Well done, I nice professional look using modern materials.

I've watched about a dozen furniture refinishing videos so far, and yours is the best. Clear process, well-documented, and an outstanding result.

Just beautiful. I am a trained carpenter in Germany and You have really inspired me to start doing woodworking projects again. Been a carpenter for 27 years now but Never really enjoyed it. But NOW since i have been watching your vids i finally enjoy it again( also makes my wife Happy as well) . Thank you. Also Love it when your dog is there helping too.😁😁

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks! I'm glad and flattered I could be an inspiration! One of my favorite guys I ever worked for was from Germany so some of my tricks come from the old country! 😃 Good luck with your projects bud!

Wow what a beautiful finish!

That table is gorgeous.

Just gorgeous!

Goodness!!!!!! Speechless!!!! Simply beautiful!!!!

Beautiful , refinishing work.

Gorgeous!!

Beautiful! Love how you made everything blend ❤️

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

Excellent job!!

Nice work... its good to see someone do a job right.

Fantastic job!

SO LOVELY!

I love the way you love what you do. It shows in your work. ITS ART.

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really do enjoy what I do. So much more to come! 😃

Beautiful!

Looks amazing

Gorgeous.

Really beautiful. Gorgeous table. Love you work. Your voice is so peaceful and walking your dog is just lovely. A pleasure to watch.

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Oh, you are so smart. I'm watching little details. I like your system for cutting your sandpaper. I have never thought of that. You could even add a ruler on there, if you needed a certain size, like I do with my palm sander. I usually just trace the previous piece. I like your idea better! Thanks!👍

I love this table.Thank you I like your video 😊

Not too shabby! Thank you!

Looks great!

What a neat job! 👍

Thank you for your this. My father in law was a French polisher by trade. As a hobby he refurbished ercol pieces for use again. And some old oak tables. He died sadly last week and I want to continue with the work as a hobby as an apprentice. So I am needing.lots of help to get me started on a kitchen drop leaf ercol table. Many thanks. You are a proper craftsman. Respect Sir.

Gorgeous! Thanks for showing us how. Merry Christmas!

Wow amazing!!!!!!!!

You gave me the faith to do my dining room table!! Great job!!

You did a beautiful job!

OMG! Lovely.

Beautiful

Perfect table for two!

I see you restrained from changing the table legs color to black! Good choice on customer request. Great job!

@JohnBearWoodworks

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I did! I'm glad you got to see this one. I knew you'd like it!

I will try that. Thank you!

Just beautiful. Very helpful for a beginner trying to refinish an Ethal Allen dining room table.

Unbelievable beauty and workmanship. The table never looked as beautiful when new. You are a master of your craft. This masterpiece belongs in a museum. Thanks for a great video.

@JohnBearWoodworks

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great comment! 😃

Thanks for the video.

Great to watch you work and also love the dog! You are so talented.

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love Bucko!!!

Love it, nice job👌

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome transformation mate!

@JohnBearWoodworks

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud!

Nice works man

Great job

@JohnBearWoodworks

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent work dude

@JohnBearWoodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

OMG! That's almost like my table. but that's a lot of work. I think I'll just put a cover on my table for now.

Nice job

@jlkailua

4 жыл бұрын

Great looking finish. How did you remove the deep scratch that was on the darkened leaf half? I saw no dings or dents on the finish

Beautiful job! I wish you lived closer, I have a table top that needs a lot of TLC. Thought about trying my hand at it, but not confident enough. Great beard by the way...

I’m going to try this with our dining room table. Lots of scratches in it but worth trying.

You matched the original add-on leaf ! Mahogany (brown or red) tone is often used bring red to cherry wood furniture. I have a cheery desk and bedroom furniture that color.

Truth be told... I'm not sure if I'm giving you thumbs up for your outstanding work or your Speedy Gonzalez pup. Man... he's fast!!

@JohnBearWoodworks

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🤣🤣🤣

This is another great video. What a beautiful finished product! You're an artist. I would love to see you add at the end of your videos a list of products and tools that you use. Thanks for posting this video. Stay safe.

@JohnBearWoodworks

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

very nice bro! wish I was half as good as you.

Best part of the video: puppy walk❣️🐶❣️😃 Just kidding, good work, thanks for sharing! 👍🤎

Absolutely love this!! Has become a staple dish in my family's diet. Thank you so much.

those table legs are amazing

Top job nicely finished.....Bill ....McCormack an Sons Furniture Restrorations

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill!

Beautiful Workmanship ! Beautiful matching finished outcome ! i think it looks better than the original. What i'm really baffled by is what kind of original finish did this piece have to gum up like it did ? Most finishes get harder with age.

Oh my, this looks amazing! I'm watching videos on how to stain a table and whatnot as I just thrifted a table of about this one's color (but much smaller, only a bit over 4 feet long and it's round). Thankfully, the bottom half is wrought iron, so I don't need to do anything there, but the top has yellow marks on it and maybe a few small chips. The chips I can deal with...the yellow markings, I cannot and it's a pretty table that doesn't deserve to be hidden with a table cloth, lol. So, as one who has absolutely never done something like this before...I'm scared but I'm determined to learn! Thank you for the video and again, very beautiful result :)

@newplayer5433

Жыл бұрын

So did it work out?

@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley

Жыл бұрын

@@newplayer5433 I decided I actually could put up with the table, lol. At least for now. Placemats can cover the worst of it. I also question now if my table truly is solid wood on top, given it's rather light, so I'd rather have a professional take a look at it first before I do something irreversible 😅

@newplayer5433

Жыл бұрын

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley ok cool. Wish you the best!

Spectacular results! I would have liked more discussion of what products you used, or (if you want to stay proprietary) at least a discussion regarding how to think about what products to use. For example, how do we think about the layers of the various coats - e.g. what each coat does for the final product. Also, you diluted some products. It would have been nice to discuss why. Clearly, this is your business. So, it would be totally understandable if you don't want to discuss some of the details. However, since you went to the trouble of making the video and mentioning some of the products then a little more perspective on those would be greatly appreciated. However, thanks for the video! It shows a lot about how a pro does the work. (And, if I lived in your area I would just let you do it; cause, after all, you are the pro.)

Great video, wish I had the confidence to do this myself. Can I ask what something like this would cost? I have similar table and 8 chairs that have been in the family many years. I live in Scottsdale, Az. Thank you.

I have the same table! Could you share the exact type of stain you used in the restoration?

Beautiful job..what do you use to Strip furniture? Thanks

Loved your video, gives me more confidence to do this on my own. Just wondering, because I have been shopping around for a good gel stripper and can't seem to find one that works as well as the one you used in your video. Which one did you use, if it's okay to ask?

@Windhover551

2 жыл бұрын

Better google than wasting time here

Very nice finish!!! I have an antique oak table I want to refinish. It has been stripped but there are some water marks I'll need to remove first. I've never used oxalic acid before any advice??

@JohnBearWoodworks

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Depending on how bad they are I always try streaming and sanding them out before bleaching. If you do go the acid route just make sure it's all neautralized before any finishing. Good luck!

Fantastic video, and really nice work! What product of stripper do you recommend for removing the finish?

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use a gel stripper. The stronger and smellier the better! Haha

I have that same EA table! With the same problem. It's 20 + years old and the finish is all cloudy looking. Need to find someone to refinish it.

1 million and one for wood but I have been online for a couple hours trying to find a restoration of an acrylic coffee table. They show how to make acrylic top but not change/paint/restore a top “sigh” me a link I would appreciate it thanks in advance 😊 Great job on the table too, very nice!!

Should I condition the wood after sanding? I'm working on a 1970's dining table. Ty

Hello, I am going to restore my dining table and changing the color from brown to dark walnut, I stripped the table surface, but what you will recommend me to do if I don't want to strip the 4 chairs? if I can paint them with a similar color paint? Thanks.

What stain was this please ? Thanks and I hope you’re still out there doing beautiful work

I don't know if this is an appropriate, but how much did you charge them ? I have a table similar and it needs to be rescued big time. I'm trying to find out what's a good fair price to pay.

I bought a maple kitchen oval table with 6 chairs for $100. The new furniture I bought is dark brown to black. The table has spilled paint on the top. I was thinking of scraping the paint off and cleaning it with TSP and finishing with brown/black chalk paint and use spray cans of matt polyurethane finish What are your thoughts

After your stained it you then used sandpaper. What grit and why did you use sandpaper? I want to refinish my table and trying to learn how to do it correctly. Great job by the way!!

@JohnBearWoodworks

2 жыл бұрын

I was sanding the sealer, not the stain.

Absolutely beautiful ! I have the exact same Ethan Allen British classic dining room table . Bought it in 1997. It is in desperate need of refinishing along with 6 chairs 4 side and 2 arm . Can you give me any idea of how much this would cost ?

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Where are you located?

@9outlier

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnBearWoodworks I'm in Sonoma county, California. Ka-ching?! Recommendations please, and thank you.

Why you didn't same process for the legs ?

If you don’t have a sprayer can you use a brush to put the lacquer on.

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Lacquer dries too fast to brush. I am about to post a video using two different finishes I brush. I highly recommend them. Keep an eye out for the video!

Would you recommend a wood conditioner for someone who isn’t experienced with staining? I’m worried about streaks and inconsistencies. Thanks!

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

It can help but I would recommend working on sanding and prepping the surface so there are no problems with staining. Lots of practice helps too!

What brand of lacquer are you using. It turned out great!

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sherwin williams.

@jerrynpatti

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnBearWoodworks Thanks

What kinda wood is that?

Hello, I don't know if you reply, but I am here in Texas and trying to repairing my table for my daughter's 25 birthday party. This is the second 'foot' that has broken and in attempting to fix it, I noticed that another one had broken on the other end. As I was taking it apart and to repair it, I think I may have discovered what the problem is. But I don't know how to fix it (or not sure) or even what these parts are called. My dinning room table seats 12, so it's large, and has two pedestal 'legs' on it. Each leg has three arched shaped feet with brass covers on the tips. The feet are attached with a three pronged metal bracket on the bottom and a metal 'slide' attached to the foot that allows it slide into a fitted metal insert bracket on the leg. What I have discovered is that several of the 'metal slides' just slip right out so all the weight of the table is on the foot and bottom bracket and not supported by being anchored in the slide.on the leg. We do move our table around a lot when entertaining, remodeling, redecorating etc, but we try to be extra careful with the feet. But obviously with three broken feet, we have some issues. So I am wondering if you are familiar with these brackets/slides and if you know where I can purchase new ones OR fix the existing ones so the legs don't slip out when pressure is applied. You can Email me at thecarrs@sbcglobal.net I appreciate your help, and enjoy your channel!

What did you use?

Not all of us have these fancy tools😢😢😢 you should advise in case you don't have these tools, what we should use😢😢😢

@JohnBearWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

You should call and support your local furniture repair shop! 😃

Did you sand those legs or just clean?

Is that top veneer? My dining set is 30 yrs old. It has a gouge in the top from moving and I was wondering, if my top is veneer can veneer can be stripped, sanded and refinished?

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Yes it can be but much more tricky than solid wood so be careful bud!

can i know which stain are u using

What are your thoughts on water based polyurethane for a dinner table top? I'm going to be refinishing a 20 year old Ethan Allen table.

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Most any store bought water based poly is fairly user friendly but doesn't produce very good results. If you want to go that route I'd suggest using general finishes brand enduro poly. In the finishing world you definitely get what you pay for! Best of luck to you!

I have put on 5 coats of lacquer every time I get little dust or something that makes it feels a little ruff. how do I get the top smooth?

@JohnBearWoodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Five coats is way too many. More coats doesn't equal better, in this case it can actually weaken the finish. How are you applying your finish? What does one coat mean to you? A rough finish tells me you're not spraying a heavy enough coat and it's drying too quickly. The roughness is overspray. There are so many different factors to spraying lacquer and they are constantly changing. I wouldn't recommend it for beginners if that applies to you. Hope some of that makes sense and helps you out!

liked the video. i have a solid acacia wood table that was fininshed with mineral oil. can i strip the mineral oil off and apply a polyurethane finish to it?

@JohnBearWoodworks

2 жыл бұрын

No I wouldn't recommend it. Those types of wood are usually oiled. If you want an oil with a bit of a finish quality try something like a Tung oil. Waterlox is a great product. I would sand it to freshen it up then oil it up again with several coats.

@808capers

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnBearWoodworks thank you for you quick and helpful reply.

@JohnBearWoodworks

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Love your work. I was wondering if you could recommend a stain that is close to Ethan Allen #214 wheat. I am trying to refinish a bench to somewhat match a dresser I have in that color. I tried Touch Up Solutions but they don’t have stain. Can you recommend a stain that I could use? Thanks.

@JohnBearWoodworks

11 ай бұрын

Honestly, I wouldn't be able to. Just looking at a stain color sample on the internet looks different than real life and will look different on different wood species and how it's applied and everything. My best advice is to find a stain close to it and buy a few and mix them until you can just make your own and do samples on your specific piece til it matches. That's what I would do. I like varathane stains. They seem to look and work much better than minwax. Best of luck to you!

If I want to paint a table would I used the same process? What would I use to seal the paint on top with to protect from stains and scratches? 🤔

@JohnBearWoodworks

Жыл бұрын

Yes and no. I'm not much of a painter but I would think by now there is a pretty good selection of self sealing paints a topcoat wouldn't be necessary. I'd suggest checking out your local paint store and seeing if they have anything that'd suit your needs!

How much did this cost

Hi John, can I spray water base top coat?

@JohnBearWoodworks

4 жыл бұрын

Ya I've used water based a few times but it never seems to have the character or longevity of oil based. I think hopefully within a few years they'll get that technology locked down!

What is the difference in the tint coat lacquer and the top clear coat lacquer...also could you have just used the top clear coat ?

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

The tinted lacquer is just to add a touch of color. I also use this any time I didn't think the stain turned out the way I wanted or to hide some some minor blemishes, etc.

Hi John, what type of stripper did you use for this project?

@nspinicelli

3 жыл бұрын

I second this question.

What spray sealer did you use?

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Sherwin Williams precat lacquer vinyl sealer

What stain and top coat product did you use?

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Varathane stain and Sherwin Williams precat lacquer.

Can I put on a coat of oil-based poly over water-based poly?

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

You can try. There are many factors that would affect the finish and the oil based may eat into the water based. I'd just ask why you are doing that?

So what can be used to safely clean a table like this? I have always used just a basic cloth and soapy water after a meal, and then murphys soap. I am worried now that I might have contributed to the demise of our old table??

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

From my understanding Clorox wipes are now safe to use on finished surfaces. I even have a container that says it right on it!

Question: I need to refinish the top to my dining room table. I ruined the finish on it several years ago. It has a veneer on the top and I can't imagine sanding it that aggressively. Suggestions?

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

I'd use stripper to get the finish off then sand by hand. You can see how I do that in this video as well as several of my other videos. Best of luck!

@mlw1700

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Your work is beautiful.

@JohnBearWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

@@mlw1700 thanks! 😃

Good morning John, My name is Francisco Mejia from California. I have a question.. Is Pre-catalyzed finish coat resistant to the direct contact with hot or cold items?

@JohnBearWoodworks

2 жыл бұрын

It seems to be atleast for any finish I've applied so far! If you want maximum durability though conversion varnish is the way to go!

@franciscoblanco10

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John !! I appreciate your knowledge.