Crusty Old Step Stool Restoration

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I saw this stool one day while perusing the electronic bay and immediately decided I needed to buy and restore it. I spent way too much money for this hunk of junk, but I have zero regrets. This restoration turned out a lot cooler than I expected when I started. It might be one of the only projects from my restoration videos that I use on a regular basis.
I didn't really have a plan going into this restoration as far as how I was going to remove the rust and whether I was going to paint or polish it. Once I stripped away all the old crusty paint and rust I saw some beautiful brazing work. I felt like I couldn't cover up this brazing and it actually ended up inspiring me to do some tig brazing myself. Anyway watch the video. The rest of the restoration is self explanatory.
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@AnneWilkynson 2 года назад

I really know nothing about restoration or woodworking, although I find myself fascinated by it. I loved this video, not only the amount of knowledge and attention to detail you displayed, incredibly, but also the actual filming, the sounds, it was so calming, it felt like art in of itself. Lovely.

@cocinandoconlatia7202 2 года назад

Más que eso...un trabajo doble valorado.. .. Porque en si lleva mérito cuando se hace con material nuevo... aquí es doble porque primero hay que desmantelar,limpiar renovar...y lo digo porque aunque mi profesión es otra .. que también es de arreglar (cabello) no se iguala con el desgaste físico y mental que hay que invertir...pero cuando le gusta a uno ,es un deleite el mirar de lo que es uno capaz de hacer.... Saludos desde 🇲🇽 y para el creador un 💯

@grytlappar 2 года назад

@@cocinandoconlatia7202 I second that. (Just wrote something to that effect in a comment.) This channel - and this gentleman's work - is a delight, for the soul. It's not the "I bought this dresser for $40 and sold it for $550!," but about appreciation for the furniture, the craft and love that was put into them, the apprectation for the materials, the history... Not the "Me! Me! Me! Look, this is how you can make $500 from a shitty old art deco vanity!" (Ugh.) It's inspirational.

@roastbeefsandwich6769 2 года назад

I enjoy watching videos like yours because it's plain to see that Americans can match the Japanese for craftsmanship and workmanship. Well done! 😀

@billparrish4385 2 года назад

Very nice restoration! A tip on one of your tools: The first table saw sled I ever made, I had a habit of hooking my thumb over the fence like that. One day, I unknowingly hooked it too close to where the blade exits. I didn't cut it off, but came so close I wondered why I didn't. From that day on, every sled I make, I always glue a block of wood there, and cut through it as needed. It's not a stop for the blade, but for my thumb sliding farther than I realize toward the blade path.

@valbain209 2 года назад

Yikes! I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself.

@MarshWaha Год назад

You got lucky the Good Lord is watching over you.

@baltigra Год назад

Preach, brother

@ss-py6tf 2 года назад

That step stool was made back in the day when things were made to last. That is an excellent restoration job 👍👏

@DietBajaBlast 9 месяцев назад

except it kinda didnt

@lindsayjones1359 2 года назад

Yeah! There are people that know how to restore items, instead of just throwing them in the garbage. Wonderful!

@CrabOfDoom 2 года назад

Big appreciation for leaving it unpainted. There were so many colors on that poor frame, it looked like it had been coated in ancient Fruity Pebbles.

@sammyjo8109 2 года назад

Bawahahahah...... Fruity Pebbles....LMAO! Good one !

@billparrish4385 2 года назад

Don't say that too loudly in front of Peter Brown (if you know that channel). His next project will be a step ladder whose parts are turned on a lathe from Fruity Pebbles and resin! :)

@JohnZombi88 Год назад

@@billparrish4385 sounds delicious

@billparrish4385 Год назад

@@JohnZombi88 🤣

@kaygee8343 2 года назад

Initially, I though: "why is he bothering?". But as the video progressed, it became increasingly apparent. What started out as an old, rusted utilitarian object turned out, under your skillful hands, as a beautifully restored high-end decorative accessory. Beautiful job. Congratulations. Oh yes. Absolutely loved the choice of the maple for the steps and top. Really cool.

@mel_bee 2 года назад

More than a decorative accessory, it's useful too. The best of both worlds.

@jeanhopman5659 2 года назад

still looks like a step stool to me.

@cheryldavis8776 2 года назад

It truly looks great, but how many hours did it take?

@michaelpower4372 2 года назад

See u would throw it out but that person would restore it. Looks better than the stuff u would buy today. Would watch videos like that all day. Great job

@grytlappar 2 года назад

@@cheryldavis8776 And what would the average person have done with those hours instead? Pissed away the time on Facebook or Instagram. Or youtube for that matter. ;) Besides, it's not just the end result, but the satisfaction of creating something with your hands. Plus (so many plusses!) there's the environment factor. Reusing, repairing... like people used to do.

@derekcomer4858 2 года назад

Absolutely beautiful restoration, and I was thrilled that you kept the bare metal look, especially with the lovely brazed areas. Also top level tig work and woodwork. Thank you 🙏

@aleksandramayilova510 2 года назад

Умная голова ,золотые ру Ки удачи вам по жизни Баку

@harrietlevenson5647 2 года назад

What an amazing transformation. And now it is good for another 100 years

@pamelakrein6248 2 года назад

I have this same step stool and want to do the same thing you did with yours. I don't have your skill/tools, but it will be a challenge! Yours turned out beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!🥰

@kiiiisu 2 года назад

just go for it! :D

@michaeldicarlo5540 2 года назад

The many layers of paint gave it a awesome vintage look but that ladder has to be about 60 years old and you made it look brand new. Love the bare metal look, nice job!

@ce7618 2 года назад

What a great video. Just goes to show you can do anything one step at a time. 👍🏼🇬🇧🤓

@ImCarolB 2 года назад

This is the sort of object my Ancient Dad would bring home for me and I'd be so happy, because I knew it was going to be great, which is just what Dad expected.

@mel_bee 2 года назад

Seeing clean shiny metal emerge is every bit as satisfying as watching beautiful wood transformed out of a trashed piece, even more impressive in a way.

@n.662 2 года назад

Сколько истинно хороших вещей пропадает на наших свалках!((( Потому что мало таких трудолюбивых опытных людей! Спасибо, что спасли такую чудесную вещь, и за видео!

@louislandi938 2 года назад

You have given me a number of ideas. I will no longer walk past ‘well used’ items at garage sales, etc.

@KarenL-qt7dy 2 года назад

I'll bet that this step stool didn't look this good when it was brand new! GREAT job!!

@user-qn5nq7pl1o 2 года назад

Вот как надо любить свою работу! Пока смотрела, не заметила, как и сама влюбилась в эту стремянку - захотелоь ее погладить, обнять! Потрясающий пример достоинства мастера!

@lindafrazier7295 2 года назад

Amazing work! 👏 It is definitely a work of art by the time you are finished.

@kentshrader6616 7 месяцев назад

Dear Sir: I watched this video when you first posted it and watched it again just recently. Thank you for sharing not only the experience of restoration but the techniques involved in saving this stool and bringing it back to life. I have a rusted four legged metal stool with a leather seat that I plan to restore. I'm sure I'll watch your excellent video again when I get stumped..

@medicbabe2ID 2 года назад

It's so beautiful. I wouldn't dare step on it in anything but my sock feet for fear of marring that lovely wood. Thank you for bringing it back to the glory it deserves. 🙏

@LaraLara-qw6vx 2 года назад

After renovation by the MASTER, coffee and cake can be served on this staircase. Thanks for the video, great work👑👍👏🏆

@user-me4ew2sb2g 2 года назад

Завораживающее зрелище смотреть на вашу работу. Вы даете старым, обычным вещам вторую жизнь, делая из них шедевры.

@user-zz4sc8qf1n 2 года назад

На английском ТВ (не помню названия программы) была великолепная передача про реставрацию. Женщина приходила на свалку, куда свозили всё ненужное и отбирала приглянувшиеся ей вещи на реставрацию. Результат реставрации всегда был поразительным и НЕОЖИДАННЫМ по стилю и качеству. Она продавала обновлённые вещи и обязательно писала, сколько денег выручила с каждой вещи. Ничего лучше той передачи мне не встречалось.

@dimkakrevetka9528 2 года назад

Этой женщине после похода на свалку,из за отравления потом поносом ноги оторвало.Жалко ее(((

@user-zz4sc8qf1n 2 года назад

@@dimkakrevetka9528 Уважаемая креветка, спасибо за шутку. Мы смеялись :-)

@mauricecharron3862 2 года назад

Wait What???? If I had not seen this with my own eyes I would NOT believe that this is the same step stool! Bravo to you! Well done!

@maryjames7193 2 года назад

I admire anyone that saves otherwise useless worn out items. You have a wonderful talent.....and the COOLEST little skinny sander I have ever seen.😁

@Alexsa575 2 года назад

Супер круто ✌️👍🌺 Мужчина, ты просто КРАСАФФФФФЧИК ✌️👍 Я уверена, что стремянка даже когда была новой, то не была такой красивой👍👍👍💯

@user-oo4hd1el5k 2 года назад

Интересно наблюдать как из старья делают эксклюзивные вещи. Здорово, руки у Вас золотые))

@dianeadams9537 Год назад

BEAUTIFUL RESTORATION!!!💜💜💜💜

@elizabethmims8197 2 года назад

The most elegant step stool I ever saw!

@thomashiggins4923 2 года назад

That's really beautiful! Great idea to leave it bare metal - totally enhances the workshop aesthetic. Thanks, Tom

@lem4100 2 года назад

I never would have imagined that could have been restored so well. Great job!

@njmommie 2 года назад

Wow… this turned out BEAUTIFULLY

@mebpratt859 2 года назад

Growing up we didn’t have a lot of money, so my father restored antique furniture that didn’t cost much. I learned from him that it is more time than money you invest in restoring. Plus, so many of the older things were much better quality than things today. Thank you for these videos.

@kiimmig2293 2 года назад

Love This! Since I was in grade school and found my first antique toaster in an old barn, cleaned it up and it worked, I see that old stuff and see history and a time when things were made to last with amazing workmanship. And I actually see artwork in the old wooden parts.

@user-hq6xy5ox7l 2 года назад

Как же люблю реставрации, любые, чего угодно....Очень нравится смотреть и делать то, что даёт 2 жизнь нужным, полезным, или просто красивым и дорогим именно тебе вещам! Спасибо мастеру! С утра настроение подняли, вдохновили на трудовые подвиги!!!

@Nancy-mi3xe Год назад

Love to see beautiful old things saved and brought back to life in a beautiful!

@13c11a 2 года назад

I'm not just amazed that you did this. I am also amazed that you KNOW HOW to do this. It is absolutely a masterful job.

@serenity6415 2 года назад

It's gorgeous! I love it when pieces are restored to be much more beautiful than is necessary for just its basic function. You have very high standards and that makes for amazing videos.

@user-zz5yh5rf4x 2 года назад

Хорошая душевная работа. Красивое восстановление.

@elainetwum3465 Год назад

Can't believe you wasted your time on that ol' step stool but so glad you did. Wonderful

@smallfootprint2961 2 года назад

You have to love doing all that work, but fun to have the repaired step stool. So cute.

@American_Jeeper 2 года назад

I’m still laughing from “Screw this”, a sentiment every guy has had at one point or another, when working on a project.

@allykuit5384 2 года назад

And gal.

@taytase 2 года назад

The brass repairs are very reminiscent of kintsugi work. I love it!

@elainetwum3465 2 года назад

Anybody else would have thrown that old thing away. Thanks for saving it. You saved some natural resources, reduced waste and pollution.

@kellyallen9732 2 года назад

This is awesome. I love recycling and repair and I watch these videos before I go to sleep to relax me.

@juliem.679 2 года назад

A work of restoration art. I would certainly be proud to keep such a step stool in my own home and have the fun of telling its story to admirers. Great job!!!

@johannas.l.brushane2518 2 года назад

Thought the same, this one wouldn't need to be carried in and out for when needing it but looks so good you could have it visible in the house. In the entrance or in front of a window carrying a plant when it's not at duty.

@DonnaMSchmid 2 года назад

What a cool step stool... I really like how you restored it, with the brushed finish! Nice work!

@barbaracorbell4232 2 года назад

YOU HAVE IMPROVED ON PERFECTIONISM!!!!!!

@Whitebrowpriest 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful work!

@dianaglaze3710 2 года назад

Beautiful job! I am so glad you were able to restore this piece.

@lisaakinlabi 2 года назад

This made me miss my Dad - he was talented like this as well.

@deathmetalparrot172 2 года назад

I'm so relieved that the metal wasn't covered in glossy spray paint! And as I was watching I thought a nice medium or dark stain would look beautiful with the shiny metal... and I got so excited to see the wood being stained!!!! beautiful end result

@rendajones7368 2 года назад

This is why a day at the metal junkyard is so fun!

@coopwerks 2 года назад

This was way more satisfying than expected. Keep it up!

@jpatrick1967 2 года назад

The one thing I would add to this of this was mine is some rubber feet on each corner. But other than that, this was a really good one.

@frankfarklesberry 2 года назад

Yes, I was thinking about how to improve while he was at it as well. I would have added more bracing to make it sturdier, like a cross-brace on the back. Very relaxing and enjoyable to watch.

@phonotical 2 года назад

Tough to find rounded corners!

@MisterGames 2 года назад

Cut to size sticky tennis racquet grip tape

@phonotical 2 года назад

@@sammyjo8109 but they didn't... They changed it entirely

@kayerin5749 2 года назад

That smooth foot rests look like an accident waiting to happen on a slick floor, or if someone didn't step on it carefully. There has got to be a way to attach a rubber grip of some kind to the feet. It might ruin the aesthetic, but it's better than a broken back!

@max28xl83 2 года назад

With that many paint colors removed, I wonder how many people used/sat on that step stool over the decades. Not mention the conversations. 👍👍 Now many more years of service to come.

@claredodd1258 2 года назад

Stunning. This was like watching an artist at work.

@user-ee1ff2ix2g 2 года назад

Какая красивая работа, просто завораживает!

@user-pe3es9mb1d 2 года назад

👍Просто волшебство. Я залипла, не могла оторваться от экрана до самого конца. Большое спасибо за эстетическое наслаждение...

@ashleywright8686 2 года назад

There’s something extremely satisfying in sanding an old piece.

@bookmouse2719 2 года назад

You made it better than it ever looked in it's life!

@goofe.washington953 2 года назад

“hi”……that was excellent. I laughed out loud.

@salehsalim9788 2 года назад

Your hand made is amazing i will attemping to your qouit and decent restoratiion

@Blaze_1961 2 года назад

I like the bare metal look and as you wrote in the description the brazing was a good look. I use Boeshields all the time and like it but it has to be reapplied pretty often if you don't want bare metal to start rusting again. Good thing is you can always clean it off and spray a clear coat on.

@juliemarkham4332 7 месяцев назад

Oh my gosh! It sounds like I'm at the dentist! Absolutely amazing metal work!

@scottcates 2 года назад

Yeah, that brazing is pretty sweet! Stunning results

@johncole5175 2 года назад

A great mix of wood and metal! Maybe some feet to prevent damage in the future?

@sammyjo8109 2 года назад

Fantastic job! Love the wood finish. I'm glad you restored it just as it was new. You have a lot of great tools. I'd love to have your workshop.

@user-hq6xy5ox7l 2 года назад

А меня бы обрадовало наличие таких рук, ума, любви к своей работе и к вещам, которые нуждаются в реставрации или ремонте (мне присуще только последнее, а остальное явно нужно развивать)!

@brendahamrick9337 2 года назад

I don’t know how you remember where all the pieces go ! I love your videos.

@idaschoenborn7528 2 года назад

Great job. That stool looks brand new.

@bagpipes978 2 года назад

What an absolutely magnificent job you did restoring this precious step ladder! Just beautiful!! I wish Americans would stop being such a wasteful society and take pride in restoring things. Instead they just throw everything away - items that are well-made and are worth the time and energy to restore. Thank you so much for this lesson in honoring valuable and useful items that just need a bit of restoration to bring back their beauty and function. Brilliant!

@karenvaught3995 2 года назад

“A little bit of restoration”! 😉

@ratnamukherjee9404 2 года назад

I totally agree

@mariawise534 2 года назад

Americans restore a lot, you just don’t know any.

@donbeusee 2 года назад

Jennifer, are you including yourself in that criticism? Not everyone has a big workshop like this with all these tools, the skills to do it, or the time. And it's cheaper to buy new rather than bring it to someone who could restore it. It's one thing to praise this guy for his ability to restore this step ladder (and it is awesome), but you don't need to criticize "Americans" in the process. Why did you single out "Americans"?

@MrJJ042804 2 года назад

@@mariawise534, mostly Cars!

@ChipChannelRestorations 2 года назад

Nice little step stool Restoration Station.

@manuelam.a.2936 2 года назад

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@fatemaalhasoun4572 2 года назад

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@terriesbrook 2 года назад

that step stool is now a hundred thousand times nicer than it ever was new good show! 👍

@dawnpetz9085 2 года назад

Beautiful stool and beautiful workmanship.

@marislanna3484 2 года назад

O resultado final é surpreendente. É um artista.

@madinas.9187 2 года назад

Качественные инструменты + золотые руки!!!😊

@barbhambly3139 2 года назад

this dude is an artist.

@freshproduce4954 2 года назад

I love seeing random stuff like this restored! Great job

@deusaesteves5119 2 года назад

Suas restaurações, são sempre perfeitas. Parabéns. 👏👏👏👏

@user-nc6vn3bt3v 2 года назад

Приятно смотреть на вашу работу!

@jutka12 2 года назад

That was crazy!!! I would never have thought that could be restored. Watching on my iPhone and every time you’d drill or sand then stop, I’d reflexively blow at the sawdust 😂

@mikehorvath9661 7 месяцев назад

That came out looking fantastic!

@repairrestore3293 2 года назад

looks perfect! I hope my skills and tools would be so good!

@opticaltrace4382 2 года назад

Great job. Some sort of feet for anti-slip/floor protection maybe though?

@JohnDoe-mb4mv 2 года назад

I thought to myself why this thing? I myself find value in old things considered junk to most people. So I had to watch. It soon became apparent to me that this step stool was a piece of art from the good old days when things weren’t made from the cheapest materials on the planet like today! This step stool was lucky to have found you!!! Oh and by the way great job, loved watching.

@user-nb3hy6co5z 2 года назад

Поразительно! Впервые вижу такие умелые руки. Браво!

@jandiracamaragusmaocardoso690 2 года назад

Que trabalho lindo de restauração! Parabéns! Adoro recuperar tudo, mas não disponho dos equipamentos como os seus. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@52memor 2 года назад

Send those paint splattered wooden steps in as an entry for the "Turner Prize" bound to win :)

@heyjude1101 2 года назад

From junk to gem! Awesome

@debbyangenni4616 2 года назад

Very beautiful work, love restored older items.

@zaidaborba47 2 года назад

Belo trabalho, parabéns 👏👏👏

@Restorology 2 года назад

I love watching stain being applied to wood and bringing out the grain pattern. What species of wood did you use? Cheers!

@jamesmcinnis208 2 года назад

Someone else said maple but it looks like mahogany to me.

@s2snider 2 года назад

Looks like walnut to me.

@roastbeefsandwich6769 2 года назад

As I was watching you remove the paint I was thinking, "please don't repaint it" and to quote Heath Ledger, "you didn't disappoint" - thanks for keeping the metal unpainted! *The best Joker of all time.

@leonardcrane6689 2 года назад

Fantastic restoration of a useful addition for short people with tall cupboards.

@rickburris6164 2 года назад

I appreciate using the belt sander. Too many times in these videos they hand sand which is alright, but if you have the tools use them. On an aside, if you have a grinder don't use a file unnecessarily.