this one for me exceeds all the others. You made a joke about your carving skills but I've loved this vid from start to finish. Your skills sir are outstanding, thank you for sharing them with us !!
You’re welcome! I appreciate it, and thanks for watching all those videos!
Thank you for including the metric measures. Lovely work.
You’re welcome! 😊
I had to do this with an antique dresser for the wife. Duplicate very similar leaf pieces. I’m envious of your carving knives. Mine was done with a Drimel. Cutting the lines carving more margin with the carvers and sanding and shaping with the barrel attachments. They came out well despite not having a clue till I was well into the project. Learned a lot. Great job !
Thanks! For me too, I often am learning as I go along. I haven't tried carving with a dremel
A masterful repair. Well done!
Thank you!
Nice change of pace, Thomas! Most enjoyable!
Thanks!
I’m weird, I know this, but still…I just breath easier when I see clean tools after the job is done. It’s a peccadillo of mine that i have had since my teen years (along with many of my wood working tools that still are in good working condition and still clean). I enjoy the precision of your work and especially the organized fashion with which you go about it.
Thanks Theophilus! After seeing my employees trash so many tools over the years, I now get a little OCD. Having clean tools and work area helps your brain!
Excellent job, Thomas. Loved the carving work. Wonderful restoration! Liked and shared in my Twitter.
Thanks! I appreciate the share!
I think you definitely know what you are doing! Beautiful job your skills amaze me thank you for sharing your talent
You're welcome!
Absolutely amazing! I held my breath all the way thru the carving. The ending framed Ella was just so great. Thanks for sharing what I know you can do with us!!
Thank you Liz! Ella is so cooperative!