Also, this gets my vote in the challenge just because someone patching micrometre gaps with wood slivers just deserves that.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks!! No gap gets left behind!

@panicmerchants

15 күн бұрын

Also in the snow

One of the best restorations I’ve ever seen. Especially impressive is your repair methods using wood, original when possible, instead of filler. Final result is awesome.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I hated not to use that original slat but I am glad I was able to utilize it for other repairs.

Real WOOD! No particle board, no MDF! Great labor of love, skills and well worn tools!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wow! I think this is one of your masterpieces, Matt! And I think there were a million repairs! It's like the repairs of other furniture were mixed in as well 😁 The video had it all. Street racers, a cat, a very beautiful lady, a black dog, a train passing through the backyard, a ladybug, the next project... Wow, I liked it very much, my dear friend. ❤️❤️❤️

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Ismail. You know this one took me forever to finish. 😬 Now you can see why!! The editing may have taken longer than the actual work on the piece. You are always very kind with your words and I appreciate that. I'm heading over to your channel to check out your latest! See you there. 🤗

When I watched you glueing these tiny wood pieces I said to myself: Now, that’s a labour of love! Well done.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

No tiny wood pieces get left behind!! Thanks 🍀

It was worth the wait! You did a remarkable job on that poor piece of trash. What a Cinderella story! There aren't enough adjectives to describe the outcome of your work! Absolutely magic. Well done!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the thoughtful feedback!! Glad you liked it.

@rosatrevino1930

Ай бұрын

@@Restorology My pleasure!

You get my vote on the challenge. This is amazing. Fixing all the gaps with slivers and small pieces of wood. I got the biggest smile when you saved the ladybug. Awesome job on both!!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the vote and the great feedback!! 🌻

You are my hero for saving the ladybug. Great job on the desk too.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks!! They are always hanging around me while I work. It's nice. 🐞

My wife would be impressed about how you took care of the ladybug. Very good restoration of this project. I hate nails too.

@Restorology

28 күн бұрын

Ugh, nails. Boo. Ladybugs, yay! 🐞

Wow!! This was quite the project! You turned that pile of wood into a million dollar desk. Amazing work as always Matt! 🍻

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jamie! Wish I could have finished it in time to join y'all a few weeks ago. 🤷🏽‍♂️🥃

Wow, my jaw hit the floor. Who wouldve thought the sad, done old desk could become a STUNNING EXTRA piece of gorgeous furniture❤❤❤❤❤

@Restorology

17 күн бұрын

Thank you! That is very kind of you. I only wish that it was about an inch taller. I am tall, and my knees touch the bottom of the drawer. 🤷‍♂️

What a massive amount of work... but the result is great! I love to see a "basket case" like this come back to life,

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks!! This one was a bit of work for sure...

I could have sworn the drawer moaned when you first pulled it out. If furniture could only talk! It's a beauty - and you saved it!

@Restorology

17 күн бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the kind message. 😊

You truly are an artisan. I love to see such detail in restorations of antique pieces. They deserve this respect and hopefully will be appreciated into future centuries! I love your channel and your work.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you. That is very kind of you to write.

The "mini pry bar" is also known as a "hive tool" and is used by beekeepers to pry open hive boxes. A nice, versatile tool indeed

I think Tom Johnson would approve of this restoration. :)

@Restorology

26 күн бұрын

That would be awesome!! 🤩

Masterful repair and restoration! The design of the desk reminds me of Craftsman Style from the early 1900's. We lived in Pasadena, California for many years and came to love the wonderful architecture and furniture of that era! Thank you for sharing this miraculous journey with your viewers!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I love the simplicity of this design and one can never go wrong with flecked oak.

You turned something headed for the landfill into something usable and beautiful. Nice job.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

I literally found it in a neighbor's trash so it was definitely landfill-bound. Thanks!!

Whether you are late or not, it's still an amazing piece! 5 stars! And, no matter who I watch or who wins... I'm always made aware AGAIN that I do NOT own enough clamps. LOL

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

There are never enough clamps, right?? Thanks for the kind words!

obviously this took over one season of time, beginning was snow frozen and cold, ending was not. Great job bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Yes I began this in January but put it aside for other projects after I took it apart. Picked it up again just recently after it had warmed up!! Thanks!

I just absolutely appreciate how you saw the beauty in this literal wreck and saved a piece of American manufacturing history😍(and I'm not even American!). This piece looks so incredibly modern for it's age - a real treasure now for future generations. Plus, loved the extra nature vignettes included. Top shelf stuff mate!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the very kind words!! Hope to see you in the next one. Cheers 🍻

That was truly trash to treasure!! What a lot of work, but that desk looks amazing!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks! It came out better than I thought it would. 🙂

Don't Worry, Your Worth the Wait. So Much to Comment on! Some of the Other Restorers had a Challenge a couple of weeks ago. Basically, Restore a piece Headed for the Burn Pile. Yours would have Fit in quite Nicely! I had to Give the Win to the Italian Guy. His looked the Most like a Corpse! They All did Great! Loved Your Video! I really Noticed Your sense of Humor and Natural Timing both Intentional and Unintentional (like, 'Grrr... Nails'). The Restoration was Amazing! You Needed that 40 minutes to Show Everything You had to do. It Flew by anyway. The Love for your work Shows in the Piece. Nice to see the Dog, the Cat and the Wife(?). Thank You!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

This piece was supposed to be a part of that challenge but I got hung up on something else and couldn't finish this one in time to release it with everyone else. That is why I refer to this as being late!! Thanks for the very kind words and I hope to see you in the next one...it won't take so long to finish next time!

He gets my vote for taking the time to rescue the ladybug! Very classy in a wood working manly kind of way 😊

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks!! Glad you approve! 🐞

You get my vote! Your attention to detail was awesome with those tiny sliver of wood. I have my father’s old glue pot which was filled with hot water with a metal insert for the glue. Fascinating viewing Thankyou. Hope your relocation gives you a well deserved workshop as gorgeous as Jays👏👏👏🥇

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Just put in an application on a place that has almost 1000 sq ft of potential shop space! It'll take a little work to get it to the caliber of Jay's shop, he has all the good stuff.

Wow 😊 What a beautiful transformation. It was almost as if the wood took the first breath in a long time. Even the desk had it's dignity again. I truly wasn't expecting such a stunning result. Thank you for saving a piece of history. I hope it ends up with someone who can love it and pass it on. Brilliant job. ❤

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 I appreciate the thoughtful message. 🌻

This was an amazing restoration. You used a bare minimum of filler and instead used all natural materials. Beautiful 😊 . Thanks for the snippet of the train. I've loved those bad boys since I was a kid 😊

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks!! I like the designs on the train cars after the artists have their way with them.

@Restorology you sir...are an absolute sweetheart! You rescue critters, furniture and volunteer!? You my friend have a hero's heart!

@Restorology

28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it!! 🥃

What a transformation! You’ve revived a once tired and worn heap of kindling into a beautiful and functional piece of furniture again. I love when old things can be made new again. Thank you for sharing this with us. 💖

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

You are welcome...thanks for the great feedback! 🌻

Fellow Tennesseean here... love your attention to detail and your hard work! What a transformation!! And, OH MY GOSH, the amount of work that went into this! Whew! You have my admiration, sir! New sub!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel!! So happy that you are here! Where in TN are you from?

What a profound labor of love! An astonishing restoration and beautiful result, and I appreciate seeing the missteps that happened along the way. I love Craftsman furniture, and seeing this poor, mistreated relic brought back to life is inspiring. Thank you.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Happy that you enjoyed watching this project. Cheers 🥃

Ein schöner Tisch 👍 Kreative und lobenswerte Restaurierung 👍 Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Vielen Dank für die sehr netten Worte! ✌🏽

Excellent word and the perfect amount of commentary!

@Restorology

20 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Wow, your work with all this little broken pieces, you like a micro-surgeon😮

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

It's not difficult, just need a little patience. 👍🏽

What an amazing restoration. I was impressed with the detail in your repairs especially when you started piecing together all those little bits of the skirt brackets. Masterful.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks!! I was determined not to leave any piece behind!!

You restored this perfectly. You are very meticulous and I loved watching a professional who is serious about what he does. Way to go!!

@Restorology

2 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!

Tremendous work as always - definitely worth the wait!! 😀

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Long overdue but that is how it goes sometimes. 🤷🏽‍♂️

You’ve done an amazing job on this poor trashed piece! Great job!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely love your work! Hands down my favorite channel! I love how you take the whole thing apart and repair every inch of the furniture! ❤❤❤

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks!! It had to be done, it was beyond gnarly!! I love getting into all the nooks and crannies. 🌷

Потрясающее преображение. Из полного хлама получился такой роскошный благородный стол. Браво мастеру.

@Restorology

Күн бұрын

Благодарю вас за ваши добрые слова!

An incredible save! It was worth the wait.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks bud. This means a lot coming from you.

OMG so much patience! You really have my admiration and congratulations on a superb result!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Amazing, amazing, amazing! The time, patience and dedication this took to bring this piece back to life. I'm in awe.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I love a man who can handle his chisel! Great repair!!❤

@Restorology

20 күн бұрын

Thanks! 🌻

This is absolutely beautiful! That little table has seen a lot of history, it will see a lot more now! Thank you! The wood matching and the color matching is beautiful, I wish I had a little table like that in my house.❤

@Restorology

10 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! It's actually a bit short for me but I will still use it. Love how it turned out. 🤩

Beautiful transformation. The finish looks so smooth and is testament to your attention to detail. This piece would look at home anywhere. Timeless.

@Restorology

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

WOW ! What a transformation - from fire wood to a beautiful piece of furniture. I'm like you - can see through the destruction, and imagine a beautiful end product. You did brilliantly - you must be so proud of your work. WELL DONE, it's gorgeous. Thanks for posting. Take care 🙂. Michael in England.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Michael in England!! I am happy that you enjoyed this project. ✌🏾

Wowzers! Absolutely Fabulous! Love the ****** ! from time to time. A very real and thorough repair and restoration. The legs, oh the legs! A real 🏆 winner in the Challenge. Good luck to you. Loved every bit of it.❤

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind message. So glad you liked the project!

Wow, a ton of work. Love the animals, birds, trains and the finished desk. Thanks for sharing

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That is a remarkable transformation! Never would have thought it'd end up so beautiful.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Me neither! I was surprised by the outcome. 🍀

A detailed-restoration meticulously done. Only a perfectionist could do that. Very well done!

@Restorology

22 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! I appreciate that.

Beautiful job. I love that you saved the Knoxville Tables placard in the drawer!

@Restorology

10 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Wow! What an amazing restoration! Your meticulous attention to detail resulted in a beautifully restored piece of furniture. Absolutely wonderful.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Here I am relaxing with your kitty on the grass, then you STAB the leg of the desk! I literally gasped out loud! Great editing - great restoration.😺

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Haha! Glad you liked it. Thanks!!

This restoration it's gonna last another century; lovely work indeed. Well done Sir!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

That is very kind of you to write. Thanks!

Как Вы в этой куче мусора смогли разглядеть такой бриллиант!Для Вас нет ничего невозможного! Браво, Мастер!Восхищена!

@Restorology

Күн бұрын

Очень мило с вашей стороны это написать. Спасибо!

Congratulations on your work, these are beautiful restorations and conclusions that create enormous satisfaction when watching the video. A big "hello" coming straight from Minas Gerais - Brazil.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Hello to Brazil. Thank you for the thoughtful message. Cheers 🍻

What a transformation! Would have never thought something so beautiful could be found in that original mess. Cheers!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

I was a little surprised myself! Thanks 🌻

I don’t know how you do such a great job on those wobbly work surfaces!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

I manage somehow I guess. Got to work with what you've got.

Your attention to detail is mind-boggling such a beautiful job!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

You certainly have honed your woodworking skills! Exceptional job, and I appreciate your clever repair methods! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Restorology

2 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! 🌻

I am amazed at your patience and attention to the smallest detail!!! Very impressive and such a beautiful result!!!!!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you! That is very kind of you to write. 🌻

Stunning! It live live for another 130 years! Thanks so much for sharing

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice. Great use of existing materials, rather than too much wood filler. Turned out wonderful.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.

That's an exquisite desk and a great restoration. I admire your patience and attention to detail. Thank you for this post!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Absolutely beautiful result and an amazing restoration! That had to take weeks if not months to complete. Your attention to detail is outstanding and it paid off in the form of a gorgeous antique desk, again, great job!!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers 🍻

Incredible restoration. I've seen a lot of restoration videos more skill sets and techniques than I've seen packed into one video. That's talent! Congrats on an awesome final result. 👍

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks! That is very kind of you to write. Cheers 🍻

I found your channel through the it’s literally trash challenge. Really glad I did! Beyond amazing work

@Restorology

28 күн бұрын

Thank you very much and welcome to the channel! I am glad you are here and I hope to see you in the next one!! 🌻

This was a great restoration. I can see you take pride in what you do.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

I try for sure. Thanks!!

Wow! Great color matching. Fabulous repairs. Beautiful desk.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Wow, what an amazing transformation. It was worth the wait and understandable why it was late. You were so meticulous with all of the glueing and adding of the little strips of wood , the re-glueing, sanding, just everything you did to make this piece of trash into a beautiful piece to live another 100 years. 💖

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the thoughtful message!

You certainly aren't afraid of a challenge. I can see why no one bought the moaning desk.. there wasn't much left of it. It turned out to be a simple but lovely piece of furniture.. after a LOT of work. ❤

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

It turned out much better than I thought it would. Thanks!!

You are so gifted. I can't stopping watching. I have subscribed and spend so much time I think I'm watching things for second time now. Thank you

@Restorology

29 күн бұрын

Thank you so very much! That is so very nice of you to write. I am happy to know that you are enjoying these projects. A new one may be out this weekend, so please stay tuned!! 😃

Superb job matey. Sooo much work but definitely worth it. Great video 😀👍👍👍

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Sorry I was late joining y'all in the challenge. 🥲

A man after my own heart. I did something similar to an old dressing table. The project took forever!

@Restorology

28 күн бұрын

✌🏾😊🥃

I live very close to Knoxville TN. Didn't know about this company. You do great work! I'm not a restorer. I just watch for the entertainment value.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

I am on the other side of the state. It was good to find a somewhat local old brand. Thanks for the comment!

That is an amazing restoration! Your patience and skills are admirable! Thank you for showing so many techniques and hints. The color matching was spot on. Great job! 🌟

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks!! I was a bit worried how the color would look on camera.

Really amazing 👏🏻 That was quite a project! The number of different skills you had to have to do this restoration was really very impressive. Not to mention talent, experience, vision, patience and tenacity!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! This one took a bit to do, for sure.

What a transformation - very impressed. My husband and I are watching from Tasmania 😊

@Restorology

28 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

So beautiful, it has come back from the dead to live again! ❤️

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!! 🌻

That is desire and dedication continuing in the cold snow!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Ha! Only worked in the snow for a minute. I'm not a fan of the cold. 🥶

Todo un placer haberte visto realizar ésta restauración, ha quedado maravillosa, como si recién hubiese sido hecho.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

¡Gracias por las amables palabras!

Wow, that is now a treasure. Good work.

@Restorology

2 күн бұрын

Thanks ✌🏽

Wow! I Am in awe of your skills. You brought that desk back from the dead! It’s absolutely stunning. Good work!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words!

This has come out really good. This is the first time I’ve watched one of your videos and I’m really impressed with how you restored this as it was shot to pieces! Well done young man.

@Restorology

28 күн бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the great feedback.

I took too much work and time BECAUSE you are very careful to restore it super nicely.... Your job is really really great... I love your videos... Thanks for sharing.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I am happy that you enjoy watching them.

What can I say? Amazing transformation! And yay! trains!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I’ve not seen a more thorough restoration. I commend you on your exceptional work. This piece is stunning!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! This is one of my favorite pieces now.

Patience and dedication to perfection is your best asset 😅

@Restorology

28 күн бұрын

That is very kind of you...thanks! 😀

Simply amazing, I was spell bound. I trust you are keeping this beautifully restored piece.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Not sure what I am doing with it yet.

Great work! It’s a really beautiful piece. Its dignity is restored.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Hey I’m in Nashville! I love learning the history of my state. Great work on the restoration, friend! Keep it up!

@Restorology

26 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Nashville is cool. I'm also in TN but three hours west of you.

This channel fast became my favorite restoration channel 👍

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

That is so very nice of you to write, thank you!! 🌻

Beautiful restoration! I really wasn't sure it would turn out so perfectly.

@Restorology

10 күн бұрын

Haha me neither!! Thanks!

This video was worth the wait! The new stain is gorgeous. You made very good choices on this project.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad to know you liked it. 🌷

sooo good!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Hey there...thanks for that! Means a lot coming from you. 🍩🥃😊

This was definitely worth waiting for!!! I am SO impressed by your talents, your patience, and your dedication. This piece should have been trashed. But you saw potential, and you turned it into a masterpiece!! You surely would have won first place in this competition. The final result is a truly gorgeous desk, that will last for decades to come. WOW....I can't believe what you did to this. Just phenomenal!!! Congratulations on a job extremely well done! Looking forward to your next video.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the very thoughtful message! 🍀

What an undertaking…but worth it. It’s beautiful.

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

WOW! The before looked like absolute firewood! What a remarkable transformation!

@Restorology

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I am glad you liked it.

Fantastic work, informative and interesting. The end result was amazing. It's so good to see these wonderful old pieces of furniture brought back to life.

@Restorology

22 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it...thanks for the kind words!