How to Repair and Restore an Antique Chair | Furniture Restoration by Fixing Furniture

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Watch and learn the technique to repair this antique chair and restore it to its original state. There are many types of skills required for this restoration including woodturning, woodworking, chairmaking, finishing and restoration techniques.
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This chair is an antique, with a patent date of July 18, 1876 stamped on the back. The customer also has 3 other matching chairs, so this is a valuable piece that needs to be repaired in a way that preserves the value of it.
The first step to rescue this chair was to disassemble the chair and inspect the broken parts. I found some split parts along the way that need to be glued up with PVA glue for a permanent bond.
Then I moved on turning the stretchers (spindles between the legs) on the lathe. These were straight without decorative coves or beads so easy to turn. I started with rough cut lumber and cross cut it on my miter saw. As dust collection is important for workshop safety and cleanliness, I built a dust collection hood for my miter saw back in the 1990's that's still working great today. The important part is using wood that has straight grain, so I split the board first and then ripped it parallel to the grain so the stretchers would be as strong as possible. Using wood with grain on the angle weakens the parts as we see by one of the broken stretchers.
I showed a sneak peak into an invention I've been working on for the past 3 years, called CleanLathe (patent pending). This is a revolutionary new dust collection system for the lathe that dramatically reduces dust and wood chips from making a mess of my workshop. Subscribe to my new CleanLathe RU-vid Channel to learn more / @cleanlathe
Once the pieces were turned, I trimmed them to length using a bench hook and a dovetail saw. I then test fit them in the chair.
The second, and more difficult part of this restoration was replacing the broken front. I used some White Oak lumber and ran it though the planer (with dust collection of course) to get a smooth board. I then jointed it by hand to get a smooth edge to work on. As with making any furniture, the joinery (how the parts fit together) needs to be done first before cutting out any shapes. I mark and drill holes for dowel pins. I test fit it to ensure I got it right before tracing and cutting out the shape on the bandsaw. I've retrofitted my old Delta bandsaw with a dust collection solution using a vacuum attachment that pulls dust away from either side of the blade from underneath the bandsaw table.
Once the part was cut out, I smoothed out the cut on the disk sander, which also has dust collection using my shop vacuum. Then I shaped the front profile using some spokeshaves. After sanding, this was ready for stain and protective finish.
I made up a sample board with stains to get the best match. I found that I had to "set the grain" first with a dark stain and then apply a different color to get a look that matched the existing chair. I also tested the existing finish to discover it was a lacquer finish. I spayed on 5 coats of lacquer to protect the new parts.
I hope you enjoyed this video and learned a few new things. Please subscribe to our channel to help us grow this supportive community around furniture repairs. Thank you.
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@JamesDeese 2 года назад

I watch a lot of Thomas Johnson, he is an artist and a craftsman. I have come to see him as something of a benchmark. Well, Sir, you meet and often exceed that mark. This chair looks the way it should for its age. I imagine that it will sit with its other chairs of the set and none will take notice of a difference because there is not, except perhaps this chair will be a little sturdier. Well done!

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Well thank you James. That's a high complement! I appreciate that. Scott

@dkcrews1577 2 года назад

@larsfrandsen2501 Год назад

Yes! And may I add: you and Neil Paskin are two of the smartest in the business. I learn from each and every video. Thank you!

@jill552 2 года назад

Before watching video- I’m going to like this video. 😀 After watching video- I liked this video. 😃

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you. Glad you liked it (and pre-liked it... that's a first!). I appreciate your support and being a subscriber! Scott

@executor485 Год назад

I’m binge watching your videos and I’ve never said this before; I would actually be interested in supporting your work on Patreon or something to say thank you for these videos. I’m a newer woodworker and felt as though I knew a decent amount, or at least enough to build things I feel will last. You’ve taught me how to be significantly better and some critical details to pay attention to for the future. Watching a fix for things I could possibly make in my future and it’s amazing to see how well built things last, and where the weakness exists, and the proper way to ensure it’s fixed and lasts. Thank you!!!

@alfieqa 2 года назад

I really appreciate your calm, methodical approach, your depth of expertise. and of course the outstanding quality of your work. I would never attempt repairs at your level of finesse, but your videos nevertheless teach me a great deal that can apply to my own projects, and have contributed to the satisfaction that I derive from them. So, thank you. (I also love your accent!)

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you! I appreciate you sharing that. Hearing that you're learning from our videos motivates me. Thank you for being a subscriber! Scott

@michaelpage7691 2 года назад

between yourself and Thomas Johnson there isn’t much else one has to learn about woodwork, the use of tools and restoration. Thanks for another great video. 👍🏻😁🇦🇺

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you Michael. I appreciate that! Scott

@cobberpete1 2 года назад

Ha, Ha. I also watch Tom Johnson... He just fixed a chair, and sanded the leg level. He owned up to having a couple of goes to get it right. An extra brownie point to you for getting right first time 😁😁. Thanks Scott

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thanks Peter. Tom is a great craftsman. We use some different techniques as we have different backgrounds in the workshop, but we get great results. Thanks for sharing that. Scott

@mariushegli 2 года назад

42:51 About the saw not cutting straight, that upper guide block for the sawblade looks really worn down..? If the blade has no support on that side, maybe that is the problem?

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip Marius. I will have to look at the guides more closely. I appreciate you taking the time to suggest that! Scott

@olivier2553 2 года назад

Easier way to locate the holes for the legs: clamp the old bar on top of the new and drill though the holes on the old piece: no need to measure anything, and you should be able to get the angle too.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing that tip with this community Oliver! That's a great idea! Scott

@cobberpete1 2 года назад

Good job I read the comments. I was going to suggest the same 😊

@MJGonzalez99 5 месяцев назад

Some of us don't like Amazon. Me for one.

@lenkuffert7428 2 года назад

Super stuff as usual. Looking forward to watching the lathe invention channel, too. I suffered with a drifty bandsaw as well, and found that going through the position of my guides really helped. There are competing schools of thought re: where blade should run in relation to crown of upper tire, so the struggle continues on that one. One piece of advice I feel authorized to give because of my day job: Don’t say 1800s when you mean 19th century.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thanks for the bandsaw advice Len. I'll try readjusting the guides to see if that helps. Thanks also for the advice on describing time as a century. I appreciate it! Scott

@MaineHomeShop 2 года назад

I really appreciate these videos, there is so much Gold in them such as the grain issue on the stretchers (I never would have thought about splitting the source wood) to determining finishes and colors. Thanks for sharing!

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing that Walt. I'm glad you find them useful. I hope you subscribe to our channel. Thanks. Scott

@byhammerandhand 2 года назад

Great detailed video. I would suggest you learn about glazes as a way to adjust / tune color matching. I always said that stains get you to the right church and glazes get you to the right pew. I use VanDyke (a dark brown-black), Burnt Umber (brown-red), and Warm Brown* the most. Raw Umber is also useful for neutralizing red. They are easy to use and you can manipulate or combine while wet or layer to your heart's content. They are also useful for replicating aging by darkening up the concave sections of turnings and moldings. Glazes go on between coats of finish. I probably use them on 80% plus of my projects, new or refinishing. That would have been a way around adding a dark stain, then sanding off what was not in the grain, then applying another stain. *Warm brown was a color that Guardsman made many years ago. Then Lilly bought Guardsman, then Valspar bought Lilly, then Sherwin-Williams bought Valspar. But if you can find a good paint store that carries Valspar they probably can get the formula to make up from a glaze base.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips on glazes Keith. I haven't tried them before. I will have to look into that as it sounds like a good approach to darkening those deep colors. I appreciate the detail you shared with this furniture repair community! Scott #tips

@michaelbeaulieu6729 Год назад

Cannot get enough of your videos. I love watching them so much, I lose track of time and when I look at my watch, it’s 4 in the morning. Makes it hard to get up for work in the morning. Just tells your viewers how well done you’re videos are and how interesting the work that you do is. Congratulations to jobs well done. Can’t wait to watch next video.

@glencrandall7051 2 года назад

I also follow Thomas Johnson and I agree with the comment of James Deese. Also I do believe that this is the first time ever that I saw a stain repair that matched the original so perfectly. 👍👍And I believe this video ran a bit long. I think about 40 minutes to be about right. 🙂 Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you Glen. That's a high complement! Also, thank you for your thoughts on the long format of this video... this was an experimental format for me so your feedback is important. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts! Scott

@puffkat68 2 года назад

Really excellent video, as always. I had a beautiful chair to restore and was trying to get a stretcher off, tried everything, wouldn't come off. Finally, going to cut off drill out and replace, found a nail, could not see the head or hole or repair but found the nail. I friend loaned me a hand held metal detector, and found three other nails, still couldn't see any marks. I now have a metal detector that I quickly use to scan almost every chair because it is more sensitive than my old eyes obviously. Can't wait for that table video, I have one to repair right along with you. Thanks for great tips, I still need to invest in needle glue setup, but never think about it until I could use it.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing that tip about the metal detector with this furniture repair community. That's a great Idea. I will have to look into getting one for those stubborn parts! Thanks. Scott #Tips

@peternewman9713 2 года назад

I'm pretty sure the upper and lower blade guides are the cause of your blade drift problem, Scott. Enjoy your videos.. Keep up the good work.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Oh, thank you Peter! I will have to spend some time adjusting those to see if I can get rid of the play. I appreciate you sharing that with this furniture repair community! Scott #Tips

@woodman3869 2 года назад

@@FixingFurniture I have been dealing with the blade drift issue as many often do. The guides can contribute to the problem but I don't think they're the root cause. The guides, at best, play defense. When the guides come into play, you're already in blade drift. They tend to control the drift, hence the defensive role. I believe root cause is the blade position on the tire. If the blade is positioned in the center of the tire, the blade can tend to drift off the crown to the sloping side of the tire under load. Positioning the blade off center towards the operator side of the tire makes it difficult for the blade to drift as it would essentially need to travel "uphill" to the higher crown. The debate continues but properly udjusted guides and an offset blade orientation has worked for me.

@bobfugazy4916 11 месяцев назад

Nice work, great tips. Thank you.

@stephanpoulsdelaford2991 Год назад

See a British craftsman would have used a pice of string and a stick not clumsy clamps that aren't designed or fit for purpose for spindle or stretcher manipulation hum I get excited about watching thes. Type vids but not sure who tought you Americans seems like you do to woodwork as you done with the english language

@obscuriosities Год назад

Do you ever see curved antique chairs where they just carved out the bend, rather than bending it, so they fail at the weak grain points? Or would that be an artifact of mass mechanical production & cheap repros…

@FixingFurniture Год назад

Settees have carved, curved pieces in them. This chair had bent wood, which was manufactured in a factory. In the 20th century, this wasn’t uncommon in North American factories. I hope that answers your question. Cheers. Scott 🇨🇦

@celish4484 2 года назад

Hi I just watched your video on dowels(posted 3yrs ago) and i have a similar problem but the dowels are in tact but the chair is in peices and this particular pair of dowels dont line up. Please help.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

I offer 1-on-1 advice over video if you'd like some coaching. Here's a link woodenitbenice.ca/collections/woodworking-advice-sessions

@robertschmidt6383 Год назад

Your problems are happening cuz you do things old school. There are newer items that can handle your dilemmas much easier and better then what your showing.

@FixingFurniture Год назад

Hi Robert. Please tell me more. If there are better techniques, I'd love to hear them. Scott

@silviapeixoto400 Год назад

Beautiful! Congrats from Rio de Janeiro.

@FixingFurniture Год назад

Thank you Silvia! Scott

@131dyana 2 года назад

Great job done there. Thank you.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! Scott

@caroltanzi29 2 года назад

Scott: this is a magnificent antique chair restoration. I’m so impressed. Every detail is done with perfection. And congratulations on your invention. That dust collector idea is quite a safer for health and cuts down on the mess. Great idea! Super great! Carol from California

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you Carol! I appreciate your support!

@lizeggar2421 Год назад

Thankyou for not playing music in your videos. This allows us to concentrate on what you are saying and doing. Please don't change a thing in your videos.

@FixingFurniture Год назад

Thank you for the feedback Liz. I appreciate hearing about the aspects you enjoy and don't. Thanks. Scott

@steveanderson4170 Год назад

Getting that top piece to fit right the problem was is using the handheld drill always got to use a drill press to keep it plumb some of those has got a level on the top of them and you can do better but I can never get one plum without the drill press

@FixingFurniture Год назад

Thanks for sharing that tip Steve! Scott #tip

@g.l.swartz3157 2 года назад

First time seeing one of your videos. Subscribed immediately. Very informative: not just what you do but why. Great job with this piece. I could not see the difference between the old and the new. The color match was wonderful too.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you! Scott

@scottmatthews1039 2 года назад

Any reason not to clamp the old piece to the new piece and just drill through, to align the holes?

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

You're right, that would work! Thanks. Scott

@stephanpoulsdelaford2991 Год назад

Ok that's enough for me not a craftsman a woodworker plain as

@officewithaview-b2q 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

You're welcome! Cheers. Scott

@woodworkingandepoxy643 2 года назад

Man I just found your channel last week and I'm absolutely hooked. I do more of the building side of things but I'm learning a lot about repairs from your videos. I'm not sure if I have the patience for it though lol

@rolfbrands5372 2 года назад

Don't worry about the 100k subscribers, you well have sooner as you might think, if you continue this way. And btw, you are getting better from video to video - meanwhile I enjoy every new one.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you for your supportive comment Rolf. I find that motivating. Scott

@JohnneeD1 2 года назад

Very interesting and informative, subcsribed

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you! Scott

@ATLTraveler 2 года назад

Where is his invention? That's all I want to see.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Here's the channel where you can watch for updates on the invention. Scott. ru-vid.com

@brotherBvideos 2 года назад

fantastic invention sir, I dont even wood work but I always enjoy watching your videos, great editing, great repair and I hope your invention helps a lot of other ppl, thank you for sharing =)

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you for your supportive comment. I appreciate that! Scott

@jq2147 2 года назад

Absolutely amazing job! Your patience and analytical approach are such important factors for aspiring wood workers to see in action. Best of luck with your ingenious invention too!

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your motivating comment on the invention. I appreciate that. Scott

@RPKGameVids 2 года назад

Fantastic job, looks lovely.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers! Scott

@tlange5091 2 года назад

this is one of the most helpful woodworking videos I have seen for quite a while. The detailed close up shots while you work are exactly what helps the most (for me). Thank you. One question about the location of the leg holes, since the old piece is broken anyways, would it be more/ less accurate to drill through the old piece into the new one?

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and please share it with others to build awareness of this furniture repair community. To answer your question, yes, that approach sounds like it would work... that's a great idea. Thank you for sharing that. Scott #Tip

@barryallin8161 2 года назад

When drilling the holes in the new front piece, instead of measuring, would it not have been simpler to clamp the old piece on top of the new one and then continue drilling the original hole down into the new one, thus ensuring that the position of the holes would be exactly correct?

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

That's a good idea Barry. Thanks for sharing that with this furniture repair community! Scott

@Shujashaher 2 года назад

Exactly my thoughts

@AlvinMarin. 2 года назад

Great video and your commitment to protecting your lungs doing the woodwork is absolutely a thing of beauty to see

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you very much!

@danielmcnally8639 13 дней назад

You are a real artist. I enjoyed watching you work. I can't afford shop tools but used to really like using military wood hobby shops before they were all closed, a result of the US downsizing of our military - there were not enough customers shopping in military exchanges to continue to support the Moral, Welfare, and Recreation finding which paid for the wood hobby shops.

@lloydgarland4667 Год назад

I don't have a bandsaw but I think your drift problem is caused by an un-even set to the teeth. I get the problem with my mitre saw if I use cheap blades. A quick wipe with a diamond plate (and I mean quick) should solve the problem. Also, I believe I got this tip from Mr Paul Sellers, I may be wrong.....

@oscarzamora2911 2 года назад

Espero que esta ocupación sea un hobby para Ud. Si es así, le felicito.

@berryconway4296 Год назад

Around minute 60 you mention wrapping shaving around a tenon. I'm pretty sure on one of your vids you went into detail about that process, BUT I can't find it. Can you please direct me. Thanks for all your great info.

@bjorncarlsson6295 Год назад

When measuring and marking for the legs on the front piece, a method could have been to drill a small (1/16) through-hole in the old (junk)part and punch-marked the new part.

@dougscott9524 11 месяцев назад

Your method's need to be up dated. drilling holes for dowels , their is a self centering jig for multi size drills , their manufactured in Hasting MI, and sold at most woodworking stores. Been a furniture builder and repair for 38 years, sorry but to busy to put out you tube videos.

@amyloueliza 24 дня назад

I realise this is old content, but new to me. Why replace the entire front piece, which is original,instead of creating a reinforced repair? So much good material that seems to be sacrificed? I'm not a craftsman just a keen to understand learner . Thank you from Scotland.

@shericreates Год назад

Working in a single car garage? Is your car in there? I inherited so many tools and my garage was a sewing/woodworking office. BTW I did most of my cutting outside for dust reasons. I just put my table saw together - about 2 years ago and haven't even been able to use it. Now because my car has been stolen three times it is in the garage with me. Do you work with your car in the garage? I'm lost on what to do other than move! Which will happen when I can make it happen. Thanks for your videos!

@mauriciomarino6669 Год назад

Hello Scott. I have a chair for over 30 years that I purchased from an older lady that told me that it was from the late 1800s. I really want to know more about it. Can you please help me with my investigation. I can send you pictures ir you tell me where. Thanks.

@macbirt56 2 года назад

I get it that you are worried about dust but maybe you should delete the video portion where you are cleaning up the dust. It's not why I am here. I know how to clean. I really enjoy the rest of your video but I feel like I'm watching the Anal Retentive Fisherman skit from SNL.

@Wish_I_Wood Год назад

🤠 I really enjoyed this video, I am not a professional but have worked with refurbishing furniture for several decades and like the way you present your videos. I always wondered if my work and the way I go about working on them and finishing them match to a professional job and get a kick on how close I am to getting it right. Thanks again.

@shirleypedersen7406 Год назад

Another very, very informative video. Enjoyed it very much Thomas. Thank you.

@cpenn3702 25 дней назад

I have to say that the videos you have made are the best I have ever found online! I have learned so many things in such a short time. Saw solutions to problems I have long put ever solving behind me. Thank you so much for providing this content. This is almost as good as being an actual apprentice in a shop. A treasure trove. I’m so excited!

@susankaveny1 Год назад

To place the holes for the legs, all you needed to do was drill a tiny hole dead center in the piece you replaced where each leg was. Poke a pencil lead through the hole after you lay the old piece over the new, and make that mark. Drill there. As for the "gee, it's not getting sticky" thing, well of course that's nitrocellulose lacquer. What is turning white in that video is the bunch of layers of paste wax over the top of it. Part of spring cleaning and pre-Christmas touchup was to paste wax everything in the house that you could wax.

@dzymslizzy3641 Год назад

Not only your lungs, but that fine dust is also flammable! For the leg holes on the front of the seat frame, I think it might be easier and just as accurate, to take the old piece, and using a tiny bit, drill the center of the existing hole all the way through. Then clamp it onto the new piece, and use an awl to mark the new hole centers. (I have a love/hate relationship with Forstner bits (and hole saws)! If those things grab, your knuckles are in for a bashing!

@berryconway4296 2 года назад

In some of your videos you recommend Saman Stains and here you've choosen Minwax. It would be great if you did a presentation on stains similar to the one you did on glue. It would be great to get more info. I'm making a bench and most of it is cherry but I didn't have enough to make the stretcher so I just used fir. It would be so much better if I could do something to the fir to help it fit with the cherry. Keep up the excellent work. I know I look forward to each repair.

@HBSuccess 2 года назад

PS Scott….l struggled w the same little bandsaw for years. The cure for the drift is a new saw and you’re gaining enough traction to get one or more of the good tool manufacturers to want some product placement on your channel. Just sayin’ . And I’d cover every name on every tool that was not paying for the advertising.

@Aaakeith 9 месяцев назад

When wrapping those loose joints in poplar shavings, did you glue the shavings on while wrapping, followed by drying and then assembling?

@jonka1 2 года назад

@52:58 you show us the blade with what looks like clear and obvious nicks on the cutting edge. Then between @54:00 and @54:04 you show us how you run the chip breaker over the honed cutting edge twice. In this video you seem to be demonstrating exactly how not to mount the breaker on a blade. Surely you would know that you have to approach the cutting edge from behind and not from in front because this risks taking the edge off the blade.

@makita2199 Год назад

You mentioned a loose dowel joint fix by using a wood curl. I don't see that happen. I assume you turned the dowel ends a little larger to make a snug fit. I gather using a wood curl meant you simply take a wood shaving and glue it on the worn dowel end and insert into the worn hole. I have a dozen chairs to do all craftsman style so the stringers are square with dowels inserted on the ends. I am thinking of buying a Vertis adjustable dowel maker and making slightly oversized dowels to make up the space in the holes. If a chair has been loose a long time often the holes and or the dowel get expanded or crushed from he movement so if you try and replace with same size dowel it's still loose. Thoughts or could you demo the wood curl method?

@javig5045 Год назад

Excellent Video, It's so relaxing to see and one learns as you go along. Thank You 1/15/23

@JohnPatersonAu 2 года назад

Thanks for all the great info! Learning heaps from this channel. I think from watching other channels, you know when you have enough subscribers when Festool starts sending you free stuff 😄

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@debbrantstevens8826 Год назад

Interesting that your colour matching staining is the same as I did intuitively. I'm an artist so used to looking at colour. Our £2 dining room chair is looking great. One down, 7 more to go!

@wandakowalski7063 2 года назад

Thanks for the lovely video and for all the great tips! And especially many thanks for not including loud, head-banging music!!!!

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Scott

@chandanalal 11 месяцев назад

Your video is very interesting and the presentation is very clear.. However, it would have been proper if you have removed all the muck and padding glue under it's feet and then check the level before cutting off a small part of the rear leg.

@bigmiek 2 года назад

Thank you for making these videos. You do a great explaining and showing what you are doing. One video I'd like to see is how to deal with a significantly worn leg mortise. I'm thinking rebore a bit larger and shim the tenon. And if you can help me deal with the mess from my lathe, my wife will love you.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thanks for the video suggestion Mike. I've started a new channel for the lathe dust collection invention so if you subscribe, you can follow the progress of the tool. Cheers. Scott. ru-vid.com

@angelofdeath095 Год назад

😅damn 150 years old, jeez. BTw, Love your videos.

@mr-x7689 Год назад

To clean the smaller syringe tip. Have you tried to use an solvent and just suck it up and squirt it out repeatedly with the syringe. and then clean it with soap and water?

@D4100N 2 года назад

You are pretty good with the hand tools. If you want to see an old craftsman put us all to shame I would recommend Poul Sellers. The way he can make joints come together using and tool is just remarkable.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

I agree, Paul Sellers is a master! I enjoy watching his videos too! Scott

@howarddeares3733 2 года назад

On your bandsaw you need to adjust or possibly upgrade your saw blade guides.correct alignment and type of material to use these is very important. Blade tension is important, as well as proper tire tracking. Blade tension is right it should sing. You have inspired me to do furniture restoration and repair.thank you Howard s Deares

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you for the bandsaw advice Howard. I appreciate you taking the time to share your recommendation for this problem. I will have to find some replacement blade guides as mine are pretty beat up. Thanks. Scott #tips

@danaowen9014 2 года назад

Thanks Scott for this great video ,the chair and the color match is point on.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Glad you liked it Dana! Thanks! Scott

@mightyporky 2 года назад

I have watched your vids for quite some time, mainly because you are easy to follow. It did puzzle me as to why you do not have 500,000 followers and the easiness which you show in the repairs may be the culprit. Somewhere 🤣around 60-70 years working wood and I still learn watching you. Make it look more difficult!

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Lol, that's funny. Maybe I should wreck a few parts along the way in a video (just kidding). Thanks for subscribing and please share our channel as I don't know another way to get more viewers. Thanks! Scott

@pennyuyitung4854 2 года назад

Hello, Thanks for taking us along on your projects and explaining your process as it progresses. Appreciate your video efforts to share the knowledge. I subscribed to both your channels and wishing that you exceed your goal to reach 100k subscribers in 2022. I also appreciate seeing as a woodworker - what items you have prioritized when upgrading. Just wondering if or when you might upgrade your work bench table to include holes to hold the work pieces like the chair while planing. Cheers.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Hi Penn. Good question. I've had hold downs for a few years that I haven't installed in my workbench. It's rare that I need them, and when I do, I haven't installed them yet... I guess I should put that higher on my list of things to do between projects. Cheers. Scott

@lomar3165 2 года назад

Such a great Job, especially in colorfinding! learned so much

@nellie272003 2 года назад

Wonderful work and detail! Beautiful job!!

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@frankclaus3775 2 года назад

Loved your work. Really very skilled craftsman at work. I was wondering however at 48:42 why you didn't place the old part exactly on top of the new part and then drill throught the old part. That would have marked the exact spot without measuring.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

The bottom of the holes weren't clean so it didn't occur to me that I should clean it off and use the counterpoints to do that. Your suggestion is a good one. Thank you! Scott

@dianebroadley1455 Год назад

Do you always repair joints with animal glue, or would you ever use pea wood glue? Would you also replace all the dowels and glue the new dowels with pva glue?

@nealbullington8301 Год назад

When you put in the newly turned stretchers, shbould the grain be vertical or horizontal?

@buffsheeri Год назад

Considering that this chair would never really be used could you not have repaired that front piece?

@stillraven9415 10 месяцев назад

When drilling the leg holes for the new piece you made just clamp the old and new together and drill right through the old into the new. A perfect transfer 👌 As long as the holes are not at an angle it works perfectly

@jacqueshummelgaardolesen Год назад

Great ideer, i think that you are doing a great job, nice to see you work also, it want me to do the same, even if i dont have any experiens, but thank for what you are doing, thank you

@steliosstavrinides3502 Год назад

Try having the bandsaw blade teeth not touching the wheel, meaning the main body of the blade should be centered in the middle of the higher center point of the wheel, thus leaving the teeth hanging out on the air.

@josegustavo285 Год назад

GRANDE!!!

@jmonique7007 Год назад

I have an antique couch piece that was damaged during my move and needs a solid work done. Where are you located ?

@rlonnemann1447 11 месяцев назад

thicker blade and lower tpi fixed my drifting bandsaw blade

@terencebarnett113 Год назад

I find that when I fit new blade I do everything so I when I have to use it every thing is as it surprise to be,and I only have the job at hand to do.

@davecurda2350 2 года назад

Great video and very informative thanks.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Dave! Thanks for sharing that. Scott

@raymondjakeman759 2 года назад

My good sir please if I may that is one of the cleanest work shop's I have ever seen keep up the good work 🙏

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Well, that's only what you see in the camera frame. Here's a video I did on Workshop Organization that shows a wee bit more of the shop and some disorganization ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PLt2DCyKSPk.html Cheers

@williamrogers2030 3 месяца назад

Why didn’t you place the old one on top of the new one and drill down through it with a small bit to mark the center of the hole?

@PETECHEN6314 2 года назад

I learn a lot to repair a lot of thing

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

That's great. Glad to hear it Pete! Scott

@montericci1910 2 года назад

Excellent work my friend. Your talents never cease to amaze me. Right down to the brass tacks. Great video.

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you very much Monte! Scott

@NElj-yq9qi 2 года назад

Great job young man!! No one will ever know that chair was rebuilt, even with all the new pieces you had to make!

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing your thought on the project. Scott

@larsjensen7958 2 года назад

The sawblade. It has all to do with the offset of your blade. Find a store who sales good blade with the right offset.

@davedale2010 2 года назад

Hello. I enjoy watching your videos. However......i think they are slightly too long. Its probably putting many viewers off watching. Perhaps have them 20 minutes long.....if its a big job have the videos part 1 and part 2. Maybe it will help your channel. Xx

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Thank you for the feedback Dave. This extra-long video was an experiment for me to expose the amount of work that goes into a restoration (I even left out the glue up). Your feedback is helpful for me as I figure out what format works best. Thanks for taking the time to share that. Scott

@davedale2010 2 года назад

My pleasure. I just want to help. I look forward to seeing many more videos from you. I live in england 😃

@076222fa 2 года назад

Thank you for your comments

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

I'm glad you found them helpful. Scott 🇨🇦

@dawnnburwell3491 2 года назад

Love your videos! They help me with my antique furniture and future finds!!!!😁

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

That's great Dawnn. Happy to hear they're helpful! Scott

@markduykers6603 Год назад

Thank you, Scott, for this great video! I have quite a bit of woodworking experience over many years, but not much antique repair. A friend asked if I could repair a small sewing table with several broken dowel joints. Now I’m more confident I can do the repair well!

@FixingFurniture Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing that Mark. It's amazing how much you can learn about furniture by repairing a few things. Cheers. Scott

@lcmmassa8571 2 года назад

Very nice work! Lots if great tips!

@PaulWoodJatobaFilms 2 года назад

Very nice work, Scott! I really enjoyed the sourcing of the stretchers- great idea!

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

Glad you liked it Paul! Thanks for sharing that

@gilladams1521 2 года назад

To position the leg holes, could you not have placed the old piece on the new and then drilled down through the old hole to start the hole on the new piece?

@FixingFurniture 2 года назад

That might have worked Gill. Good suggestion. Thank you! Scott