How to restore an old dining table

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In this video you will learn how to restore an old dining table: how to sand wood, make wood repairs, make new leaves, how to veneer, how to varnish furniture and how to strip veneer.
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Veneer stripping
3:07 - Leg removal and veneering
8:53 - Edge replace
11:37 - Plate veneering
13:55 - Making new leaves
20:22 - Varnishing
21:30 - Final overview
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Dovetail jig: amzn.to/2VeM7Vw
Workshop vacuum: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Random orbital sander: amzn.to/3A925PK
Oscillating Spindle Sander amzn.to/3lq9t4X
Camera: amzn.to/3e5CG0V
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Music:
Back To The Future Jellyfish - NoMBe
Thinking About The Universe - Nat Keefe & BeatMower

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  • @nancywhitehead6397
    @nancywhitehead63974 ай бұрын

    I am a retired Architect Interior Designer and from your knowledge of repair and various furniture period constructions I assume you may be European. In Canada and the US most of our very best craftsmen are like you and the best ones i have known and used all have a European background and training, In my long experience they are very knowledgeable about their craft and most often grew up learning it from other family members Its not just in your trade its in most of the building trades also like brick laying etc etc.. I love watching your craftsmanship and the patient way you work.. At 85 now i have worked with and known many like yourself and can appreciate your talent and craftsmanship. BRAVO....will continue watching your interesting and educational videos..

  • @franklloyd96
    @franklloyd968 ай бұрын

    This was perfect as a vanity desk for me. kzread.infoUgkxMAlHv7-BBWMrPRm5-uEoD6rtdT7SG2Qr Especially the glossy finish. Easy to cleanI was looking for something that wasn't the traditional white and with more of a modern feel. This fit the bill beautifully. I put it together with no problems, by myself in under an hour.Make sure you double check where you place the drawer tracks before screwing down. I had one track that needed to be aligned with different holes than the rest.

  • @triskerslake3763
    @triskerslake37633 жыл бұрын

    I think you should rename your enterprise 'Lazarus Restorations' - you've certainly brought that table back to life. Amazing work and proof that one can never have too many clamps. Bravo.

  • @ATRestoration

    @ATRestoration

    3 жыл бұрын

    😆

  • @davidawilliams252

    @davidawilliams252

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree! "Lazarus Restorations"

  • @fatimazanelatto4471

    @fatimazanelatto4471

    2 жыл бұрын

    👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @jadeblues357

    @jadeblues357

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish you could restore my old wood furniture🙃❤️

  • @lynnjasen9727

    @lynnjasen9727

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or, apparently, too many scraps of protective wood!

  • @paulamorris4727
    @paulamorris4727 Жыл бұрын

    At first glance, it didn’t seem worth the time and effort, but you made that into a show piece. You always seem to see possibilities where I see none. Beautiful!

  • @user-il4le8iy1q
    @user-il4le8iy1q Жыл бұрын

    Ах, какой столик - классный, практичный, компактный, раздвижной, на все случаи жизни и такой красавчик! Как новенький! Многое мастер убрал, заменил, подправил, покрасил, отлакировал, отшлифовал и - "получите, распишитесь! " Волшебник, кудесник, всё как в сказке! Спасибо за видео, очень интересно видеть весь процесс - "от" и "до"! 👍👍👍👍👍💯💖💥

  • @deejo2
    @deejo22 жыл бұрын

    I don't even restore furniture yet I found myself binge watching your videos. It's always enjoyable for me to watch a master at his craft. Such an incredible job you do on each piece.

  • @colly1952

    @colly1952

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here!

  • @maeverobertson1108

    @maeverobertson1108

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here, but I confess I watch other furniture restorers too. This is one of my favorites though

  • @johnwollschlager9827

    @johnwollschlager9827

    8 ай бұрын

    Another Binge watcher and amateur, former refinisher. Just love this stuff especially rescuing items and returning them to original purpose. This is God's work for furniture.

  • @Mable2004
    @Mable20042 жыл бұрын

    Was dieser Mann alles macht und kann ist einfach nur der Hammer!!! Ein Künstler!!!

  • @karenlawson6344
    @karenlawson6344 Жыл бұрын

    There is something relaxing and compeling watching you bring objects back to their beauty! Keep up the good work.

  • @soycarolinlleon
    @soycarolinlleon2 жыл бұрын

    I am the 2 percent of the population that enjoys watching this type of video because it is relaxing

  • @susanhawkins1130
    @susanhawkins11302 жыл бұрын

    Now I understand why professional antique and vintage restoration can be expensive.......and worth EVERY penny! Your attention to detail is fantastic....a true artist at work.

  • @Rubbernecker
    @Rubbernecker2 жыл бұрын

    I've been woodworking for 40 years and I learn something from every one of your videos. Thank you!!

  • @ATRestoration

    @ATRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @rachaelcook7306
    @rachaelcook7306 Жыл бұрын

    I love that you make these like new again. I can imagine how proud someone must have been to have that in their home. Now too.

  • @vickiefowler1429
    @vickiefowler14292 жыл бұрын

    I never would have thought it would look that good! I’m so impressed!!!!!

  • @i.k.6044
    @i.k.6044 Жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure to see how old things are valued and experienced a "rebirth". There is a master at work, with equipment better than any hardware store 😁

  • @lawrente
    @lawrente Жыл бұрын

    Your skills creating missing table leaves is quite impressive. Fantastic job! 😊

  • @elainescott2579
    @elainescott25798 ай бұрын

    My Favourite AT ,love watching him, he is fantastic.

  • @evelyngorfram9306
    @evelyngorfram93062 жыл бұрын

    "In other news, markets worldwide report a massive shortage of Bessey edge clamps, following a routine purchase by AT Restorations..." ;) I really enjoy this and your other videos - thanks so much.

  • @nataliakrasnitskaya9150
    @nataliakrasnitskaya91502 жыл бұрын

    Мастер-"Золотые руки"! Молодец! Дар от Бога.

  • @catibree1
    @catibree12 жыл бұрын

    And, I knew if anyone could restore it... It would be you. Your knowledge and ability is awesome.

  • @oksana7154
    @oksana71543 жыл бұрын

    Серединка у таких столов раскладная была (обе части крепились друг к другу) и пряталась в сам стол. У вас золотые руки!

  • @user-du7rn4cv6v

    @user-du7rn4cv6v

    2 жыл бұрын

    Вот и мне сдается, что никакой это не американец.

  • @daveogarf
    @daveogarf2 жыл бұрын

    I love how meticulous and detail-oriented you are. Brilliant restoration!

  • @johnpatrick1702
    @johnpatrick17023 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant workmanship. You seem to always get the colour mixing spot on which itself is an art plus the fact that the wrong colour stain could spoil the piece. Keep the videos coming.

  • @ATRestoration

    @ATRestoration

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes choosing the colour is the hardest part, because of the different lighting and different materials.

  • @ValleyOakPaper
    @ValleyOakPaper Жыл бұрын

    Your old bench with built-in vise brings back memories of woodworking class in Sweden in the 70s. 😻 I just loved how those rooms smelled.

  • @scottcates
    @scottcates Жыл бұрын

    The veneer work is impressive. I am slowly becoming a convert.

  • @shirleyannconfer9651
    @shirleyannconfer96512 ай бұрын

    This table looks excellent with the new leaves installed. I love your videos.

  • @jeannehayhurst1500
    @jeannehayhurst1500 Жыл бұрын

    You never cease to dazzle me with your artistry and skill. I also appreciate your informative text as the project evolves and I love that you don’t just jabber!

  • @irishauntie3941
    @irishauntie39412 жыл бұрын

    Oh well done you! You literally made a silk purse our of a sow’s ear. Fabulous. 👏👏👏

  • @vibesmom
    @vibesmom2 жыл бұрын

    It’s so helpful that you explain why you choose the stain you do. As someone who only does sporadic projects it’s hard to gain personal experience with all the different products out there. Stain, varnish, gel stains etc. The choices can become a research project in itself. I appreciate all the learning I’ve found on this channel. Thank you!

  • @davids6533

    @davids6533

    Жыл бұрын

    Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration is another good channel to learn from if you're interested.

  • @whitney3258
    @whitney32583 жыл бұрын

    Hope we choose to go this route more often. There's no need to throw out perfectly good bones, it's so wasteful. Thank you for sharing your work!

  • @LadyLeigh
    @LadyLeigh5 ай бұрын

    You are definitely a master craftsman. Such a beautiful restoration of the “leafed” table.

  • @5cloudwalker
    @5cloudwalker2 жыл бұрын

    When I saw the headline I said this I have to say it is so satisfying and interesting to watch somebody create and restore things that badly need to be fixed my hats off to you loved every minute of it😊👍

  • @ATRestoration

    @ATRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @shaunachristensen3289
    @shaunachristensen32892 жыл бұрын

    You do absolutely beautiful work. I use to love playing around with trying to restore older furniture. But nothing like you do. I could watch these videos all day. Thank you for making old things look beautiful again.

  • @user-tq1vh6me9t
    @user-tq1vh6me9t3 жыл бұрын

    Прекрасно! Мало мастеров которые восстанавливают вещь в первоначальном виде авторской задумки, открывая природную красоту материала. В основном наблюдала шпаклёвку и замазывание краской поверхностей. И вещь превращалась в Квазимодо! Браво, Мастер!

  • @ATRestoration

    @ATRestoration

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @kotyashkotyash873
    @kotyashkotyash8732 жыл бұрын

    I'd describe your job as 'constantly provocing to give up without a single chance to'. Actually have no special interest in restoration, but love to see this one man vs one freacking piece of wood torture show. Somehow the man wins and it's mindblowing, such a power of will, oh my😵

  • @chrislewis2792
    @chrislewis2792 Жыл бұрын

    It turned out beautiful. The laminate and stain you chose really made it beautiful.

  • @167curly
    @167curly Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed re-watching your restoration of that old table.

  • @CynnaAel
    @CynnaAel Жыл бұрын

    These tables are the kind I grew up around. So seeing this restored really made my heart happy. This is the kind of table I’ve wanted the last 20 years and could never find. Fabulous restoration! 💜

  • @pad1258
    @pad1258 Жыл бұрын

    Woodworking… you can never have too many clamps! 😉 excellent job

  • @anneofpinehill
    @anneofpinehill2 жыл бұрын

    I have exactly this type of dining table, in a slightly better (but not by much) condition. What a great resource, definitely using this as a reference!

  • @tonyafa9622
    @tonyafa9622 Жыл бұрын

    Из хлама в роскошную вещь! Волшебство мастера! Браво!!!

  • @net4356
    @net43562 жыл бұрын

    Me and my 4 year old son love ur channel, your craftsmanship is astounding!

  • @blu-sczes3633
    @blu-sczes36332 жыл бұрын

    The light color was beautiful on this table…

  • @julie6092
    @julie60922 жыл бұрын

    I certainly hope you got the "friends & family" discount when buying all those clamps!! 😳🤣 Every project you do is always done with such care. They look *simply beautiful* when finished. 👏👏

  • @tomclarke6475
    @tomclarke64752 жыл бұрын

    My grandmother had an unremarkable kitchen table. She had it restored, which I thought was ridiculous. Boy was I wrong, I wish I had it today. You're restoring memories, not just furniture.

  • @luciemcblane3753
    @luciemcblane3753 Жыл бұрын

    Mr. AT Restoration you are great at what you do.

  • @lourias
    @lourias3 жыл бұрын

    I agree with others that you did a very great job restoring this piece. I am very pleased that you were able to give it 2 leaves to give the new owners versatility!

  • @eileenie3101
    @eileenie31013 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is very educational. I really enjoy every video and learn from them all. As a child I watched my father woodworking and it fascinated me. I wanted to do this! Unfortunately, he passed away when I was 13. Maybe I would have been able to learn from him. I'm older now and I wish I didn't let my circumstance derail me!

  • @tori4730
    @tori47302 жыл бұрын

    I like the extra info you add, it's really educational

  • @williamdoyle649
    @williamdoyle649 Жыл бұрын

    Thank the heavens for clamps,clamps and more clamps.

  • @gillianbc
    @gillianbc2 жыл бұрын

    A very handsome table. Most of the time, there's just me, but occasionally I need to seat 8. Just perfect.

  • @user-jh3wv7vs6x
    @user-jh3wv7vs6x2 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо! В ваших работах столько уважения к мастерам из прошлого! ❤️

  • @zsandmann
    @zsandmann3 жыл бұрын

    Ship of Theseus comes to mind

  • @sylviekoenig9960
    @sylviekoenig9960 Жыл бұрын

    What a rescue! Impressive! Congratulations!

  • @ritas8989
    @ritas89892 жыл бұрын

    Your work is precise and beautiful! I love it!

  • @ruudmobile6726
    @ruudmobile67262 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job... you're a true craftsman!

  • @war7334
    @war73345 ай бұрын

    Simple but beautiful design.Great restoration.

  • @ramiruhig5558
    @ramiruhig55583 жыл бұрын

    that was amazing restoration , I never knew that there so much work into one table , but the outcome is fantastic

  • @raywood8187
    @raywood81872 жыл бұрын

    Turned out beautiful, as I expected it would. I have to call you the master of clampster! Seems there are never enough clamps but you have more and so many types than I've seen before!

  • @thedelta88
    @thedelta88 Жыл бұрын

    that clampwork is tremendous

  • @iracema1
    @iracema12 жыл бұрын

    I would be proud to have that beautiful table in my house!

  • @cab102361
    @cab102361 Жыл бұрын

    You have the most awesome tools as well as spectacular talent.

  • @barbaracatalano6299
    @barbaracatalano6299 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!! I am in love and envy with your clamp collection!!

  • @deborahschipper1520
    @deborahschipper15202 жыл бұрын

    Such a sweet little table! You brought her back to her prime! Fantastic job! She is gorgeous!! Thank you!!

  • @vaidapwaisiho6767
    @vaidapwaisiho6767 Жыл бұрын

    The true love for the clamps xxx

  • @EyeWYT
    @EyeWYT2 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous!!! I liked the stain you put on much better than the original color! I agree with another viewer that your clamps are also a work of art like your restorations!! Super impressive!

  • @kerylcooper2314
    @kerylcooper23143 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know anything about furniture building and repair. But I know what I like and you do beautiful work thank you! ❤️🌵🇺🇸

  • @SBL1932
    @SBL19322 жыл бұрын

    You did amazing work, the table is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing with us, I learned so much.

  • @elizadoolittle5251
    @elizadoolittle52512 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning result 🤩. I would usually skip to the end but my cat was really enjoying it. Can't believe how much effort and patience was put in 😊

  • @skyborne6393
    @skyborne63932 жыл бұрын

    2:22 those are some famous lines "I make new ones" - my mechanic 😁

  • @ATRestoration

    @ATRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    😆

  • @hasannaci
    @hasannaci3 жыл бұрын

    Just stumbled on here out of nowhere. very impressive work, very well done. subscribed.

  • @ATRestoration

    @ATRestoration

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @LorluS
    @LorluS2 жыл бұрын

    Просим Вас делать БОЛЬШЕ именно таких вещей, СОВЕТСКИХ, которые есть у каждого и которых валом на авито.

  • @vbee3571
    @vbee35712 жыл бұрын

    That table had a hard life! Good job. 👍🏻

  • @PrincessLovelyAngel
    @PrincessLovelyAngel2 жыл бұрын

    Watching 💖 from Ottawa Canada ❄️❄️❄️

  • @user-us5cw3eq8y
    @user-us5cw3eq8y2 жыл бұрын

    So this is my table! How did he get to you !? Amazing! Так это ж мой стол! Как он к вам попал!? Изумительно!!!

  • @user-os9rh9xk6w

    @user-os9rh9xk6w

    2 жыл бұрын

    А я такой, чуть в хуже состоянии продала в музей мелкопоместных дворян

  • @judymielcarek6011
    @judymielcarek60112 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful! So much talent.

  • @user-hc6yt1su4l
    @user-hc6yt1su4l2 жыл бұрын

    Колосальный труд, какой Мастер!!! Гениальный , Молодец!!!

  • @lucyssilverlining5396
    @lucyssilverlining53962 жыл бұрын

    I love watching you work. So satisfying

  • @cecoya
    @cecoya2 жыл бұрын

    Thankfully you have as many clamps as you do. Clamp heaven but you do such great work. Did realize that veneer is on so many different furniture items though. Getting my education is furniture restore. You have a great day

  • @tombarlow6176
    @tombarlow61762 жыл бұрын

    Again a excellent restoration very good

  • @cassandraralph5906
    @cassandraralph590610 ай бұрын

    Beautifully done and authentic workmanship!!!

  • @tdowns1733
    @tdowns17333 жыл бұрын

    That's a very good way to make leaves. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @KentVillard
    @KentVillard3 жыл бұрын

    Me at start of video: "Why restore such a cheap crappy table", Me at end of video: "Now that's a really nice table" :)

  • @ATRestoration

    @ATRestoration

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Some pieces are more valued than others.

  • @TheMrBeaton

    @TheMrBeaton

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had similar thoughts to you, both at the beginning and the end. Although for me, sometimes the restauration job itself is the real value. :)

  • @pqworks9019
    @pqworks90193 жыл бұрын

    That was great!!! You are probably one of the greatest furniture restorers ever! That table turned out beautifully!!!!

  • @user-km8zs2lh1c
    @user-km8zs2lh1c3 жыл бұрын

    Отлично!У бабушки был почти такой же стол,правда,светлый-березовый наверное и под прозрачным лаком.Теперь им уже праправнуки пользуются...

  • @joannesferrati3076
    @joannesferrati30763 жыл бұрын

    You are so skilled, talented and professional. You must have started at a very young age because you don't look that old for a Master Carpenter!

  • @ATRestoration

    @ATRestoration

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I started when I was 20. This was 25 years ago.

  • @RissaFirecat

    @RissaFirecat

    27 күн бұрын

    You, sir, are an artist! I am amazed at how talented you are.

  • @speedracer2336
    @speedracer23363 жыл бұрын

    We are such a throw away society, nice to see a restoration, costly I am sure!

  • @judyc1114
    @judyc1114 Жыл бұрын

    You do such beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your talent with us all.

  • @chrisschmaltz2808
    @chrisschmaltz28083 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job....nice to watch someone take pride in what they do

  • @paulapiechnik3909
    @paulapiechnik39093 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great job!! Has to be satisfying to see the end result! Love it!

  • @janetrutherford8568
    @janetrutherford85683 жыл бұрын

    If u are married your wife is very lucky to have someone so talented as you wonderful work u do .

  • @43painter
    @43painter3 жыл бұрын

    I like the robustness yet eligant design of this thirties table! Great job ! Thx for sharing.

  • @berniesr
    @berniesr3 жыл бұрын

    Its great to see the repairs. I like your process with re-doing the veneer

  • @pegeen6634
    @pegeen66342 жыл бұрын

    I’ve just started watching you. I’m in like over your work! I watch a lot of furniture flippers but you are a master! Thank you!

  • @Thirikalee
    @Thirikalee Жыл бұрын

    Wow! I‘m baffled… you worked a miracle!

  • @sararegato471
    @sararegato4713 жыл бұрын

    GUAU YOU ARE A GENIUS!!! nice job.

  • @BUTCH0120
    @BUTCH01203 жыл бұрын

    i admire how you tackle restoring a piece of furniture that i would regard as being only worth being kinling. thank you for another great video.

  • @LittleRestorers
    @LittleRestorers2 жыл бұрын

    So much work involved. Impressive result...well done 👏👏👩‍🔧

  • @patriciabockenstette6550
    @patriciabockenstette65503 жыл бұрын

    Really beautiful and your excellent work brought a beautiful table back to life. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bbqlips
    @bbqlips3 жыл бұрын

    Whoa!! Super beautiful work!!

  • @petejohnson8590
    @petejohnson85903 жыл бұрын

    Once again, you show how talent and knowledge plus hard work, shows how you create beauty, from the near derelict, thank you Sir, Grandpa Pete 👍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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