New Feet for an 18th Century Federal Chest of Drawers - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration 

I could seriously watch some crafts people work all day. Wait. I just did, man the skill, and knowledge! Thanks for sharing!

I am a trained carpenter in Germany but do i wish i learned by you. You are so amazing. Best i have Seen on youtube.

I'm not sure why Mr. Johnson's videos are so soothing and comforting. Perhaps, in part, that he takes a beautiful piece of furniture that has been horribly damaged and calmly, patiently returns it to its former peaceful glory. And he makes it look easy.

I've recently discovered this series. I'm hooked.

In the face of obstacles and difficulties, persisting is part of the process to achieve success! congratulations

Absolute joy to watch you at work.

Those glue blocks aren't just support, but are like load bearing pillars. Another amazing video. When I used to do wood work in my vocational-agriculture class in high school, I'd get the greatest sense of accomplishment from creating things out of wood. I didn't do a lot of restoration work with wood, but occasionally we'd be asked to recreate a table leg or replace an arm rest on a chair. My shop teacher, Harry Lee Strouth, was incredible at wood work, welding, soldering, rope work, tool fitting, and working at the forge. We had to learn all of these useful skills, and I loved doing it all! Mr Strouth is an inspiring fellow, and watching you work, Tom, is equally inspiring! :)

At 10:00 happy to see you using a push stick! Even though your craftsmanship puts you at 99.99% safety level (or more) it is always nice to add another 9 to it by using push sticks and similar safety precautions. Thank you for great videos Tom! It is always a great learning experience!

Love the animals on the windows!!❤

I am not very good with sharp snd pointy things however I so enjoy your videos. Your patience is astounding and your narrative extremely enjoyable. I think think is my favourite restoration to date. Thank you.

Attention to detail is always top notch on your restorations, even using old style cut nails to reattach the beading. I always like the way the pieces always still look honest after they are restored. The years of use still visible and for antiques that is really what is most important.

"It looks pretty good." - Thomas Johnson Sir, you are a MASTER! It looks FANTASTIC!

Really like the longer, more detailed vid! Thanks!

I enjoy looking at all the other stuff you are working on in the background!

Hi mr Johnson. As I am a selfmade woodworker I really learn a lot from people like you who take the effort to share their experienses on youtube. I learn very much from your movies, so keep on doing it. Maybe if you could spend a little more time on explaining the products that you use (glue... etc) that would really be helpfull. So again, thank you very much and keep going. Joris Janssens from Belgium.

I’ve watched a few of your videos, but I think this is the one that most challenged you from those I’ve seen. The way it challenged you, how you considered and overcame those challenges and the fantastic result makes it all the more enjoyable. You have a wonderful serenity around how you approach your work, which makes watching your videos all the better and relaxing for your viewer. I also like how your animals always feature in your videos.

Outstanding work. Again. Thanks Tom.

yes!!!! a new video!!!! I'm amazed at the quality and care of craftmanship you have in restoring these beautiful pieces for the next generations to enjoy!!! and keep the videos coming!!!

Tom - I come here for your meticulous craftsmanship and knowledge, but the critters are a nice bonus!

Watching you restore furniture is so relaxing. You are truly the master of your craft. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your special gift.

"It looks pretty good"....must be Maine-speak for "just utterly lovely". Beautiful work, as always. Thanks so much!

I've missed you, Tom. Great to see a new video. I love your in-depth, serious restoration videos. Always amazing to see the damage you can fix like it never happened.

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I've tried my hand at restoring a few pieces of antique furniture. That was many years ago. I wish I had had access to your videos then. Making the parts and fixing the joinery is doable, but color and finish matching is an art I never learned. It takes an artist's eye to see the colors, tints, and finish.

To paraphrase your own understatement of your work ... Not too shabby!

A true artisan and master carpenter!!!

Finding the almost exact block at 2:00 is genius! Thank you for the excellent video!

Hi mate. A good one again. I love those long restoration videos. I'm always amazed how at first the repair looks daunting, but the solution is often common sense, and one piece at a time. Good fun.

Excellent job Tom.

Brilliant workmanship Thomas.

I watch these great videos and often think, I hope the customer sees this, in case they were wondering about the price, if they watch, they'll understand.

This gentleman is a REAL artist, I really admire his work.

Great job, Tom. I especially liked that 99% of the repairs were done with traditional hide glue. If you want to try matching the look of the old distressed wood (underneath) you can experiment with diluted acrylic paints (to make a semi-transparent stain with them). I've had great success with this (repairing antique clocks). It does obscure the grain partially, but it depends on the amount of water. It also dries to an old dusty (matte) finish, which usually works great, and can easily be waxed or have any other toners, polishes, or varnishes applied over it.

Good job, Thomas. Looks great.

First class absolutely first class but my heart was in my mouth when I saw your hands so near to the circular saw at times.

Simply outstanding!

When I was in high school in the late 60s, a neibor up the street had an Alexander Loyd. As a kid in the day of American V8s I found it quite fascinating! Can't wait for the follow up vid. .. Newk from Kentucky

Thanks Tom. I've only just found you and am currently enjoying all your videos. The most valuable thing I've learnt so far is patience. My work is so much better.

It's so good to see you at work again, you had me worried. Please keep it up!

You are an amazing craftsman! I so enjoy watching you restore these beautiful pieces. 😃 thank you!

Catching up on your other videos and enjoying them all. This is another interesting video again showing the patience required to perfect your work. Thank you for sharing.

what an amazing job! oh my god how I love antique lived in furniture

It looks very good. You do amazing work.

You are an awesome restorer Mr. Johnson. What a great job. I watch an episode almost every night. I love seeing the restoration from start to finish!

That moulding repair was absolutely amazing!!!!

To watch you work brings me joy.

You make it look so easy, really enjoy watching them.A true craftsman at work.

Excelent, just mesmerizing how detailed your work is.

Your videos are the best! I love seeing your menagerie, and your workshop makes me so homesick for my deceased dad. The only thing missing is being able to smell the aromas of the cut wood and the finishing products.

it's such a pleasure being able to see a master at work, I missed your videos!

Great video Thomas, many thanks

Fantastic job, you have such patience for the details and the details are what gives the piece credibility!

Your videos are much anticipated. I appreciate your skill, but also of the narrative and letting us in your thought process and problem solving. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to show us your craft. I really enjoyed watching it.

Thanks for sharing. What a beautiful piece of antique furniture that you restored lovely.

Spectacular work and video. Thanks for sharing. I can't say enough about how your videos have helped and inspired me.

is so good to see someone mastering a profession with so much love. Keep up the good job Thomas ! it looks pretty good ;)

I have no allegiance to the woodwork but I appreciate your passion !

I keep watching videos and drooling over your wonderful work and then a gorgeous piece you must be working on it the background diverts my attention! I don't know what to watch more.Some pieces I recognize from other videos in various stages of repair. It's really fun. I used to have Llamas too. Fun seeing them.

WOW. All that time and effort put into a piece. Incredible Job, Sir. Always a pleasure watching you work 🙇‍♀️🤗

Thomas you are a dear thank you for your wonderful videos , so nice with a cup of tea and some biscuits on a rainy day Just lovely .

Very Very Nice video. It is soul refreshing to see that competence at a high level still exists. Thank you.

Nice work once again. Thanks for making these. Lots to learn from here. Love the animals.

one of your best videos! so thorough!

Very accurate and patient work, a pleasure to watch. It is satisfying to see the restoration of neglected or damaged wood. However, I am amazed at the crude joinery work on antique furniture.

I’m a 57 year old Australian woman. I wish you were in Australia . I would come to your shop and beg you to apprentice me, I would work for free, I am self taught, I adore your work (and videos for that matter) lovely work.

Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

I have come across your videos quite recently and greatly enjoyed watching all of them. This one in particular has been my favourite. Working wood has been a hobby of mine for many years now although I have never really had the confidence to take on restoration work. However, your methods and techniques have convinced me I could undertake some of the work you do n my own home projects. I must thank you for your willingness to share all of your "tricks of the trade". great stuff, I hope you keep on posting. Cheers

I love the woodworking skill, and I like the kitty/llama shots too!

Great result! I learn a lot from these videos!

its such a pleasure to watch you fix old furniture and to see how it was made, all we have now is premade rubish

Great stuff, as ever! Keep'em coming!

As always, Tom, your work is inspiring . . . Thanks . . . .

this is amazing, and thanks for pointing out the bear, i thought it was a car passing in first glance

This is a very respectful piece of restoration, as befits the original...amazing work Thomas Thanks for sharing Dave PS I trust the owner sued the buggery out of the removal firm... PPS Why do your goats have such long necks :-)

The backside of the old feet were gray. You got a great match. To match distressed gray wood, I learned that linseed oil and metal filings does a great job of graying wood.

Other great job Thom!!!!! I like your tools!!!!!

This man is a genius.

This. Guy is original I like his patience

I swear, the things you can do is so amazing to me

I enjoy and appreciate the detailing....a perfectionist is rare!!

A joy to watch as always.

Another great video - thanks Tom. Cheers, John

i appreciate you videos. Very educational. And inspiring.

Thanks for the answer, keep up the good work. Regards from England.

Excellent work my friend. Looking forward for the next project.

Impressive work. Thanks for uploading and keep the videos coming!

great job, Tom.

It looks great!!

Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise I really enjoy watching your videos you make it seem so easy!

Nice work young man!! Great that we still have hands on Craftsman!! x

Another fantastic job, your videos are extremely interesting and educational, keep up the amazing work

Nice work Thomas will look forward to your next video

Love the videos. Please keep them coming.

Beautiful.

Another very nice video; great restoration and super eye for the little details. Thanks for the video...rr

A lot of good tips in this video, Thanks Thomas

Hey Thomas, looks pretty good? It looks excellent! What a project, with a great outcome. Got a kick out of the little window edit. Kept me looking. Great video, thanks for sharing.

Great job as always!

It looks pretty good! Yeh, it’s done by you!

It looks great! If my current project turns out half as well, I'll be thrilled.