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Barry you honored the original builder of that table. You recreated their legacy in a beautiful fashion. Awesome job!

@jodidavis6595

6 күн бұрын

Your words made me choke up 🥹❤️

@user-vo7rc3tr7d

6 күн бұрын

It's the honest truth. It was such an privilege to watch the caring he put into that piece.

@loisdesimone9688

6 күн бұрын

@@user-vo7rc3tr7d I agree

@lameesahmad9166

6 күн бұрын

Absolutely true. The woods beautiful grain and the way Barry melded the various woods together while honoring its age and authenticity is wonderful. We are only the caretakers of these pieces for the next generation.

@user-vo7rc3tr7d

6 күн бұрын

I so agree. Too many are to eager to throw away such pieces.

The thing I love about this little table, is that it comes from a time when nothing was wasted. It was cobbled together with different woods to serve someone’s purpose. I bet it was well used and hard wearing. Probably well loved too and appreciated. We have become such a wasteful society that it’s shameful what we throw away. I love that you have sympathetically restored this little treasure to live again, and I bet the original creator will be delighted with the result. xx

@VioletJoy

6 күн бұрын

I totally relate to your thoughts. 🤍

@freethebirds3578

5 күн бұрын

My husband will dig things out of the dumpsters in our community often, but he rarely keeps them. He takes them to one of the local thrift stores. It's awful how much furniture and functional bicycles get thrown away.

I know that creators like yourself have the right to keep their lives private, but thank you for sharing that you are in a relationship. I’ve always thought you have the biggest heart and deserve all the happiness. I love that someone can share your life and enjoy your creativity. Lucky person!

I am sure when it was created the person did not expect it to be an heirloom piece. You have created a beautiful reconstruction that will last much longer. It is beautiful.😊

If wood could talk, what a story this table could tell. Certainly a happy ending. Thanks for such a beautiful re-creation.

Barry, I am very Happy for you !!! You have traveled the world, something only some people can dream of, you have someone special , your business is growing, and you're getting better and better at your craft 😊

Hi Barry, somebody’s love went into making that little table and with your love,patience,skill and time,you have honoured that person. That little table will live on to give joy and beauty for a long time to come thanks to you. Thank you for another wonderful video 😊

You never cease to amaze me. Who would have guessed that, under that humble and messy green paint, would be a beauty made of walnut. So, so pretty.

Barry it’s so nice to see you back to doing some furniture restoration! Thank you for taking the time to share your work with us.

My goodness look at all of the life she has left in her now. Stunning!!!

I hope for your relationship to continue to grow and strengthen through the difficulties of distance and travel. ♡

A “My Fair Lady” story. Plain has become so pretty.

It's because we realize deeply how fragile life is, that when we see something in ruin, we want to restore its life purpose. It's a symbol for us of our own fleeting life, and our need to bring meaning to it.

Congratulations on your 3 year long distant relationship. You should make a video as how yall met,have you talked about moving to the others state, pet lover etc. I love home made pieces, my uncle was a cabinet maker (minister was his real job) he made the most beautiful pieces. He said he always used hardwood and no fake stuff I wish he was here today, would have like for him to make my kitchen and farm table

Thank you Barry, for showing us that even old beat up things are worth the effort to make them usable again. Excellent restoration.

I could hear the table breath with a sigh of relief when you were removing the green paint. Your word on Birch mattress did nothing to convince me in getting a Birch I have already decided that when the time comes that's the mattress I'll be getting. Unfortunately I am unable to take advantage of the 4th of July offer. Even with the discount not sure I can afford it. I like this choice out side your norm. It show how truly skill-full you are.

The community workshop is such an awesome idea, I absolutely love it! Great restoration, Barry!

Virginia is a great place to find both antiques and restoration projects. You’re also within a short drive from other great sources. The community workshop is very lucky to have you! Watching the Temu video, and seeing the treasure trove of new tools that you’ve donated, is surely making them very happy to see you. I watched another video with the same drawer pulls on a dresser. Who could’ve imagined what a treasure was hiding under that nasty spray paint?

Lovely to watch your respect and care on this restoration Barry. I love to listen as much as watch. I miss your home workshop which looks a mini paradise to me. So happy that you have access to the community workshop in Virginia. Especially if it gives you more together time❤❤👏👏love from SWFrance

Wonderful to see you using all the tools in the community workshop. Also delighted that you shared about your relationship, you are too great a guy not to share life with someone special.

Almost 100K, congrats.

Better than new! Solid walnut! What an asset that whole shop was, enabling you to disassemble, plane, recut, etc more so than you usually would have been able to. That's what it needed. Excellent!

Hi Barry nice to see you again. So it's been over 3 years since we started this journey together. My how time flies. I remember saying one day you would be able to find the right person and start a family. I sure hope that dream comes true at least you've been working on it. So BEST to you and your long distance friend.

When you said your were restoring this piece I didn't realise you were going to go to such extent. You've done an amazing restoration of this 'honest piece of furniture'. You're a restorer and in a way I also view you as a nurturer. You were working in the health sector and you also continue your love for furniture and transferred that passion to restore, revive and nurture vintage furniture. I wish you the best with your long distance relationship because a home maker and nurturer like you deserves the love and support of a caring partner

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

I didn’t know it would go this far

One of the best parts of woodworking is discovering what is hiding under all that paint. I love finding items like this just for my own satisfaction and its great to build my skills. Great job as always!!....Good Karma on your journey!

It does't even appear to be the same table! Good job!

You took something that looked like trash and made it beautiful, even with the nail holes in the top. You did such an amazing job. I have watched most of your restorations (bing watched) and honestly this is the one of the most dramatic changes…thank you. As an aside note…you could easily be a writer or a narrator…you have a way with words (and furniture). “If you do what you love…you will never work another day in your life”

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

Thank you ! This really means alot

This is one of my favorite restorations you've done, Barry. There's something so heartwarming about bringing a bare-bones, handmade table to its full glory.

Wow, Barry. You really made a silk purse out of a sow's ear on this one. Absolutely stunning and hard to believe the "after" is the same table you started with.

I love how you not only respect the original builder but the piece you are working on. You don't make the pieces something they weren't built to be. I love this table and have one of a similar design.

OMG Barry! What a beautiful restoration 🤎🤎 You saved this gorgeous little piece and brought it back to life! I'm sure the original craftsman would be honoured. Keep the videos coming 🙂

Thank you Barry, for saving this poor, old, hall-table, which, if you hadn’t, would be firewood in anyone else’s hands. Trash to treasure yet again! It’s nice that you found somewhere to work comfortably and suitably equipped as you follow your heart. Now two cities have the benefit of your woodworking abilities! I have been quite a few places overseas, but only Norway, Oslo to be exact, that you showed today. My favourite places ever, were Chesky Crumlov in the Czech Republic and St Wolfgang in Austria. Two very pretty and interesting tiny towns to visit and relax in. It’s good to see you doing more on You Tube again!❤️😊🦘🇦🇺

I would never believe that was the original table if I hadn’t seen you restore it with my own eyes! I can’t believe how much better it looks. You can almost hear it sigh with relief❤️🤗🐝

❤ I grew up around furniture like this most of it being homemade. My uncle was a furniture craftsman and a upholster. Very nice work. Thank you for keeping the original intent alive.

I love the style of the table, not cheap at all. And you made it so elegant and unique, a real gem! And by the way: I am happy to hear that you are in a relationship, thank you for telling us!

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Just might be the most stunning walnut I've ever seen. Who would have imagined it would be found under what was probably the most overlooked piece in the shop. Great work!!

Every one of your videos has me in near happy tears with a beautiful appreciation of life and appreciation for the past. Very well done!

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you

I love the fact that you tell the story of the piece.

What a little gem and what a story it could tell if it could talk 😊😊😊. Beautiful restoration Barry.

The different woods and hues give it a patchwork vibe. It kind of makes me think of home and doing what one can to fill a need. Beautiful results!

Such a beautiful restoration!! I admire the fact that you showed so much respect for the unknown history of the table. One never knows what that may have been!! Admire your mad skills!!

A beautiful little table. Loved this one

I love how it turned out. The top part, holy smokes that wood is beautiful.

The walnut is gorgeous. It was fun watching you resurrect this diamond in the ROUGH!

Oh that walnut! Wonderful restoration, you are a true craftsman.

you did an amazing job with literally everythiung, you literally revived a piece that could've been wasted at that point oof its life, its like u dug inside to briung the real material back to life, i love this in so many ways, you never fail to amaze me in how careful you are with pieces with such history, i actually have learned so much from you and ur technique in things like this, well done, keep this up!!!!!!

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Has it already been three years? I remember your first videos like it was yesterday. Cool that you’re making trips to the south. Hopefully, you will eventually move down here!

Being born and raised in the mountains of Virginia, I am quite partial to my state. Even though you are only here part-time, let me welcome you to our family as you have welcomed us to yours through your channel! Virginia is a wonderful place for history, furniture, and love! Glad you you found all 3 here! Beautiful job on the table. Can't wait to see the next project!

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

So glad to show your state

Absolutely gorgeous. Keep the drawer pulls! I know they're deco, but they work so well with this piece.

Barry, we bought our mattress over a year ago through you and it is wonderful!! We really recommend them to everyone. Thank you so much for introducing us to Birch mattresses

Barry, I was so happy to see that you wanted to keep this hand made farm table as original at what it once looked like when it was made. I believe you did amazing job. It looks awesome. I love finding old furniture that someone has made. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🌟

What a productive salvage/restoration! It is a great size, and for what it's being asked to do, it has excellent utility. Thanks for answering the question about the new shop. What a boon to have access to new-to-you equipment! Also excited to hear you have a special someone.

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

I am so grateful

Beautiful job..faithful to the original carpenter

Your narration is so thoughtful & gentle. You’re a wood-working Bob Ross;)

Much awaited, much appreciated excellent work as always from you.

Who needs fancy furniture? That little table is simple yet elegant! I had to subscribe as the background music was so soothing while the work was being done! Just the sort of entertainment I like!

That turned out amazing! And what a find, who would have thought they used walnut to build most of it. Can’t wait to see more brother!

A lovely silk purse from a sad looking sow's ear! But it's what you usually manage to do, so I'm not too surprised. It was helped along by the original walnut, but you made it look all-of-piece.

It's sensational!!! It makes my heart so happy to see pieces being saved and restored to originally intended. Well done, sir! 🎉

It’s great to know just a bit more about you. You don’t share too much of your life outside your shop. And SO different watching you work in this bid space. Many changes from where you started. Good things.

Wow, I LOVE it! You do amazing work. Your patience is incredible.

What a sweet little table now breathing new life! Well done Barry 👍 lovely project - thx for sharing!

Barry: nice restoration on the table. It really looked good.This co-up workshop sounds interesting. I didn’t even realize they existed. Boy, it’s a great idea. Please talk more about this concept. Thank you. Carol from California

I’ve been watching from the very beginning! I don’t think there’s words to express hours pleasure that you bring. Your empathy for others is my favorite part. I am so glad that you have experienced success. I will continue to watch for as long as you make your fabulous videos.!❤️❤️❤️☮️☮️☮️😊

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

Wow. This means alot

That table is such a cutie patootie, and you did a great job with the colour. It's hard to see that it's made with such different timbers. I also love those drawer pulls. I've never seen anything like them.

Another truly beautiful job, Barry ... Thank you so much for sharing your great skills & respect for the original builder & his or her skills, as well ...

Gosh you just really know how to make a video. So calming and peaceful. Your voice and music suits your content Barry. Always a story behind what you restore. Also happy to hear you’re a travelin man these days to see a lady. I wish you much happiness. When you were in Norway did you lose your mind when you saw that whale? I know I did when I saw my first whale. So beautiful. I’ve enjoyed all these resent videos. I feel like we’re getting spoiled 🇺🇸❤️

This little farmhouse, homemade table is one of my favorites you've done so far. I love seeing the very useful pieces of the past be lovingly restored.

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hey Barry. What wonderful work and loving labor you've shed upon that little green table. Amazing that it was made mostly of walnut. I doubt I'll ever tire of viewing your videos here. Keep the videos coming. Steven Miller in Bay View WI

Love how this turned out! It still looks homemade, and it’s delightful. 👍🏼🥰

It takes a good eye to see potential in a piece. I’m sure the walnut was a surprise. Your finished table honors the home made history, while delivering a handsome table. You show how much your skill and talent have grown. Thank you for sharing. Also, that is a table I would enjoy having in my home. Great work, looking forward to your next projects, they are always a treat.

That walnut was a beautiful unexpected surprise. I could almost feel this sad little table sighing with relief, very nicely done. I think I would have filled the holes without trying to disguise them, more because they're dirt-catchers if not, but it's nice to see the "history" of the piece left intact when much of it wasn't... intact that is. Kia kaha from Aotearoa New Zealand.

I’d love to have a piece like this in my home, nail holes and all. Just looking at it at first, green glory notwithstanding, I had a sudden strong sense that this little table had a long interesting story. I wished I could have reached out and touched it and connected. You did a masterful job making it a solid addition to a home again, a place to showcase a favoured plant or display a special book or photo. Thank you Barry for the respect you show for the work of earlier woodworkers and the beautiful wood.

What a beautiful transformation. Just gorgeous! How fortunate that it was mostly that lovely walnut. You did a beautiful job of getting the mismatched pieces to look more similar, while retaining the character of the old piece with the nail holes. As others have also said, I like the handles you have on it now, so if “better” ones don’t show up, these are just fine. People built farmhouse tables in the Art Deco period as well! It’s so great to hear that you have a relationship! A very fortunate partner you have to have such a kind, handsome, and skilled partner in you. Long distance can be challenging. (We used to quip something misquoted from the old AT&T commercials: “Long distance - It’s the next most expensive thing to being there!” 😂). But a good relationship is worth it. And the really fun part is how long you can keep that delicious “new relationship energy” going in an LDR. 😂 I wish you every happiness.

Please let us re-visit this beauty when you get drawer pulls that will reaĺly do her proud; such lovely work. Thank you for 'ever growing' in all your talents.❤😊

Labour of love, standing tall and proud. 👍⭐️

Thank you again for your videos! Your voice and process are comforting to me.🙋🏼‍♀️🌷🌼🦋

Superb job, as always. It doesn’t even look like the same table. No more ugly green paint and splits and cracks.

As expected, you did her justice, Barry. Beautiful restoration. Congratulations on ALL of the wonderful things happening in your life (😉😉). Safe travels to and from. Can't wait for your next 4 videos.

Barry this is beautiful. You do such great work. I loved the video of where you’ve been. It’s so cool because I recognized my home town in Va where you showed the antique brick building. Right on my Main Street. Imagine my surprise to see my town in your video!!! I enjoy your work so much.

What a darling piece of furniture this turned out to be!

Hi Barry, and greetings from Virginia! I absolutely love what you did with that little table!! It's great that you saw the potential beneath all that ghastly green paint. There should be a law against painting such gorgeous walnut! You truly transformed this piece from trash to treasure! Well done, sir!

Yes. It is the memories rather than the actual value. You hit it spot on.

Yes, Enjoyed this segment of peace & tranquility no matter your location. Thank you Barry 🎉🎉

That is absolutely beautiful!! I love your point of familiarizing yourself with new or different tools! And you are nice to listen to. You keep your explanations simple enough for anyone to understand 😊 Thank you so much for sharing!!

Barry, I always love the restorations that you do, and how you want to keep the integrity of the piece.

Barry so excited for you on so many counts, first you found someone special enough to go all the way to another place to spend time together, second you found this flexible Maker type place to even use tools you don’t even have sometime! Planing the walnut was such an interesting of a choice! Glad you got to see the Rockies where I am from in Alberta, Canada too!

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

Wow. I loved Canada

Beautiful little table. It reminds me of the milking stool my gr grandpa made for my gr grandma. I even have a picture of her using it. It is unlike any milking stool I have ever seen.

I love the temporary pulls. They look like a pair of slightly blasé eyes, like that table's seen things - which it probably has. 😊

Thank you for bringing back something that had been so neglected. Beautiful job Barry. Wonderful video

It became a charming side table. It will be perfect for books and plants. Please keep the pulls; they are eye catching.

Love this wee table! It came out beautifully.those pulls just somehow fit. I didn’t expect that! Enjoy your dual living areas! ❤

👍 wow what a night and day difference! Surprised to see that beautiful Walnut wood hiding underneath all that green paint.............. Attaboy Barry!❤

I am always impressed with your work and style choices but I liked this one especially. I never would have imagined that the table you found would have turned out so beautifully. Very charming.

That wood was beautiful. You did it justice. Thanks Barry for saving her…❤

Community workshops, I’ll have to check them out and see if we have them here in our area. 👍⭐️

Hello from Ireland ☘️ and thank you Barry ~ every vlog is a joy to watch and this was another beautiful rescue!

Beautiful job like always Barry. Happy adventures in your travels. Virginia is for lovers❤. Best wishes to you both. Joyce ❤️🙏🇺🇸

@MadCityModern

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much

Really nice work Barry, love when old furniture like that get saved and restored, have a nice day and keep videos like this one coming !!!. Brian UK !!!.