Hallo Tom, if you cut glass in the future dip the glass cutter in a little white sprite and use a small brush with white sprite and run it along the surface of the glass , you will find it makes the cut easier. I was a glazier for over 35 years and used this method all the time good luck.

@the_atomshop

10 ай бұрын

very true. My father also used this method.

@johnsrabe

10 ай бұрын

White spirit? Or sprite? What is sprite? Not the drink?!

@jamesch770

10 ай бұрын

I did wonder if wetting the glass would help, as the liquid helps cracks propagate faster.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Sounds like good advice. Like others I'm wondering what White Sprite (or spirit?) is. Alcohol?

@jamesch770

10 ай бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration Hallo Tom! I think it's known as mineral spirits or plain old paint thinner in the US

I honestly believe you are the most patient person doing restorations on all of KZread! Always enjjoy watching you work!! Age 73 retired carpenter.

@michaelsworld6292

10 ай бұрын

I would completely agree, for furniture that is, this has been my favorite channel for years now. However, there’s another channel called My Mechanics I would suggest you give a shot if you haven’t already. He does various tool restorations, so very detail orientated.

@judebrown4103

10 ай бұрын

​@@michaelsworld6292yes, the equivalent mastery but with metal...he makes new ones to paraphrase his famous caption! Have you seen Hand Tool Rescue? he's brilliant and hilarious. 😄

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! It means a lot to me coming from a fellow tradesman!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'll check that out!

It’s so lovely that we still get to see Ella occasionally ❤ 👼

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I know, I wasn't sure how I would react but I like it

Thanks for the glass cutting lesson Tom. I always get nervous when cutting glass. I like your approach of doing the simple ones first! Scott

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Hi Scott! First comment! Every time I cut glass I feel like I'm starting all over again. But I know I'm getting better. I finally got a professional glass "cutter". Those cheap ones from the hardware store don't work that well. You need to be confident, and that is tough!

It hurts a little but it was nice to see Ella again. She always looked so sweet quietly checking on you. I bawled like a baby when you announced she had passed on. It reminded me of when I had lost my own dogs. I hope you are doing well Thomas. It does get easier with time but that hurt is still there.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Kate, I appreciate it. I too wasn't sure how I would feel seeing Ella but I'm glad when I do. I think about her everyday

Glazing windows was my least favorite part of old window restoration. Great job as always, Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I like it when it goes well!

Beautiful … professional … attention to detail… refreshing …😊

@johnsonrestoration

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

The patience you had getting that putty our of there Tom.. that glass cutting tool was fantastic. It was nice of her to help you. Loved seeing Ella again too. All the best as always. Kate x

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 Yes, I like seeing Ella too...

I have PTSD from re-puttying the windows in my home with my father when I was young. He (and you) have infinitely more patience than I!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Ah, the memories!

Whew! I was holding my breath there for a while, great job! Thank you!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Me too! Thanks!

We all knew at the start it would turn out perfect. The fun and satisfaction for us is watching you get there! Thanks, Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Another great one to watch, after lunch, hiding indoors from this unusually warm afternoon sun...rr Normandy, France

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Love watching your process and how when you hit a snag, you just work through it patiently. Your videos helped me feel confident enough to reglue a set of antique chairs that have been sitting in my dining room waiting to be fixed for 5 years! Thanks, Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Good luck with those chairs!

We cheered when the last piece of the octagon came off. Thank you for your video.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! That's great!

Hallo Thomas, das war wieder eine sehr interessante und aufwendige Arbeit. Deine Geduld möchte ich haben. Ich freue mich immer wieder dir bei der Arbeit zusehen zu können. Möge es lange so bleiben. Viele liebe Grüße und eine schöne neue Woche Christel ☺👍👌👏

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Danke Christel! Ich hoffe, Sie haben auch eine gute Woche (oder jetzt sollte ich sagen Wochenende)!

Knowing when it’s wiser to use an expert is an art! Great job.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Very true! Thanks!

Tom, there's nothing I enjoy more in the morning than a cup of tea and watching one of your videos, your calm manner is a great way to start the day, thank you!

@judebrown4103

10 ай бұрын

Me too, good morning, UK time🫖👍😄

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I love to hear that

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I agree with Mr. Hollingsworth. I worked 5 summers in a commercial glass shop. The pros used mineral spirits to lubricate the cutter wheel during each cut. They used a shallow jar lid with a sponge inside. The sponge was soaked in mineral spirits. The pro would dip his cutter wheel before each cut. Long cuts were lightly traced along a straight edge before making the cut. Glass with an irregular surface was scored on the back (smooth) side. Large jobs called for a new cutter. Ragged edges can be sanded with a sanding block or a power sander. For large cuts the glass was scored one time with uniform pressure. Then the glass was then tapped on the underside with the cutter handle to initiate the crack. Then the drop piece was rolled down from the initial crack down the length of the cut. Cuts with a waste drop of less than 1 inch can be tricky. A good score should have a single continuous mark. Scoring glass more than once often causes bad breaks. Antique glass has variations and defects that challenge any glass cutter. Thank you for sharing your videos.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Good advice!

The first restoration was tedious for sure. Glad you had resources. And, 20 hours is actually fast I would say. Perfect restoration, as always. It’s great you are transparent and explain the steps and unforeseen situations.

@johnsonrestoration

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Tedious yes, but I learned a lot!

Hi Thomas. Never break the glass at the edge of the table; you risk breaking it the wrong way. The only correct way is to put the glass flat on top of the table (not on cardboard). Put a pencil directly under the scratch pointing in the same direction. Then put one hand at the left side and the other hand at the right side of the pencil and gently push. Do not push in the middle of the pane! You want the break to start at one end of the scratch and make it 'run' to the opposite side of the pane. No need for tools. Cutting glass this way never fails, even with very thick glass, like half an inch thick. BTW, your friend Lea also breaks the glass the wrong way. That is why she needs a tool to remove the little parts. Like I said, never put force in the middle of the pane, always at one end. It may sound like bragging, but I can cut a two foot long strip of barely 10 mm wide. Obviously, the glass should be perfectly clean. To keep the cutting tool in perfect condition, store it with the head immersed in a jar with some mineral spirits. This way the little wheel will always run smoothly.

@lfuentes4098

10 ай бұрын

You should consider making a video of this skill. I would totally want to watch and learn. I think I’ve seen similar method done on porcelain tile.

@TomLaios

10 ай бұрын

No, there are many ways to cut glass.The cleanest break is use your index fingers knuckles together thumb on top.If the scoreline is bad, ie you pressed too hard, not hard enough, or skidded the cutter, nothing will save that glass.Grozing and breaking pliers help.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you! This is very good advice. I have to think about what you're saying. I will try this

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

I have a lot to learn!

I spend a lot of time as a glass cutter after high school. Working in a custom window shop with large sheets of glass and a tilt table. Cutters do wear out, dont be afraid to replace one if the score isnt right.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! It took a lot of failures to figure that out

The few times I replaced glass, I made putty snakes, laid them on the glass/frame interface and worked them in by hand.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I have done that too, didn't work here because the frame was so small

You are so patient and meticulous with your work. Amazing how much experience information feedback arrives. I love your restoration projects in your videos. Thank you.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! And yes, I learn a lot from the comments

The right tools for the job can make all the difference

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely! There seems like there is a specific tool for just about everything!

I was fascinated by the whole process. Thanks for adding the metric measurements too 😊

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! 😊

Thanks Tom, another great video, I always find cutting glass to be a real pane!!! Hope you're well see you on the next one

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Good one! Thanks

Another fascinating one, Tom! As you were working, I was wondering how the hell they make mullions that fine LOL! Thanks.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

That is a very good question! I can't imaging...

Your daughter is in my hometown. And a local framer that I used to use recently retired. So I’m glad to hear that there’s someone else I can use.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Great! Here's her website: www.emcollier.com/

My father owned 3 acres of glasshouses and i learnt to cut glass at an early age. After you score the glass with the glass cutter if you then gentle tap the glass along the cut it completes the fracturing along the cut enabling a clean break.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I can see you have a lot of experience!

Great video, thank you for just being yourself.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Nice, Tom. I liked the Ella flashback.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Me too! Thanks

The visual joke on the thumbnail (a pic of you and the words “100 years old”) was a good one!😂

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Haven't been too many comments on that!

Thanks for another masterclass Tom. A post from you always makes my Friday better.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

That's great! Thanks

As always, exquisite work and a pleasure to watch.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Another brilliant job. Well done 👏👏❤️

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent work again Tom 👏👏👍

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 👍

Simply stunning .

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Another great teaching session, thank you Thomas.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Good job Tom! You exude peace!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

That's so nice! Thanks!

Nicely done!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you Tom always enjoyable!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

It's always a pleasure to watch a true craftsman work

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

GREAT JOB!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Glass gives me the shivers!! Awesome job, Tom.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Me too! Thanks!

Thank you Tom!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Always enjoy your videos! You are a true craftsman.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

The usual attention to detail is such a pleasure

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing hand’s great work ❤

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great work as always, Tom. ❤

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great video tom

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

thanks for the tips

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Haha I love how completely confident you became during the course of this project in cutting glass. From your first awkward attempts to becoming a glass cutting master! In the UK, glass window restorers use the same tool and techniques that you have used, so well done. It was lovely seeing Ella again.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! It is good seeing her!

Thank you Tom, nice compilation of your different experiences with glass. So patient.👍👏

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Learned a lot from this video, thanks

@johnsonrestoration

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Your patience and skills are inspiring. Thanks for sharing. 💚👽

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Incredible job Sir! Very nice indeed!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Wow, this restoration was amazing! So much patience.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Nice work Thomas.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

You make cutting glass look so easy!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Oh wow! I'm glad it looked like that! By the time I was done I had it down

Amazing craftsmanship

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

A masterclass in glass replacement in period furniture. A real treat and so much learned from a true master of his craft. Thank you.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

So great to see you collaborate with your daughter and another local artisan.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Yes, I liked that too! Thanks

At the start I admit I was wondering how you were going to cut the larger pieces of glass because I know it is so hard without specialized tools. I saw you using that little scorer and I thought, "Wow, that is going to be tough". I'm so happy you found a fellow professional.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Yes, it was bad! Thanks goodness for Leah!

Thanks for sharing. Good to know how to fix glass

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Very nice videos on antique glass replacement. Excellent work. Thanks for sharing ❤

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Really nice look at irregular glazing! Fascinating!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Thomas just want to says thanks ! Watching your videos at the end of the day is almost therapy for me. Its feels so comfortably and relaxing seeing you working. I hope one day i have some portion of your patience. Thanks for sharing it. Its inspiring.

@johnsonrestoration

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Hi Thomas Job Johnson, 😅🤣😂, because you Sir have the patience of Job. Quality work my friend. May you be blessed beyond measure! John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you John! I like being patient! It's the fastest way to get to the end

@robinredman5192

10 ай бұрын

@@johnsonrestoration As a longtime, 36 years, photographer I absolutely agree. And as a believer, Galatians 6:9 - "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Have a blessed day Thomas.

toujours aussi beau travail ¡

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Merci!

I love the forensic analysis of a piece during deconstruction. One can learn a lot, both in the mistakes made and the good done, such as the reinforcement fabric

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, so true!

Another masterful repair by Tom! Plus I am Scots, from the Clan Gunn! So that is cool repairing the heritage of the homeland ... XO

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad to do it!

Always enjoyably impressed by your skill, but this one...well, wow. Now both cabinets will continue to age beautifully.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful job, Tom. You have the patience of Job and the tenacity of a Marine raider!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍I like that!

I have not worked with glass before but now my old pie safe is on the list. That was great sir thank you.👍

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Good luck!

A lovely restoration Tom, and being a Scot it is always a double pleasure to see a local piece taking pride of place so far away. I must admit to holding my breath on a few occasions as you shaped the glass, especially the octagonal piece. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I was definitely holding my breath!

Thank you for the video. I enjoyed and learned a coupled of things that I may be able to put to use in a future project of my own, nicely done and crafted sir.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

Me alegra mucho ver un nuevo vídeo suyo..son mis favoritos.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

¡Gracias! ¡Soy consciente de que!

The doors look great Tom

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Love the metric Tom, keep it up!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

As has been said, you’ve got the patience of a saint. Thanks again for this informative episode. 👏😁🇦🇺

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

You must have the patience of Job! I really enjoy your videos. Thank you!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Some Scottish friends of ours in Northern Virginia lost several pieces in shipping from Scotland, and several more damaged - by inspectors, no less! Glad you could restore these doors. Beautiful work, as always, and kudos to the framer and your daughter!!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm so sorry for your friends! I hate it when people don't respect other's belongings

Love watching you work. A friend of mine who does a bit of lead lighting made a couple of panels for our home. Cutting glass sure is skill I admire. I did all the grinding. It’s great to have many lessons as you teach as you work. Beautiful results on all the pieces. I love all the details you show, like the cambric strips in the corners.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Allison!

Very Art Deco 😮

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Fater! I wasn't seeing any Art Deco in this! I haven't worked on an Art Deco piece in quite some time. I hope something comes along

What a treat to see Ella beside you once again. You must miss her a lot.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Oh I do! Everyday. I want to hug her again!

Hi Tom, I love your KZread videos very educational and informative. I am a cabinet maker with almost 40 years experience from Gilmanton New Hampshire . What I appreciate most among your many talents is the ability to restore a piece of furniture and maintain the original finish. That is an art within itself and in my opinion you have mastered it . Please keep up the good work it's always a pleasure to watch you do your magic. By the way I'm curious do you know if you have a brother named Larry David

@johnsonrestoration

6 ай бұрын

Hi James! Thank you! Many have commented on Larry David over the years! I can only hope that's a good thing. But I really appreciate positive feedback from fellow tradespeople, it means a lot to me. Come visit if you are ever in the area!

Praca wymagająca szczególnej dokładności i delikatności. Najwięcej pracy wymagało dokładne nałożenie kitu do szyb. Mistrz Thomas jak zwykle doskonale.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Dziękuję!

Paying for Patience , The Customers Go for It. The Outcome is the Proof.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

I like that!

I've never been able to cut glass. I found it cheaper to just order the glass to the demensions I need. Love all the cabinets. Excellent work, great video.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I used to do that, but here in Maine I couldn't find anyone. I like learning any way

Superb glass-o-rama, Tom. Those Scottish mullions remind me of kumiko panels.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! They do!

I really appreciate you putting together these tutorial videos Tom, its good to see the nuances and slight variations in approach with each job - even though some might say "they are all the same". Biggest concern however was your left hand in the first video...eek that looked painful! But you were a champ working through it💪 Take care of yourself - there's one only one of you in the world🤩

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don't remember anything with my hand!

super jobs, I never could cut glass, but they look just like new!!!

@johnsonrestoration

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I am still learning. It's like I have to learn from the beginning every time

Nice video. Great to remember dogger again.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I miss her!

another wonderful video! and just in time for me as I have half a dozen window panes to fix thanks to my ineptness with the heat gun 🙂

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, good luck!

Great mix of glass videos, Tom. I remember watching the middle one in the original where you repaired all the wood as well. I've learned so much from watching your videos. I liked that you recorded all the missed tries in the glass cutting on the 3rd video (where you were practicing). It just shows us how you have to start somewhere to begin getting your skills down. Very hopeful (I think a curse word may have slipped from my own lips here, lol). Thanks for the video. (It's heart-warming to see the pup as well.) x

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Cat! I didn't record all the missed trys! That would have made the video 2 hours long with a lot of bleeps

@OwlingDogDesign

10 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣. Oh, that's funny! You don't say cuss words now, do ya Tom? Haha.@@johnsonrestoration

That was brilliant Tom ! The one thing I cannot do is cut glass. I just break glass - I think I try too hard and am nervous of it. I see you put oil before your glass cutter - never heard of that - seems to work for you, so maybe I'll try it out on some old piecse of glass, to practice. The fabric at the corners of the mullions was a good idea and actually seems logical when you think of it. Thanks Tom for sharing yet another of your many skills with us. Your patience is fantastic - you're such a pleasure to observe. Take care 🙂

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Yes, practice! The main thing I learned is to get a professional cutter. If you do use the cheap ones at the hardware store, always buy a new one for each job. They do not last long

Awsome ! You really have a talent for "Dramatic Furniture !" Every time you upload your work is like watching " As the wood turns" soap lol . Great patience!👍. Beautiful hutch.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😀 I need to use "as the world turns" or a variation in a title!

Tom, after you score the glass line up the white line of the running pliers on the score line and squeeze. That's why the pliers have that white line.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Oh! I get it! I will try that in the future

Obrigado Tom por mais este excelente vídeo. Lindo trabalho! Aprendo sempre assistindo seus fabulosos trabalhos de restauração. Já cortei vidro algumas poucas vezes. Não é tão fácil quanto parece!

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

De nada! Com certeza não é! É preciso muita prática

Enjoyed the videos Tom. You chose the right title. It is so satisfying when you score glass and it breaks in the right place. That second piece you did was a big puzzle to get back together before the glass went in. I guess you have seen some antiques that the glass was glazed with wax not glazing compound. You take care and God bless.

@johnsonrestoration

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ron! No, I haven't seen one done with wax...sounds interesting