In this throw away society, it is so reassuring to see some people cherish old pieces like this. You are so patient and methodical in putting this chest of drawers together. Shows what a true professional can do with what seems to be hopeless. Beautiful work.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

This is one of those pieces that, when you see it, you think: “Yep! Perfect for in the fireplace!” And then the Master starts his magic…..Wow! Just Wow!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ranakillough5649

2 жыл бұрын

Right? He always amazes me!

@rhiannonsheart7632

Жыл бұрын

Not me... I would think "I can definitely rescue this and make it mine forever" then it would sit and collect dust forever 😆 but I could never bring myself to toss it, I love this kind of furniture way too much.

Thomas Johnson: Saving history one piece at a time. Not just a restoration, a complete reconstruction. Amazing result!

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your fearlessness with these projects is very inspiring! That cabinet couldn't have come apart any further, but it had to be done! Also, I admire the collection of antique hardware you've amassed. You can never have too much of that stuff!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

So true! Thanks!

"I've got to take it completely apart and put it back together again" ... the sweetest words to hear at the beginning of a restoration video :D

@infillion7177

4 жыл бұрын

36:34 "I really like doing a minimal restoration like this"

@xedasxedas

4 жыл бұрын

@@infillion7177 he was talking about the finish.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I always think of the people who built these pieces originally, never dreaming that some 130 years in the future it would still be around and being restored so impeccably and respectfully. Just stunning.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think about that too!

I love that the owners invested in saving this piece, with the structure being this damaged most wouldn't have bothered. You did a fantastic job! So glad I found your channel.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm glad you did too!

As usual you are so modest! You took a basket case and rebuilt it into an heirloom to be cherished. You should be proud of your accomplishments and the fact that you stain glue blocks that will never be seen points to your wonderful work ethic, showing that you are truly a master craftsman . In this day and age, that is a true rarity, and perhaps your leading by example will encourage more people to return to our once proud traditions of craftsmanship. "Looks pretty good." Indeed.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I appreciate you watching and your kind words. These words make my day!

I would love to see the look on the owners face when they came to get it. They sent you a pile of firewood and you gave them back an heirloom. Masterful.

@carbidegrd1

4 жыл бұрын

'heirloom ' my good man.

@TheThriftyWoodworker

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that is embarrassing. I can partly blame autocorrect but not for the whole thing.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alex0589

4 жыл бұрын

Great way to put it aha

More of a structural restoration. The result is beautiful. I bet the family were pleased. I like the minimal restoration approach.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it worked out well

I know nothing about woodworking, but it was a joy to watch a master craftsman and artist at work.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And now you know something!

What an amazing restoration !!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That cabinet must have feel like having a bath, going to the doctor and a beauty salon after 140 years!! Great job Tom

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Think of how good it must have felt!

Tom, Words can not express how grateful I am for your taking the time and effort to make your videos. Sincerest appreciation and thanks.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And I so much appreciate you watching!

Hi Thomas. I really loved your video about restoring a shattered leg on a card table. As an ex-furniture maker myself I can really appreciate your expertise and love of working with wood. You have a great manner and watching you work calmly and methodically on that table was so relaxing and enjoyable.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You, sir, are the Bob Ross of furniture restoration.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That is high praise!

How satisfying to watch a craftsman bringing life back to a piece of furniture which has clearly seen better days. Sir, you maintained the integrity of this cabinet and now it can continue serving its purpose. Huge respect to you. Oh and good to see your 'old faithful' companion checking up on you occasionally. Happy 2020 and greetings from the UK.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And Happy New Year to you too!

From a pile of rubbish to an heirloom anyone would be proud of. I’m amazed by your skill and expertise!!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Seeing all of those nails reminds me of why I spend so much time designing the furniture I make to use precision joinery so that I never have to use a nail or screw with the exception of attaching a top from the bottom side with a few screws. It takes more thought and hand labor, but worth it. You have the patience and experience to work with these old pieces and that keeps this history alive.

@johnsonrestoration

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I agree! It's great that you can design and build you're own furniture

I think this one of my all time favorites of yours Thomas. Thank you for sharing!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

It looks gorgeous - absolutely gorgeous.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Happy New Year! All the best to you AND THANK YOU FOR BEING OUR TUTOR!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! And Happy New Year to you too!

Stunning piece.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I like this one too

It's just beautiful.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I have to say I always do appreciate all the different angles you shoot from during the restorations, It's great

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Good heavens. What incredible work you do. That's a transformation.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You are the Bob Ross of furniture restoration. Love your videos!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I loved watching you restore this dresser. My late father was a woodworker. He restored and repaired furniture for many people. I enjoyed your collection of clamps, sanders, parts. When we went through his workshop, we were amazed at all the little things he kept, just in case he needed them for another project. I wished I had videotaped him when he restored some of the pieces.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have so few pictures of my dad in the shop, in fact maybe only one. I wish he could see these videos!

Outstanding restoration as always :)

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

New life for that tired old piece of antiquity. Beautiful.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Incredible! I'm speechless!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Now you having me thinking you're a Magic Man! The pile of kindling into a BEAUTIFUL piece of furniture. WOW!! Thank you for sharing you knowledge.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I love walnut and you sir did a marvellous job resurrecting this set of drawers. It’s beautiful.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Happy New Years! Thank you for all your hard work in 2019 and before. I'm looking forward to "pretty good" 2020!!!!!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Me too!

@rustyaxelrod

3 жыл бұрын

How did that work out for ya? (Sorry, couldn’t help myself)

@mergrew0110

3 жыл бұрын

@@rustyaxelrod. Best year, so far, for a long time! Lockdown, for me, has been peaceful and productive. It’s kept most of the rats in their holes! I do understand that’s not the case for everyone, but you take what you can get. Only downside, a hoard of inconsiderate joggers huffing their way past, thinking they are the only ones who have a right to be outside, it got better when the gyms reopened, now they just splutter over each other! And me, I have it quiet again. (You won’t actually believe this, but I restored a ukulele, nearly a banjo😀)

Another stunning restoration!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Just amazing as always!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Amazing to think the piece is still in the original family ownership and likely will be for a few more generations. Lucky for them to have found you.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have a similar dresser in really great shape. It's holding a mirror up top. I helped my mom refurbish it back in the 70's.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I wish this one still had it's mirror

Came out beautiful!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

“Pretty good” is an understatement it looks beautiful! Thanks as always Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

It's so beautiful. I cannot stand it when DYIers take a gorgeous piece and slap paint all over it.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, me either!

@solinvictus39

3 жыл бұрын

I do restoration as well, and nothing crushes my soul as some beautiful mahogany or walnut piece of furniture that has been "upcycled" by application of white latex paint. SMH

@orafrid3505

3 жыл бұрын

@@solinvictus39 EXACTLY!!!!!!

@donquijote185

3 жыл бұрын

@@solinvictus39 about the marble on the top. How does it is attached?

… And that Ladies and Gentlemen is what a true craftsman who cares about the quality of his work looks like!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Tom, this is one of my favorite restorations yet!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! me too!

Gorgeous work !

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I've been looking forward to something looking pretty good...thanks Tom! Happy New Year to you and yours...

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And same to you!

Sir, you are one very clever man. Your work always looks fantastic on completion. Your customers must be extremely happy with the finished item of furniture. Great video as well.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

A pleasure to watch you calmly and surely save an important family heirloom. I look forward to more of your restorations. Peace.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Gorgeous!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

It'd be interesting to see the owner's reactions to some of the more extreme restorations you do, not to boost your ego but to see how people react to a job well done.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! maybe someday!

It's really nice to get a new video from you, Tom. I convinced my wife to watch with me today, and she and I really liked the way you handled all the problem areas on this piece. The surprise was the back side of the chest of drawers. It really did seem as if a piece had been missing! Naturally, you did your usual expert job on this Victorian chest, and I loved the way that you strengthened, replaced and recaptured the beauty in this antique. I hope that you and your family will enjoy a great and prosperous New Year! Happy 2020!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And the same to you also!

Another wonderful old piece of furniture, keeping the character is key.

@johnsonrestoration

2 ай бұрын

Yes, thanks!

Thanks for showing us what a master can do, I appreciate all the knowledge and the patients that you have restoring this chest a drawers.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Yet another lovely video. I really like seeing minimal restorations like this one, I feel like you can really preserve the character of pieces like this. Any apprentices you have or had were likely very lucky having you as a teacher, as you have a great way of explaining while doing that really makes us feel a part of the process!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

when you come across nails or screws that have been in the wood for a long time they form a bond with the wood. I find the end of an electric soldering iron placed over the head expands the nail/screw breaking the bond then when it cools it easy to remove

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will try that

Stellar restoration. Cheers, Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful result!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

During the intro, your dog was watching you like a hawk, he’s very keen to see the project start. Love the content! Keep it up. :)

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do! She's waiting for the hide glue to start hitting the floor!

TOM?! Don't leave us hanging! Since you discovered a piece of the back wasn't missing, what was the message on the back? Happy New Year and great restoration!

@jaybrown3953

4 жыл бұрын

What did it say. It looked like the word MASS was written on it.

@caleblancaster5471

4 жыл бұрын

My question as well. LOL

@arcjay1

4 жыл бұрын

Pedrick and Closson' which was in Lawrence Massachusetts during the mid 19th Century. Here is a link to a an advertisement. books.google.com/books?id=PWvlFXh1ecMC&pg=PA295&lpg=PA295&dq=closson+furniture+massachusetts&source=bl&ots=QHc6WscbJA&sig=ACfU3U1kUp5x44HVYKKqTxowi1ZDhxdhtQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwja_ce1munmAhWWITQIHdFJAgQQ6AEwBHoECAsQAQ#v=onepage&q=closson%20furniture%20massachusetts&f=false

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Still can't make it out!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

I think it was "MISS"

Excellent work!! Incredible patience and care!!

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

One of my favorite restorations!!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete! me too!

Just came from an old video of yours. So I checked for a recent one. Well what a treat! A mere 15 minutes ago you posted this. And I'm sure it will never get old!

@petebutler5139

4 жыл бұрын

I personally think he is the best on KZread!

@lasaterjames366

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir. Tom is the best I have ever seen. He respects the spirit of each piece with minimal new pieces.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I think the message is an address for an old firm - "Pedrick & Closson, Lawrence, Mass."

@Shcreamingreen

4 жыл бұрын

You're right, Pedrick & Closson, auctioneers from Massachusets.

@stewartmcmanus3991

4 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. The replies below are right

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Correct, or the original retailer

Excellent job. I would showcase it in my home any day. I am 70 yrs old, retired and do some woodworking as a past time. My father was a retired Master Cabinetmaker and I am sure he would have given this restoration a 'thumbs up'.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Absolutely beautiful. What a Craftsman.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Great work as usual! Would have been good to see how the back looked when finished.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Proper doggo placement is vital to a proper restoration.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

So true! close to the hide glue bits and the treats in Dad's pockets

Beautiful job Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

You are a true artist. Beautiful work

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I'm sitting here watching this and it just occurred to me that I am literally sitting here watching a mans glue dry, and I am totally engrossed. Nice job, I can't wait to watch the paint dry.

@julieenslow5915

4 жыл бұрын

Paint? on this piece? God forbid!! LOL I read your post and had to laugh as it pretty much described what i was doing too!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's good!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! yes, a good one!

That was a wonderful restoration - the wood is so rich and glowing after the finish. Did you ever manage to decipher what was written on the cabinet back boards? Happy New Year and I'm looking forward to the next piece into which you breathe life again.

@lasaterjames366

4 жыл бұрын

Another great job!!! What kind of wax did you use on marble top after you cleaned it. I have one I need to clean and wax. Tom you are a restoration magician!!! Really enjoy watching you figure out each issue.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! A commenter found an ad for the company, it was a retailer

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I didn't wax it, just cleaned. I will try Butcher's Wax

Great work and such a joy to see the transformation from "falling apart" to restored! Thank you!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

What a treat this one was. Really beautiful.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Have you tried removing the scratches with a steamer? That's how my dad does it. The steam swells the wood and brings the scratch out

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I've steamed dents many times

Thomas, outstanding work! What resources do you use for your antique hardware?

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use Ansaldi Hardware and House of Antique Hardware, both on line

Great restoration Tom - thanks for posting

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Beautiful job Tom

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi Tom, I sure enjoyed watching you restore this Victorian chest and I have subscribed to your Channel. Every time I work sanding wood I always end up getting wood pulp or splinters underneath my fingernails. I noticed that you don't use any gloves. Do you ever have that same problem? I look forward to watching all of your videos..

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I guess I do but nothing I wouldn't consider normal. I have an excellent fingernail brush which I use at the end of the day

I'm sorry Tom, but I have to disagree with you.... This like all of your other restorations, doesn't look "pretty good"! This as all your other restorations, turned out BEAUTIFUL! Sir, you are much too modest! You are amazing! Happy New Year to you and your family... and thank you for sharing your talent with us in 2019... can't wait to see what else is in store for us in 2020! God Bless, much love to ya! ❤

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And the best to you and your's also!

Incredible restoration Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I so admire your skill, patience, and knowledge base. Thank you for sharing.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

So what did it say on the back?

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

"Pedrick and Closson", a retailer

the man who built it is smiling in his grave.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think about him (them)!

Excellent work Tom. Beautiful restoration.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just a beautiful piece, masterfully restored. Thanks so much.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

For the love of God man, please use push sticks with your table saw.

@hamish9917

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, my high school shop teacher is rolling in his grave!

@coreygrua3271

4 жыл бұрын

Deuce Luminox. I thought the same thing...until I counted Tom’s fingers. If anyone can do that, he can. The rest of us need push sticks.

@Deuce_Luminox.

4 жыл бұрын

@Dave Bryant Not sure who you're calling a hack, but the loss of a finger or two sure would change his style.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Often, with small pieces its safer to hold it with fingers. In most of the shots here I’m using push sticks (scratch awls)

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, still have 10, last time I checked!

love the 🦙and your finished piece

Just watched it to the end..... what a joy. Thanks Tom AD

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Another impressive job. Thank you.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Outstanding work as always Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Outstanding work

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

It looks beautiful!!

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

A truly great restoration

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Happy New Year and thank you very much for all those wonderful renovations !!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Happy New Year to you also!

a pleasure to watch a craftsman ply his trade masterfully...txs for sharing

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

You are an incredible craftsman. Beautiful.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow! Amazing work!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This video is so amazing, I have to watch it over and over.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's great!

Wow--gorgeous!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! One of my favorites

Beautiful work!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Most excellent work! Thanks for sharing!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!