Simple restorations with old hand tools.
I am a simple man, that likes to fix and restore things in my spare time. As the name says, I endeavour to make old things useful and tidy again. I like to voice over some history and guidance on what I do so that you might learn as you watch, but if you would rather, I won't be offended if you mute me completely!
Thanks for visiting and feel free to let me know how you would have done it or what I could do differently.
- R.E (Restoration Endeavours)
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I did one up almost identical only mine had two drawers. I took the back piece off like you, and mine had a veneer over chipboard on top so I cleared that and painted the rest white. I originally did it for a signing table at a wedding (that didn't take place) that is why I removed the back piece. Now it is in my bedroom being used as a desk.
I do love your voice over. You sound Australian. Greetings from Queensland. My brother has a suite very similar to this one. He is also in QLD.
Seems to have been worth the long process, as it looks lovely ❤
It came out great and my wife is very happy with all the extra draw space for sure. Thanks for watching!
Nice job. What i don’t get is why you would skip the main spring. It is a quick and easy job to clean and reoil. With hardened sticky oil, the metronome is unreliable in its main job: keeping steady pace.
My main worry was that I wouldn't be able to rewind it properly. If I had at it again, I would give it a shot.
It is a very sweet piece now. You did a great job.
Thank you kindly and thanks for watching!
WOW. Absolutely fantastic. You are the man! Thank you for sharing, and for commentating the video. I am also very happy that you did not paint this piece.
Thank you kindly. It isn't the most stunning timber, but it still has such a nice warmth to it after the Shellac.
These are the most annoying birds ever. I live in Texas and our birds are super relaxing to hear...(we have mockingbirds, robins, doves & bluejays) they sing very soft & mild tunes all day... these Australian or NZ birds sound like annoying hell lol
I am used to it these days, but a big flock of Cockatoos going by is deafening.
Absolutely stunning, excellent excellent work, you're a true Craftsman! ❤
Thank you kindly, I am glad you enjoyed it!
I've got one that doesn't cut the tape very well, any tips? It's in very good condition otherwise, but the tape just slips off the cutter.
If you have something to sharpen it with give that a try. A small file just to give the tips their points back. Good luck!
I learned something. Thanks Mate 🙏
Check out some videos on use Lye as well, as that is what I am going to try next time!
I have to admit that I lost interest a third of the way through, so I went to bed and picked it up the next day to see you finish and I really like it. I thought it would have some padding on the back, little did I understand the piece. Anyway, good job and thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you finished it and enjoyed the result!
I have had that problem with that brand bottled hide glue. Been thinking about using bottled Old Brown Glue from Antique Refinishers
Upon reading I can see a lot of people aren't fans either. I am digging the hot hide now, and it feels more authentic to use.
Gorgeous!
It was interesting to watch, and I have no doubt that you enjoyed the process. However, you must have really enjoyed doing it, because you can purchase a genuine Japanese one for $30 or $40, and spend your time using it to make something else worth far more than the knife.
A lot of the time, I like either learning the new skills needed, or just being able to say I made this. I do have a nice Japanese one these days, and this one has become a good work horse that holds an edge for ages. Cheers for watching!
You really made a fine restoration of that beautiful table. Congratultions.
Thank you very much!
Looks great. Thanks for sharing! 🥃
Cheers for stopping by!
Thiis is lovely, well done.
Thank you so much!
Absolutely gorgeous. I'm so glad people are saving the older pieces of furniture.
There are so many amazing pieces that deserve to be used and enjoyed! Not to mention they are usually so nice and solid too.
I would love to do stuff like this. The legs look Queen Anne style to me.
They are of that style. I think they are awesome with the grain of the Silky Oak in them.
Wow what a learning curve.!!! Very good job
It was, but now I know how to do it for future pieces when I get a chance!
You did an incredible restoration. I've watched Buckminster Upholstery for awhile and he's amazing. I love your overkill steps on reusing the old springs and the D.I.Y. web stretcher is genius.I love it when someone comes up with an inexpensive way to make a tool instead of buying one you'll probably only use once. I agree it would be a shame to cover up the beautiful wood on the back of the sofa. Having said that I still think it needs back cushions. 👍👍
Wow, thank you! I also have made cushions for it now, you can see them in one of my 'shorts' videos.
Thank for making and sharing the process of restoring the sideboard. It's such a beautiful piece buried under the old stain and neglect.
I am glad you enjoyed it. And it sits proudly in my living room now.
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Thanks for watching!
What you have done looks so much better than plain white. The chalk paint colour is beautiful.
Thanks so much 😊
Я в восторге от вашей работы.Привыкла видеть реставрации новейшими инструментами и станками.А вы делали всё по старинке.Получилось просто супер .Шкаф заиграл своими красками.Будет еще много ,много лет радовать своих владельцев.Браво, чудесная работа.❤❤❤❤
Спасибо за добрые слова. К сожалению, этот путь занимает гораздо больше времени, и я нахожу для этого все меньше и меньше времени!
Great job using hand tools. Fascinated me how you did it. Wonder how old it really is? This old lady may not know how to donit but you do and i learned. Which is a thrill.
Thank you very much!
Lovely finished piece!
Thank you!
Stunning piece , great job .
Thank you! Cheers!
Great result! But did you perchance edit out a few "bloody hells!" from this video? ;)
Yes. Yes I did. And there is also a bit of a time skip towards the middle as I had to leave it alone for awhile for my sanity.
@@RestorationEndeavours I've had projects like that (not in woodworking).
I have just found a mahogany Wittner model made in Germany with bell last used in the 1960s, some differences but your video is a good general start to get it going again. It immediately releases the whole wound-up spring.
Very cool! Check the the gears are meshing and not spinning free on the shafts. Though I am not sure if the bell mechanism effects it or not.
Nice video and nice axe. I have an all or Hults Bruk five star Arvika from around the 80s and it has the Reson field, eye just like plumb used to do.
Thanks for the info! I gave this one back to my dad so its been getting some good usage again.
@@RestorationEndeavours that's awesome
that finish is beaut'
Cheers!
Hi there where can I find that scratching tool at the beginning of your video?
I think it was just a paint scraper from the hardware store that takes a razor blade.
That is not what we (USA) refer to burlap.
Thanks for the info! What would you call this then?
Lovely work! Thank you for sharing. ❤
Thank you too!
Back cushion YES..because it has recessed back panels that will be uncomfortable on your back recessed into those panels
I did make some for it in the end. Nice and big with bird patterns. Thanks for watching!
It's stunning.
Excellent
One of your best. Lovely to see oak left unstained.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love the test done on someone else 🤣
Only after I was sure it was safe!
Maybe a video on making a new handle in a more traditional shape?
Ps. When you replace a tenon, cut back into the rail and leave a tongue on the back of the tenon so that you can get a longer glue surface.
Lovely attention to detail. With regard to the nailed joints, you really want to get all the nail out if you can. Those small hole saws they use for making beads on a lathe work well. Drill through a guide block until you have the hole established. Can be filled with a plug after.
Thanks for the tip!
Amazing " it's a beautiful pan
Aussie safety thongs😂😂😂
Chalk paint is the devil... But I suppose it's OK to use on a modenr chipboard piece.
No! No paint. It came out beautifully. By the way, could you send some rain to South Australia. We haven't had any for about 3 months!
We took down an old Silky Oak that was near the end of its life and had to be very careful of the wood as it reputedly can irritate skin, do you have to worry about that working with it? If I’d realised exactly how gorgeous it is I might have kept some to do something with! Alas too late now.
I have heard that, but I think it varies for everyone. Id always mask up if cutting a lot of it though.
As a watch/clock maker, i will say that Dremel hurt my soul, but it actually working is much better than it collecting dust. Excellent work!
Thank you! What is the preferred method? Just hand polishing?