The customers cried when they saw this one 

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yes! It speaks to a time when people didn't throw away a damaged thing, or relationship. We use to fix the broken, correct mistakes, maintained them regularly, and they lasted for decade after decade. Homes, furniture, and marriages - still beautiful at a ripe age! That's happiness. One Love Y'all!

Thankyou!

@Cee Jay I agree many older cars are beauties.

My thoughts exactly, I hate to see beautiful furniture like this being painted over.

@@snipsnap9995 I agree

I agree

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Another great restoration show to watch. Thanks, and you have many more years to practice your craft. What remains a mystery is why people did such a through job of messing the piece up in the first place? A lot of effort went into those crappy paint jobs.

Bravo, well put.

I agree! I spent 28 years working outside as a painting contractor 6 days a week non-stop. I am now 70 and have too many health issues. Pls pls take care. 😔

The 3M face mask with the back waist filtration is the way to go, in addition to cross ventilation.

I agree completely. I am also concerned about the t shirts. Too much exposure around caustic substances. Your skin is delicate and needs that protection. 😅

"glad to see natural wood rather than painted wood!" Stained wood is the same as painted wood in my opinion, just used a thinner paint that permeates and changes the original colour therefore is not "Natural".

God does have them growing in colors all over nature. It is the misguided, impaired judgement in human nature that tries to cover up Gods masterful designs with paint.

Good for you. Refinishing is a fine art. It takes so much patience and skill.

Nylon sock ! Great tip ! Thanks

That method is called the Hanes Test! Often used on specialized coatings.

Thanks Ron🥰

Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

Thankyou!

A respirator is a must have when dealing with harsh chemical vapors and aerosols.

Yeah so that you can reach a million subscribers with good health 👌

Absolutely, it only takes a moment to put on a proper mask capable of dealing with those fumes. The alternative isn't pleasant.

If you're going to use the clickbait customer cried when they saw this one maybe you should show the customer crying

I have sleep with oxygen now from breathing in toxic vapors from refinishing for years.

Thank you! 😊

My grandmother had a similar secretary desk in her home, it was her pride and joy. So many childhood memories came flooding back to me as you brought this desk back to its original beauty. Our family treasure thankfully lives now in my cousins home. Such beautiful work and attention to detail, I'm sure the owner is well pleased! 😊

I agree. I don’t mind a nicely painted piece either. Cheers!

@@robk1310 The beauty of wood is that the paint may protect it to a degree, and it can always be removed at a later date. I find wood to be incredible like that- no matter how old and dirty it is, brand new fresh wood is still underneath. Cheers👍

@@lindagardener855 Very true about paint protecting the wood underneath. She is talented-no doubt there! But she had some well preserved beauty beneath that ugly, caked-on black paint to bring out for all of us to appreciate.

Quite a lot of French antique furniture was originally painted before it left the workshop, lots of gold etc

I like to think that paint might have kept a piece from going to the dump before and then it was rescued😊

Agree that some pieces should never be painted. Have a beautiful black walnut table and a golden oak parlour set that should never be painted. But most furniture is not even wood anymore

Bare wood has not always been considered beautiful in America. Paint for some pieces would be more authentic.

@@robertawills7219 i chase wooden furniture because it's usually fixable and if get bored... Yes painted but I never do. It's funny that it's either or.. peoole being trendy with Ikea or something and think wooden ones are old, unfashionable and shit. Then there is us, who have bit insane look in our eyes when we see wooden table/cabinet/bench for sale for 20-30€. "Unfortunately" I live in area (my country) that is known for its woodwork and carpenters and people still are fond of that type of furniture so I have to make my finds when I am some place else (do you know how hard it's bring new furniture pieces at home without your husband noticing?) My heart was crying when we were emptying relative's apartment in other side of the country and I could not fit this old birch dresser in my car (because it already had chair from 50s and other stuff). It was eventually donated to shelter and they give it it someone who is either young parent moving to first apt (young parents who may struggle with young family) or someone who has escaped abusive relationship and is starting over ((because often they cannot take anything with them, they won't even have money)

Wow! Thankyou

Thank you so much!

YES.

You are so right. I never knew how much they do. Thanks for bringing it to everyone's attention.

You are quite right, and bear in mind she didn't bother filming the multiple layers of sanding...

some cases are pretty arduous, like with a lot of paint and all dinged up.

Or refinishing hardwood floors!!! I'll NEVER do that again...

Thankyou

That also crossed my mind.

I Absolutely agree. I’ll smarten up everyone. I promise.

I was thinking the same thing... protect those lungs!! You are so talented.

How about gloves and glasses too?

@@johnsfurniturerepair Looks amazing🤩 You need to protect your airways immediately! You need your own room with an extraction system and you have to wear a special mask. This is really important please do it. 🙏

Same I don't understand why everyone paints old furniture.

@@Momentaryghost .... I have seen many TikTok people paint old furniture. I cringe and skip to another video. I guess there will always be people painting perfectly beautiful wood pieces, including kitchen cabinets.

The best finds are on the street.... Or though friends... I'm available....

Girl you have talent, enjoyed watching you work. I was a cabinet maker for 14 years and I still fiddle around with it

@@briandufty5081 creepy

Many thanks!

I hope and pray she does.

You must think she's dumber than a turnip. Lose the phony concern, lady.

When it comes to your lungs there is no such thing of being overly protective. There are no second chances. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

@@hollysabo5832 I agree. i know people who spray painted without masks and paid for it later in life.

@@LT731Canales I agree. I worked with a lot of chemicals in the Navy and 40 years later I am paying the price with lung related issues

Glad you enjoyed it!

The lattice originally is on the outside as it is a succession of the lead strips holding little panes of glass together. However, I like the notion to restore it to the inside for better cleaning purposes. Absolute fantastic attention to details, Trena! (My slotted screws always are aligned with the wood grain...) A small comment on the antique status: materials and hardware especially the lock and the float glass, would not classify this piece as an antique. Laminated panels only became a house hold item in the mid 50ties unless for the US, that is considered antique. I am saying this looking at my chest with black forged ironed hardware with a burn stamp from 1642...

@@thirdopinion8708 In the US, anything from prior to 1980 is considered an 'antique,' at this point... even people.

Thanks Simon. So glad to share it with you.

Thankyou!

Thanks for watching!

It belongs to a loving home. I only do customer pieces. Cheers!