Perfect timing. Friday afternoon, a glass of wine and a new Tom Johnson video. This is the life.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! Me too! Video's done and published, great comments, what a life!

I did this commercially for 31 years. Now I'm the antique. Truly enjoy watching some one else do it now. You do justice to the trade Sir! Now I fish and build future antiques.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My dream! I am building more now too

@mileshunter3280

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration Would love to see some of your new work!

Beautiful, clean repair. The use of the rubber wrap & hose clamp to support the repair was innovative, I always learn something new watching your videos. Thank you once again for sharing your time and craftsmanship.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@anteeker

4 жыл бұрын

I was also very impressed with the use of the hose clamp-I`d never thought of that. What a great idea! It`s going into my vault of tricks and great stolen ideas. Thank you for the tip- and give your doggy a treat for me!!

My dad would tell me free advice is often overpriced, but sir your willingness to share such out of the box thinking is priceless. I've been a student of wood for over 40 years and to watch your videos some times leave me in awe with a smile. Thank you

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

What a good idea putting the nails in the feet and using scrap wood to fix the position of the broken leg. I would never have thought of that. I guess you learn something new every day. It’s a beautiful table.

@darinpreston2928

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I've said before I learn something new every time I watch Tom's videos. I'm just self taught as a hobby and I think he shows the tradesman's professional habits and tricks.

@DiHandley

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, he’s frustratingly good isn’t he?

@yeagerxp

4 жыл бұрын

@@DiHandley A bloody shame not many like him left.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love your process for lining up the broken leg. Very smart Tom! Scott

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it!

Thomas Johnson 2020 He knows how to fix things

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@faithnelson2013

4 жыл бұрын

the voice of sanity

You never cease to educate. Squaring those legs like you did was brilliant.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Tom's "I think it looks real good" is everyone else's "100% Perfection".

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So satisfying to watch a true craftsman at work!

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Only reason I wouldn’t hit the like button is if there was a love button, you sir are a true artisan!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Being from North Carolina, I can appreciate fine furniture, and those who are passionate and highly skilled in their efforts to maintain its beauty. Exceptional work, Mr. Johnson!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

it's always very pleasant to watch a nice old piece of crippled furniture saved by traditional craftsmanship with modern technological assistance. well done!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for letting us into your workshop Tom, so we can observe a real craftsman at work!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I can not thank You enough for letting us take part of all Your experience and professional advice! Your videos are both beautifuly filmed with the wildlife and all Your quite unusual pets in the background and sympatic to listen to your voice and also very, very informative!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Yeah, the animals are my favorite part!

A very masterful restoration of a beautiful, well made table. It is so nice to see furniture made of real wood as opposed to MDF or particle board and to have an expert restorer lovingly care for its 'injuries'.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I hit the LIKE button, before the ads were even finished!...... 👍.... One of the best channels on KZread!!......

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Uploading late at night and I am here for it! Found a little mid century corner table a few months back and use that epoxy wood filler to fix two of the corners that had chunks missing and it worked out great. Hand painted the fixed spots to match the top Venere and you can’t even see the patch work. Thank you for these videos I love seeing what I can fix using the Skills and techniques you share.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 1st comment! Sounds like you did a good job

@Bean56_

4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration Thank you 😊 I truly appreciate it.

@98Zai

4 жыл бұрын

I love how these kinds of videos inspire me to take a second look at old broken furniture and consider if they can be saved rather than thrown away! It really tickles my creativity. Repair, reuse & recycle!

Just genius the way you used the screw/clamp to apply pressure -- and the criss cross slats to make sure it was square. Thoroughly enjoyable watching you work. Thank you.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great repair. As a furniture maker, I don't get to do repairs an occasional job here or there, so I repair vicariously through you. Your channel makes my day. Thanks

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Ahhhh! Reading one of my FB woodworking pages this morning and someone had a refinishing/refurbishment question. I immediately referred them to your YT page to get some solid advice. And watching this repair video validated my advice as spot on.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it

Never ever thought I'd see you using a hose clamp. Great video!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nails used to find the correct level for the legs. That's something I intend to use in the future. First class! Always learning when I watch your videos. Thank you.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Yes, I'm proud of that "trick"

@Gwynbuck

4 жыл бұрын

Picasso 'Good artists borrow, great artists steal' I'll be stealing quite a lot from this video.

Another great save! I'm impressed how strong that epoxy repair seems to be...I've always shied off using that sort of repair because I thought it would be frail, and it didn't appear it would come out that durable...think the difference is possibly the clamping, and if I ever did undertake any further DIY projects like this again, I'd want to invest in some decent clamps...or more sensibly at my age, (and with my dismal lack of ability!), invest the money in someone like Tom, if I could find one nearby...never thought I'd rue not living left-pond! Cheers as always Dave

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The West System Epoxy is amazingly strong. There has to be many fine craftsmen where you are!

Beautiful restoration 👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing. Watching you work is like therapy.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I absolutely love epoxy putty. Mother had a carry-on suitcase with two wheels and two feet. The two fixed feet cracked and broke -- just plastic I guess, but the case was still good. I removed the broken feet, Inserted (from the inside) a bolt, fixing nuts on both the inside and the outside so that I could adjust the length of the "feet" to the right length. I then molded the epoxy around the bolts to form nice looking feet. Mom died in 2008 at age 97 and I inherited the bag. (I had been borrowing it from time to time so it was getting used.) Here it is, 2020, and I am still using that bag; the feet that I made still like the day I created them. That putty is incredible!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That is amazing! I never realized it could stand up to that. You're giving me some ideas

Another great video you amaze me your attention to detail and exactness is spot on your many years of professional experience shows in your work I find my work has greatly improved I owe this to you and what I have learned from you I'm greatly indebted to you they just don't make furniture the same way they did 100 + year's ago I don't care how much you pay for it so that being said I appreciate and feel that what I learn to become the best restorer I can be as you are that you help us to keep history alive and preserve these fine antiques for future generations to come thanks so much I promise I will also help young wood workers out as much as I can THANK YOU SIR !!! Ed

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I appreciate your comments so much!

Tom, your channel has easily become my favourite subscription. I’ve had an old tallboy in my garage which was there when we moved in. I’ve used it for storing tools etc for about 15 years. During this lockdown I cleared the garage and was just about to throw it in a skip but noticed how well made it is and after a little research realise it could be worth around $600. I’ve been inspired by your videos to restore it and started on it today. I found myself thinking “what would Tom Johnson do?” Please keep these very educational videos coming and thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's great! I hope it turns out to be a worthwhile project. I love to save forgotten pieces from basements, barns etc

……"my appreciation for this table has grown since working on it"... , that about says it all my friend. Great work,Thank You

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Now there is one leg stronger than the other three...looks great Tom!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully the others are strong!

Your patience and skill in sanding are remarkable. Nice work, Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

8am at work get motivated watching your magic. Thx

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thomas, your videos and the current uncertainty have inspired me to learn to work wood. I have been low and without purpose and I just want to thank you for what you do and who you are. Stay well.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's good. There is something so satisfying about creating something.

It is late, we are very tired, but if a TJ is announced, we are ready to watch and take notes. We are never disappointed and an old oriental table downstairs gets some attention with a great idea on keeping the legs aligned as it comes back together.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck with that!

Very clever use of the o-ring clamp! Again, nice work

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it!

Another awesome "SAVE" for Thomas Johnson!! Outstanding work, sir.....

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just watched this one again. That table is just beautiful, Tom! Wise decisions all the way!

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I am very much a hobby woodworker - self taught since retiring. I have only just discovered your KZreads and have become a real addict. I learn something new every time. I am really envious of your skills. Please keep them coming.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! I appreciate it!

I was on the edge of my seat wondering how you were going to clamp that leg. Great job once again. Yes, the table really shines under close scrutiny and I am glad it will be around for many more years.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This table is beautiful, mr. found a perfect solution for restoration

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Tom, you are the Yoda of furniture repair.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Your craftsmanship is outstanding. Repairs I'm guessing are hardly noticable. I learned much from you. Thanks.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Really sympathetic repair/restoration, each repair requires a different solution and thats the art, knowing when to do what and for how long.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What a great way to make sure the placement of the legs is perfect.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I like that too!

Aligning the legs and using a hose clamp....simply native genius. This is a very fine restoration on a fairly shattered joint but your craftsmanship brought it together. Best wishes and hugs for the black Lab!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Knowing HOW a particular dye or stain or marker is going to work is SOOOOO important. And THAT is the reason I would never try to do this. Hats off to you Tom. Lookin good.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

With all the wood butchers that make videos on KZread, these stand out as the only genuine artisan videos worth watching. His workshop is not designed by an interior designer and his tools are utilitarian and not works of art yet his finished product is always perfect.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are very kind

I have just discovered your channel and am enjoying them immensely. I should have gone to bed hours ago but I can’t help myself and just keep watching video after video . I am learning so much about furniture restoration which I enjoy doing myself.I think you are a magician. Thanks for sharing.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Now, get some sleep!

I am so happy when your videos arrive. I am always so impressed with how flexible you are. No squatting problems for you.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The secret is yoga and stretching!

@LarryDoolittle

4 жыл бұрын

And of course, you are a perfect weight.

Thank you for the education. I have many pieces from my mother that are cherished by me. Luckily, none need restoration but your work makes me appreciate what I have even more.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Another great video and teaching moment. At first I saw no hope for the shattered joint. Then we get a true appreciation for the proper application and properties and application of epoxy glue. Thanks again.

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Brilliant - nails in the legs and then a 'Jubilee Clip' to hold the leg while the glue goes off ! So many good ideas I've learned from you :-)

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love the term "jubilee clip"

Great work as always Tom! Thank you for sharing the video with us! 💖👌👍😎JP

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration 😎

This piece is a real beauty. Nice job of repair.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Every time, either I learn something new or be reminded of a technique on how to go about fixing something. It's all about making the right decision what to do, apart from the way to repair it. Thank you Master Thomas.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Unbelievable repair! I'm amazed by the respect you show to the pieces you work on! Thank you so much for sharing!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I am grateful for your series of videos about restoring and refinishing wooden furniture and objects. The knowledge gained gave me the confidence to succeed at restoring with some refinishing of a vanity that belonged to three generations of a friend. I appreciate your working commentary very much because it I learned from you how to keep things simple and non invasive where possible. Thanks, the project looks, "pretty good".

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Congrats on the restoration of the vanity, glad to have helped!

Man Tom! You're awesome! Excellent job.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge on repairs, finishing and staining/toning wood, and for your dedication to respecting the pieces, and the original makers of them in the way you repair.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I appreciate it

Excellent repair Tom. You make it look so easy. Of course you had some luck in that almost all of the pieces were still present. You always amaze me when you have to do a color match. And the trick with the nails and wood strips to make sure the leg was in proper alignment was very nice. You always have something innovative to show us. Thank you for sharing.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I just started watching your videos about 4 days ago. So far I have seen about 15 of them. You really do GREAT work. I admire your craftmanship and attention to detail. The painstaking depths that you go to find all the little defects, and then the patience that you have to repair it all is simply amazing. Awesome videos. Keep up the great work, and videos.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it!

Fantastic repair! Love the idea of the rubber in the hose clamp, brilliant!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What an elegant and thoughtful repair!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job....neat trick for positioning the legs!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I'm proud of that one!

It is a pleasure watching you work, and you explain the repairs process. Wicked awesome ✨ plus, to get to glimpse your dog who loves you so much. Love is all we need. Peace.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And the same to you! I appreciate it!

A real treat to watch that. Thanks. The footage of flora and fauna at the intro and conclusion of your videos is restorative for the soul.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Yes! Another beauty restored. Lovely viewing.

@johnsonrestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing Shattered Leg Restoration on the Card Table! Your Care of the joint was extraordinary. I was eyeing the video closely to see the your detail work. The Mahogany Table is just Beautiful. Enjoy your Restoration Work! Thank you for posting the Videos.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Excellent, I learn something every time I watch one of your videos.

@johnsonrestoration

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! I learn a lot making these videos!

Beautiful Job Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thursday night. Such a treat!!! Beautiful work, as always!!!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful piece of furniture..... and a fantastic job (as always) bringing it back to life Tom!!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You are a wizard Thomas. Great work.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I enjoy your videos. I only wish at the end you would show more of the finished projects. It allows a old cabinet maker like me to appreciate the time you take to get it right. Especially the color shading of the stained wood. Thanks Tom

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Noted! Thanks!

Fantastic work, if I had your skills and workshop I don’t think I would ever leave it lol

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video Tom 👋👋👋👍😎👍👋👋👋

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

And that is a gorgeous card table.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Out on the porch and watching your videos. It is relaxing to view your work methods. I make fine furniture and I always learn something especially how to repair my mistakes!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's all about repairing mistakes!

You outdid yourself on this one Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Pretty Kitty, thank you for sharing again! Wonderful job.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Marvelous job. And that is a beautiful piece.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is

Excellent work once again!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Well done! I wish my Dad were around so he could watch your series! TY ...Newk from Kentucky

@mercoid

4 жыл бұрын

Timothy Newkirk .... Me too. My dad would’ve loved this. He was an antique dealer and collector who was good with his hands.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! I mean my dad!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I would say it is stronger than it ever was. Beautiful job!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What I'm finding out is that when you present a project, I immediately start to think of how you are going to do the repair. etc. and the instant I saw that it was going to be a leg repair. I knew the off set nail/sticks were going to come into play. I have ssen you do that so many times before and I still applaud its application. I think its ingenious!. Thank you again Tom for another video and best of all thank you so much for sharing. ! it with Us!!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful job. No way could I have guessed it would look that good.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautifully done. You know use your skills like a true craftsman. Enjoy your videos and learn a lot along the way.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

wonderful viewing such a calm relaxing video thank you 👍🏻☮❤

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

My appreciation is growing for your skills with each video. Your considered manner is a joy. Regards

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

So nice of you! Thanks!

I echo the comment about the rubber wrap and hose clamp. I really appreciate your creative solutions to shop problems. Also, I appreciate the fact that you not only tell us what you are going to do in each step, you always show us at least a part of your process in each step. Very educational. Thank you

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Tom, I'm amazed at your skill and attention to detail. Excellent video.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Always learning from you Tom, thank you.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

What a beautiful table , you work on some beautiful antiques , lovley work , pretty good indeed !

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Another job well done, Thomas. Cheers!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And Cheers back!

From a Portuguese from Aveiro. The simplicity, the form and the detail in the explanation in yours continues to captivate me. Not to mention the professionalism of the restoration. Great. I look forward to your new video. Once again my congratulations

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Always enjoy watching your work and the thought process you share as it moves along. Thanks for sharing.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I was excited about watching this repair! Your skills are remarkable!

@johnsonrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It looks beautiful. Can't even tell which leg it was. Another great video

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! When I went back to it I couldn't tell which leg either at first

What a beautiful Sheraton table! My piano is the same style. That makes me think of its bench. I'm glad you were able to save this table.

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Fluff monster cat! That card table looks lovely too!

@johnsonrestoration

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@antsquirly7654

4 жыл бұрын

No doubt, what with his common sense approach.