Oh, man, I would have taken one look at this damaged piece, and put it in the kindling pile. But, your perseverance and knowledge really saved it!

This Friday just got a lot better

I am not certain, but I think this small table was a Portable Phonograph Stand, for the small portable phonographs that were popular in the early 1960s - The phonogaph would have sat on top, the 7" 45 singles in the cabinet section, and the 12" LP albums in the lower section. The hole in the side was for a power cord for an AM/FM Portable Radio that was placed in the cabinet section at a later time. These quickly fell out of favor in the mid sixties when larger, more capable modular Stereo Systems, with Turntables, Amplifiers, AM./FM Receivers, and Twin Speakers became more available. Very nice work on the veneering / restoration - this could now indeed be an elegant Cigar Cabinet !

@furlvr1961

2 жыл бұрын

I think your assessment about it being a phonograph stand is absolutely spot on. I've seen others like it with exactly that purpose. It helps that I was born in the early 60s. ;-)

@debracox9277

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing, and figured it was a high school build.

@steveparker2938

2 жыл бұрын

Tend to disagree. The fluting and detail work is very 1930s

@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648

2 жыл бұрын

@@steveparker2938 Who knows, it might have been deliberately retro (with respect to the age it was built of course). Maybe it followed something like the Popular Mechanics articles of that era, which were about how to build a neat this, a cool that. Or... it was built earlier and was later repurposed from an actual tobacco cabinet.

@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648

2 жыл бұрын

I would have expected a larger hole, in the rear, wide enough to pass the plug through. Unless maybe a homemade extension cord went through that hole, which would also ease servicing whatever was placed inside the cabinet and let more than one item be placed inside the cabinet. But again there was no place reported where the socket end would have been anchored (unless it lay loose).

Fascinating. It looks amazing. I’d love this cabinet next to my armchair. It would be perfect to house my diary and planner and other stationery accessories so they would be within easy reach of my chair. There’s room on the bottom shelf for whichever book I’m currently reading, or a place for my iPad and of course room for my coffee cup on the top. If there’s any residual smell of tobacco, even better, as it would remind me of my dad.

The name of this video should have been "Trust the process". The one aspect of your videos I adore is how you bring the natural wood back to its original glory. When you started applying the peel & stick veneer I thought *"Oh boy, he ruined it"* But I should have trusted the process. You proved me wrong. The final piece was far more beautiful than I could have envisioned. Just lovely.

@maverickstclare3756

2 жыл бұрын

I was the same when that first stain went on - ugh, horrible brown .... oh it looks great after a wipe

@Flecha57

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing! I would prefer staining the wood, but who am I to question the Master? 🤗 🤗 🤗

@SteifWood

2 жыл бұрын

When he started applying the peel & stick veneer I thought "Oh boy, he ruined it." And I (knew I would have and) had the same thought at the end. Technique and job is perfect, but the whole thing is *"horrible restoration."* Looks like it's made of fake melamin (the tops) with that edge band.

@suzan1mal

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteifWood I was sad about the banding.

Ah, the old duct tape and staples technique. Lol

@Rhodeygirl

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously! Even if the previous owner didn't have wood glue, you would think super glue would be used.

@ronanpare4766

2 жыл бұрын

Works every time!

@joanfrellburg4901

2 жыл бұрын

Scotch tape around here, cheap and lazy bunch lol.

@Beerwalla1

2 жыл бұрын

A proffesional would use wood glue to stick a patch of tougher plastic to the inside of the cabinet, and use a bent 4 inch nail to hold the outside together, works much better than duct tape and staples.

@joanfrellburg4901

2 жыл бұрын

@@Beerwalla1 I'm with the 4 inch nail but only if it's rusty to blend in with the natural woodgrain finish. Actually what was I thinking, obviously it's rusty, who has new 4 inch nails anymore.

Idk what it is about these videos, maybe it’s the calm simple nature but they are literally my favourite videos on earth. Maybe it takes me back to my childhood and bob Ross idk

Staples and duct tape repair. That's new...I want your Garfield mug.

Nice work. Also, I like your humble and abrupt "thanks for watching" endings. A breath of fresh air from self indulgent videos with a hundred before and after shots and too much self-congratulatory blather about how well everything turned out.

@celestewatson4874

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on comment. Totally. So much to learn, so straightforward, so deeply *quiet*. Best content by far, in part because I have loved mid-century furniture way longer than it was cool to, and I've always loved natural audio. I'm going to attempt to re-veener the top of a mid-century dresser because of all I've learned here.

@billiev8705

2 жыл бұрын

Do you watch the channel "Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restauration"? I think you would enjoy that channel, too. He uses his 40-ish years of professional experience to expertly restore a beautiful antique or vintage piece and at the end he humbly says, "I think it looks pretty good." I am always in awe of his work, and his videos have that same calm, meditative quality.

@manal.daoudi

2 жыл бұрын

How hard is it to compliment someone without bringing down a bunch of other people? His style is certainly different than other channels, and it’s well deserved to compliment him, but leave other people out of it.

Thank you for saving these pieces when everyone else gave up.

Turned out much better than it looked part-way. It looked horrible after the veneer, but the stain fixed that mish-mash look. Kudos, that's what experience is.

Interesting little cabinet. It gives me an art deco vibe.

Watching someone shoot glue into a crack with a syringe brings back some great high school memories. Outstanding video, as always!

Your videos are engaging and instructional and the end product never fails to impress. And I might add that I also enjoy the sound of the crows in your neighborhood. I like crows, one of the most intelligent and interesting species of birds.

@celestewatson4874

2 жыл бұрын

How do I like this comment 10 times?? Crows fans FTW! :)

Please make a million more of these videos! YOU ARE THE NEW BOB ROSS.

Wow. Such a nice simple piece. Like almost all of your work, understated pieces, that get a second life, by being remembered for exactly what they were, and now are again... A nice allegory for us humans to ponder on.

You are truly the Pablo Picasso of woodworking. Bravo!

I love the pause between “with” and “staples.”

My life sucks at the moment, but your love for wood and restoration always make things better.

You are a master. I think most people would have put it in the trash with those kind of breaks.

Better than new. Your patience and exactness never fails to impress.

If I need to sleep, I just put on one of your videos and I'm snoozing in seconds. This is a compliment. Your videos are super relaxing.

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ ❤️

You treated this lovely little furniture with such tenderness and care as if it was a living creature. I see that you really love them. ❤️❤️👍👍👍👍🇬🇷🇬🇷

Thanks for producing this video. You managed to take an old "yard sale" smoking stand and give it a rich now look. Very well done.

It's weird how the proportions of the top to the base look so much better with the new finish. Was not expecting that. Another great project.

Just creeping back in time, to see another of your wonderful antique treasures, found and restored. Thank you, Dash :)

Not even halfway through the video and I'm sure this restoration is going to be a blast.

I like how you keep to the natural wood look of the furniture you restore. It makes me sad when I see old furniture get painted.

This man is a comedy genius. He could have used anything as scale. Using a Garfield mug is next level. I love it! Plus you know inside he's shaking his head on the scuffed repair.

You turned a dirt clod into a jewel!

Your channel is a guilty pleasure to me, to watch someone who knows how to do it’s job when I’m useless doing things like this. Thanks cause I discovered your channel by mistake in you tube and it was a great company from last year to the present.

Not only is your workmanship beautiful, your soothing voice and explanations are more calming and centering than any yoga I've ever done. Namaste.

A really nice, quirky little find. Love the Art Deco/30s vibe. And it’s good now for another 60+ years. Beautiful job.

I hope the pers who did the glue and duct tape sees this. Such a small table but quite a lot of parts to it. Lovely restoration as usual!😃

Love the duct tape matched to the wood 🤣 Beautiful job yet again.

I wasn't a big veneer fan, but you are making me one!

that staple repair was the best 😂

I have yet to watch a single video without learning something. Thank you for sharing your skills!

What a mess it started out as. As usual you worked your magic and now it's an absolute beauty. Thank you for sharing.

You’re the true 🐐 of furniture restoration my g!!! The best there ever was, the best there is and the best there ever will be!!!!!

New Dashner Design & Restoration vid...day made!

Thank you so much. Your work has inspired me on so many levels and what you’ve taught me is immeasurable.

So beautiful! No flaws! Such tender care of the wood. Love it! Great job!😊❤👍

A lovely little cupboard, ideal as a night stand. Or a side table next to a reading chair. It looks absolutely beautiful.

You have such a calm voice as you describe your work. Thank you for your instruction.

Mr. Dashner, I am old and I can honestly tell you that I have no idea what this little piece was-never seen anything like it, I’m sure. But, I can tell you what it is now-a lovely treasure that has been touched by a master craftsman that would look so pretty anywhere (particularly here beside me-lol). Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for that calm,soothing voice. As always, much enjoyed!

your magic worked again ! well done

Love your attention to detail! It's wonderful to see great pieces restored, not painted.

We all need a cabinet like this. I just like this one a lot! Wish I had this one. You paid so much respect to this design. The new veneer just made it perfect

Realy like watching your restoration videos. I am new to furniture restoration so your videos has become my tutorials! Greetings all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦

Cant believe the things you tackle that turn out so remarkable. Soothing lessons!

Another beautiful restoration with great tips using the veneers.

You did a good job of restauring this small piece. It's lovely now

A veneer saw is the correct tool. Super cheap too.

You truly are a master craftsman. I You have encouraged me to restore my art deco walnut veneer coffee table which has similar legs to this piece.

Wow! Looks like brand new. I now appreciate the shelf on the bottom with long legs. ♥️👍🙏🇺🇸🤓

What a great little cabinet. I’ve not seen one like it before. I love that you covered the top portion in veneer and ran the grain the same direction as the fluted molding and the legs detail then stained the same as the veneer. It’s the little things especially that make this stand out. Great job 👍

@DashnerDesignRestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

just beautiful. another great refinishing. Ive never seen a cabinet like that before. but now I want one

Beautiful! I absolutely LOVE the walnut color! It is rich and brown. I like warm colored woods, but I'm not fond of the amber I often see. This walnut was exactly my taste: not too dark, and not too red!

What a beautiful little cabinet.

you did such an amazing job on that veneer, looks like solid wood. WOW!

Thank you for a wonderful Rescue. I loved all the details and the veneer was a fabulous choice.

The John Wilson of restoration and repair.

I think I would have left this one in the store, but I’m so glad you didn’t. The final result was gorgeous. I’ve not watched a single video of yours without learning something new; and your calm demeanour, and soothing voice, make them such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for making them.

She is gorgeous!!

Beautiful job! A very versatile piece of furniture brought back to life! Good job. 👍

Amazing work. The commitment to veneer proved so worth it. I think I was expecting the first ever painted piece on your channel 😂

@DashnerDesignRestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, I was actually considering paint.

@rosalindhendricks6337

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing more beautiful to my eyes than to see wood grain.

@sirbrewzalot

2 жыл бұрын

@@DashnerDesignRestoration So glad you stepped back from the edge! #NeverPaint

So Sir, Do you own your own resale shop? From start to finish of a video, what's quickest the resale time of a project to date. I mean the projects you undertake are so beautiful when completed, absolute magic in your hands Sir. Yes Indeed absolute magic.

I really like your work. Attention to detail makes the end product magnificent!

Staples and mystery holes. This is gonna be good

What an adorable cabinet. You did it such wonderful favors. I hope you keep it. It's unique.

I have a 9 to 5 job and I just listen to you all day. I actually do work at the same time, so I can't watch the video all the time, but I check it every 5 minutes. Amazing job, man!

Thank you for demonstrating the different veneer and how to use it properly.

NICE. Much better than before😍

Amazing transformation. Patience, methodical experience, wonderful craftsmanship.

Your skill, knowledge, and patience, particularly patience are amazing. I just don't have it. Kudos! Very nice little cabinet.

Absolutely stunning craftsmanship! What a result!

Fantastic.

I always watch this channel after someone or something makes me really mad and I need to calm down lol! Love these

The cabinet turned out very nice! I learned some more from you! Thanks!

That's a charmer--and the new veneer is lovely.

It must feel really nice to add the lacquer at the end to a job well done

the fluted detail is really cool! Beautiful job, as usual!

That would make a perfect end table for my tiny house.

My great uncle had a little humidor about this size. It was lined with metal, though, and was pretty airtight. It held all of his tobacco and etc, smelled great. It was lost in a house fire years ago, but your video brought it back to mind.

In my opinion this is some of your best work to date

It’s the Little Table that Could. I didn’t see that one being anything at the end, but it was adorable.

I like a lot the furniture you pick up at the thrift store, great choices always. This one is another beautiful restoration.

@DashnerDesignRestoration

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Your meticulous repairs are impressive! I love this little piece and appreciate your dedication to its existence! Much respect to you!

I have been restoring older furniture for years but today the New generation don't fancy old stuff. I actually Dumped my antique stuff. I love the new items available on Amazon.....

It's stunning. What a lovely and unique piece of furniture you have now. I also love your video style--so relaxing to watch.

Beautiful transformation

Listening to you is soothing.

Looks brand new in your expert hands. Excellent work.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Nice work. Thank you for making these videos.

I love the little tips this guy provides, like using a block when cutting against the veneer grain. Or using a razor to wipe off excess filler - why didn't I think of that lol. The only thing I didn't like in this one is the color. For me, it's just on the dark side. I like to see the grain pop, so I would have used Danish oil. And then a lighter gel stain for the accent (non walnut) parts. This coming from a non-expert :-)

Beautiful transformation, also, Garfield is the best!!

The end result was fantastic!!!!

Just WOW 😍 it turned out beautifully. You're very talented. Thank you for saving all of these beautiful pieces of furniture and teaching us along the way ☺️