Released three hours ago and has 900 likes. That says something about loyalty for Tom Johnson’s quality and his value to the woodworking community.

@steelsunpi

Жыл бұрын

Now 16 hrs and almost 3000 likes.

@Greenacres1958

Жыл бұрын

Look now! Crazy!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it's very gratifying!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

I'll have to check!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks

I’m so used to seeing you fixing up old furniture, it’s really cool to see you building a piece from scratch, albeit an antique piece of wood. Beautiful work as always!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Tom, that island looks pretty stunning! I don't think that it could have turned out better! In my mind, adding the layers of shellac to keep the resin from leaking through was a very smart idea, and in the long run it saved you a few hours of headache. As always, your videos are top-notch, and whenever I see that you have a new one, I know that my day is apt to be a good one because I get to start it off watching you do some wood wizardry! Thanks for all the great entertainment and education.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I appreciate that!

Great use for some old reclaimed wood that's had a previous life. Years ago, I had an 1880's house with original features, though some were missing. I managed to find a 200 year old Pitch Pine beam that came from an old mill. I wanted it dressed down but no one would touch it, that was until I found an old woodshop with no electricity and the saws were belt driven from an old tractor. The owner put on an old beat up blade and ripped it down for me, highlighting the nails etc with pencil so I managed to remove them all. Using an original piece I then had a local carpenter copy the mouldings, so when I installed them, in the exact same place they would have been you couldn't tell. The smell from this 200 year old wood was amazing. I just love watching what you do, and always learn something. Keep the videos coming.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Quite a project and it sounds great! Thanks for watching. I would have loved to have seen that old shop!

I'm always amazed how beautiful salvaged lumber can be with the right restoration work. Absolutely lovely island top.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I feel the time passing with each coffee cup.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, count the cups!

Gorgeous. Looks as if it has been in your kitchen from day one. And sealing with shellac before applying epoxy is a great tip.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it worked out!

I know my way around wood but I'm lightyears away from what this master is pulling off. Clearly this man has forgotten more about wood than I'll ever learn...

@johnsonrestoration

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I don't know about that!

I appreciate that you did not just cast it into a block of epoxy like everyone else on KZread. Looks very nice. Thanks

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Yes, and I think the varnish will look very natural as it ages

Absolutely beautiful, Tom. The older timber might be tough work but all that character, even 'personallity' of the finished wood makes it so worthwhile, not to mention its history and battle scars A late night cocoa is not the same when staring at a sheet of white laminate. I'd be drawn to this top constantly.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it's a focal point in the kitchen, really captures the feel

I love that reclaimed lumber has caught on with the public, I think its neat to see something that's been around for a hundred or two years being used for something like this.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Oh yes, it's great!

Tom, I like how you put a coat of shellac on the top before using epoxy. The shellac sealed the wood so the epoxy would not soak into surrounding wood...very clever.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I was happy it worked!

Thomas Johnson for President

@johnsonrestoration

7 күн бұрын

Yes! Seriously, I think I could win!

Terrific job for the"cobbler's children"! I love the kitchen itself too. In 1999 my wife bought our 250 year-old house while I was away at an AIA event, and I was an "architect with a hammer" for six months, while still running my practice. Many projects were rushed or not finished to perfection, and we lived happily with some "artsy" distressed aspects for 20 years. Happily since I retired I have been able to go back over many projects and have brought most of the house up to a better level - still not what I would have gotten for clients - and never as beautiful as the work you have done! Kudos

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it never ends! But we love working on this house and preserving it for the future

Another great video. This was fascinating, seeing how you worked out what you needed to do as you went along. Kudo's also to Mr. Hill (?) who is sharing this bounty around:) I love the opening and closing nature scenes to your videos. They seem to be getting better; clearer and sharper. Your camera skills are growing too!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love shooting video of animals - it's not easy!

@graceveenema4762

Жыл бұрын

I noticed how the foliage around the cat reflected in its eyes. They were really green!

I LOVE seeing the finished piece in the home!

@johnsonrestoration

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! So does my wife!

Exquisitely beautiful job! Love the wood details! Absolutely gorgeous finish and color! Your work is by far the best I've ever seen! Thank you for letting us be a part of your awesome creations! 😊

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Mistrzu Thomasie, twoje filmy nauczają dobrego podejścia do drewna, nawet mnie, mechanika samochodowego. Pozdrawiam i życzę dużo sił i zdrowia.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Dziękuję! Myślę, że to świetnie!

The wood has character, just like the craftsman who made it.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's nice

That really turned out way better than I thought it would. Once again you have taken something that looked fit for firewood and turned it into something outstanding.

@johnsonrestoration

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

That looks amazing in the kitchen. Your wife must be loving that.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We both are!

I really like the photos of your finished pieces in their "natural habitat".

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! me too!

Sometimes it's the simple project that brings big rewards. This is great, Tom! We've been missing your new content, so thanks again.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Absolutely gorgeous as usual! Did you notice the puppy in your island top? Once you see it you can never unsee it. That just added to the charm for me! Thank you Thomas Johnson, you are a huge inspiration!!

@johnsonrestoration

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome! As time goes by we keep seeing more and more images. If Jesus or The Virgin showed up we'd really have something!

Always a pleasure. Thankyou.🧡🧡

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

This looks beautiful. I loved the fact that it was reclaimed wood.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Me too!

Another great video from Tom. I’ve followed his videos for a year or so and I’m always impressed with his range of skill, the level of detail and his depth of understanding of wood working, I think his ability to explain in a concise and informative way is exceptional.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's very nice

I'm very excited to follow your steps to refinish the top of a vacation rental dining table that is continually damaged. I've yet to find a finish that resists heat! Good to have met you Thomas.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So far, this finish has exceeded my expectations. I’m testing it everyday, purposefully putting hot coffee cups on it, so far no problems

I love reclaimed wood projects. All the starting defects add to the beauty of the finished piece.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, we're loving it too!

As you began with the catalog of holes, cracks, splits, etc. I began to think "reallly?' As usual, you knew what you had and what you could do, and proceeded to produce a most beautiful table top that will last for years. Another piece of your genius. THANKS!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

That old lumber has made a beautiful top for your kitchen island, Tom. Many congratulations

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, complements the kitchen really well!

Great addition to the kitchen. It pretty much takes center stage. Thanks for showing us your approach to making this countertop. Loved it and your videography.❤

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa!

I hope the Epoxy Army notices he did not drown the wood in gallons of plastic. Great respect to Thomas Johnson.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I'm hoping the varnish will look very natural

Shellac to the rescue! Wow--what a spectacular result!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow... that turned out beautiful! At 14:12 I see Ella's face in the three knotholes at the top of the frame. ❤

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I see it! Thanks

Beautiful. I much prefer this sophisticated approach to make the epoxy completely invisible and showcase only the wood!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it worked well

You have really brought out the character and natural beauty of the wood. Thank you for yet another informative video.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

This piece came out beautifully. I would be proud to have that for a table top or a stand alone counter.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Judith! We are enjoying it!

Absolutely beautiful! May it see thousands of meals prepared on it! 😊

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

I hope so too! Thanks!

The counter top looks right at home in your kitchen. Another great job.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it fit right in!

“I think it looks pretty good.” Can he be more understated? Just amazing. I love how he tells us the products and why he is using it.

@johnsonrestoration

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it

Beautiful finished project.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Oh, what a beautiful result!! Tip for the epoxy step- hit the spots briefly with a heat gun after adding the epoxy to remove many of the air bubbles.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I wish I had known that! But it turned out not to be a problem

That was fun to watch. Great piece of wood and so glad we got to see it in situ! Nice kitchen!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

150 years plus and it's still being used and giving pleasure. A wonderful result, the colours can only develop like that with time. If only I could find material like that in the UK ...

@lauralake7430

Жыл бұрын

I have had luck finding a few good pieces from demolition, but dont know how it is in the UK

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, that's what I love about it too

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura! Yes, they must have a lot of old wood in the UK

9:04 love that old timey sander. I used to get my haircut from an 80 year old barber who had a machine like that to massage my scalp. It was two smaller machines, strapped to each hand. Weirdest but also most gratifying experience after the cut.

@johnsonrestoration

3 ай бұрын

I remember that when we were kids! The barber didn’t normally do that to kids, but he would once in a while, it was great

That old dry wood really soaks up the moisture. It came out great.👍

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looks great. Love that the wood wasn’t perfect but you made it functional and look great!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! First comment! Congratulations

Lovely piece of work Tom you saved and enhanced an nice lump of wood, well done.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Stunning!

@johnsonrestoration

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The Beauty of reclaimed wood is truly amazing, such character and stories in the wood, its well worth the extra effort. Thank you Tom for a excellent 'how to' masterclass.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Alistair!

Thanks! I needed that! I was given a truckload of 30 yr aged walnut/oak/ something else from someone’s barn attic. Eventually I plan on making all of my countertops out of walnut. You will be my tutor! 22:56

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! And I can tell you, the Waterlox Original is holding up much better than I ever hoped for! Be sure to finish the bottoms, and all the endgrain really well. There can be a lot of problems around the sink, and dishwasher too. I would do the sections around the sink with granite, and the rest with the walnut

Another great job I love that counter top so glad you kept it in a natural color, loved watching

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

I loved seeing the old-growth wood being reused, and it has made a lovely kitchen island top.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Me too!

Awesome!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful work as always Tom, thank you!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks for the pics in the house!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Gorgeous!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Just gorgeous. Another terrific job!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That looks way better than pretty good. This island top is absolutely beautiful.😍

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

It’s beautiful!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Reusing timber to create special pieces is always a great idea. Looks "Pretty Good"!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it really worked out!

As always Perfection

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That is Beautiful!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That looks really stunning!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Splendid.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That is beautiful!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looks great!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

beautiful!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Priceless

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Amazing job. ❤❤

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

love your work Thomas!!!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So beautiful 👏👏👏

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Lovely work

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing job, so beautiful!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Master craftsman at work!!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing job I just love the look!!!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We do too!

It’s just beautiful! Thank you for sharing

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

That looks great.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This looks great.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow! Beautiful job.❤

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Enjoyable and great tips!! Thanks

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Beautiful job!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job, Tom. It's a beauty...

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rosalinda!

Looks warm and inviting!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks!

What a neat project! Perfect addition to your lovely kitchen.

@johnsonrestoration

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Great job Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Real nice.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wonderful Mr. Johnson.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very Nice!!!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Absolutely gorgeous work, Mr. Johnson! Your patient work is such an inspiration!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jesse!

Beautiful work as always! Your attention to detail is amazing to watch.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love the look and your process. Thank you!🙏🏻❤️

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thomas: love what you did. And it looked great in your kitchen. Nothing like having another surface to work on. Carol from California

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol! So true...

Beautiful! Love your kitchen too.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We do too!

Wonderful thanks Tom

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

that top shelf work, as always

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!