It was simple cabinet, but the work was way too complicated. Watch how I tackled this challenge! AT Restoration Plus channel: @atrestorationplus My music channel: @TotuCool
I love it. Thanks, by the way, for not talking talking talking the way some youtubers do. You provide plenty of information with your subtitles, and I love watching your work without the endless commentary.
Beautiful work! No matter the mess or headache, you turn the neglected back into something amazing every time. It's a family affair now with watching your videos. Thank you for all you do in restoring the neglect and giving it purpose once again.
You are the BEST, Ahti!!! Watching you do your magic on such damaged pieces gives me great joy. You never fail to amaze me. I always expect the best, and you deliver. Every time! Thank you!!
Those worms had quite a feast on that cabinet! I love your clever ways of problem-solving and you have some awesome tools to help you. It turned out beautiful!
I like the colours you chose better than the colours it came as. Very classy. Watching you restore these neglected pieces to their former glory is a joy to behold. Keep up the good work.
I'm always so glad when you drop a new video! Best Saturday afternoon break I can have! It so relaxing and satisfying to watch you breathe new life into an old, beat up piece. You are truly a master of your craft!
Don’t be so hard on yourself. To me you’re a master of a craftsman n you give each piece you do perfection. Wise choice of color stain, it’s absolutely gorgeous. You can see much of the grain of the birch wood. Yep! It’s a beauty. As you being a master of perfection it’s only the right words to say. You’re still my top dog. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍👍🌟
@@josephharvat6202the doors and curved doors seem very Art Noveau. But yeah, it almost seems to have an Art Deco inspiration as well, in the legs. The new stain really suits better than the red.
I have been trying to search for information on this style, but there hasn't been much to go on. In Hungary the square (or at times dots) and three stripes tend to appear on buildings, doors and gates in various arrangements. I think it could perhaps be categorized as geometric secession (late art nouveau) from the 1920-30s era... I hope someone can tell us for sure!🙂
Okay, Ahti. I think by the comments below that: 1. You have been sorely missed. People get worried when someone isn't around - it's just human nature, I think. We all missed you. 2. You did an amazing job on this piece. You do an amazing job (that we can see) on all the jobs you post for us to see (only you know where you truly smudged something). 3. Again, human nature: you are your own harshest critic. None of your viewers would even think of criticizing your work. Take comfort that you do make a big difference in our worlds and other worlds you can't even see.🙃
I always get so excited when you post another video! I look every Saturday even though I know you don’t post weekly. When there is nothing new, I rewatch the old. Thank you for sharing your amazing craftsmanship in a style that makes watching and learning all the more enjoyable, and learn I have. Lesson number one: don’t try to restore all my antiques myself, but hire a professional while armed with the knowledge you have provided in finding the right person. Wish I lived in Tallinn.
You are a master at restoration, Ahti! Every single project you work on is an amazing restoration. You astound me every time I watch you do these! You are a true artist. You are definitely too hard on yourself, Ahti because everything I have seen from you is exceptional. Love, love, love your work!❤️❤️❤️
Your channel is my favorite restoration channel on RU-vid. I like the just watching with the gentle music and occasionally have a voice or two. I like the things that you pick to redo. I like that. You're an extremely super naturall perfectionist with all of your work. But don't criticize yourself too much. Now when I saw this cabinet in the splash picture of RU-vid, I immediately said oh yes, I'm watching that one mm Because the beauty of this cabinet is amazing!! And I love the red color and I had no idea that was a burn mark. Wow. And when you said the owner didn't like the red, I thought I love it until you got done and what you did was even more beautiful. I mean totally incredibly beautiful. I also just love to watch your technique and how you do things because you know when you start to watch somebody refinish something you're like. Oh I could do that and I'd never say that the way I'm watching you because your years of experience create is such an amazing video. And the video skills are good too. The jigs you make to do things the different tools just all of it. Knowledge is King. This came out beautifully. I love it. I wish it was in my house.❤❤❤
That’s a beautiful little cabinet! I love the simple style. You did a phenomenal job as always! You gave it it’s pride back. Tell that inner critic he is hopelessly outnumbered and needs to hush. There are thousands of us who think you’re the best restorer out there!❤️🤗🐝
I am fascinated by your use of tools, jigs, and geometry to restore old pieces and give them integrity again. You truly are a master craftsman. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous as always. I like the new stain color the owner chose. It feels like a lot of Art Noveau is in that med brown with lighter accent color palate. And the fearless cutting off of the wormed legs, knowing you could replicate the angled cuts was awesome. Never in a million years could I cut something like that correctly. 😂
You should add a label with your data from the day you restored it... so that in the future they can see your good work and the new restorer doing the same. greetings!!
Agreed! Art conservators will often include information about the date, materials, and procedures they used so future owners or restorers know how to treat the artwork.
Your own biggest critic? Of course all great artists and craftsmen are. But love and your pot of shellac are all you need for the magic of beauteous perfection. God Bless You. Granny from rural West of England XX
I got a whole lot of respect for the amount of parts you were able to salvage and reuse. I feel like most folks, myself included, woulda just replaced the warped top and base instead of putting in the effort to make them usable again. There’s something about keeping the original materials intact that feels very respectful to the original piece and the person who made it ❤
Amazing transformation! And I love the pro tips to use a jig for extra safety with the complicated cut, and an extra layer of shellac to balance the colors! Bravo and thank you for sharing your artistry! 💃🏻
I'm always so impressed with the level of your skills in restoring furniture, or anything wood! It is a real pleasure to watch and I'm always looking forward to your next project. I hope all is well with you and everyone in Estonia these days.
It came out beautifully, ready to be a showpiece for the next hundred years. A craftsman is always his own worst critic; what anyone else sees is the beauty you added.
I don't know how you do it. But once again another master piece. I am convinced I could come to your shop with a cardboard box full of sticks and when it left your shop it would be a museum piece!
What a beautiful restoration! Your work is very respectful of the original, but you have ensured that this cabinet will last another 100 years. I hope that your own home is filled with similarly lovely restored furniture.
I thoroughly enjoy living life vicariously through these videos. I have done some restoration few years back but am not in a place to be able to do that now. Your videos are supremely satisfying. Thank you.
I never find anything to be critical about with your work. You are a true craftsman! The things you know how to do to fix broken or worm rotted wood amaze me.
You are an amazing artisan! Taking ugly, overdone pieces and breathing new life back into them! Just wonderful! Soooo much work but truly worth the effort! Well Done! 😊❤️
The custom jigs are impressive and the point you made about avoiding danger is so important. Anyone can turn on a saw- not everyone is smart enough to use one.
Hi Ahti! Thanks for a great video, you always turn the most hopeless looking items and restore them to their previous glory and sometimes even better! Take care and be safe, happy and healthy! 🙏 👍
Wow! That looks gorgeous!! We are all our own worst critics! I still have a hard time not pointing out my mistakes after finishing a project! 😅. Love your work!!❤😊
Yet another wonderful repair job. Personally I think I liked the color contrast between the blond doors and the original red stain, but I’m not the customer. Again I learn so much watching your videos. Thanks.
Again, an impressive and wonderful restoration work! My favorite moment in the videos is when you say: "so I decided to make new ones". What an incredible video! Bravo!!!👏👏👏🌷
Its the first day with proper summer weather since the middle of May where I live, and I still went inside to watch this video, just because I know this will be an epic restoration! Edit: I was not disappointed! Beautiful cover up on the burn mark, that was amazing!
