Your patience with checking, refinishing, checking and refinishing again, and again, is most admirable!

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow, you are a real artist, the fact that you can color match to pieces of wood this different is nothing short of magic!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! But honestly I think of myself as a tradesman, not an artist. An artist creates things! I just problem solve (or at least try to)

@davidmckean955

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration You have the eye for this which is an art. There's woodworkers out there that are much more skilled and do create things that couldn't color match the way you do.

Hello Thomas, Great session. I was watching another of you videos, I agree with the use of older screws in older furniture. It adds to the attention to detail. Thank You, Brett

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I just can't stand seeing the new screws - even if I'm the only one to see them!

I'm in awe. Tom is the master.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What fun.....matching the stain. Lovely little table. Great job!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

It is fascinating watching an artist at work.

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Not an artist, but I appreciate the thought!

Wonderful job I was impressed by amount of time you devote to to attain a beautiful finish

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great job! I know how difficult it is to try to match a board colour like that and you did a great job!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You are very exacting and mathodical in your skill of workman ship sir!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I think it looks more than pretty good, you rescued that table from the morgue

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@romeobastianon9998

6 жыл бұрын

misterOsc y

@5tonyvvvv

6 жыл бұрын

Looks Good :)

@robervar1097

3 жыл бұрын

It took me several videos to note major catch phrase " L P G " who got it lol ' thanks Thomas

Always a joy to watch you Mr. Johnson. You impart knowledge and reveal beauty on the many pieces that you restore.

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What a transformation. Beautiful job. You certainly proved that there is a lot of art involved in these restorations.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! (sorry for the delayed response)

Absolute hats off to you sir! A truly remarkable job!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

If Thomas Johnson says it looks good.... IT LOOKS GOOD!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

I would never lie!

@ellenmcintyre1247

5 жыл бұрын

Thomas's pretty good is other's excellent

Thomas, you should get some TJAFR merchandise rolling with your signature phrase, "I think it looks pretty good." I'd proudly purchase and wear a Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration t-shirt. You are a master, sir!

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We've been talking about it!

This may be my favorite piece yet. Really really beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you Mr. Johnson for sharing your expertise, beautiful Job on all your pieces, I have watched your other videos the finished work is great.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you Tom. Once again, a beautiful job. Your knowledge and patience prevailed. Rich

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That deep reach clamp, wow! A beast. Another great video. Your dedication and attention to detail is inspiring thanks for sharing

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, that clamp is difficult to operate, but it does come in handy!

Brilliant job and what a result - a true 'Master' at work, and a joy to watch. Thank you :-)

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

What patience you have! The amount of work you put into this little table to get it as close to perfection as possible was inspiring! . I live on the other side of the country but what I wouldn't give to have you near by to work your magic on an old bookcase of mine! It must be so satisfying to bring these wonderful old pieces back to life. It is a joy to watch you work.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

that was pretty amazing. def a nail bitter for me. and in the end...IT TURNED OUT DAMN NEAR PERFECT!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! (sorry for the delayed response - I'm going back looking for comments I missed)

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience tackling one of the hardest finishing issues; color matching. The owners of that table owe you a debt of gratitude for the time and effort you put into bringing that back. Outstanding work.

@eladbagan7932

7 жыл бұрын

I am a subscriber to your channel to, You are also doing great jobs that I learn a lot. Thank you too

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! As you know, I'm going back to all the comments I missed, usually when we were having computer problems, etc.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Lost Mountain is a good one!

Absolutely gorgeous! Enjoyed every minute of this video. Thank you.

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Fantastic job! Thank you for all the knowledge and insights!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! (sorry for the delayed response, I'm gooing back looking for comments I missed)

Wonderful transformation. Really enjoyed watching!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent video -tutorial, and the outcome with the table is fantastic. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Magical work as always Tom! ~Jack, VEG

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

A lesson in diligence. Demonstrated awesome work ethic. This may be my favorite video from your channel. Beautiful beautiful job and table! Gorgeous

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. The amount of work you put in is amazing, the end result is like a brand new antique table!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! well, I don't know about gentleman!

And yet another!...…...great work Tom. I'm just finishing up a tilt top, a bit older and much more plain than yours. I pulled twelve cut nails out of the legs to remove them......sliding dovetails with one totally blown out. Don't you love it when someone else helps you out? Keep them coming, I enjoy every lesson!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The sliding dovetails seem like such a cool idea but the reality is that they are very weak in that situation.

Excellent work as always Tom. Really enjoyed following along. Cheers, John

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! (sorry for the delayed response)

Wow, great job on this one Tom. Looks pretty darn good!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looks great! Two surprises the packing tape and the steel makers, two more items to put into my Tom Johnson file. Thanks again. Chuck

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

wow! always enjoy your work! absolutely perfect attention to detail!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Dr.Johnson that looks Fabulous! Well done video and wonderful new inspirations! THANKS!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Amazing! Very enjoyable to watch a master at his craft. You assiduously accomplished what looked impossible with your expert knowledge, ability, and patience. Thank you for sharing.

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

Beautiful job. I love how you don't settle for passable. You keep going for great.

@johnsonrestoration

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

beautiful job as always Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Tom, really came out awesome, knowledge and experience and creativity made it a beautiful piece again ! Great job.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! (sorry for the delayed response - I'm going back finding comments I missed)

It really looks good - Tom you're an artist!

@johnsonrestoration

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your videos are a source of great inspiration and calm, honestly, and I find watching them to be always so very relaxing and relieving, to see someone who puts their knowledge, gained from so many years of experience, with understanding and a passion for what someone is doing, to be very as I said very calming indeed, and always a break from many turbulent events around. Thank you very much for them.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! I appreciate it

I admire your work! Love your videos. You're such a pleasant and calming person. Greetings from Bulgaria!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great work Thomas, what a challenge it must of been just to match the color of the stain to the wood, it turned out looking great, Thanks for posting.

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! and it was tough

Fantastic job. Thanks so much for an excellent dialog of your processes.

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful work Thomas!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looks like a new table, great job!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

It´s gorgeous. Wonderfull work. A hug from Portugal.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Absolutely Stunning!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great job! Especially on the inlay on the top. Tank you :)

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I am speechless , i can say only You're a genius!!!! Wow :D

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! but let's not get carried away! I've known some geniuses, and I'm not one of them. I have patience, and the pressures on!

@agneshardcore1515

7 жыл бұрын

For me you are :D I watch very carefully all of your videos and i see that, you have huge knowledge and experience . This motivates me to work . I've learned many things from you and I would like to have such skills as your.Thank you for teaching us and i cannot wait to see your new video. Greetings from Norway :D

Outstanding craftmanship, sir!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rjjeffreys

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration You're most welcome, Tom, and I am genuinely enjoying watching your videos here.

Beautiful job, Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wonderful job. Thank you so much for sharing. This is by far my favourite KZread-Channel. Greetings from Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪.

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And Hello to Germany!

Every time that you use the hide glue I'm taken back to my childhood. It was one of the smells that I associate with my dad's workshop...I can almost smell it as I watch the videos. Sometimes it got too cold in the workshop and dad would bring his work into the kitchen, and I'd smell the glue upstairs. Thanks for triggering good memories.

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Me too! Also from my dad's shop is this mixture of shellac and turpentine odors which I love

Once again a fantastic video, many thanks. Greetings from York England .

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! (sorry for the delayed response)

Beautiful came out really nice.

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What a transformation!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I can think of nothing satisfying than being given the chance to apprenticeship in his shop. How cool would that be, all that knowledge and skill.

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the sentiment!

Another great job!!! And a very well done video!!!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

It looks GREAT!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Its ear you really like this table! Turned out great!

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looks great! Jim

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! (sorry for the delayed response! I'm going back for comments I missed)

I always enjoy your videos. Thank u

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

As usual great work. I go on KZread every day to check and see if you added a new video. I learn a lot from you sir.

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Another superior effort! Please keep the videos coming.

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will

That is Awesome and a Beautiful table.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Outstanding!

@johnsonrestoration

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very nice work Tom. It appeared to be a challenge matching the lighter panel to the rest of the top, especially with such a fine inlay to deal with. Again with time and patience, you pulled off a very close match. I lost count of the number of overnight drying periods in your video, that few minutes of video time obviously took a good few days. Wood - such a fantastic material to work with and what a reveal the top was. Thank you for posting, I look forward to your next project.

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! yes, that project took about a week and a half

Your patience is inspirational. I wish you were closer to my area. I would have some work for you. Ha.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So would a lot of people!

That turned out very nice .

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I've missed your updates. More like this please! :)

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! (sorry for the delayed response)

I bet your client had a big smile when they got their table back, a stunning job.

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They were happy!

Hey Tom . . . That another good one . . . Thanks for sharing your experience through KZread . . . I look forward to your videos . . . great inspiration to try to make something turn out as "pretty good" as you do . . . that's an aspiration for me . . .

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

from the brink of demolition to rejuvenation. this is it!

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks!

I did worked on a very similar table last year. The loose leg had deeply set finish nails. I worked in as much glue as I could into the available gap. Perhaps I could have cut the nails but was afraid of damage, also I doubt my clients would have sprung for the level of attention you put in. Very nice video.

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Those legs are always a tough problem. I have often left nails in place rather than doing damage getting them out

@roccoliuzzi8394

5 жыл бұрын

What made it worse was that the nails were driven through the center post into the tenon. Yoiks!

That was great work. Thank you

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

A true artist.. WOW..

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Stunning 😍

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

that looks beautiful good job

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

impecable job

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great work, dude!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent!!! Thank you very much!!!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

just beautiful

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Wonderful job 💺 🌷 👍

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good Job! Well done! Keep up your good work. Greetings from Sri Lanka!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Wow! that's amazing! Greetings from Maine!

Fantastic, it can also be used as a temporary stop sign.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Good idea! Thanks!

This guy has an almost British sense of understatement....not too bad = brilliant... (and I'm a Brit!)

@johnsonrestoration

6 жыл бұрын

I'm flattered!

Beautiful

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So good. Thanks.

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Que hermoso trabajo ,espero mas tutoría les de sus videos ,he aprendido mucho gracias

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

¡De nada! ¡Gracias por ver!

Congratulations you are a master God bless you

@johnsonrestoration

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really loooooove to watch ur videos!!

@johnsonrestoration

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Exquisite!

@johnsonrestoration

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Matching the exact color is almost impossible. I am quite impressed with how close you got there. Maybe by time as the wood darkens all over it won't be noticeable at all.

@johnsonrestoration

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it does seem impossible and the restorer is never satisfied. But you try to get it so that others won't notice it.

@helshabini

6 жыл бұрын

I often see you easily identifying wood species which helps you match the color. Can you give us a guide on how to identify different wood species easily? Stock wood is easy enough but finished wood is so difficult to identify.

I bought at auction a beautiful tiger stripe oak dining room table. The table top has been beautifully refinished, but nothing was done to the five, 7" extensions. I've sand the undersides and tested a number of color mixes. Matching colors is sooo difficult. Just the slightest change in red or brown or gold produces a totally different result. I have to rely on my daughter's eye.

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, matching is difficult. Especially if the wood has darkened with age, applying a stain is just too different. Always make sure your match is less red, if it's more red it will really stand out.

VERY NICE!! 😀😀😀

@johnsonrestoration

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

great job 🏅🏅🏅👍👍

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!