AMAZING Transformation of Antique Desk Chair | Furniture Restoration

[@restorationrhode]

Hit the like button if you enjoyed this restoration and let me know in the comments what you enjoyed most! Thanks! JM

[@attilaschannel5198]

I have to agree with some of the comments. Make your videos between 25 to 35 minutes long. If it's in the 10's, not long enough, if it's over 35 minute long, it's too long. You know Short Attention Spam Theater. Otherwise, funny, good shots, nice work.

[@tracyfemling83]

i love the way you reuse and repurpose some of the furniture you get. It brings a smile to my sole

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@juliecameronandrews9837]

Not only are you amazingly skilled, you are hilarious! Keep up the great work. And thanks. 😂

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it and I’m happy I made you laugh!

[@elenailyina2005]

Ваши видео-великолепное учебное пособие для увлечённых реставрацией, я очень многому у вас научилась. Спасибо! Отдельный респект вашему оператору, он тоже огромный профессионал.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@frelnc]

What a GREAT restoration. I can see you sitting in that chair in your high-collared black business suit with wire rimmed glasses, reading something as you rock back and forth. You did a wonderful job restoring this chair. Awesome!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@normanlongthorp8763]

Excellent workmanship - thank you. I have one of these old office chairs I rescued from a long-ago workplace, and it's been hanging out taking up space in my basement shop for decades now. I've long wanted to restore it, and your video has given me the information - and the inspiration - to finally do it!

[@restorationrhode]

I’m excited that it helped and motivated you! As an FYI, I used a paint stripper and a rust remover for the mechanical parts. I should have kept that footage in but I thought it was boring to watch.

[@normanlongthorp8763]

thanks for the additional info. I’m looking forward to getting started on it

[@dough4770]

The glass and sandpaper jointer idea was freaking genius. I gotta try that

[@restorationrhode]

I can’t take credit for it. I saw someone use it to level out a hand plane and figured it would work as a planer for wood too. Worked very well.

[@by8116]

I said the same thing!

[@rhondagrasdal508]

Middle aged woman from British Columbia Canada. I love restoration channels and just discovered your channel tonight. I LOVE it. Don’t pay attention to the guy in the comments who didn’t like your editing. I loved all your wit and can’t wait to see more. There are only so many dry restoration videos you can watch….let the laughs continue. Oh ya, you are also very talented! 🇨🇦🤪

[@restorationrhode]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome the to channel!

[@JSM193]

"Bring out the Holy hand grenade of Antoich" -> Subscribed.

[@marienakazawa6779]

😂

[@patientorlando1306]

The 'sigh' was e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g! We can all relate😁 Such a beautiful oak chair...looks so comfy too! Great work and great video...thanks for sharing🤩

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Sometimes restoring furniture can be frustrating other times I can be very rewarding

[@markwalker8868]

That drill rack is worth a watch..so awesome.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@lavenderstar86]

I ❤ this restoration! You're not just talented but funny! Thank you for sharing your 'art'.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much! I try to bring to some comedy into my video. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@bin_ing]

You have officially become my favorite furniture restoration youtuber 👍🏻 So relieved this beautiful piece did not end up getting covered with paint!

[@restorationrhode]

That’s a huge complement! I have a lot of very good competition! I have tshirts for sale too 😉

[@conniemaniaci3612]

It turned out beautiful. Love the color.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaelreale1847]

Looks beautiful.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@deborahtovey7918]

Beautiful chair at the end. Typical American, though. Always has just the right Monty Python quote for any given occasion. LMAO. Very funny, but informative, too.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@handplanepastor8558]

My first video of yours. I like the work. As a woodworker, my recommendation is that you don't mix the sawdust and glue for the joint. The sawdust will inhibit the glue from adhering properly making the joint weaker than using glue alone. 'd suggest Titebond II Dark wood glue; it will blend in better and give you better hold. If the joint is still too visible for your liking then add the sawdust and glue to the top of the seam. Otherwise, I liked the video so much I double tapped the thumbs up.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks for the tips! I actually got hide glue for all my future restorations. Thanks for the thumbs up!

[@Claudio-v7g]

The work was incredible, 16 minutes is not enough time for this video, I couldn't see much 😊

[@restorationrhode]

It could have been longer. Maybe I will make a short out of the extra footage.

[@RattledPan]

Lotta fun...and useful. I've got the official [is anyone listening or watching??] Head Librarian Chair from an unnamed small town in the LA basin, which will remain anonymous--especially when I math out how old it is. It's a full-on antique now. All of the construction and especially the rocking hardware underneath the seat was especially interesting interesting! You saved me countless hours weeping trying to figure that stuff out. Good info, love the humor. Stop by if you are ever in Portland.

[@andreacook7431]

Loved it! I'd have gone for a Tung oil finish, but the poly is probably more durable.

[@restorationrhode]

I use Tung Oil a lot but figured the poly would be more durable for a piece this old.

[@antonyr.9617]

I liked your video and your restoration. You have a good sense of humour 👍😂

[@restorationrhode]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@auntietara]

You had me at “Holy Hand Grenade.” 😂

[@restorationrhode]

1, 2, 4…3 sir, 3!

[@auntietara]

@@restorationrhode Five is right out!

[@JSM193]

Awesome job! They person who sold you that thing should see this and realise you just increased the value 50 times if not 100.

[@restorationrhode]

I did send them the video!

[@dorislindeque887]

That chair was originally very well made, and you have restored it to a beautiful glorious article - well do you deserve a chocolate

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@martiwilliams8091]

Beautiful restoration 👍

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@stefangapko]

Hello from Sweden! What a great result, a really awsome chair.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dianelopes8199]

that must have been one if not the most funniest restoration builds i seen lol, loved the hand gernade tech :) ,and what a beautiful result

[@restorationrhode]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshthecomputertech]

Great Video! The quad shot near the beginning was a cool feature! And like others have said, we love rust removal! Watching 50-100yrs of rust come off is very satisfying, please show it if you can! And don't feel bad about blocking the camera, it can be your trademark, haha! Liked and Subbed! Cheers!

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks for the feedback and sub! I’m still looking for my next piece. Hopefully have new one to restore this week!

[@giovannindias]

Perfect restoration 🎉🎉🎉

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@johnwilliams1091]

Was the intention of the restoration to create a visual side piece or an actual functional chair? The reason someone painted it was because it’s open grain oak, and they didn’t know how to restore it properly. As rough as it was after the first painting, it really needed a resin to fill the grain particularly on the seat and arms, if you plan to sit comfortably. For the seat, once you sanded the flat edges, it was a mistake to create a thick paste holding your joint apart and accentuating the line rather than bonding and clamping the glued surface together. The sawdust may have been useful as a paste filler elsewhere on the chair. From what I see, this was less a restoration and more a decorative piece that is 50% functional.

[@melotone3305]

I am worried about the integrity of that paste.

[@fatersaadatniaki]

My thoughts exactly

[@LionNotASheep]

Great Job!!! I will be watching more of your stuff for sure. Also I love the Monty Python and The Holy Grail clip!!! That's sold me even more 😂

[@restorationrhode]

Awesome! Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@LJones-n8c]

Job well done.👏🏻😊

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@bigoldmikey]

truly excellent.👍

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@ikaikasmith5024]

I actually have the same chair!😮😂

[@restorationrhode]

Awesome! do you still use it?

[@oneshotme]

It looks great and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!! I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@pablobarros610]

Is, beautiful job!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@markcourtney7251]

Brilliant video, liked and subscribed immediately!

[@restorationrhode]

Welcome aboard! Thank you! Stay tuned hoping to have my next video post next week. It's an old Eastlake style dresser.

[@larrynelson3329]

Great job.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@debralodge-schnellenberg5093]

I just found you and I am so glad I did. You now have a new subscriber from New Zealand. Hope the copyright application on the glove snap is going well hahahaha

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I should have new video out in next few days. Finishing up an old Eastlake dresser right now

[@namkumureronat1496]

Profesyonel bir çalışma, iyi Ustalık..

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!!

[@NoteBlunders]

"Wow, [10:28] cách bạn chọn vật liệu ở đoạn này thực sự thông minh và bền vững."

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@andrewhooper5645]

I’m surprised you didn’t dowel the base of the chair instead of just gluing it

[@restorationrhode]

I don’t have a doweling jig. Doweling jig or domino machine are the want list. Plus, dowels or dominos don’t add a ton more strength they are mostly for alignment.

[@Sweden-restoration]

Nice! But you left more than half out? All the metal pieces and the restoration of them, and also a lot of the reassembly

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I cut out some of those parts as I thought they were boring to watch.

[@Sweden-restoration]

@@restorationrhode i like to watch everything, especially since the metalwork is such a big part of it

[@restorationrhode]

@@Sweden-restoration I’m starting an instagram page and I’m gonna do small clips and behind the scenes. So I can add those parts as small clips.

[@robertgriffith9703]

Monty Python? Bravo, Sir! Or Should I say "Ni, Ni"! You Have Quite the Flair for the Dramatics of which I Enjoyed Very Much! And You did a Great Job on the Chair!

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! I try to convey the excitement and frustrations as best I can 😂

[@jgrosch94709]

I have this exact chair in need of the same repairs. Thanks for the guide of what to do

[@restorationrhode]

That’s great! Good luck on the restoration! Let me know if you have any questions. I’m glad to help!

[@pamelasteburg6006]

Nice job,

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@randykane474]

I liked the video as I have a bankers chair I picked up for a few $$$. I'd use a little brush on those back parts to insure sufficient glue coverage. I'm curious how the glue paste holds up. Please post a followup on that issue. I might have used epoxy, but a glueup with the dust just on top would work. I don't know much about old dried wood, but I was thinking of an oil application. Love to hear how the finish holds up. Also, finish the bottom to equalize the moisture?

[@restorationrhode]

I sold the chair with the bankers desk so unfortunately I won't be able to do a follow up on it. I did 3 coats of the wipe on poly so it should hold up pretty well.

[@Серж-р8в]

Супер! 🔥👍👍👍

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@nataliakhartskhaeva7446]

Как жаль, что весь процесс восстановления не увидела! Вы последовательно разбирали это кресло, почему я не увидела ту же последовательность сборки? И все же спасибо за видео.

[@restorationrhode]

I thought some aspects were boring to watch but I will include those parts going forward.

[@lkmayhew9390]

Really nice restore. I’m subscribing to your channel because I like your content, sighs, too small a screwdriver, music and all. keep up the great work.👌🥳

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks for the sub! I'm starting a new piece this so stay tuned!

[@martinham1409]

Finally someone who actually restores furniture instead of just sanding and slapping on a coat of cheap paint. It's amusing those who.do such heinous acts then pat themselves on the back for their efforts and ability.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! But I’m not free of sin. Admittedly, I’ve painted my fair share of furniture. I try not to though.

[@Starrchild02]

The holy hand grenade. 😅😅😅

[@restorationrhode]

Glad you enjoyed that!

[@stormyikruscke1520]

Like you said there are a lot of restoration channels out there and you were just trying to stand out. I like your sense of humor 😅 Yes there are mistakes you had made but atleast you weren't afraid to post it knowing you were probably going to get shit from people. Love the chair! Keep doing you! Good luck

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@firstlast-ty4di]

Great job. Recommendation not criticism: The right size screw driver is less likely to damage old screws which may be corroded and made of softer steel than today's hardware.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks! I already a new screw driver set with larger screw drivers.

[@ТатьянаКопылова-щ4н]

Финиш 👍👍👍👍 Одно только печально - ролик очень короткий... Не показана работа по восстановлению металлической основы и роликов.. Ну и в конце надо было сесть на реанимированного😅, как в самом начале ролика... И прибавить кадры "было - стало"... Такая шикарная работа 🎉 и так коротко показана...😢

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I thought the metal work was boring to watch. I will include it in the future.

[@32mudbug]

This really came together nicely. It's a shame that the iron mechanisms have to be hidden under the chair.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I agree the original mechanical parts are impressive

[@founderist]

That was beautiful restoration. Thorough and flawless.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@josearistidessouzasantos9313]

Parabéns

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@rosefillery5254]

Beautiful natural timber finish. Would have like to see the underside (15:50)given the same love and attention. Looked sad and dry.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks 👍

[@HeatherANelson]

Great restoration vid. I really like the work you did on the springs and tidying that up. I am very much a beginner, and I was wondering why you didn't condition the wood or use some kind of Odie'l oil for the finishing. Especially on the bottom of the seat and arms where the wood looked like it was cracking a little? Was this just a choice to make it appear older, or did you not think it was necessary to condition/refurbish that part?

[@restorationrhode]

I probably should have conditioned it a bit looking back now.

[@HeatherANelson]

@@restorationrhode I am learning, too. I think your work was wonderful! Thank you for helping me!

[@lyubomirlyubomirov9326]

Exelent job! Love the chair. Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you very much! Greetings from the USA!

[@gaynorjackson8857]

Stunning restoration love the wood grain

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@elizabethnash7491]

Beautiful job and love the Python bit plus who doesn’t love the glove snap ☺️👍🏼

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! Copyright pending on the glove slap.

[@ДмитрийФедоров-и3к]

Увидел разборку, и увидел сборку. А где реставрация? Результат хороший!

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@nadirschulz6701]

Congratulations! Good job!🌷🌷

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@kalinkakovaskoya7498]

Please tell how you got the metal pieces cleaned-up? Missed that....

[@restorationrhode]

I stripped all the paint using a paint stripper. Then I used a rust remover solution (there should be a link in the description for everything) then I buffed it a brass bristle brush on my drill press.

[@GeorgeEllis-q1u]

If you would use a screwdriver tip width that matched the screw slot size instead of the undersized screwdriver you were using, you probably would not need the impact wrench and the easy-out. Why are you using a 1/4 in. wide bit on a 1/2 in. slot. You don't seem to have a shortage of power tools, how come you don't have (or at least use) the right size screwdriver?

[@restorationrhode]

I do now. I bought a whole set of screw drivers. My next video won’t irritate so many people with the wrong screw driver size.

[@Shujashaher]

Good work👏👏👏👏👏Nice video. How much royalty for the glive slap😊😊😊 Did you use all new screws? One of the seems to be phillips. Dont you use hide glue? Lot of them restorers use the hide glue on old pieces.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! My royalties compensation is private information haha. Only two screws are new. The ones l had to drill out. You can use hide glue or wood glue.

[@MASI_forging]

Nice restoration 👍👍

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@tomskaggs7918]

Why treat the bttom side rather leaving dry looking sAZ in the summer?

[@julianneboys4062]

Love it! 😊

[@designabeej]

I really like what you’ve done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼but I think it would’ve been good to poly the bottom of this chair also to protect it.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@restorationrhode]

That’s an easy fix! I can go do that right now lol

[@Ecila-Samerberg]

Do you know, when it was build?

[@restorationrhode]

I don’t. I tried to do some research on the piece and couldn’t find anything on it. I think it is from the 1930s. But I’m not certain.

[@patrickorr813]

Your life would be easier if you used the correct size screw driver and gave the screw driver a slite bump with a hammer before undoing the screws. Other than that I found the end result well presented.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you! I’m already ahead of you. I bought full screw driver set

[@yana1955]

It's desperation time when you bring out the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch!

[@restorationrhode]

That screw wasn’t coming out. I actually used two different types of oil. Not just the WD-40.

[@AgentR-Arts]

Do you have any idea how old this chair is?

[@restorationrhode]

I’m not 100% sure. One hint is that all the screws are slotted and not Phillips. Phillips weren’t invited until around 1935. Doesn’t tell me the exact date but kind of gives a ballpark estimate.

[@Dingo__69]

Прелестно! В этом кресле надо сидеть с газетой и трубкой у камина.

[@restorationrhode]

Maybe in the winter lol. It's a bit hot for that right now.

[@ГалинаДмитриева-д2д]

Пожалуйста, год изготовления этого стула? 😊❤❤❤

[@restorationrhode]

I am unsure of the year. I believe it was the 1930s, but there were no identifying markers.

[@moonmorabito5033]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@attilaschannel5198]

4:10 you Sir just got a new subscriber

[@restorationrhode]

Success! My plan is working! 😂

[@ErnestojulioCamargo]

ES una muy mala restsuracion muchisimos detalles le falto y mucho pulir la madera y lo grotesco de la base en su interior imperdonable en lo personal creo que como restaurador es un buen mandadero

[@normahutton1560]

Sorry, 😊 Nick Zamatti beat you to the glove snap. He has been doing it for years. 😅

[@jesusbonet8947]

Yo nunca trabajaría con un reloj….

[@restorationrhode]

How would you know what time it is though?

[@tonybrandt8850]

Nice work. Less of the ratchet-jaw more demonstration.

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@shinigamikuroshitsuji336]

When things were well made with recyclable and/or reusable materials, now everything is vile non-reusable plastic

[@restorationrhode]

Agreed. Quality cost a pretty penny these days.

[@homeyshlitz]

That wood looked super dry. I would've let the pieces soak in water for a few days first.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks for the tip!

[@geoffhoughton4148]

Very nice restoration, well done. How did you clean up the steel work?

[@restorationrhode]

I used rust remover and then a brass bristled wheel on my drill press to clean them up. I cut the footage of that because I thought it was boring to watch.

[@timhull8664]

The size of the screwdriver bit you were using is too small, it was really annoying to watch.

[@restorationrhode]

Yes yes yes. I ordered a larger screwdrivers. Working with what I had at the time.

[@rogerpatrongonzalez5800]

🥃👏👍🥃👏👍🥃👏👍🥃👏👍🥃👏👍🥃👏👍

[@restorationrhode]

I don’t think I could restore furniture after 6 shots haha

[@caterinarosamarino242]

❤❤😂❤❤

[@restorationrhode]

Thank you!

[@DawnLavender]

why not finish the underside of the chair - would look much more professional

[@restorationrhode]

I could have but really no one is gonna see it.

[@shreyasshukla3610]

Polishing is not done properly

[@restorationrhode]

First time using wipe on poly.

[@fugenfuller-rp1fu]

Sorry, watching unscrewing each screw is to much.

[@restorationrhode]

If only there was a way to fast forward.

[@craigkennedy5124]

Poll not pole.

[@restorationrhode]

Late nights editing.

[@Amy_McFarland]

I was actually not impressed with the editing. Seems that more time is utilized for the editing rather than the restoration. Because of this I did not get to see a lot of the actual restoring and reassembly of the piece. Focusing on dramatics is not what I'm here to watch, I experience that enough in the work I do.

[@restorationrhode]

That’s fine. I’ll try to include more of the restoring and assembly in the future. There are a lot of restoration channels on YT so my spin was to make it more entertaining and comical. Not necessarily a how-to guide.

[@Amy_McFarland]

@@restorationrhode Don't change anything, continue to do you! I was expecting one thing and got another. Now I know.

[@spectaclesociety]

Its fine with editing, actually i was impressed by some funny moments

[@restorationrhode]

@@spectaclesociety thank you!

[@janelloyd4332]

Pay no attention there is always someone who will criticise...

[@khalsasikhpunjabda]

There was nothing brokwn or damaged, it was already a fully functional chair. Waste of time to open and close it again for a paint job.

[@restorationrhode]

Haha. I’ll assume you came here to just make a comment didn’t actually watch the video.

[@khalsasikhpunjabda]

@@restorationrhode I had no intention to comment but after wasting my time watching useless video of am already working fully functional chair I couldnt resist.

[@TomFalletti]

Sweet.

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks!

[@ianwood8223]

Yes loved the video but get a bigger screwdriver

[@restorationrhode]

Thanks! I will put it on my new tools list.

[@ewa2845]

Viele Arbeiten die gemacht worden sind, werden in dem Video nicht gezeigt. Ein kurzes Video, schade. Ich habe bei dem Video nur wenig gelernt. 😏

[@restorationrhode]

Some the restoration work I thought was boring to watch so I cut it. But I can show all the steps in future restorations!

[@hubertwojtaszek5033]

be a wise and buy some vice

[@restorationrhode]

I don’t understand this.

[@susanmcgee5877]

You chose this piece. All the heavy sighing was a no from me. Didn’t watch.

[@restorationrhode]

Haha ok. I’ll try to remain emotionless for you. FYI I think there are like 2 sighs in the whole 16min video.

[@susanmcgee5877]

@@restorationrhode I can understand getting frustrated while doing the work, but maybe edit out the irritation, lol. Maybe I’ll go back and watch the rest!! (With the volume off 😉)