The dog-peg drama towards the end was excellent. The final reveal of the top's wood grain is so lovely.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I liked that too!

@oftenlucid

2 жыл бұрын

With the fist to the chest salute, confirmed what I had long suspected. . . Ella is a Starship Fleet Commander. . .

You know, I've meant to say this before, but it always surprises me when you don't refinish something. I see something old and beat up and say "Oh, he's gonna need to refinish that for sure". But you've taught me that just some wax polish can go a long way to breathing life back into a piece. As always, incredible work Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I rarely "refinish" things anymore. I like to keep them looking old!

This to me is more of a resurrection than a restoration. Brought back from the dead! What a warm, comforting looking little table. This humble little table was worthy of such careful attention. I think it looks pretty good too.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Well said

@denisejobeck853

Жыл бұрын

Nothing like watching a master at work.

What I learn from Tom Johnson: To every thing there is a season and to every joint there is a clamp. 😆You'll be proud, I finally got some 'hide' glue, heated and used it on some fractured veneer for a PERFECT fit. Thank you for the best wood teachings.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's great Cat! Yes, the hide glue is great

Did no one else clock that cute little "oops!' when Tom accidentally knocked over the hide glue (11:18 min. marker)??!! So adorable...just another reason why your videos are so enjoyable to watch Tom, you are just yourself, no facade. Not only are your videos well shot and edited, your story telling of the piece and your methods are never dictatorial (i.e. "my way is the only way..." ) but rather, a sharing of years of experience through practical application. And your fresh approach to each piece to respect it's history and future. Just love it!! Thanks for another great tutorial Tom, and say "Hi" to Ella for me

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I'm not sure if people understand that I am never saying "this is how you should do it". I'm just showing what I do!

Dear Thomas, One of my favorites of your pieces. The training of the canine to drop an object from its mouth into your hand based upon a Roman Soldiers salute was worth the whole show.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I never related that to a Roman's salute! I like that! It's just what they taught us in training class

Alterations to such pieces were the norm rather than the exception, at least here in the U.K. In fact, it is quite difficult to find original pieces of furniture of that period.......without paying astronomical prices. Much of it was altered to suit changes in styles and fashions during the mid to late Victorian era. After all we didn't have the convenience of IKEA and the like, so old items were regularly fashioned to suit. In addition, a lot of furniture was handed down through the generations (My grandmother intact owned several pieces of furniture belonging to her great grand parents. Or, It may well have been that a particularly item was the only item of value so it may have been broken down into two, three or more pieces to allow family members their share. In any case, an interesting item, wouldn't it be great if these old pieces had a playback button of their life. Great work as always.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, all true, well said. I like the playback button!

@skidelrymar

2 жыл бұрын

so in those times they used to recycle more than we do today. we should do that more often instead of cutting trees.

A prime example of Mr. J’s craftsmanship! Extra special for the replacement of the drawer pull and expert substitution of a treat for the dropped peg. What a good girl!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

She is! Thank you!

Apparently judging by the old recycling and repairs done in the past furniture was highly valued back then.Today we would likely just trash it.Glad to see you repairing it so it can keep on serving another generation.Great job and infinite patience .

@raycarnis9540

2 жыл бұрын

It may have traveled across the ocean as a flat pack all these years ago.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I'm glad I could help it on it's journey

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Good point. Not being glued could be a good thing

@davids6533

Жыл бұрын

In some countries, furniture is passed down through generations as heirlooms because it's so hard to acquire. There is no furniture stores or walmart, or money for such things in some places. Here in the U.S., nearly everything is made to be disposable, so lots of us think nothing about trashing a repairable piece and going to get something new. It's almost unbelievable at what we throw away simply because it's old and maybe not perfect.

There is, within the realm of patience, a place where guys like you go with great enthusiasm, almost abandon, where 10 or 20 repairmen of varying levels of skill have 'taken a shot' at repair of this well-deserving and long-serving table. At long last, the table, now almost wreckage, comes under the hand of the master. Beautiful job! Thanks.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Well said, I appreciate it!

Sometimes less is more. Just imagine what that table has seen in its lifetime from where it started out. It would grace any home. Love the way Ella saw an opportunity to finagle a treat. Gotta love dogs! 🦮❤️

@dlevi67

2 жыл бұрын

Come on, honest pay for honest work - she picked up the peg to help! 🤣

@johnhobson9165

2 жыл бұрын

If my dog thought that something was good to eat, you wouldn't get it away from her.

@dlevi67

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnhobson9165 Well, it was a trade. And I bet that the treat was tastier!

@Nancy-uv4xx

2 жыл бұрын

I thought that peg was history. Well done, Ella!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Oh yeah, they keep us laughing!

Holy jigsaw puzzle, Batman! 😀 I admire your thoughtful and respectful work.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin!

The good doggie didn’t really want to eat that peg…..she just wanted some camera time. And a treat. Smart dog…..

@notfeedynotlazy

2 жыл бұрын

He, he, as soon as I saw so may -toys- pegs, I knew Ella was gonna try to take one... (labs gonna be labs)

@goofe.washington953

2 жыл бұрын

@@notfeedynotlazy Ella is an opportunist. And a sweetie….

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

She is! Thanks!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

She's always on the look out!

@auntielaura5

2 жыл бұрын

She was polite - she took the one that fell on the floor. 🤣

I love the tape over the nail head hole to catch any splintering when backing the nail out. Top tip. Another fantastic job, huge thanks.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! took me awhile to figure that one out! It works great though

Labradors are one of the most helpful breed of dog. The pre-moistening of those pegs would come naturally I'm sure.

@notfeedynotlazy

2 жыл бұрын

Yep.

@judithburke1539

2 жыл бұрын

Possibly with a couple tooth marks as well. She is a well behaved girl!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They are! retrievers, after all

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

I agree too!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

She is! Thanks!

When a piece of furniture manages to survive 100s of years of wars, famines, pestilence and possible fires, it deserves the time, effort and respect that you gave it. High 5 to you sir!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Well said!

You have to love Labradors, a certain beagle of my acquittance would have taken harder line, in the peg hostage negotiation. Exactly the right repair on that wee table Tom. Thanks for posting.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It definitely helps that she is a retriever!

@auntielaura5

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the temple in Bali where monkeys routinely steal items from tourists and hold them hostage until they are “ransomed” with food. Funniest thing is they have figured out the relative worth of the items they steal. They know, for example, that a cellphone is worth more than a hat, and will refuse to return the item until they get what they’re due. 🤣🤣. That beagle might be a more forceful negotiator than Ella, but I think the monkeys are the best. 🤣

In this day and age of cutting corners and shoddy workmanship, it is so nice to see someone who has uncompromising standards. Having seen many of Thomas Johnson's videos, I KNEW what the answer to the peg question would be.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's great!

I am addicted to your videos, and get cranky when I see the notification and cannot watch it immediately. I know nothing about carpentry or furniture restoration and would not miss your videos for nothing. The longer the better. Molto bello Bella, your craftsmanship piece de resistance

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! That's nice!

Ella is adorable, Tom! The old table looks pretty good and it goes perfect with the old chair or antique chair and table. Greetings from Texas.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! She is!

I think the precious canine contribution to pegging proceedings has ellavated this piece to one of my favourite restorations! Thanks Tom (sorry for the dreadful pun) Dave

@dlevi67

2 жыл бұрын

One ella-of-a pun. (Qui gladio ferit, gladio perit)

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like that!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Good one! I haven't seen Latin since alter-boy days!

Tom, a couple of things. Your shows are ASMR or calming to me. Perfect for a pandemic world. Also, it motivates me to work on my projects. And, I use your techniques for doing other kinds of projects, like prep work and other things.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

@charlesross9260

2 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful, beautiful job. Thanks.

@kathyk479

2 жыл бұрын

We have some antique tables that were my grandma's I'm hoping to inherit them and fix them up I'm learning as much as I can from you Tom keep up the great work!

I was thinking how seemingly impossible it would be for me to keep up with so many oriented pieces, but it made sense when you explained how it would go back together with a minimum of work and touch up.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! yes, it really worked out

Love the work! Now, at my age, I have the patients to go about such an undertaking. It's strange, the older I get, the far more patience I've acquired in working with my hands. I even do auto repairs that I had no forbearance for in my younger days. Stranger still, my allowance for people has inversely gone the other way, the bane of age, I guess. I still love your calm perseverance...an admirable quality I've learned from and enjoy watching!

@billkurek5576

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 10 thumbs up….

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's the same for me - more patience, except mine does extend to people also. Why waste your energy?

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rogerkauten9769

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration Oh, I never spend the energy on it, that's too cherished these days. ...only in my mind. As one gets older, things become more black and white. When I was younger, I used to question that in my father...now, the gray areas are starting to evaporate. Wisdom of age?

@johnnyo3fan

2 жыл бұрын

Don't say undertaking to an old person (Johnny Carson as Aunt Blabby).

Can’t wait to watch this tonight! Always exciting when you post a new video.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

"Maybe my problem is that I didn"t use big enough nails in my repair work." I could not stop laughing.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@frankschroth4038

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's really a treat to watch and listen to!! I couldn't stop giggeling for half an hour straight when I heard that! To bad that Thomas is quitting due to his age, maybe?

@doughahn1355

2 жыл бұрын

Thomas really “nailed” that one. Sorry, I am doing 20 pushups for the bad pun.

@peggyjones3282

2 жыл бұрын

It reminded me of my dad. He does beautiful woodwork. It's the kind of comment he'd make. ☺️

@carlaburdick5288

2 ай бұрын

I wonder what it looked like bf. Maybe identify by the legs. Would u go look that up for me, .....lol.

The frame looks English possibly Charles 1st, and it’s been married up with some later Georgian planked top , this together with the drawer cut down it certainly tells a story. Beautiful job Thomas greetings from the UK

@lazygardens

2 жыл бұрын

Upcycling, great-great-great-grandmother style.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks! I think you're right

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing new under the sun! Thanks

"That's uh, an interesting arrangement", made me laugh out loud!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

"all I did was......"! a beautiful job that demonstrated your years of experience and the bit I loved best was the splinter repair having kept all the crumbs in place before they were formed. Masterful!❤

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wonderful, period peice, back to original, I use my old socks the same way, and that DAWG! (what a good dog)...lol...t.y.!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

My favorite videos are when you work on a piece of furniture that has many repairs and modifications like this one. The sort of furniture that has been heavily used and wasn’t just a decoration in a rich family’s house. They have so much more character and history in them, and it’s great to think of you as one of a series of of craftsmen who have worked on it. Great job as always!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I like that too

I think it looks pretty good too, Tom. Your dog is well trained. I like the final staging shot. You don’t realize just how great the antique looks until you see the final shot.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So true, especially in the house

I liked the new addition of the "before" and "after" pics. It really helps to showcase your incredible work. Thanks for sharing. ATB : )

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Yes, we needed them

That is a master class in how to preserve, renovate but keep the essence of the originsl - absolutely a pleasure and wonderful to watch from here in the outback of North Wales.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

WOW ! Yet again, you resurected a beautiful piece of furniture. Just imagine what that old table has 'seen' in its life, and after all that time, it's still loved and cherished ready for the next stage of its journey. So calming to watch you at work too - no rushing or cutting corners. Thanks for sharing Tom :-). Take care.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I appreciate it

Encore une très belle restauration,c'est du très joli travail bravo à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Merci! Je vous en suis reconnaissant!

I guess one of your grandchildren is now doing the titles for your videos! Love these. Thx for doing them.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If only! You'll have to talk to my daughter about that!

This is an absolute delight to learn about restoration & preservation as well as to see a beloved Labrador help out. I had guessed maybe thirty to forty pegs were in the table. So wrong on my part. Thank you so much for posting this.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

What a wonderful treat to watch your latest video. You are an inspiration to us all . Thanks

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

"All I did was glue the joints..." "All". Your humility is a great part of your charm. Thanks for your work!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Your way is the right way so really" The only way to do the job properly" , another brilliant job made to look so simple. Your skill has no limit.👍👍👍👍

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's nice

Tom...another great job. Makes me wonder if there were furniture flippers in the 17th century with the way this was cut down. Keep up the great work! Thank you. -Phil

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! probably some other reason but definitely possible

Tom my wife and I love watching your videos. You explain very well. My wife was a teacher for 33 years and says you're very good she should know! I build furniture here in Bucks County Pennsylvania and appreciate all the love and carry you take!!!! If we ever get up to Maine we would love to meet you !!!!!!!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, please stop by!

@johnclauser7392

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration Sue and I will take you up on that !!!!

I love the way your dog assistant picked up dropped screw or pg for a treat and came with your signal to return it to you for a treat. When he picked it up, I thought he might swallow it and it would be gone until it came out in the end! What a helper! Again, loved watching your video to see how careful and exacting you are to put things back together with original materials and only supplement where are you had to. Great job!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I'm glad I didn't end up in the backyard looking for it!

It seems I always learn something watching your videos that help me. Today it was putting the tape over the nail hole before backing out the nail. Working smarter, always! Also, I appreciate the patient and deliberate effort to mark all the pegs and then showing how that pays off. Again, working smarter, not necessarily harder. Thanks and keep up the great videos.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Well said!

You've read my mind Tom. A before and after at the end is good to see. Beautiful work as always. I've had tough week emotionally and you have just helped me to relax a bit. Thank you as always. 🧡

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I hope you have a good weekend

You're THE antique furniture archeologist, Tom! Love your videos.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

All these years and I never knew your dogs name was Ella. I’m a dog lover and I have two of my own and I would listen for her name but I guess I’ve missed it along the way. She adds a special bit of love and goodness to your videos! I think she deserves a raise!! 😜

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete! I will give her one! I will try to feature her more often

The table has a lovely and very old vibe with just enough agricultural feel to imagine it might have been in a manor house. The wax finish with 0000 wool looks so good. ("It's food or the peg gets it, Tom".)

@firecracker4151

2 жыл бұрын

Or a tavern.

@dlevi67

2 жыл бұрын

@@firecracker4151 Very possible - it was 'finished' on all sides, so not meant as a wall table.

@thomasewing2656

2 жыл бұрын

Any piece can be restored to look like new, but then convince someone it's really 300 years old! This will last another 300 years thanks to Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I too like to imagine where it could have been. Yes, Ella knows the routine!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Thanks

My first thought was those boards aren't even worth running through the planer. I guess I was wrong! Thank you for another great video!

@dlevi67

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not worth ruining through the planer! 😉

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You're right! They would not have lasted long

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

yes, no way

I learn lessons in craftsmanship every time I watch these. Thank you. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Never thought that hammering pegs would be this fascinating. Thanks, Thomas!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! It's fun!

That table would have drove me crazy. All I could think of was how hard it would be to clean those cracks in the top. It is a area where you have to separate your common thinking to what just needs to be accomplished. I would have tried shortening the nails. That's why I just work at it as a hobby and leave it to the professionals like you.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm sure you do fine work too!

Fantastic work. Thanks for making such excellent and fascinating content. Great start to the weekend.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. First comment!

Watching from Newfoundland Canada. Great treat for my morning coffee on my day off!

@mikewilcox8866

2 жыл бұрын

Same here Newfoundland, except from South Carolina.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! day off? What's that?

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The key to any successful venture... is planning! love the way you mark everything. Not only will the assembly job be easier, but a lot less stress!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! definitely less stress! Thanks

Great looking side table, would love to have something like that. You did a great job on this one again. Have a great weekend!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

Bom dia TJ ! Afirmo, sem a menor chance de errar, que a sua arte é um patrimônio da cultura dos USA. Receba nossos calorosos parabéns. O amigo nos dá muita alegria com seus vídeos.

@shellyweb

2 жыл бұрын

Brasileira aqui tambem fã dos videos do Tom!!!!! Abraços

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado! Eu aprecio isso

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Obrigado! E olá para o Brasil!

Fabulous repair and renewal Tom, breathing new life into a loved piece of furniture. A joy to watch. I'm also guessing that's not the first time Ella has had a piece of furniture in her mouth, and no doubt not the last. I love how well you dealt with her, swapping a peg for a treat.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! She's really good though - we've never had anything damaged

Tom hands down is the most skilled wood guy I have ever seen, cares about preservation. Best on KZread!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's nice!

Tom, I always learn so many techniques from you, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. As always, looking forward to your next video. Happy holiday to you and your family.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And you're welcome!

Yes... Not nearly long enough nails! Even better, use giant screws! Always looking forward to your next video, to enjoy, learn and to admire patience and craftmanship.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Because of the education you have provided, last month I was able to discern that beat up chairs at the thrift store were solidly constructed well carved and only cosmetically damaged. For 5 bucks a piece and some supplies from the hardware store I now have lovely carved chairs from Thailand! Previously I would have walked on by as I was ignorant that trash to treasure transformations were possible and didn't know how to spot a diamond in the rough. Binge watching your channel has many benefits! Thank you.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! That is great!

I can’t believe I’ve been watching restoration videos for two or three years and just found yours. This is my favorite piece I’ve watched you do. I love a good table!

@johnsonrestoration

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Me too...

It is the insight and experience to know when to add or modify things and when to hold fast to the original that makes all the difference. OH.. and yes your nails look a bit inadequate in comparison!! ;-)

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I need to get bigger nails!

Ella Bean Tablewatcher Pegbearer Legend

@dlevi67

2 жыл бұрын

Glue-eater

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Great! I like that!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, let's not forget!

This table reminded me of the furniture in so many of my elder relatives homes when I was a kid. Now that table is good for another century or two :)

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's great

Wow, I had no idea furniture could be pegged and not also glued! This is a huge eye-opener for me.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, but ultimately it needed glue!

What a transformation. When I first saw it, I wondered who would want to spend money on restoration, but after it was done in the masters' hands, beautiful. Whatever became of the Alpaca herd you had?

@dlevi67

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! Where are the alpaca?

@thomasewing2656

2 жыл бұрын

They got converted into hide glue! lol

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We were boarding them, and the owner sold them. We hope to board more animals after the barn is restored

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we never mention that - we were boarding them, but they were sold

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

We could have done that!

Hey Thomas, well done! Looks great! As a fellow furniture restorer I was wondering how you can be so calm using hide-glue. I always run around adding clamp because of the fast setting time. How long time do you have to get the parts back together and get it clamped with Old Brown hide glue, and do you preheat the part? Keep up the good work / Christian from Denmark 🇩🇰

@twobluestripes

2 жыл бұрын

Old Brown Glue has a 30 min open time! It’s intended to be easier to use than traditional hot hide glue. The creator of this product was a guest speaker in one of my classes and he talked about creating it for his own restoration work, very cool.

@christianbaastrup2939

2 жыл бұрын

@@twobluestripes nice Anna, thank you for your answer! I’ll give it a try, sounds awesome :)

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, Anna Timm is correct. I'd like to meet this guy some time and thank him!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks! It is game changer!

With all those pegs, you're 'gonna need a bigger bowl'. Thank you for saving this beautiful table. I'm not a woodworker but what you've done just left me in awe. You really are a magician. Thank you for teaching us some of your skills. God bless

@johnsonrestoration

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad you liked it!

Another lovely old piece. And Ella agreed. Not having to make new pegs or do touch ups indeed saved tons of time. Old furniture and old dogs. Wonderful. Thanks for making and sharing this.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I like that

Another amazing job Tom, looking forward to the next one

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What you do is really amazing. I would think for most people -- that piece was about a minute away from the fire wood pile. Truly amazing.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's all about saving things

when the masters like you if there are anymore like you, are gone, that's it, it's over, they don't make masters like you anymore. The care and attention to detail even when you needed a knob and of course you have at least a drawer of old knobs that will be perfect. When your videos pop up I know I'm going to sit here and watch every second so first I get a bottle of water, I go pee, and then I sit down with no television and watch a rare master craftsman at work. I literally laughed out loud sitting here when the good ole dog picked up what you dropped! LOVED that. Just a real pleasure watching you work sir.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So nice! But people have been saying the same thing even when I was starting. I'm sure there are lots of serious craftspeople out there! Somewhere...

Ella reminds me of a sweet dog we adopted at 9 years old. This was a very nice restoration. It should see a lot more life now. Your instructions are very good, too. Thanks so much.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! So nice to adopt an older dog!

This was an old, old, girl that has seen a lot of wear and many repairs, you really brought her back. Great tip with the pegs and the arrows!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

I appreciate the reverence you have for those old pieces.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is the high stakes, edge-of-your-seat drama I need in 2022. Thanks for bringing the action again, Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Your dog is so adorable! A nice english oak table from around 1680. Superb restoration as always. Hats off.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Yeah! Saved all the pegs! You get a glass of wine as a reward. I'd love to know the history behind this table as to when/why it was altered. Looks amazing now.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We'll never know! Yes! A nice cabernet savignon wil do nicely

"I'm just not using big enough nails"! It reminded me of my dads' terrible repairs he believed that there was nothing that he couldn't fix with a 6 inch nail. Birdy

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I believe I have had to do over some of his repairs!

I’ve been watching your videos for around 2-3 years now, so I don’t question what or why you’re doing it this way. You have the experience & expertise to make Old Furniture look as good as the day it was made. Notice I did not say like new.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that!

Good for another 300 years! Great work!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love watching these repairs. Think I ng what those pieces have witnessed over the years and that the timber has an ongoing function. Makes you feel that not everything is fleeting.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

So true! I think that's what I like about it too

Camera zoomed in on a couple of holes. Me; (being an absolute idiot when it comes to furniture repair) “What a mess!” Mr. Johnson; “Hm…..Interesting arrangement!” Most of the time I have no clue what i am looking at, but am fascinated from beginning to the end. Really enjoy your videos, thank you!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Sometimes I don't either!

Impeccable woodworking combined with impeccable photography really bring your sessions to life!! We can actually see the process better than if we were standing next to you, I do believe!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I see them better than when I was working on them! Kind of interesting

I will never argue with a craftsman opinion until I would have the same experience timewise. Thomas is a pleasure to see you work.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Got a case of the blues today. A new video from you is the perfect antidote. Thank you, Tom.

@dlevi67

2 жыл бұрын

The glues beat the blues!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

That's great! You're welcome!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Good one! A possible "clickbait"?

This table reminds me of some furniture I saw years ago in the UK made from recycled ship timbers. Nonparallel boards, peg holes, no glue, squarish pegheads, filled joints... The mystery is intriguing..

@dlevi67

2 жыл бұрын

No mystery - just recycling. Wood was expensive (try going from a tree trunk to a square, straight plank just with hand tools, and you'll soon understand why).

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! yes, I can believe that with this piece. dlevi67 is correct!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! And the same with old houses and barns. It can make them difficult to date

A great day begins with a new Tom Johnson video.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Good dog, lubricating your pegs for you lol! Loved the job on the table. Turned out excellent

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

35 minutes of peaceful joy. What a wonderful way to spend the resting time before the maddening of thanksgiving dinner. I hope you and your loved ones have a merry and peaceful celebration. Thank you for sharing the secrets and artistry of your work. Cheers

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! We had a great Thanksgiving, and I hop you did too!

@carriebtc

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration We did. Thank you. Looking forward to enjoying and learning from your upcoming videos. Cheers

A thorough and sympathetic job Tom, I'm sure the owners will be very pleased.

@johnsonrestoration

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg!

I have over the year decoded the word interesting when used by my family to describe a new dish I immediately know that recipe isn’t to their liking .so I immediately translated your comment and came up with the conclusion that the pegs should have been glued 🤷🏼‍♀️🤔🙄🤔🙀🌟🍀🤞☘️🤞🍀🌟👍👍👍🌟🖖🖖🖖🌟♥️💖♥️🙋🏼‍♀️

@dlevi67

2 жыл бұрын

Probably not, actually. 17th century pegged joints are usually not glued, at least until they get loose.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

True, they were not glued, neither were the joints! But I though no harm in gluing them

Beautiful!!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your attention to detail is very impressive, no wonder you're trusted with restoring precious pieces. Always enjoy your videos.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

You've added another 3 centuries of use to this old beauty!!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope so!

Another great restoration. Thanks you!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Always a pleasure to watch a master at work! Thank you for sharing much appreciated Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I appreciate you watching and commenting too!