1930's Silky Oak Sideboard - Furniture Restoration

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For this old Sideboard restoration, I have tried to use only hand tools (though one power tool may have slipped in). I make a new drawer from scratch as well as strip back the darkened finish to expose the amazing grain of the Silky Oak underneath. I hope you enjoy my process and maybe learn something new, as this isn't some normal furniture flip! Let me know in the comments what you like or dislike about it.
Regards,
R.E
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  • @RestorationEndeavours
    @RestorationEndeavours7 ай бұрын

    I can't believe how many people have watched and seem to enjoy my work! Thank you, I am so glad to share my hobby with you all. I have been asked about setting one of these up and always said no, but if it will make people happy, you can now shout me a coffee. www.buymeacoffee.com/restorationendeavours Also, check out kzread.info as I learned so much through his awesome videos.

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Жыл бұрын

    My Grandma had a piece just like that. Grandpa took the locks off. she put her fine silver ware in the drawer and her good table cloths in the side cupboards. that was in the Dining Room near the corner. Thank you for sharing your excellent work and brining back those memories. God bless.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! I can see it being used that way. Glad I could brighten your day. Thanks for watching!

  • @167curly
    @167curly2 ай бұрын

    I particularly enjoyed seeing you create the missing drawer using dovetails made the traditional way that I was taught. Congratulations on another fine restoration using only hand tools.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    2 ай бұрын

    I see you have watched a few of my videos. I am glad you are enjoying them! I am trying to look for more pieces where I can do things like remake parts from scratch, but I think I will have to just make some furniture instead of restoring to do it. Cheers,

  • @willieverusethis
    @willieverusethis2 ай бұрын

    I love the grain and the color of that silky oak. I have never seen a piece of furniture made with it before. Lovely work.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @user-vm3vx1iy7w
    @user-vm3vx1iy7w9 ай бұрын

    Стильная штучка получилась! Просто загляденье! Татьяна, Москва, Россия 🇷🇺

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    7 ай бұрын

    Я рада, что Вам понравилось, Татьяна. Спасибо за просмотр.

  • @LadyShmady
    @LadyShmady Жыл бұрын

    "old locks will sometimes open themselves when turned on their side" - Information we will never forget. 😄

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    It's may not always be the case, but I will now always try it before ripping the back off things.

  • @Kevin_Beach
    @Kevin_Beach5 ай бұрын

    I'm SO glad that you didn't re-stain the wood. The natural golden colour is beautiful. 18:01

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    4 ай бұрын

    Silky Oak is one of my favorite timbers. It has so much character.

  • @theelizabethan1
    @theelizabethan110 ай бұрын

    It's beautiful!! Love that you opted for this refreshing honey-colored finish....rather than the tiresome, somber, brown-black shoe-polish stain that was on it.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree, though from what I can tell, the darker finish deteriorates and gets a lot dark over time, so originally it would have been nice and warm instead of dark and dreary.

  • @lindaczerwinski3312
    @lindaczerwinski33129 ай бұрын

    Ah, a purist. Very enjoyable because you enjoyed it!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @glenlongstreet7
    @glenlongstreet7 Жыл бұрын

    That is beautiful, the wood is happy. So many people think that removing the crackled antique finish is wrong. That is just not true. Honor the maker and finish it just like he did.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    I like that train of thought. If it needs it, it should be done.

  • @lorrainewhitlock5377
    @lorrainewhitlock5377 Жыл бұрын

    I just found you tonight and I subscribed because I like what you do

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it is much appreciated.

  • @elenalatici9568
    @elenalatici9568 Жыл бұрын

    I read this title as Silly Oak Sideboard 🤣 Now I know about Silky Oak.🙏🏼

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    I mean it is a little silly.

  • @LaughingInTiny
    @LaughingInTiny2 ай бұрын

    Wow. Stunning. Love watching you work. Jaw dropped watching you split that piece by hand!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much. It is harder, but also cheaper and more fun!

  • @helenaneumann1872
    @helenaneumann187210 ай бұрын

    Great work. The natural tone makes the furniture appear lighter. I've learned a lot, especially that I don't need all the machines.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    10 ай бұрын

    This makes me happy. There are a lot of good hand tools floating about that with some TLC are still great to use.

  • @user-wd1qk3lb2h
    @user-wd1qk3lb2h4 ай бұрын

    Видео с какой любовью вы это делаете! Уважение. Дерево « раскрылось» и очень красивое. Понимаю вас. Спасибо. 👍🏻🇷🇺

  • @some-idea
    @some-idea19 күн бұрын

    One of your best. Lovely to see oak left unstained.

  • @sharimccormick1352
    @sharimccormick1352 Жыл бұрын

    I'm subscribing as well. Thanks for showing how to do dovetails. I want to restore a mahogany dresser with one missing drawer front and I'm going to try doing dovetails instead of gluing front to sides. Ironically, I'm also 72 and been working on furniture since I was a kid. Mom showed me how as she didn't believe in tossing old furniture out when you could fix or refurnish it--but NOT paint it as wood is beautiful. I'll be a regular viewer from now on.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    I say give it a go and enjoy yourself. Also, check out Paul Sellers videos for a lot more detail and tips. He is amazing.

  • @TealCheetah
    @TealCheetah Жыл бұрын

    Good job fixing the locks, and the whole project

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It was tempting to buy new ones, but then it's just a waste.

  • @TheMrAshley2010

    @TheMrAshley2010

    Жыл бұрын

    +

  • @eileenball39
    @eileenball39 Жыл бұрын

    New drawer pull looks great! Glad to see you are using tape dispenser you refinished.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    I try and use everything I fix up and make, though with tools lately I have not been polishing and finishing as much. And thank you for checking out so many of my videos!

  • @WillowGarden-uv3vt
    @WillowGarden-uv3vt Жыл бұрын

    This piece of furniture dates to around 1915-1925. A nice traditional piece, modest but still very nice and proper.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks for the info. It can be hard to nail pieces ages down, especially if I am not the first person to work on it.

  • @tstrong7910
    @tstrong7910 Жыл бұрын

    I loved the investigation of the piece that you did that allowed the piece to tell you what it needed. Well done!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    I like the challenge of finding what history it is hiding and get it close to authentic again. Thanks for watching!

  • @claudiabrown8265
    @claudiabrown8265 Жыл бұрын

    watching you work on that piece was like listening to a beautiful song

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed it that much.

  • @petermann1150
    @petermann11507 ай бұрын

    Nice to see that you're doing dovetail joints. The Japanese are quite expert at concealed dovetails.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    7 ай бұрын

    Agreed, but visible dovetails done neatly just look so good too!

  • @Maitree15
    @Maitree15Ай бұрын

    What a difference, I usually love dark dark wood, This piece might change my mind.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you. I have something with a similar finish at the moment, and I am toying around with trying to redo the finish fully original. It's just hard to see what it should look like though!

  • @emmahardesty4330
    @emmahardesty4330 Жыл бұрын

    True artisan when electricity is abandoned. Fine result. First impression: early 20th century; I saw this piece many times as a kid in old fashioned homes in the 50s. Thanks and best wishes.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I try my best! A lot of people are suggesting early 20th, so it's in pretty good condition considering.

  • @juliaso6881
    @juliaso6881 Жыл бұрын

    Excelent! I can't stand people paintimg old furniture 🙌 congratulations!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    When it is timber this nice, for sure!

  • @bjharrison4460
    @bjharrison4460 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!! -- Yet another wood piece that I am so glad didn't get painted!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I will say, the back did come close, but lucky the drawer stuck and I had to replace it anyway.

  • @miketurany2082
    @miketurany2082 Жыл бұрын

    I Have never seen anybody lay out or cut dovetails like that talk about old school. So I liked and subscribed. what a beautiful peace of furniture Found on the side of the road no doubt.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Check out Paul Sellers. He does very much this work and in traditional style. This piece was original in a friends back shed, but who knows for how long.

  • @mariannedottl2538
    @mariannedottl253810 ай бұрын

    Sehr gelungenes meisterhaftes😊 Können, da das Stück nicht künstlich "übermalt" worden ist, sondern wirklich fachgerecht restauriert worden ist!

  • @conscience-commenter
    @conscience-commenter Жыл бұрын

    Underneath all that dark stain was beautiful figured oak just waiting to be uncovered . Lot of work and beautifully done .

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    It was an effort, but im glad it could be uncovered and saved. Thanks for watching.

  • @Ladybug-uf7uh
    @Ladybug-uf7uh Жыл бұрын

    How beautiful this wood is! The whole piece is just stunning. Thank You for uploading.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. Hopefully many more on the way!

  • @mariajesusvaliente5358

    @mariajesusvaliente5358

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@RestorationEndeavours❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤😊😂😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @carolinaroblescarrillo3855

    @carolinaroblescarrillo3855

    8 ай бұрын

    Es una belleza de mueble, quedó como si guera nuevo !

  • @lidijaartini8390
    @lidijaartini8390 Жыл бұрын

    Люди,у этого парня золотые руки!!👏👏👏

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Так мило с твоей стороны. Просто много практики!

  • @brankosmetisko7959

    @brankosmetisko7959

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@RestorationEndeavoursvolim gledati kako oživitedrveni predmet koji je otpisan ikad on zablista u punom sjaju

  • @user-us6zv9sl6p
    @user-us6zv9sl6p Жыл бұрын

    Очень бережная и трудоёмкая реставрация. Великолепная работа!!!! Браво!!!👏👏👏 Огромное спасибо за субтитры. С уважением к мастеру Людмила, Россия, Тюмень

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Я рад, что вам понравилось. И я рад, что субтитры были в порядке. Они пропущены через программу-переводчик, поэтому я надеюсь, что они имеют смысл.

  • @user-us6zv9sl6p

    @user-us6zv9sl6p

    Жыл бұрын

    Да,хороший и понятный перевод. Спасибо за ответ!🤗🌷

  • @deguzmanjrrobertom
    @deguzmanjrrobertom9 ай бұрын

    Because i enjoyed watching this, ill subscribe.

  • @lindamarsh6711
    @lindamarsh6711 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done. I am 71 year old woman who has been refinishing furniture since I learned at 16. You did a great job on this dresser. I would place it as a well home made piece from the 40’s. Thanks for not playing music and not eliminating to much of your work. I’d rather watch more of the labour than all of sudden the video is over without seeing the half of the work. Speeding up is fine, just be careful it’s not too much. Thanks. I’m subscribing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇨🇦!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I like the videos that are more real time as well. Only problem is I sometimes end up with several hours of footage and have to cut it all back! Thanks for subscribing, it means a lot to me.

  • @debsmith2269
    @debsmith2269 Жыл бұрын

    Great job. It looked pretty sad to start with, but you've breathed new life into it. It's great to see the hand tools in use for this one. Too often you see people using every super expensive, noisy power tool known to mankind. More time consuming going the hand tool route but much calmer and definitely quieter.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! That is my thinking. It's so much more relaxing just not having to hear the whine of power tools.

  • @Self-TaughtWoodworker
    @Self-TaughtWoodworker Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for not painting it and not going for the shabby-chique look. You have a new subscriber.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for appreciating my work!

  • @user-mx7hn2sw9s
    @user-mx7hn2sw9s Жыл бұрын

    Я такой туалетный столик видела у подружки в Ленинграде. Вещь её бабушки, это был 1964г.восхищаюсь людьми, у которых,, золотые,, руки.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Может быть, более распространенный стиль, чем я думал. Спасибо за добрые слова.

  • @LamovaElena
    @LamovaElena Жыл бұрын

    Нереально крутая реставрация. Вид после - лучше чем у новой мебели

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Такую мебель больше не делают. Или это не дешево.

  • @TheNightshadePrince
    @TheNightshadePrince9 ай бұрын

    I love the wood and the final look. I think the shellac darkened overtime which is common. To me it looks 1920s, most antique pieces don’t have the cut outs for the mirror which makes it look more modern but it doesn’t look 30s to me as the thirties typically produced more modern furniture. This would fit in perfectly in those 1920s fairytale cottage style homes. Maybe Australian furniture was 20 years ahead of American furniture in style. :)

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    9 ай бұрын

    I think you are spot on about the shellac darkening. I have been told that it could be about that time, and possible made by a local company so I have been trying to find their old catalogues for a more definitive answer.

  • @alanyoder7629
    @alanyoder76296 ай бұрын

    I have a piece very similar to this one. The door in the middle was missing but we got bye without it by using the space to display an art piece. When our need for it as storage in the dining room ceased I repurposed it into a vanity in the bathroom and decided to make a door for the middle. It looks like it was always there in our hundred year old house. Some would call me out for destroying an antique but as the vanity it lives on rather than ending up in the landfill because no one else wanted it.

  • @susancooper8712
    @susancooper87129 ай бұрын

    Nice job, lovely and informative, thank you for posting😊

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @svetlanaziatnina1514
    @svetlanaziatnina1514 Жыл бұрын

    Очень профессиональная работа, и всё эти механические инструменты хороши в ваших руках.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Спасибо за ваши приятные слова. Я рад, что вам понравилось.

  • @lizagoldman7857
    @lizagoldman7857 Жыл бұрын

    It's just beautiful, i love the Natural honey color and the wood grain. Thank you for sharing your great talent.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching!😀

  • @ZahodaGenadiy
    @ZahodaGenadiy Жыл бұрын

    великолепная проделана работа, и в старых традициях, ручным инструментом! ...Мастеру респект!!!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Спасибо. Мне нравится отсутствие шума во время работы.

  • @Old_Scot
    @Old_Scot Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe how beautiful the wood looks now you've finished. It's gorgeous!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! It's weird to think that a lot of this wood was just painted all white back in the day.

  • @selmamachado5728

    @selmamachado5728

    Жыл бұрын

    I hate painted wood.

  • @Old_Scot

    @Old_Scot

    Жыл бұрын

    @@selmamachado5728 I think it has its place. I've painted mismatched cheap pine furniture white for my bedroom. Though I wonder if some future youtuber will strip it because people in the future love knotty pine! :)

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Old_Scot @Selma Machado I think this is my challenge now. Find a piece so damaged (maybe from termites or rot) that I have to paint some of it to make it usable again after filling/patching it. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @sharimccormick1352

    @sharimccormick1352

    Жыл бұрын

    @@selmamachado5728 Amen.

  • @colleenkidwell5820
    @colleenkidwell5820 Жыл бұрын

    Great piece. I would agree with the early 1900s when this piece was made. Great job.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. The only thing that made me think it wasn't quite that old was the condition of some of the exposed wood. However, it just may have been stored well.

  • @solangeabreu7197
    @solangeabreu7197 Жыл бұрын

    What a show... congratulations, it was perfect, wonderful. A beautiful thing to appreciate this handmade work, Good week!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @sergenjamkepo6467
    @sergenjamkepo64674 ай бұрын

    Nice ..... work 😊 Nice security shoes 😢, maybe fingers are easy to get 😁😁😁

  • @Fruity_lexia
    @Fruity_lexia Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love Silky Oak. I have a SO dresser that belonged to my grandparents, dated to 1919. It's slightly chunkier than the one you have so I would date yours to a little earlier than mine. Maybe the 1900s or earlier 1910s for yours. I don't think anyone in the 60s would have made a piece like this so that "67" on the back of the mirror is either the date of a replacement mirror, or something else 🙂 Love the refinish on this piece, showing the lovely grain of the timber. Mine needs refinishing too, you may have just inspired me.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    It's amazing timber, isn't it. I was thinking that maybe it was custom piece that was made to order, but it's strange to see pine used with such an old piece of wood for the top. The tree would have been massive. I do think you are right though, the 67 can't be a year, or at least the original year. Good luck with it, and hopefully it's not to big a job!

  • @sharimccormick1352

    @sharimccormick1352

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RestorationEndeavours Perhaps it was 1867 instead of 1967.

  • @kjctubestuff

    @kjctubestuff

    Жыл бұрын

    It's possible the '67', if it is a date, only pertains to the mirror itself. The mirror may have been fully replaced or simply re-silvered in that year. It's a lovely piece & your restoration is an elegant enhancement. ❤

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kjctubestuff That seems to be what a lot of people are suggesting! And thank you for the kind words!

  • @julie1089

    @julie1089

    11 ай бұрын

    Maybe 67 is a lot number??

  • @debraneria4242
    @debraneria4242 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous 🥰👍

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 🤗

  • @rosesrose9131
    @rosesrose9131 Жыл бұрын

    I like the lighter wood. The piece came out wonderful.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @ImCarolB
    @ImCarolB Жыл бұрын

    I like that you used hand tools. Besides power tools being very expensive for a hobbyist, I enjoy the satisfying physical activity of using hand tools, particularly planes. The sideboard, with its amazing grain pattern, is lovely! I enjoyed your comment, "But where's the challenge in that?"

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I kind of like the idea that someone may go buy a cheap second hand plane and have a crack at fixing something too. Also, sometimes a little challenge makes it more interesting as well!

  • @raymondmoderski3216
    @raymondmoderski3216 Жыл бұрын

    I worked in Pediatrics in the USA as a nurse. My care generally focused on very ill children and an occasional adult. To keep myself busy I began to do some woodworking. My skill level pales next to your skill, knowledge and technique. Thank you for a brilliant video it has been a joy to see you work. Thank you, Ray Moderski.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    I should be thanking you for the work you do then. But I am glad I brought you some enjoyment. I am lucky to be able to do this as a hobby after I finish work for the day too.

  • @vbee3571
    @vbee3571 Жыл бұрын

    It is very beautiful! 🌟 In the U.S. I had an oak buffer exactly like this with the old, darkened stain. Who knew the wood could be so lovely. You’ve got some serious skills. Thanks for showing us all these tips.

  • @vbee3571

    @vbee3571

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh-mine was circa 1920.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes they darken so much you forget what is hiding. Thanks for watching!

  • @elizabethlacky6068
    @elizabethlacky6068 Жыл бұрын

    Impressive ..beautiful outcome without electricity.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @leewood729
    @leewood729 Жыл бұрын

    Good tip about waxing screws, never would have thought of that. :)

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    It seems weird, but doesn't effect their holding power, and some future restorer or repairer will love you for it.

  • @gwens3604
    @gwens360411 ай бұрын

    Using hand tools in any kind of wood working is becoming a lost art. In the not so distant future, it will be lost altogether because of the time, effort and patience it takes for someone to turn something so old and worn into something beautiful and useful again. Thank you for such an interesting project.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    11 ай бұрын

    Well said! It is sad because I feel having a good grip of hand tools leads to better design and building. Than again, it is also exciting to see what the future holds for some of these things!

  • @Simphome
    @Simphome Жыл бұрын

    your hand is a masterpiece it's really cool to be able to restore that. I'm sure you could add some decoration but this is fine too.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @howlingwind1937
    @howlingwind193711 ай бұрын

    The old cupboard came up beautiful! I have always liked silky oak, thanks for the video. Cheers from Tassy!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @howlingwind1937

    @howlingwind1937

    10 ай бұрын

    @@RestorationEndeavours 🙂

  • @cynthiageiser-reed1514
    @cynthiageiser-reed1514 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness. Beautiful. I enjoyed watching you work.. thank you.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome, I'm glad people appreciate these pieces as much as I do!

  • @philomenahearn1717
    @philomenahearn1717 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful colour and so much skill and care put in to it. Definitely a piece to keep as an heirloom.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    I totally agree! It will be around for awhile longer now, I hope.

  • @schnickschnack2000
    @schnickschnack200011 ай бұрын

    I like the fact, that you have an idea of historical details. A lot of good craftsman do not know if the peace is original or remade.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you. It's part of the fun trying to track down clues and make it even close to how it was at one point.

  • @gregpendrey6711

    @gregpendrey6711

    2 ай бұрын

    Keep the peace. 😎

  • @simplysimon9868
    @simplysimon9868 Жыл бұрын

    I was taught to use hand tools only. Sharpen saws and chisels by some great old guys. Cabinet scrapers we made also for different shapes. It looks like a possible wash stand. Open space for a bowl underneath. 1920s at a guess. The bigger dove tails would have been spot on. Great job 👏

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. That is some of the better info I have heard. Makes sense as the open area seems odd.

  • @gailcullinan349
    @gailcullinan34910 ай бұрын

    Hello from South Africa. Your work is fantastic and I love that you explain what you are doing as you go along. Thank you. I am so impressed that all your carpentry is hand work. Its very difficult to use a hand saw accurately as you do. Wow

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. It's all just practice and patience.

  • @tammyc1276
    @tammyc127611 ай бұрын

    Turned out absolutely beautiful.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @kayrichardson4301
    @kayrichardson43019 ай бұрын

    Excellent work on making the drawer.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @2904Tamara
    @2904TamaraАй бұрын

    БРАВО Мастеру!!!😍😍😍

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Ай бұрын

    Спасибо, любезно

  • @jackiemartin9737
    @jackiemartin973710 ай бұрын

    So satisfying watching you revive all the beautiful wood hidden under such an ugly stain. I imagine that if not for restorers like yourself this beautiful piece would have ended up as fire wood.

  • @aMoodWithaView
    @aMoodWithaView11 ай бұрын

    Great camera work, editing, narration; very informative and very enjoyable. Subscribed. Thanks.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @tombarlow6176
    @tombarlow6176 Жыл бұрын

    All that with hand tools only you are a artist

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly, I am just an admirer of the classic methods.

  • @Caramela60
    @Caramela605 ай бұрын

    Marvelous! Bright!

  • @drbettyschueler3235
    @drbettyschueler323511 ай бұрын

    Wow! Your restoration of this piece is wonderful.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @annak011
    @annak011 Жыл бұрын

    I have the side board exactly the same as the one you are working on it belonged to my grandparents they bought it in the 1920's.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the awesome info. It makes it all the more special knowing it could be close to that age, and now it will be around for a while longer.

  • @alisonwebster6694
    @alisonwebster6694 Жыл бұрын

    Very impressed. Great you got the locks working. Best wishes Alison

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    So am I, I don't think cheap reproductions would be quite the same. Thanks for watching!

  • @charleneblake1146
    @charleneblake11469 ай бұрын

    Beautiful transformation ❤

  • @librarynan4610
    @librarynan4610 Жыл бұрын

    Good job fixing the lock.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm just glad to keep the originals.

  • @suzzyturner
    @suzzyturner Жыл бұрын

    I have a library table from hubby's granny. The wood looks the same and the legs are a 100% match. Our piece is from the 30s

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    That is awesome! One of the best clues so far. I just wish it had a makers mark, but I assume it would have been on the drawer.

  • @arkas6797
    @arkas6797 Жыл бұрын

    My mother had a similar piece at home when I was a child, around the year 1970. I remember really disliking it as a piece of furniture. Its mirror was very thin and darkened around the perimeter. I remember that he was always limping and his doors were difficult to open. Worst of all was the dark cassia that was crudely painted. It was the furniture of the poor houses. You turned a similar piece into a beautiful piece of furniture that made me heal bad childhood memories.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the nicest things I have heard about a video of mine. Thank you for watching and I'm glad you got something out of this 🙏

  • @elainestokes7822
    @elainestokes78229 ай бұрын

    Beautiful, very simple piece but lovely!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @julie1089
    @julie108911 ай бұрын

    You have inspired me to get back into it! I have about four pieces waiting for attention... will be subscribed to see more of your skills and knowledge! Thanks mate! 🎉

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    10 ай бұрын

    This makes me very happy. I love seeing older pieces being saved and enjoyed again.

  • @RissaFirecat
    @RissaFirecatАй бұрын

    You have a new subscriber sir! You do amazing work and it was done by hand! Thank you for taking the time to do this right.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the sub and the kind words. I am glad you enjoyed it!

  • @colleenmccarthy-evans3149
    @colleenmccarthy-evans3149 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely transformation.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @hugolabate1514
    @hugolabate1514 Жыл бұрын

    I loved it all the way. I'm very happy that you decided not to change the colour of the wood. Great craftmanship! Greetings from Argentina.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I like to try and go back close to original, or at least how it may have looked at one stage.

  • @richarddonahue3565
    @richarddonahue35659 ай бұрын

    EXCELLENT restoration.

  • @giseleafecheoficial
    @giseleafecheoficial11 ай бұрын

    I would gladly have this piece of furniture at home. It is beautiful

  • @karenszasz7455
    @karenszasz7455 Жыл бұрын

    Great restore, thanks for the explanation of why you did what you do. It was helpful.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

  • @jackieburnett6881
    @jackieburnett6881 Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous! You do excellent work!!! I really enjoyed this! Ty for sharing

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @jamessisk8380
    @jamessisk8380 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent camera work, editing, and (of course) restoration. Thanks for sharing your incredible talents and for educating us about woodworking.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't usually get comments on my camera work and editing, so extra thank you!

  • @florencelavorelsimon7930
    @florencelavorelsimon79309 ай бұрын

    Stunning work

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    8 ай бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @deradler7571
    @deradler757110 ай бұрын

    Hey mate nice resto. The sideboard was made & sold by Trittons in Brisbane in the mid 1930's. I know their furniture quite well and have restored and own several pieces, I actually have the more expensive/upmarket (at the time) version of this sideboard which is exactly the same but it instead has 3 centre drawers and some carvings in the corners of the mirror frame it was made in 1935. Cheers

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    10 ай бұрын

    This is amazing info, thank you so much! I have been looking to get something made by Trittons to restore, just didn't know I already had! Was I far off with the drawer?

  • @LadyLeigh
    @LadyLeigh3 ай бұрын

    So lovely to see a talented Aussie working with such passion on restoration. I have just discovered your videos and have subscribed. Such a beautiful piece and find your commentary very informative. Looking forward to many more beautiful restorations.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, I am just now getting a chance to work on some more pieces, so will hopefully have a new one up soon.

  • @pandapanda8354
    @pandapanda8354 Жыл бұрын

    Superb restoration. You chose a lovely stain that brings out the grain. And the finish glows. Definitely an upcycle

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @nanaobx
    @nanaobx Жыл бұрын

    Absolute stunning piece and master craftsmanship.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I do try my best!

  • @richardblake8275
    @richardblake8275 Жыл бұрын

    Ripping to thickness by hand! Amazing … or “ripper”! 😂

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha, just my daily exercise.

  • @ginazeuli4649
    @ginazeuli4649 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful piece! Loved seeing all the wood under that dark finish!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a shame it had so many layers on top hiding all that grain. I'm glad you liked it.

  • @margaretalbert69
    @margaretalbert69 Жыл бұрын

    I had a dresser somewhat like that and kept the mirror off and use a beautiful wall mirror😊. I also found a basket of old keys and found ones to fit...❤

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Great idea!! I did have a old restored mirror hanging above where it sits now, I should try it back and see how it goes. Thanks for watching!

  • @sherriblake6887
    @sherriblake6887 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! I like your choice of pull for the drawer. It looks original (as does the drawer) to the sideboard.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @marywhittle3759
    @marywhittle3759 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing restoration! You love restoring pieces like this to their former beauty. Thank you!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @pebblesthecat3625
    @pebblesthecat3625 Жыл бұрын

    You did a fantastic job of restoring this piece in a sympathetic manner, and I especially enjoyed seeing the " proper woodworking " as you called it when constructing the new drawer. It looks so beautiful now it's finished and I can totally understand why you love this type of wooden furniture. Great video, and am looking forward to seeing more from you. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching. And I don't mean to take away from all the people that do amazing things with power tools, it's just so much more peaceful without the noise. I have already started on my next piece, so hopefully you won't have to wait too long.

  • @leesbees9412

    @leesbees9412

    Жыл бұрын

    U popped up on my feed + I'm glad U did. I subscribed. I wonder why Ur viewers subscribe in such small numbers. As 4 I? A bit of binging is in order. 😀

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Жыл бұрын

    @@leesbees9412 I'm just happy to share my work with everyone. And if some subscribe, it just gives me a push to not be too slow!

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