No one wanted these! Restoration of beat up & broken antique chest of drawers | Furniture Makeover

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In this video I restore a pair of antique oak chest of drawers, I found these on an auction site for next to nothing and was exited to see if I could bring them back to life. They were completely stripped back, stained in a dark oak and finished with a couple of coats of lacquer.
If you like this video please like and subscribe as it would make a huge difference to my channel, if you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them in the comments
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Gary
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25 июл 2023

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@meredithwhidden8712 6 месяцев назад

Well done. And I like that there's a matching pair

@GM_Design 6 месяцев назад

thank you 😀

@cduff4505 10 месяцев назад

They’re beautiful!

@annpotter5366 11 месяцев назад

Awesome !! I LOVE that you DID NOT throw some awful paint on them!! They are beautiful!!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@jennymartinez4597 3 месяца назад

Me as well!

@JamesDeese 11 месяцев назад

I llike that you kept the spirit of the piece. It looks brand new! Job well done.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thank you, that was always the plan 😀

@lindaczerwinski3312 11 месяцев назад

Very classy result. Neat that there’s a pair like that.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@KimNevelzer 11 месяцев назад

These are lovely. I would be proud to have them in my home. I would like to make a suggestion, if I may. I always use Howards Feed and Wax on the drawers, inside and out and the runners. It nourishes old, dry wood and is has a citrus scent that helps with the odor of older wood. Happy to have a new creator to watch. 😊😊 Cheers from the Finger Lakes of New York, USA 🍷 🍷

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thank you for the kind words 😀. I to use Howards feed n’ wax, must not have shown it in this video as trying to keep the length down, but as you say it does the trick on drawers 👍

@tonyspeedy2837 11 месяцев назад

I don't see anything amazing about it. Just lot's of glue. This is not restoration at all!!!

@destinyschild8515 11 месяцев назад

@@tonyspeedy2837 Opinions are just like @$$^*[

@deanneparis8888 11 месяцев назад

So many people label their transformation video’s restoration. It makes it confusing for people who don’t know the difference and I guess don’t know the definition of the word restore.

@tonynehyba9387 11 месяцев назад

@@deanneparis8888 I thank You for agreeing with me! To restore something is completely different than this video. I can glue together anything but it would not be "restored".

@Ricardo8388 8 месяцев назад

I like sanding.. its satisfying.

@TheCraftyMagnolia 11 месяцев назад

They are beautiful and yes, dahling, those gloves! They're all the rage in Paris!! 💖

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thank you 😊

@ldianehigley3287 11 месяцев назад

Beautifully done!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@leewood729 11 месяцев назад

That's some lovely old tiger oak, very nicely restored.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thank you 😊

@philomenahearn1717 7 месяцев назад

Just needs less colour next time

@sandylaster8152 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely love these! Beautiful work!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@dhonlutje 10 месяцев назад

I'm happy to see your beautifull work and the silence but text to explain ❤❤❤, watching from Belgium, happy to found the channel

@GM_Design 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@MarTay1079 11 месяцев назад

Lovely sympathetic restoration. They look stunning..

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Many thanks!

@heidisettles5537 11 месяцев назад

Fabulous work on pieces that will stand the test of time. I was hoping for a lighter stain with a less shiny finish, but they look rich this way.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 😀

@jennymartinez4597 3 месяца назад

If he went lighter it wouldn’t be a Restoration. Would it? I think the word for that is modernization?

@patvalenzuela5105 11 месяцев назад

They look great. Lovely.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thank you 😁

@rudybriskar5267 2 месяца назад

WOW!

@helenaneumann1872 11 месяцев назад

Amazing result!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@dimeronjds 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic work! 🤩😍🤩😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@faithfulhall1060 4 месяца назад

Lovely.

@gingers.5933 3 месяца назад

Beautiful!

@MrHuismeester 10 месяцев назад

Excellent !!!!!

@GM_Design 10 месяцев назад

Many thanks!!

@brendaowens2466 11 месяцев назад

You did an excellent job sir.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thank you 😊

@dannraff 11 месяцев назад

Great makeover you did good .

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! 🤗

@casst346 11 месяцев назад

outstanding high quality work! thanks for sharing..

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@larrynelson3329 7 месяцев назад

Great job. Professional results

@GM_Design 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@kathleennagwak1761 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful work.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@dazedconfused5019 11 месяцев назад

Would love to own these, beautiful finish.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Many thanks!

@nadirschulz6701 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful and good job! 🌷🌷

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@donnacurry166 11 месяцев назад

Gorgeous

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thanks 😀

@TheSharron47 11 месяцев назад

Lovely!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thanks

@davewinter5999 7 месяцев назад

great work look forward to seeing more

@GM_Design 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@lorettataylor3374 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful job!!!😊

@GM_Design 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@shawnataylor7998 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful.😊

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@jannamarie3990 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful 😊

@GM_Design 10 месяцев назад

Many thanks!

@sharonromer6606 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@christinevant8173 11 месяцев назад

Really good job and love the ‘’ get on with it ‘’ rather then all the chat.. look forward to see more of your work

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you!

@clarsmc9017 3 месяца назад

Beautiful good job!!!

@GM_Design 3 месяца назад

Thank you! 😊

@birgitriff2010 11 месяцев назад

Well done, very nice. Helpful to try it myself. I think I would choose a lighter colour.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 😀

@christinefeucht8668 11 месяцев назад

I wish it was mine. Truly a labor of love and I’m sure it will be loved for a lifetime (or more).

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thank you 😊

@elainestokes7822 3 месяца назад

Nice job, mate!

@GM_Design 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@georgemunoz878 11 месяцев назад

I’ve got the same one at mum’s place, maybe I’ll give it a try to make it look better after watching your restoration.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

yes give it a go 😀

@mimicope3404 11 месяцев назад

Just Beautiful. Good job 👏

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@renaissancemom817 3 месяца назад

1. The gloves are awesome! Just before you asked the question, I was sitting here thinking, “Ooh, sexy!” Haha 2. Sanding sucks! 3. Great work! 4. Nice tats. 5. I think it’s time to mow the yard.

@GM_Design 3 месяца назад

thanks 😀

@helenrosetipper3200 6 месяцев назад

These turned out beautiful and SO happy the original art nouveau hardware was retained...I'm not a fan of dark wood as I think it looks much better it's original colour and sealed with a transparent finish but other than that I appreciate the transformation !! thank you

@GM_Design 6 месяцев назад

thanks ☺️

@williammccormack6295 11 месяцев назад

Awesome job well done fellow restoration guy by trade Antique and Vintage furniture Bill Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thank you 😊

@mightyporky 9 месяцев назад

This video is showing us a moderate repair job. I would suggest removal of all old glue before applying any new glue. Most glues do not adhere to other glues, even the identical type. Some gal has a channel similar to this called John's furniture repair or sorta like that, if you want to see restoration. Wooden it be nice is another place but the epitome is Tom Johnson in Gorham Maine...jsyk......

@philomenahearn1717 7 месяцев назад

Totally agree

@dahtalmichaels7548 10 месяцев назад

brilliant job, they looked lovely when you'd finished!

@GM_Design 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@thomdarling 11 месяцев назад

Love, these video’s please keep ‘‘em coming!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Will do! 👍

@sophiachristo7546 11 месяцев назад

Gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@susanwalt4659 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@killy1958able 11 месяцев назад

Gorgeous 😊

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@tammyc1276 11 месяцев назад

Wow these are absolutely beautiful. Amazing job. And loved your video and tattoos.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 🤗

@Happiness-to-live365. 11 месяцев назад

Отличная работа! Выполнено профессионально.Цвет мне нравится.Удачи вам,мастер!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thanks 😊

@carloss9119 11 месяцев назад

Precioso!!!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thank you

@pamsheets632 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful wood and awesome job! 😊

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@CrazyCatLady1968 11 месяцев назад

Love the dark wood! ❤❤❤❤❤ And your gloves are quite a fetching shade of green lol!!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thanks, I do love those gloves 😀

@lindaposta939 11 месяцев назад

This was a lovely revival of these old girls! Those original gorgeous brass chandelier pulls are perfect. If I may make a suggestion, since the pulls were solid brass, you may have been able to polish them up with Barkeepers Friend and Brasso!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thanks, glad you liked them 😀 Unfortunately they weren’t solid brass, polishing them up would always be my first option if possible

@jennymartinez4597 3 месяца назад

I’m a new sub - I love your gloves 🧤 they go well with your Tat’s. I really love those hand made dovetails - my Brother used to make them for his furniture creations. Sanding is tiresome - but you can meditate during most of it … so that’s a positive 😉. Really beautiful Restoration! I have one of these same era, big serpentine Dressers. It has an old but very fancy wood framed mirror & wooden Wheels. I think the holes on these two dressers you have were for mirror attachment’s ? Thanks for sharing & btw, I like your quips! You’re funny! ❤ & Blessings

@GM_Design 3 месяца назад

thanks for the lovely comments, so pleased you enjoyed it 😀Yes you’re right, those holes were for a mirror 👍

@mankinhong9959 9 месяцев назад

👍

@designabeej 11 месяцев назад

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@lfuentes4098 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful. You did an excellent job. I’ve never seen that type of stain. Is it penetrating or does it stay on the surface?

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thanks 😀. It’s a penetrating oil based stain, I like the finish I get using them

@lindamarsh6711 11 месяцев назад

Hi Gary. How about talking to us to explain what, how and why you’re doing things? Would appreciate it!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

hi, thanks for the feedback it’s always welcome 👍, I’m learning as I go as new to RU-vid so might be something I’ll consider when I get more confident/competent filming etc 😊

@terrigelbaum8066 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful beautiful beautiful...........I would have had the hardware dark, black. But that's just my opinion. Great job. .....p.s.. how's the weather. We're burning up.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thanks you, glad you like it 😀 it’s typical British summer here, not particularly warm and rainy, hope it’s not too extreme where you are?

@allavery5206 11 месяцев назад

Got to the point where you’ve asked the question about sanding 😂 My answer is yes! I do. Hate stripping, by the way:)

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

I like the end result but not the process, it’s very satisfying once it’s done 😀

@midcenturyflipper 11 месяцев назад

Well done!! I just uploaded my latest refinishing video and working on my next 👍🏻😀

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thanks, I’ll check it out😀

@julierichards136 11 месяцев назад

You did all that work to take it back to the original color?? It is rich looking.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

the original finish had failed and needed to be refinished, glad you liked the outcome 😀

@lindamarsh6711 10 месяцев назад

🇨🇦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@jamesleslie1650 11 месяцев назад

On those old shellac/varnish antiques using methyl hydrate will preserve the patina of the wood and remove most of the finish.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

that’s great advice thanks, I’ll have to give that a try

@jamesleslie9477 11 месяцев назад

@@GM_Design I love your results they look great.

@kotty81 10 месяцев назад

hey mate great work love what you are doing. Please tell me whats that purple liquid you put on to clean stuff and to what you call. "sneak Peek" for the finishing potential.

@GM_Design 10 месяцев назад

thank you 😀 the purple liquid is methylated spirits or denatured alcohol, depends where you are as to what you call it

@MindyMaeCrochets 11 месяцев назад

Is that Tiger wood veneer? Also, you know you watch too many of these types of videos that you now think you recognize types of veneer!! Lovely restoration!!!

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thanks, glad you like it. Yes you can call it tiger oak, it’s the Medullary rays which cause those lovely stripes

@stevesiefken6432 11 месяцев назад

What kind of wood glue were you using with the syringe? I’ve tried that with Titebond original and Titebond 3 but they are too thick. Nice work!✅👍🏻

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, glad you liked it. That was titebond 3

@richarddonahue3565 11 месяцев назад

Nice job. Why did u use the tint pens after the first coat of lacquer and not before it?

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

thanks, glad you liked it 😀 Once you’ve applied a coat of finish you have a better idea what the final colour will be, as the finish will always change it a bit, so makes it easier to match/blend

@richarddonahue3565 11 месяцев назад

@@GM_Design Oh, I never thought of that. Thanks.

@dawnziccardi8205 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful job! What is that bit called to make those plugs? You did such a great job blending those in! Thank you for not painting these. New subscriber.

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! it’s just called a plug cutter, you can get a set, drill bit and matching plug cutter, then you know they will fit perfectly 😀

@chrisirwin9612 8 месяцев назад

So glad you didn't paint that fine wood!

@robertamonpas2029 11 месяцев назад

Is that Tiger Oak ? Yes your gloves are fletching , yes you are weird for the duck tails but that's okay because we all have weird things we like , question is that Walker Texas Ranger theme in the background?

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

hi, yes that is tiger oak, I do love those medullary rays. I don’t believe it’s the theme tune, just a song I liked 😀

@robertamonpas2029 11 месяцев назад

@@GM_Design Oh oops my bad, it just reminded me of that show, I'm looking forward to your next videos

@donnacurry166 11 месяцев назад

What is the purple liquid you’re putting on after the stripper? And yes nice gloves 😂

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

it’s methylated spirits or Denatured alcohol, depending on where in the world you are, used to deactivate and clean up the stripper. Thanks 😀

@donnacurry166 11 месяцев назад

Oh I see. We here in Southern California call it mineral spirits but it’s not colored.

@julies2110 11 месяцев назад

💜 Did you do anything to the back, bottom and interior that you choose not to put in your video?

@GM_Design 11 месяцев назад

I do give them a tidy up and fix any repairs if required, these were in surprisingly good condition so there wasn’t much to show

@jamesleslie1650 11 месяцев назад

further to my comment the methyl hydrate will mean less sanding.

@philomenahearn1717 7 месяцев назад

As dark wood isn’t so fashionable why did you make them even darker than they were? True restoration would be to let the oak breath and speak for itself….leave it closer to its original natural colour.