I found a painting contractor who was giving away 70 gallons of mostly stain and a little bit of paint. They were full gallon cans with some quarts. I am a staining novice. I didn't realize you can thin it and mix in other stains to change the color. Watching your process is relaxing and enjoyable.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's a lot of stain!

Funnily enough, I spent my day restoring an Antique Clock Case ! The sides and front were just filthy, so a good clean then Brown Briwax Polish sorted them out. The top was marked badly, so I used Meths and fine steel wool to get the old finish off. Light sanding and a couple of coats of Shellac and it looks great again. Also, your idea of rubbing it with brown paper to get those tiny nibs off - BRILLIANT. Final Briwax Polish and BINGO :-)

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like that you were able to keep it a minimum. Good old Briwax! It's always tough when one section gets a new finish, matching to the old

I watch several KZread channels, but there is only one that I watch every single video and usually the minute I see it. That is this channel.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert! I love that phrase!

Wow...just watching him tape that clock...kind of relaxing with the precision.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Mr Johnson i love your work and see you have all kinds of animals, the patience you have to restore those beautiful furniture amongst other's i see you love your work is an art. I wacht your channel and love it, i have a very old table a friend gave to me is wing table i called it and square i don't know what do with it but i can't throw out, my friends said is ugly but i think this table could be close to hundred year's.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with the table!

Interesting restoration. Almost like a body shop touching up the finish on an old car. Looks good.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Very much the same as auto body work, in fact I buy a lot of supplies from auto body paint stores

A lovely clock, and I would hazard to say it has a better finish than when it left the factory!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jamesbuettner29

4 жыл бұрын

This was a kit clock, you assembled it yourself. It came with the mechanism. It was a very nice DIY project.

Another beautiful restoration!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Once again...a perfect example of patience in the workshop. His work is blessed by his extra time. Our own work is blessed as well. Merry Christmas, and thank you Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! And the best to you and your family this Holiday Season!

More beautiful work from a master. I watch you for the pleasure of seeing fine craftsmanship but also because I pick up tips that help me in my own furniture repair/refinishing. Thank you!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Best work friend!!!! Great!

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your comments!

There is always something to learn by watching your videos!! 😊😊✝✡

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Well, please realize that I also am learning new things as I make them!

For the first time I have to disagree with you Tom. It looks a lot better than pretty good. It turned out very good! This was very peaceful for me. Thank you Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Excellent video as always Tom. God bless you and your family this Christmas,and please never stop making these wonderful videos.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And the best to you and your family also!

Every video is totally watchable, from this Channel.....Wishing you many more years to come!!.... 😊.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Now that's a beautiful clock, good job sir 👍

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Tom, very instructive. I'm fascinated by your use of such a large variety of products in your repairs. I've watched you use dye stains, pens, french polish, aerosol sprays and lacquers and yet they all seem to be compatible. I was always under the impression that you had to finish like with like if you want to avoid a chemical reaction. It would be really useful to understand a little more about your thought processes when you are assessing a piece that requires a surface finish repair and about how you decide in which direction to go.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Yes, that's a good idea, it would involve actually writing a script! The common thread to the finishes you mention is alcohol as a solvent

A nice touch and approach. Well done sir.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I actually recently made my own “toner”, but my clear was a polyurethane. It was for a set of chairs my customer had her heart set on. Once I stripped the factory coating off I realized the majority of their color was in the finish, exposing a completely whitish wood. No matter the stain, I couldn’t get that wood to look anything like she wanted. So I mixed some stains just like you did with the poly and nailed the look. She was very happy with the final product. I always enjoy watching the #AntiqueSamurai

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's amazing to see how much toner is in these factory finishes. But it's one of the most important tools in the kit! I'll check out the link

@jeremyobrien4889

4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration ?

Very nice job again Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Such beautiful work. I remember my grandfather had a clock like this.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! memories.......

It looks lovely! Really lovely!!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It looks much better than I imagined it would. Your skills are amazing. It looks like you could do with a short trip to a chiropractor, though. Have a great Christmas, Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I went on Friday!

@jaycorwin1625

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration Good to hear! We want to make sure you're able to keep making videos and not too creaky to get around.

must appreciate the many hours of tedious work behind this seventeen minutes of enjoyable video. thanks!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you for the video. I am restoring an antique myself and this video was very helpful!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Good luck!

Once again, fabulous work.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have a small collection of clocks and they are all wind types, no batteries. When I saw this I was a little nervous because mine are all so special to me. You, sir, are a true artist. I have no words-i, amazing. Best \i have ever seen. It makes me laugh every time you say " it looks pretty good". Your bar must be in the stratosphere if that was only pretty good. It was perfection.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it

What patience! What an eye for color! Thanks for a great video.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great colour match. Excellent work Tom. Always look forward to your videos.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great Job! Your mastery of toners has motivated to learn and use them more often..Thanks!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

your a true craftsman and i really enjoy watching you work. i have learned a lot from your videos thank you

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

It does look pretty good and a huge difference to what it looked like with its damaged finish. Thanks for the video. Cheers, David

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

You do excellent work. Thank you for the videos.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Never thought this little clock, not even an antique would have become such an interesting video and, as always, boy did I learn a lot...Happy Holidays Tom. cheers...rr Normandy, France

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The best Holiday Season to you too!

Amazed you were able to match stains. I learned alot

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Correction: Looks bloody marvellous...Thanks Tom and here's wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Dave

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

What a colour match artist, half the battle is knowing what to use when and yet being open to different methods and experimentation. Great content Tom and a Merry Christmas to you and yours this wonderful time of the year.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And the same to you too!

Thomas, I am amazed at your expertise and professionalism with all furniture etc. love your openings also look forward to more videos. Thank you

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

thanks Tom...good stuff, your companion is giving you the nod

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! As always, she's keeping a close eye on those treats in my pocket!

Wow you are the colour master. It may not be an antique, but it many ways that was the most impressive (to me) restoration I have seen. Colour and sheen matching seems to be a mixture of art, experience and magic!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your videos are very informative. Thank you for sharing!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Wonderful 👍

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I watch all of your videos many times. I have learned so much from you because of the way you explain what is being done and why. The c;lock is amazing not pretty good. Thanks for your work and sharing it with us.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I appreciate you watching!

Thanks Thomas , it does look good a real sympathetic restoration.love your presentation, stay safe

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Another amazing job. I love seeing these so much.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nicely done....those little jobs are usually the trickiest!!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, they are, and require patience

I always learn something watching your videos, thanks again. Thom AKA old crow fixit shop

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Nice one Young Thomas!! (You and your Family have a great Christmas, and of course a Happy New Year!) x

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! And the same to you!

Beautiful work sir!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic job

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great job. Thanks and Happy Holidays to you and yours.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And the same to you and your family!

Great as always!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks Tom, great job

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Looks great Thomas!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You do beautiful work my friend.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Gracias Mr. Johnson por este hermoso trabajo, la caja del reloj quedo espectacular! Saludos desde Montreal

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

¡De nada! ¡Amamos Montreal!

Impressed love your videos ❤️from England

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

First!! glad to have you back Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You are the first!

Very nice work!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, always sharing your secrets to successful restorations! So, the most important information that I learned is, first, always go light on your colour staining starting out and then, second, add deeper colours as you progress to obtain a matching tone. Then when the tone is close to the original, match it with coloured lacquer finish and clear coat the piece with lacquer.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yes, that is correct. Go slow! Toning always makes anything look better, but don't tone too much

Nice outcome, thank you

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

As always your video is very instructive.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great restore.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice work!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

🎄 Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 Beautiful job, as always. I enjoy watching your videos very much, thank you.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And merry Christmas to you and yours also! So many Christmas traditions originated in Germany!

My father received one of those clocks when he retired from the UAW in 1990.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I think it was a similar case here, that's why it had such sentimental value

Another great job Tom! Thanks for sharing the video with us' and Merry Christmas! 💖👌👍😎JP

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And the best Holiday Season to you too!

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome Tom! and Thank you very much! 😎

Great to see a new video. Have a great Christmas :-)

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

An overall uniform finish. Looks pretty good 👍

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just enough variation to make it interesting

Looks great you make it look easy it's not, my biggest struggle are staining and matching your videos sure do help thanks and happy holidays to you and your family Ed

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The best to you too for the Holidays!

Muchas gracias por sus videos, su dedicación y su forma de explicar todo el proceso. Mi admiración a su trabajo y a su persona. Feliz Navidad desde España.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

¡Gracias! ¡Y los mejores deseos de vacaciones para usted y su familia también! ¡Quiero ir a España! ¡Quizás en un par de años!

Me too. the minute I see that Thomas has a video out I put everything down and watch it.and of course I know that " I think it looks pretty good".

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Dear Mr Johnson, Another exceptional video! Thank you. I often wonder what reaction you get from the owners of the item you have worked so hard to restore. Have you ever thought about filming this? I would love to see this as these people must be extremely happy to see what you have achieved. Thank you again from London, England.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you! We've often thought about it, but I'm not sure if it could really work. You'd almost have to record it without them knowing! Other wise it would be different.

Nicely Done👍

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice work

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I like what im seeing here Another excellent video mate

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

really like the videos, informative and to the point. I would love to seee one on the solvents you use, ie glues, removers (paint/marks) stains, finishes. How you choose which product for each piece.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, that's a good idea, I'll start working on it

It looks really good! I wish you had added a split view of before and after at the end to emphasise your handy work. Great video again

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was supposed to be there! Sorry

Nice job. 👍

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looks pretty good.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looks great, Tom! You probably evened out the color better than the original factory job did.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, but there was so much sun damage it was hard to say what it was originally.

Awh Mr Johnson, she wanted to play - sweet doggo =)

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! She’s 10 1/2 now and still wants to play!

Un trabajo muy ordenado con paciencia y sabiduría

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

¡Gracias! ¡Eres muy amable!

brilliant

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

It is really difficult if you want to fill in the chipped veneer on the top. also the bottom of the side panel still seems a bit dark. but it looks way better than it was, and it all depends on the budget the customer is willing to spend. Nice job.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I wish I had shown it: the bottom looked perfect in the horizontal position, but not vertical! I didn't realize it myself at first. But ultimately it didn't really matter, it looked fine

I bet it looks better then the day it left the factory.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think so too!

Matching finishes is something I have very little experience with so I always come away from these finish-centric videos much the wiser. So I don't miss you, I'd like to offer you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season. If you want to carry that on through the next year, that'd be fine too. I've always enjoyed the gift of waking up to a cup of coffee and a new Thomas Johnson video, but I'm embarrassed I didn't get anything for you.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's fine, I didn't get anything for you! Have a great Holiday Season and New Year!

Thanks for the reply. We can’t buy the Waterlox products in Australia so I was wondering what type of finish does the Original Sealer and Finish give - is it a hard finish like poly urethane or a soft finish like oil or somewhere in between? I’m trying to find something similar over here as I love the finish you get.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

It's a slow drying finish. You should get the best spar varnish you can, and thin it out a bit with paint thinner. Waterlox strikes me as being a "long oil" varnish, like spar, which is a "softer" finish, in other words relatively flexible after it dries. This is interesting: www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/make-your-own-oil-varnish-blend/. Try mixing Tung Oil and Watco

Great job as allways! It looks pretty amazing. Merry Christmas to you and your family

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And the best Holiday Season to you and yours also!

Looks great as always! Quick question please. Sometimes you wear your mask when sanding and sometimes you just let it hang. What type of rules do you follow as to when you should wear it and when you don't?

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The rule is to always where the mask! But like everyone else, I don't always follow the rules

Great series of videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. What type of lacquer do you spray on to seal the stain before padding? I have not been using that and have the problem of removing stain as I pad/rub on the shellac coats. Thanks.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Those aerosols are from Mohawk - I believe all aerosols are acrylic lacquer. Yeah, I like to seal the color work

@pw3111

4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration . Thanks for reply. I’ve just located the distributor for Mohawk products in Australia. They have HUNDREDS of products which is great for restoring furniture. Is the lacquer you use Mohawk “Toner Clear Finish” or another Mohawk product?

Очередной лайк, даже шпон переклеивать не пришлось!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Спасибо!

Hi, Thomas. I always enjoy your furniture repair videos, but also like your nature shots. What is the bird in the end of this video, is it a downey woodpecker?

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, that's correct. A lot of them here in Maine

I'm sure the owner protect the clock now that you have taken such pains and gotten such nice results with your efforts.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am sure of that too!

Another great video !. I love your mix of stains. dyes etc. but am curious about one thing, Mixing Lacquers with Mineral based products, have you ever spotted "Alligatoring" of the finish from mixing them? again excellent work and thanks for sharing Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! It could, but the only mineral based was the stain, and that dried so no problems

Excellent work. Where do you buy the aerosols, paint pens, etc.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Mohawk www.mohawk-finishing.com/

May I ask what type of stain you use? Thank you.

@johnsonrestoration

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! My go-to stain are the Mohawk Ultra Stains

I have a 1911 New Haven clock with a case made of french sash mahogony that needs to be cleand and refurbished. What do you recommend I use? Thanks.

@johnsonrestoration

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Howard's Products makes a cleaner and my favorite polish, Feed N Wax. Give them a try

Tom, I have some technique questions: If instead of being a touch-up job, the finish was beyond repair and had to be completely removed, 1. Would you have scraped it off or used a stripper? 2. To refinish it, would you use spray shellac or lacquer, or an oil finish such as Tung or Danish? Thanks.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If I was going to refinish I would use paint stripper, and lacquer for top coats. The original finish is probably nitro-cellulose lacquer

@farhorizons3901

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration Thanks, Tom. Aside from the enjoyment in watching you ply(wood) your craft, I've picked up so many practical tips

I think the clock looks great!! 😊😊😊✝✡

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!