How to restore an old wardrobe

[@christinebrady6842]

YOU care. That's why I keep watching.

[@KaquolMeliReno]

When I buy old furniture I always look for dove tails! They hold the drawers so well!

[@bomaite1]

You are the best restorer on youtube. I really enjoy watching how you solve problems.

[@ATRestoration]

Thanks mate!

[@5phutsangtao-iQ]

You have successfully restored your wardrobe

[@mohammadsohail5110]

39 minutes of pure peace and relaxation. Better then most tv shows. Hats off and thank you

[@kakakurata]

Concordo plenamente! Resultado maravilhoso! Espero que ele repare um maior😁para que possa dormir! Adoro!

[@edith8349]

That is a good point. And plus. You get to learn something and it does not mess up with your mind or emotions like shows, news, movies do.

[@kathyohara6658]

So true. Makes me feel so productive watching this 😂.

[@Bzcenci812]

It goes without saying that it is better than any TV show, and the result is a beautiful piece of furniture.

[@DeborahDillardIAMShaz]

This makes me cry. I used to have an old wardrobe like this one. Mine wasn't decorative but it belonged to my great grandmother's sister and it used to be in my bedroom. It came apart as well, which was great for when I wanted to move it. A top piece, a bottom piece and both sides of the cabinet lifted out. It had two drawers in the bottom but no covering to separate it from the wardrobe itself. There were hooks inside for hanging clothes and it had a lock in the doors. It sat for years in my great grandmother's farm house which we still own but it was damaged in a fire. Even so, I loved it. While doing some work on the house, my son sat it outside and someone came by and stole it. I only hope that whomever took it restored it to the way it must have looked in my great grandmother's time. Thank you. I enjoyed watching this very much.

[@Thekidfromcalifornia2.0]

I love your work you actually restore a peace you don’t remove its history.

[@cynthiat6505]

I sent this to my Son-in-law because he makes immaculate furniture which are art pieces. I know he’ll respect your care in your restoration. 👏🏼

[@minecraftwithmom6865]

I absolutely love the way old furniture was crafted. I know how he feels... Nobody cares but I'll do it anyways. It's part of restoring that perfection that the piece once was. I appreciate this so much

[@GarfieldAtLasganaParty]

Too true, the dedication was put in back in the day, now it’s just made by a robot not the same thing TxT

[@fredziffle5219]

Some of these late 1800’s pieces lay molding away filled with worm holes there’s some videos of abandoned European castles with incredible furniture just turning to dust. Good to see this one restored.

[@cptspinach]

That wardrobe will easily last another 100 years now!

[@robinbirdj743]

Probably 200 before it needs any repair if it stays dry and there’s no woodworm.

[@nxliu]

Many destroy mindlessly. Only a few have the passion and dexterity to restore. Respect.

[@bruceshaw2402]

" I'll colour the knot , nobody cares but I'll do it anyway " there speaks a craftsman .

[@ЕленаКолесникова-х3г]

Браво шикарное исполнение, просто невероятное.Сколько смотрела роликов о реставрации,вы единственный человек,который реставрирует на совесть.Реставрирует абсолютно все детали Спасибо вам.❤❤❤❤

[@frankiemcgough2462]

Beautiful! I'm so impressed that you take the time to do the little things that no one will see. One hundred years from now, someone will look at this piece and know a master craftsman restored it. Great job!

[@TheMrBeaton]

Imagine being the original cabinet maker that built this beautiful piece of furniture many, many decades ago. Imagine the pride you would feel if you knew that oh so many decades later, in a time where we have affordable CNC routers, all sort of unthinkable machinery from this cabinet makers perspective, not to mention bloody IKEA - some guy will still, largely by hand, put time and dedication into restoring your original creation back to its former glory. Just IMAGINE that sense of pride and acknowledgement.

[@d.l.3149]

You are a master craftsman. Beautiful! I hope you sold that beauty for tens of thousands.

[@Kelpiejane3252]

It was worth waiting an eternity to see that beauty, I hope you are training people up , nobody could learn from anyone better than you.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@blindkimberly1360]

I could just feel this wardrobe sighing with relief once it knew it was in your loving capable hands. Totally awesome.

[@lynnew5619]

When I first saw this I thought that it did not look worth saving, but with a bit of magic skill, a very beautiful swan appeared. Lovely work.

[@ceb964]

I've been watching restorations on YT for quite sometime now, loads of cowboys with slap it on get it out approaches prevail 9/10 times. There are obviously a few decent guys here and there as well but they all fail in some not-so-minor details where it matters, be it technical or aesthetic aspect of the execution. You are without a doubt the first all-round antique restorer I've come across whom in my view deserves the title. Excellent job.

[@ATRestoration]

Thanks for your comment! Maybe difference comes from that, that I have actually learned it in the school and practiced it for 25 years.

[@Catbirdmom2]

Erdul, Check out Thomas Johnson. He is a joy to watch Edited to add he is an older gentleman who has tools from his father’s shop before him as well as new tools. I’d give a small body part to have the set of clamps he has. Lol

[@99gypsies]

@@ATRestoration I knew early on, when watching this, I said to myself, "this man has been doing this a long time." ;-) You've got quite an impressive set of tools also, I must say! ;-)

[@dalecampbell8141]

Try Thomas Johnson Antiques Restoration.

[@bluecurlygirl]

Check out Dashner Designs and restoration.

[@rollandjoeseph]

And he hots it out of the park AGAIN ! A skilled, modest, no corner cutting craftsman....much respect...a subscriber for life!

[@НинаЕлисеева-э1я]

Это прекрасно, когда вещи с помощью таких мастеров приобретают вторую жизнь. БРАВО!!!!

[@jshale12]

Prime example that you love what you do. Your tools are getting better but you still keep restoring. That dovedail provider is awesome and new.

[@farhorizons3901]

That was excellent. It was a revelation to see the beautiful carving pattern once you'd stripped and sanded off the old varnish. Many useful techniques and I loved the hack of aging the screws!

[@siskse]

Your workmanship is beyond what we tend to see these days. The before and after is like night and day. Enjoy your sense of humor with your “narration”.

[@sharonromer6606]

Beautiful furniture and workmanship.

[@buddhababeoz]

Thankyou for preserving this gorgeous old cabint that "so deserved it". They dont make them the way they used to. Exquisite job!!!

[@yolandacuevas751]

You are magical and Unbelievable what do you do with the beautiful things you restorer ??????

[@bluecurlygirl]

Wish there was a love button. Fabulous job.

[@гордей-з3м]

Браво мастеру,столяру краснодеревщику!

[@GabiRibeiroYokomizo]

"Nobody cares..." I really apreciate that! I do too, even if no one sees it. I do it because I think it's right. THANK YOU for so much teaching, tips and fun! I'm learning a lot of new things from your videos.

[@dochubbell]

Warms the heart seeing the old made new again. Some woods are just too beautiful to cover up with paint. This piece is one of them. Thank goodness their are still craftsmen out there like you who know how to repair and refinish old furniture.

[@karencox3235]

I've watched this before, and I can watch your restoration videos again and again. LOVE watching you work and the transformation of each of the pieces you work on. Bravo!

[@carolkerylow3966]

You must do a lot of restorations to account for all that expensive machinery. Your work is however superb.

[@ATRestoration]

Hi, I do about 100-200 furniture pieces in a year.

[@rfresa]

Not to mention all those clamps! 😂

[@DaleDix]

Plus the KZbin revenue

[@steveturpin4242]

Wow...a diamond from a sows ear! Thank you.

[@chandarussell]

I love that you properly repair this wardrobe in areas that won’t even be seen. It’s a job properly done and a Mark of a true professional. Bravo.

[@landmanaurelia997]

MAGIQUE!! Ce n'est pas une restauration-c'est une RESSURECTION !!!! BRAVO, L'ARTISTE!!

[@НиколайТоншин-л6м]

Это чудо!!!!!!Вы реставратор от Бога!!!!!Восхищён Вашей работой,Вашими навыками и профессиональным чутьём!!!!!!Браво!!!!!!!👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!!!!

[@НиколайТоншин-л6м]

Но это ещё не всё!!!!!Эстония!!!!!!О Господи!!!!!Был я у Вас не единожды!!!!!В Таллине два раза(Толстая Маргарита-ну все понимают о чём я),но молодёжь не поймёт,что рояль марки” ESTONIA” в нашей музыкальной школе был плотно зачехлён,(Только лучшим было позволено на нём играть в конце учебного года на отчётном концерте !!!!!!!!!Мне не довелось (((((,ибо общее фортепиано изучал,специальность-скрипка,что не помешало мне стать хормейстером!!!!!Раквере!!!!!!Гастролировал в прекрасном Вашем городе!!!!!»Рула-Турула»навсегда в наших сердцах!!!!!Ваша девочка руководительница-она и хормейстер,она же и хореограф!!!!!И то и другое-верх совершенства!!!!!Но и это не всё!!!!!!!Купленная моим Отцом в шестидесятых годах прошлого века ,радиола ламповая стерео-работает до сих пор,сколько ж пластинок на нём прослушано,и слушается до сих пор марки Estonia!!!!!!Спасибо Вашим дедушкам и бабушкам!!!!!И это тоже не всё,что хотел сказать!!!!!!Спасибо!!!!Спасибо за тёплый приём,который мы получили с Вашей стороны!!!!!!РУЛА-ТУРУЛА -турулит и рулит!!!!!!

[@Kuroi_Aida]

Mmmmm, those famous owen-baked screws in the vinegar, my favorite ones! 🤣 To be serious, a great job has been done here, so this wardrobe has got a new life. Amazing!

[@freethebirds3578]

Beautiful. I've also learned there's no such thing as too many clamps.

[@vibesmom]

I learn more from your videos with no talking than I have from almost anyone else. Thank you for posting your work. I have learned so many tips and tricks.

[@bubbaray998]

That was incredible. I doubt the average person could ever tell that it has new pieces of wood grafted to the original. You did an amazing restoration/repair.

[@lariette856]

I had to watch this again and I'm so overwhelmed by the absolute beauty of your work.

[@moviebuff174]

I know I'm late to the party but I have to say this has been one of the most in depth and satisfying restoration videos I have ever seen. dude I love your work! Thank you!! You are an inspiration for would be restorers.

[@montecheney6688]

Such a pleasure to see furniture restoration by someone who knows what they are doing!

[@pandapanda8354]

At the end, the wardrobe glowed like it was made of candlelight! So gorgeous. You are incredibly talented 🤩🤩🤩

[@helpmehealmyself9705]

A true resurrection of the dying! Thank you so much! I have to pull myself away from your videos to do my work. Wow, that was nice!

[@lisaharrod8386]

You are a true craftsman...and addictive to watch! A truly beautiful restoration of a piece that was in need of a little TLC, after decades of neglect. Your workshop looks clean, modern, and very professional...a great space to work your magic...well done is an understatement! Continued success, and thank you for sharing your skill and passion! Cheer!

[@julianarevill6166]

Most people would have said this was nothing but fire wood, but o no not AT, with a lot of skill and passion he bort it back to life, well done, it's a master-peace. Xx

[@caroledwards1182]

Beautiful work! I love the look of real wood and it's nice to see a piece restored rather than painted over.

[@Irish-Triplet]

Amen to that! That needs to stop.

[@kasiag2326]

When I see you doing all those details ("Nobody cares, but I will do it anyway"), I feel reassured. You are right: it does not matter whether anybody see it or not. Best wishes and thank you for your work ethics.

[@turbo.panther]

3:40 That board leaning up against the wall is watching you very intently!

[@debretaevans8049]

Today it look like he was happy cuz he was going to get a facelift

[@yf30101963]

I've been hanging on your channel for 7 days, complete relaxation. As we say in Russia "GOLDEN HANDS"!)))👍👍👍

[@Znatok81]

Молодец автор. Такие раритеты собрать это полбеды. А то как вы восстанавливаете это уже победа.

[@kon-stan-tin]

The king of PVA and clamps!

[@ATRestoration]

I thought, maybe I will do my T shirt: I ❤ PVA

[@ewakrzeminska5001]

And SHELLAC!

[@suhayl5157]

your work is amazing. thank you for giving this beautiful piece another 100 years.

[@ImCarolB]

Every episode, I am envious of some tool you have. Today, it's all the clamps.

[@ЭлС-л7т]

Дай этому мастеру Боженька здоровья, вдохновения и нам его новых видео! Спасибо за работу и полученые знания!

[@dirkbarendregt1590]

Very nice to see you at work.Top crafmanship!Admiring from the Netherlands

[@sharonbland9061]

My late father was a carpenter/joiner so I appreciate all people who have these skills x we most past on the knowlege to young people x thank for video loved watching xx

[@davidfredman1749]

This guy is absolutely amazing! He restores (no pun intended) my faith in superb professionalism in everything he does.

[@ceciliapalma496]

Woouuuu.. You saved the flowers.😘 You're the best 😎

[@bmac8749]

I watched this probably 1 year ago, and I just watched it again because it is an amazing transformation! I have absolutely no woodworking experience but I appreciate your methodical and thorough approach to restorations. Thanks for sharing!

[@melodienaber3238]

The dovetail shortcut. Ancestors are jealous! ❤

[@cindysmith6509]

I just stumbled upon this video. I am awestruck by your skill and your ability to "see" what needs to be done to bring a piece back to life. Thank you for saving this treasure and sharing .

[@RissaFirecat]

I haven't watched this all the way to the end but you do something magical every time I watch you I am amazed by your craftsmanship. Thank you for what you do for the furniture you restore!

[@donmcallister3745]

Such incredibly meticulous work. It turned out beautifully.Amazing amount of time to do things the right way… and not rush through anything… even the cooked screws… to make the project look like a gorgeous piece of furniture again. A truly talented craftsman. It’s incredible to watch the care, and attention to detail… you apply to each restoration.

[@camilleszalma4556]

I love your videos for when I want to watch without sound. This really showcases the difference a restoration can make. I think it probably didn't look that good even when it was 1st built, but for sure you restored it to its former glory. I hope you really love what you do. It was satisfying just to watch!

[@ЖЕНСКАЯЛОГИКА-д1у]

Такой красоты давно не видела. Спасибо. Настоящая реставрация.

[@ВладиславНазаренко-з5в]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Mariposa851]

Bravo 😗 Du verstehst dein Handwerk ,ein wunderschöner Schrank *******

[@kathyohara6658]

I love that this piece regained its integrity. The finish is stunning. I love old furniture, especially larger chests and wardrobes. As always you gave it new life.

[@maryannanaya7126]

It's 1:42am in Phoenix, Arizona and I can't sleep so on you tube and came across your vlog. Oh my gosh I'm going to be up all night. I find this very interesting. Good thing I'm retired now so no worries about time. You're very skilled at your craft.

[@littlesarge6517]

Master craftsman are the two words to describe your work. This is once again a beautiful piece!!

[@joyharper89]

You are a true artist.

[@kyolym]

This is the perfect example of what you call a master restore this is a true professional someone who cares about the inside as much as the outside.

[@realmrsouthpaw]

Amazing work. Such attention to detail. Probably a win win documenting these restorations making money on KZbin and keeping the oligarch clients happy being able to see the process.

[@ATRestoration]

That's the plan!

[@lilimagura]

Это просто фантастически красиво. У вас золотые руки и просто море терпения. Такая скрупулезность к деталям. Я в восхищении.

[@peterhansson7967]

Your attention to detail, are second to none. You keep as much as possible of the old wood, but aren’t ”afraid” of replacing bits that are ”beyond”… And you skill in making these replaced parts invicible are amazing!

[@arlenelamont5610]

You made it beautiful again! That was a lot of work but obviously done with a love of furniture.

[@Boomerinthewild62]

I know you're saying you're restoring it, but in reality your rebuilding most of it. Awesome job. It's truly beautiful 😍

[@davidbacon5110]

Superb, I often see lovely pieces like this being throw at the dump. So wonderful that you saw the beauty of this and saved it for the future. Someone will be lucky to have this in their home.

[@chrislewis2792]

Wow ! Not only a piece of furniture that is absolutely beautiful, but a work of art as well.

[@anniel3305]

That is an exquisite piece, I can not believe the transformation. You are a professional yes, but, more than that, you are a fine artist and master craftsman. The work you do being back all these lovely pieces is unparalleled. The carving on that piece was so pretty and unique, it was so nice to see it brought back to life. Thank you for sharing your video’s, they inspire, teach and are a total pleasure to watch.

[@johnyoung6771]

You have my dream shop. LOL Nice work.

[@ЮлияПолякова-к8с]

Прекрасная работа! Золотые руки у мастера! Очень интересно смотреть.

[@HandsforHim]

It looks like the Wardrobe from Narnia. This makes my heart happy.

[@debcushing2184]

Absolutely beautiful. Your patience and attention to detail is worth the 'eternity' it took.

[@conniejball5228]

Love what you did. You respected the old wood.

[@GiGiDollHaus]

Beautiful work! I wish no laminate or super smooth surface was used to repair the exterior of the base but that’s just my preference. We all care about the little things you do, and other restorers. That’s what separates a builder from an artist 😁

[@DanKoning777]

Well stated; you gave my sentiments to a tee i.e. I love the outcome, but not a fan of the laminate vs solid wood.

[@Insanety1955]

It seems so easy.....but what a work...very very nice...👍👍👍

[@vanrijn1669]

Man, that was beautiful to watch. Truly skilled craftsmen. The care you took with the little touches shows real artistry. Thanks for posting your work.

[@holly5791]

Just one of the things that amazes me about your work is that when you have finished a piece where so much wood had to be replaced, you can't tell the new from the old. Superb job as usual. That original craftsman had some beautiful carving skills. I think he, or she, but probably he in that era, would have been proud to have you bring his piece back to life...for maybe another 100 years? 🙂👍

[@reginaschmid2657]

Wow! What a beautiful restoration job! Love the lighter stain and varnish finish which highlight the gorgeous carvings! Great job!!!

[@rjcvintage1027]

First class restoration.

[@mrsbmurray7402]

Spectacular! I’ve so enjoyed watching your brilliant restorations. Really appreciate the subtle music and your captioned explanation. I’ve binge watched it all, so relaxing, a great way to ‘declutter’ the brain. Thank you so much. Your talent needs to be taught for this tradition to continue.

[@allysonh6410]

I liked it better when u stripped it all and it was light colored. Beautiful!!! Great work!!

[@wgoconnor33]

That’s a beautiful piece of furniture, well done 👍, I’m sure even Thomas Johnson from Gorman Maine would approve!

[@camirosepoulsen1299]

I believe you're right. As Thomas would say, it "...looks pretty good!"

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

Wonderful job! I can’t believe it’s the same wardrobe! Beautiful!

[@cathyannette1]

You inspire me to tackle my old pieces. You do such great work and yes, the small details do count . Thank you for your channel. God bless you! I’ve learned so much by watching you.😊

[@jakescabie]

There’s nothing more satisfying than a good dovetail joint