This project had me frustrated many times, and I still don't feel like it is complete, but I am grateful for all the hard lessons learned along the way. Thank you for all your support! Barry

@fireknight673

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work as always and showing you work on several projects at once

@jessicabuck-daniel2160

Жыл бұрын

Anything spray painted frustrates me. I love the hardware. ❤ Great job.

@deborahdanhauer8525

Жыл бұрын

I made a comment below that maybe the legs would look better slanted out? It’s not a criticism, just an idea🤗❤️🐝

@mersea.714

Жыл бұрын

I love the end product! Great job Barry!

@ibmimi2566

Жыл бұрын

Wow that turned out really, really, beautiful!!!

You are in that weird place of your skills journey. Seeing where you've been, but seeing how much further there is to go. Give yourself grace because you are more talented than you give yourself credit for. This piece is beautiful.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

This means alot

@lindaali6703

Жыл бұрын

👋🏼🌻🇺🇲😉👍🏻

@hickorygolddoc

Жыл бұрын

Well said! @Betharoot! I totally agree!! That was quite the ugly duck and it no longer is. I don’t think you ever stop learning lessons and skills unless you decide to. It’s in all things raising children, crops, farm animals, flowers....fixing cars, tractors, roads, houses, furniture......always more lessons! Barry is really a wonderful, creative soul who has an enviable ability to learn. I am always impressed by that!

@geofffikar3417

5 ай бұрын

He is super talented. I quit refinishing painted furniture decades ago, just couldn't deal with cleaning all the paint out of the wood. He did an absolutely fabulous job on this furniture. Seeing some of the projects he has done, and his skills, made me subscribe.

Just freaking gorgeous! Who would have believed that such beautiful wood was hidden under all that hideous finish. Great work, Barry 😁

@Maitree15

Жыл бұрын

LLLLLOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLL, I just noticed you used "freaking " !

@cynthiafisher9907

Жыл бұрын

Barry. Barry would.

@johng.

Жыл бұрын

@@cynthiafisher9907 Of course!

Ok not going to lie I was NOT expecting the final results after watching the video and seeing the numerous frustrations for you Barry BUT WOW what a result it is absolutely beautiful far far more beautiful than I could ever have imagined it being. You worked magic with this one Barry 🥰🤗

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This one was tricky

WOW, wow, wow the cabinet doesn't even look like the same cabinet you started with. You turned it in to a magnificent beauty! Well done Barry! Very impressive work! 😊

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pam

I love that you don't judge the original refinisher for painting it, when half way through the project you're considering throwing it out yourself. It definitely helps you understand why they decided it wasn't worth more than a coat of spray paint. 😀 But I'm glad we got to see you do a restoration. The end result is beautiful. (Personal preference - I'd swap out those handles.)

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this feedback

Missed your content Barry. That piece looks so much better. To the "artist " the piece never looks complete. To the layman, it's appears as perfection.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

I love this!

Absolutely beautiful Barry. I am convinced this peice was an early 50s blonde Asian influence buffet. From about 1950-54 blonde Asian style was popular along side of Tikki furniture. The handles are heavy and chunky and matched original base that seemed to anchor the peice firmly to the floor. You did an excellent job on it and what a difference the Howard's wax made in the overall beauty of the walnut.Thank you for posting love,love your work and honesty.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Love this feedback

I am a coppersmith (self taught and KZread videos). Several weeks a go a friend wanted something unique made. I normally etch but this had to be different. So, again KZread helped. I learned how to nickel plate. Plating is very simple and the plating solution can be made with normal household items.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

I look forward to learning

Barry , you should be very proud of that piece! It is absolutely beautiful! What a transformation!

The walnut veneer is amazing! The legs you added instead of that awful base upgrade the piece! You had an accident with the handles but they turned out beautiful! I am so happy you can afford to edit and restore such pieces and share the process! Thanks so much for sharing

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sophia

Furniture is always in very safe hands with you ❤ 😊

It looks great! Glad you discovered walnut under the blue paint and black enamel.

Greatly improved. Thank you for sharing your process with us. As a neophyte refinisher, all information is good information.

That is a surprisingly beautiful result! Maybe it wasn’t what you hoped for, but that finish and grain is gorgeous, and you kept it from the landfill! Someone will be very happy to have that in their home, thanks to you!

wow looks really good. I am looking forward to all of your videos.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

All your hard work paid off, came out beautiful!

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Neil

The final (as it is in this video, at least) looks wonderful and is a huge improvement over its original state. Your decision to make it taller was spot-on and really celebrates that walnut grain..

This has nothing to do with your work on the piece but your voice is the only noise I can stand to hear today. I'm on day two of one of the worst migraines I've had since I was hit by a semi 4 years ago and hearing you talk is actually soothing for me today.

Oh my gosh, this is absolutely gorgeous! I think it looks so much better with the old bottom taken off, and the new likes added. I know you see things that still need to be done to it, but it is just beautiful!❤😊

No one would recognize that as the same furniture. Well done.

I love every video u make such true passion and excellent results

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeffrey

@jeffreypucella3931

Жыл бұрын

@@MadCityModern thank u. I truly feel peaceful watching and listening to you..learn alot and appreciate your devotion with heart..

Thank you for staying with the project!😊

Pure joy watching you from start to such a beautiful finish, Barry.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank yoy

You do yourself down Barry. That piece is an absolute peach! Also, any profit is still profit no matter the amount. I build stuff that sometimes twould put me below minimum wage but it’s my time and it was productive rather than costing me money. It’s a win win when you monetise your hobby mate. Have a good one.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Well said. Thank you for this

You did an excellent job on that sideboard. It is beautiful.

“..At least know with confidence that’s something you’ll never try again”. I can apply this lesson to many experiences in my life. Please ask more than $400. It’s absolutely beautiful.

Beautiful! So glad you didn’t throw this piece to the woodpile!!

Barry, I love your channel, your work, and your soothing tone while educating us along the way! I've ben doing this for decades, but I arn learning from you regularly...ihave never boiled my hardware, just soaked it cold overnight

Amazing, far better than I expected. The walnut veneer is beautiful 😍

I think you did a fantastic job. You transferred an ugly duckling into a swan. Thank you.

It’s beautiful! The legs look original. I’m looking forward to your next projects. Sometimes work can seem like you don’t make much headway, but there are small things that after time build up to make a big transformation! My previous work was in property management, lots of homeless cleanup. No matter the work I did, the next day there was a 97.35% 🙃 chance the mess would be back. After some frustration, I began to improve on my efficiency and worked on approaching each day as calmly as possible. It didn’t happen overnight, haha! I hope these tedious projects can provide you with positive avenues- even the ability to refrain from being overwhelmed and taking the journey bit by bit is big! Have a great week!

The revealed wood grain is absolutely gorgeous. Yes, you’ve put a lot of work into this project, but it definitely shows.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hi Barry, I’m glad you stayed with this piece. I really like how you turned it into something beautiful. Joyce ❤️🙏🇺🇸

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joyce

What an absolute stunner!! It's amazing, Barry. You are so humble and perpetually positive. It's understandable to get frustrated with pieces that require a lot of detail work. You might want to keep in mind that your viewers really enjoy watching you work through difficulties like that. Many of us learn through you. Your work is incredible and you might not give yourself enough credit. I'm blown away by what you turned this piece into. It was a brilliant decision to remove the base and add the legs. It's gorgeous!!!

Looks pretty perfect to me. I love that you reused the hardware ❤❤❤

It’s sad how fast you can ruin a piece of furniture and how much time it takes to save it. But you do a fantastic job as always

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Well said

Barry you just never disappoint! Stunning piece of furniture! Thanks for another awesome video!

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy!

The sideboard is truly a piece of beauty. As your skills continue to flourish, we are also learning with you. Increasing the leg height was spot on!!

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!

WOW! What a beautiful transformation! Such beautiful wood! You made it beautiful again! So lovely!

Ok video finished. Barry, that piece is beautiful. The glow and gleam of the wood.... * chef's kiss *

Another fabulous result, especially as you had to re-imagine the whole design

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It's gorgeous Barry. That hardware incident is well covered too. Interested in hearing how the feed and wax gets on with the rubio

Master at Restoration. Magnificent, well done :)

know it was a lot of work but definitely worth it. You transformed this piece, I think it looks fabulous with all that beautiful grain exposed and those perfect legs. Well done, Barry!

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard

@statewench2828

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Barry took the heaviness of the oriental style and gave it a form of gracefulness.

Barry, highly respectable job, the piece looks very nice!

Wow. Learning experiences are fun, and, yes, call it good! It’s so wonderful to hear your thoughts and how you process the challenges you find. It’s just so practical and good modeling. Beautiful piece!

I can not believe how beautiful this turned out. Amazing work.

Love the finished product! You brought new life to this piece! 💙

Nicely done. Don't over think it.

that was wonderful, can’t believe they painted over all that beauty!

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Barry, you’ve done great (with mistakes you’ve leaned) so far with this project❗️I really appreciate the time out you take to show us what you got around your shop. Plus the “thank yous”. I’ve used Howard’s wax as a last step on wood. That’s ok? I buffed it in. Again thanks for sharing your wood pieces with us. 🤩😻🕊️

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

You took an ugly duckling and turned it into a swan. Love your videos. They're not only enjoyable to watch but they're so informative.

It doesn't even look like the same piece! It's gorgeous!

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

From what I can see it turned out to be a beautiful piece of furniture Barry❤😂🎉

When I see Restaurations I often think of the rentability of these projects, and from your words I can confirm my thoughts: it is not high. Your wish to repair comes from an inner source.

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

I was very happy to hear you say "never underestimate the value of opening a book." I agree whole heartedly. and I love to watch your videos. They're very peaceful relaxing and informative. keep up the good work!

Wow! So beautiful my friend. I am currently doing a No No, painting 3 sides of a lane cedar chest. It's not a real old one, but I think it will really please some one. Awesome piece once again Barry, well done.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

No judgment. I love your approach

What an impressive transformation! Who would have known such beautiful wood was hidden underneath. I have pained many pine pieces of furniture, but I would have a hard time painting over something that was naturally so beautiful!

I so enjoy your videos. I learn along with your work. Each piece has a journey.

Barry, you done good son! I was thinking it was elm. That wax finish is super nice.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

My favorite part of your videos is the paint stripping. I just love it for some weird reason. I'd love a paint stripping compilation video 😊

Wowowowow…the end result is a testament to perseverance! Your decision to remove the base was excellent.

It may have taken lots longer than practical, but refinishing is not always about practical. This looks incredible and I love the new legs.The bees wax enriched the color so much. Its a very beautiful piece!

Just lovely.

Beautiful work!! I have never understood the person who would cover beautiful wood with tacky paint jobs.

After so many painted, cut up and otherwise molested pieces your project is a welcome breath of fresh air. Well done, and Thank You.

Beautiful result!

From where it started to where you finished it turned out beautiful. Like it just the way it looks now. ❤

Whatever its origins and history, you gave the piece new life and purpose. The walnut glows and the new legs give it better proportions. I know you are always learning the crafts but you have a positive and calming attitude to the journey. Well done, Barry.

*What a transformation .. gorgeous just gorgeous*

Wow wow wow!!

This piece is beautiful, Barry. Well done!

that piece came out so beautiful! i am a huge fan of Walnut and this is why. love the legs you put on it. those old ones were crazy lol. Bet your glad you did not throw it on the scrap wood pile afterall lol. awesome work Barry!

You sure amazed me with the final results. All the negative thoughts you had were for naught. I'm loving this piece. ❤

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Looks gorgeous to me!

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Really beautiful results! You made the best possible decisions at each of those critical points when lots of people would have given up. It seemed like a project that was loaded with frustrations. I hope the other pieces you're working on will go more smoothly and profitably. That large green one looks interesting, hope its next!

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Always love your comments

@statewench2828

Жыл бұрын

I spotted that green set right off! Can't hardly wait to see it.

The addition of the legs is brilliant. I love the color of this finish.

That piece turned out just beautiful, Barry!

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rena!

Its just amazing to watch your work. This is one of my favorite projects that you have shared with us. Thanks for all that you share with the community.

Very glad that you decided to go ahead and finish this restoration. It's a gorgeous piece.

Love it! Give yourself a break, don’t be so tough on herself. I can say that because I do it too

@MadCityModern

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Great book. Barry I always enjoy your work.❤️

I think the base was an attempt to match the draw pulls which are amazing. The green furniture looks like a pain for the eyes. Also the colorful white dresser that you have some tools on looks fun with all the colors.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I'm thankful that you shared your mistakes. That's how we can all learn. This is gorgeous work.

Oh my goodness the difference between the four and the after is so phenomenal. Now it is truly a gorgeous piece of furniture. Wonderful job.

That was a splendid restoration, Barry! From what you began with, it is an amasing accomplishment! As always, you do fantastic work with the pieces you restore!👍

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Finish looks great. I preferred the original base for its unique style that gave it character.

I thought it turned out brilliant Barry. Well done.

Love what you have done with the piece. I would buy it.

@MadCityModern

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

That is a MILLION times better than it is was!!! Well done 🎉🎉🎉

May not be perfect but it is gorgeous. I can imagine having this one in my home 😍

The legs just elevated the piece for me, both physically and metaphorically. The wood grain on the veneer is gorgeous. So much better than the sloppy blue paint job!

I love the way this piece turned out…your too hard on yourself…you’re a great teacher 😊

I like the look of the new legs instead of the old base; turned out wonderful!

You sir are the ultimate perfectionist! This piece was fortunate to end up in your very talented hands! Didn’t doubt for a moment you would make it a desirable piece and lucky for us a very instructive learning experience. Bravo 👏🏽 👏🏽

This is a beautiful piece of furniture. All your hard work and frustration paid off. Who would would have thought all that beauty was hidden under that blue paint.👍

Ooooooh that's gorgeous!