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1960's Chest of Drawers - Furniture Restoration

For this endeavour, I will go through the process of striping, repairing and re-assembling a large chest of drawers, likely from the 60's or 70's. There are a few high's and low's and you will see me change some of my older methods permanently for new tricks. Hopefully you might learn something new!
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  • @ebmarson
    @ebmarson21 күн бұрын

    WOW. Absolutely fantastic. You are the man! Thank you for sharing, and for commentating the video. I am also very happy that you did not paint this piece.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    14 күн бұрын

    Thank you kindly. It isn't the most stunning timber, but it still has such a nice warmth to it after the Shellac.

  • @Restorology
    @RestorologyАй бұрын

    Looks great. Thanks for sharing! 🥃

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    14 күн бұрын

    Cheers for stopping by!

  • @lisajllewellyn3131
    @lisajllewellyn313115 күн бұрын

    Seems to have been worth the long process, as it looks lovely ❤

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    14 күн бұрын

    It came out great and my wife is very happy with all the extra draw space for sure. Thanks for watching!

  • @helmuntherrera9487
    @helmuntherrera94873 ай бұрын

    Buen trabajo gracias por el paso a paso saludos desde morelia mich mexico .

  • @diamondperidot
    @diamondperidot3 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @mab49696
    @mab496963 ай бұрын

    Very good video Thank you for the tips

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    2 ай бұрын

    No worries!

  • @jerrywoodlee2345
    @jerrywoodlee23453 ай бұрын

    Nice work, I think it turned out great.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MissLady-pq4hc
    @MissLady-pq4hc3 ай бұрын

    I like how you explain as you go. Enjoy all your projects.💙

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

  • @Paul8033
    @Paul80332 ай бұрын

    that finish is beaut'

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Ай бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @cherylacampora670
    @cherylacampora6703 ай бұрын

    very nice!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @leewood729
    @leewood7293 ай бұрын

    I love how you use hand tools for all of this - particularly love the dowel jig. My dad had one of those hand cranked drills. I was supposed to inherit his tools, but his girlfriend gave them all to her son, because I was a woman and those were "man things." Still looking for one. Lovely restoration.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Sad to hear, but keep an eye out at garage sales. That's where I find alot of my stuff. Good luck and don't waste time on anyone that thinks tools have a gender!

  • @briangoldberg4439
    @briangoldberg44393 ай бұрын

    I think it came out great! If you need to unwarp a board, just getting it wet isn't going to do it, you really need a lot of heat. Generally steaming the wood while clamping it is the method, but it will be challenging with such thick wood. I'm sure you can find some techniques by searching for that

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Very true! I did look into steaming, but it would have needed a good size vessel which I didn't feel I could justify splurging money on. Maybe down the road!

  • @paulabodine5317
    @paulabodine53173 ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @pablobarros610
    @pablobarros6103 ай бұрын

    Is beautiful job

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you kindly! ✌️

  • @isabelacha4828
    @isabelacha48283 ай бұрын

    EXCELENTE PROYECTO... GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR... 🤗💯🤗💯🤗

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes40983 ай бұрын

    Beautiful piece. Same thing happened to me with the TiteBond hide glue. Took forever to set some veneer. And then it was still gooey.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    I think it is that they are a bit loose with use by dates.

  • @designabeej
    @designabeej3 ай бұрын

    Looks great 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Cheers! ✌️

  • @mollysheridan7134
    @mollysheridan71343 ай бұрын

    Great job. Love how you teach as you go.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @jmbisme
    @jmbisme3 ай бұрын

    Wow those birds!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    They are usually loud, but I think something happened when I was editing. Seems almost deafening which they aren't! Just a peaceful ambience usually.

  • @frelnc
    @frelnc3 ай бұрын

    Sad that it was allowed to sit outside in the rain. This looks like it was a well-built piece that suffered badly from being outdoors. You were very brave to have taken it on. Your words of advice as you proceeded were well received by this viewer. I loved the little triangles for orientation. Who knew? I love that you use hand tools. Many of them reminded me of things my gramps used to use. He was a very talented carpenter. Love your closing remarks - When you stop learning you stop growing. Right on. The outcome was brilliant.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    It is sad, but atleast I got to it before it was dumped. And I've learnt some new skills and got to use all my old hand tools, so I'm happy. Thanks for watching!

  • @killy1958able
    @killy1958able3 ай бұрын

    Love it 😊

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @bec_r_r
    @bec_r_r3 ай бұрын

    It’s best natural. I don’t have any insights to impart only that I thought it would take ages knowing how you work. I liked best how you made the dowels. Apparently dogs love the smell of hide glue 😅

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    That would explain why my dog kept sniffing it so much! Thanks for the awesome feedback, I am glad you enjoyed my work. ✌️

  • @Ecila-Samerberg
    @Ecila-Samerberg3 ай бұрын

    You can put some candelwax under the draws. They will come out more easily. 🤗

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    I used paste wax, but candle would probably last a little longer between applications. Cheers!

  • @juadonna
    @juadonna3 ай бұрын

    Looks really great! You have some really beautiful wood species Down Under ! (Florida resident here) The only comment I had was the addition of wax on the drawer runners, but you did that!. I enjoy your explanations and reasons for your work. Take Care and Stay Safe!

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks. We really do! It is just that all the names are deceptive.

  • @adrianasanchez7498
    @adrianasanchez74983 ай бұрын

    Quedó preciosa ❤

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    ¡Yo también estoy contento con eso!

  • @polgarauk5606
    @polgarauk56063 ай бұрын

    It came out beautifully 😍 No no paint 😮 I like the way you explain as you go both good and bad. No suggestions from me I am a watcher not a doer. I love to learn things but my circumstances mean I will never do just enjoy the results of others.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much. And fair enough, I am glad you can watch and enjoy my videos and outcomes with me😊

  • @savvysilla8314
    @savvysilla83143 ай бұрын

    Wonderfully informative and enjoyable video! Beautiful result! Thanks for sharing the journey with us (the ups and the downs).

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    I was worried as all the 'downs' made the video a lot longer, but at least people can see I'm not perfect and might be more likely to give their job a go too. Thanks for the kind words ✌️

  • @darrolmcroberts8614
    @darrolmcroberts86143 ай бұрын

    Nice work mate. See you wearing the good old Chinese safety boots 😂😂

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    It will catch up to me one day.

  • @agistan7764
    @agistan77643 ай бұрын

    Nice work and you said, you have lots to learn. I highly recommend Ahti's AT Restoration channel.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    There will always be something new to learn, that's what makes it fun! And I do follow AT as well! Does great work.

  • @ratanashifu

    @ratanashifu

    3 ай бұрын

    Thing is, Ahti has learnt the trade of really restoring, and not renewing, only a few years back and I still see him do things that the old man Thom Johnson from "Gorme, Maine" would not approve of.

  • @stephanietaylor8003
    @stephanietaylor80033 ай бұрын

    It's a pleasure to watch you woerkimh 😊. Beautiful job

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @barbarajohnston5400
    @barbarajohnston54003 ай бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @debsmith2269
    @debsmith22693 ай бұрын

    It looks great, especially compared to the way it looked at the start. The top is a nice contrast with the body, being slightly glossier. Yes, slight imperfections in vintage furniture aren't detrimental at all. More like kinda expected and accepted.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    I totally agree! It's like the rocking chair I restored. Some people weren't sure about the way I managed all the nail holes, but it shows its history and how many iterations it had been through. Thanks for watching and the feedback!

  • @philomenawalsh1696
    @philomenawalsh16963 ай бұрын

  • @christeljeandheur8090
    @christeljeandheur80903 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤👌👏

  • @MissLady-pq4hc
    @MissLady-pq4hc3 ай бұрын

    Oh no, no paint, came out beautifully.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @purtis99
    @purtis99Ай бұрын

    I have had that problem with that brand bottled hide glue. Been thinking about using bottled Old Brown Glue from Antique Refinishers

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    14 күн бұрын

    Upon reading I can see a lot of people aren't fans either. I am digging the hot hide now, and it feels more authentic to use.

  • @mjrulez100
    @mjrulez1002 ай бұрын

    No! No paint. It came out beautifully. By the way, could you send some rain to South Australia. We haven't had any for about 3 months!

  • @gregpendrey6711
    @gregpendrey67113 ай бұрын

    Dang squeezing birds.

  • @ratanashifu
    @ratanashifu3 ай бұрын

    I would have lined the drawers with something that makes the clothes slides well back and forth. But otherwise you seem to have done a great job with a warped piece of furniture that did not live well under the moist and heat of your part of the country.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    A smoother material would work better. My wife said she wanted something in that grey style though and this was something I found.

  • @ginalou5774
    @ginalou57742 ай бұрын

    Aussie safety thongs😂😂😂

  • @mab49696
    @mab496963 ай бұрын

    Question about straight head screws I think this is not a historic period piece to someday be worth thousands of dollars, therefore why not replace the screws with something more installable like hex head screws? If it is a valuable piece i understand going through the extra frustration of installing the screws to maintain the value. What is your position on the screws?

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    2 ай бұрын

    Unless they are really stuffed, I think it is nice to keep them. More of a personal preference I guess.

  • @josepherhardt164
    @josepherhardt1642 ай бұрын

    Great result! But did you perchance edit out a few "bloody hells!" from this video? ;)

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    Ай бұрын

    Yes. Yes I did. And there is also a bit of a time skip towards the middle as I had to leave it alone for awhile for my sanity.

  • @josepherhardt164

    @josepherhardt164

    Ай бұрын

    @@RestorationEndeavours I've had projects like that (not in woodworking).

  • @mab49696
    @mab496963 ай бұрын

    NO on painting this beautiful wood!!!

  • @Bob-mk4cd
    @Bob-mk4cd3 ай бұрын

    No paint!!! Hard to believe how awful the starting point. Imperfections are just fine.

  • @RestorationEndeavours

    @RestorationEndeavours

    3 ай бұрын

    I think the same. But so many people seem to live those videos where furniture gets painted up!