Antique Step Stool Repair and Restoration

[@Restorology]

Thank you for watching my latest project. Please leave me a comment telling us your thoughts about it. If you would like to watch another woodworking project, then check out this link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqG8fXeIqZuZj5I. See you in the next one! 🍻

[@juliebaker6969]

I own an EXTREMELY similar stool to this, it's even missing the bottom step also. Only the top of mine is PAINTED red (as is the remaining step), not upholstered. But mine has metal cross straps on the opposite side from the steps. It originally belonged to my husband's grandma who died in 1975.

[@juliebaker6969]

The finished product looks good, but I think I prefer the original red and white color scheme. 🤔 But then red's MY favorite color. 😉

[@Restorology]

This one may have been red also given what I saw on the step when I stripped the paint away. The top of this may have been replaced at some point too which is why it had no paint on it and the large gap in the wood.

[@Restorology]

@@juliebaker6969 Right after I found this one, I saw a listing for one just like it at an estate sale and it was red and white. It looked really good and I almost considered duplicating that look but once I saw that most of the stool was nice-grained oak, I decided on highlighting that feature. I am now glad I did. Thanks for the feedback!

[@Maria-zv9wz]

😮😮La mulți 😢😢😅😊😊😊

[@freshproduce4954]

I really appreciate restorations of random things like this that aren't necessarily antiques or impressive machines/tools. The finish looks great. Thanks for the content

[@Restorology]

Hey thanks for the great comment. This is going to be used in my shop so it needed some love. It was a little wobbly and gross to sit on so a clean-up was in order. I am happy you enjoyed the project. ✌🏽

[@cherylbuscema2712]

Your dog looked at the camera after the tape was pulled off. It seemed like he was saying "do you see what I have to deal with!". Too cute!

[@Restorology]

Haha. That is what I thought too!

[@c.a.chambers68]

I wasn’t going to watch this one because from the thumbnail I presumed it was rusty metal, but I’m glad I did it was a revelation to see wood - your attention to detail is awesome + it came back to life brilliantly

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! There were parts of it that I thought were metal also! I use this almost every day now!!

[@matthiasweigel311]

Anyone who loves their puppers that much....automatic upvote!!!

[@mariaassante620]

Great job. Love the natural wood. thanks for saving it from the landfill. It deserves a new life

[@Restorology]

Thank you! I was surprised at how well the wood turned out. I am happy most of it was good oak. It should last a while.

[@paulosborne6517]

Your doggo is lovely.

[@Restorology]

She's cute for sure and mostly a good girl! Thanks!!

[@jillmenter5628]

This is the most amazing restoration I have ever seen. You really did restore and not just remake.

[@Restorology]

Thank you so very much. That is incredibly nice of you to write. I hope you have a great day and thank you for the feedback! ✌🏽

[@Tictac-37]

@@Restorology Very beautiful ! I also restored one from the 60s but with metal legs and arms!

[@GT_Racer347]

Now that's craftsmanship! Absolutely beautiful.

[@Restorology]

Thank you! That is very kind of you to write. I appreciate the great feedback. ✌🏽

[@lisagrafton2529]

It is so relaxing watching your videos. Thank you for putting such a big effort into making them enjoyable. I'm sure it isn't easy to edit them, to make them look seamless.

[@Restorology]

Thank you! Editing can take as much time as the actual completion of the project. Thank you for acknowledging that. These videos are incredibly time-consuming. I am very happy to know you enjoy it. Makes it all worth it. 🤙

[@emersonpereira5777]

Masterfully done as always. Love watching you bring new life to these old relics

[@Restorology]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed this project. A new one should be posted quite soon!

[@paulabodine5317]

I’ve never seen a step stool like this. Circa, please? Excellent restoration!

[@Restorology]

Thanks! Not sure of the year but other commenters suggested it is circa 1940s.

[@shawnataylor7998]

That is a proper reconstruction...well done sir.

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@andrewgrace4410]

Beautiful restoration and love the dog 🐶

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much! She is good company when I am working.

[@MrJono1999]

I am really impressed with your restoration. I would never have thought to use black paint, but it really works well. Simply amazing finish. Well done.

[@Restorology]

Yeah I was unsure of the black at first but knew I had to do something different to cover the plywood piece that had the weird veneer or whatever it was. The textured matte finish looks pretty good in person against the stained grain of the oak pieces. It almost just blends in if that makes sense. Thanks for the nice feedback! 🍻

[@ОксанаКорсакова-в5б]

Отличная работа! Все детали оставлены по максимуму. Текстура дерева красивая. Спасибо за проделанный труд.

[@Restorology]

Спасибо, что нашли время посмотреть мой проект. Я ценю приятные слова. Извините, если мой перевод неверен. Ваше здоровье!

[@Renville80]

My grandparents had one of these exact step stools in the garage. Very handy little thing. That one had a padded seat too.

[@Restorology]

Thanks for sharing. I thought about recovering the seat but once I saw how nice the wood is, I decided to leave it for now. I can always recover it later if it is uncomfortable to sit on.

[@annabellevaughn5968]

What a beautiful wooden stool.

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!!

[@gayazmusin1334]

Молодец !!! 👍👍👍👍👍 УВАЖУХА !!! Вот это реставрация !!!

[@Restorology]

Большое спасибо! ✌🏽

[@tracy6998]

Truly beautiful. I would love this stool in my kitchen. Thank you for showing us.

[@Restorology]

I haven't yet decided where to put it. It was going to be my shop stool but it might be too pretty for that now!

[@tracy6998]

@@Restorology definitely has to go in the house somewhere👍🏼

[@VioletJoy]

I loved this video - the editing, the skill, the restoration, and the pup. Very nice.

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!!

[@founderist]

Just happen to watch this one. I have always been admirer of your work but this one was exceptional. Thoroughly enjoyed watching the whole restoration process. It’s quite detailed and the end result was pristine. Will watch it again soon.

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! This is one of my favorite pieces and I use it almost every day.

[@Mrsangierice]

You are a wonderful artist, a genius, dedicated artisan, I loved your knowledge about wood , Thank you for sharing this magnificent work

[@Restorology]

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I am happy you enjoyed it. Peace! ✌🏽

[@mickihipp]

I absolutely love this! I want one of them metal ones that look like a chair. but this one I may like even more.

[@Restorology]

I just found another one of these in pretty good condition at a thrift store near me. It is identical to this one but does not need work.

[@hemarabadia5890]

I really like the colour way chosen. And I’m glad you chose to show of the natural wood grain rather than paint it as it was.

[@Restorology]

Thank you. I almost chose to paint it again but once I saw the grain of the wood I knew I had to try and keep it natural.

[@elainetwum3465]

Fantastic. Thanks for saving almost all the wood.

[@Restorology]

This is the way.

[@colinmenzies9868]

It’s a “Yes!” from me! 👍🏼

[@stevefry2972]

Bravo! You gave it life again.

[@Restorology]

Thanks!!

[@c.d.jenkins3504]

Beautiful job. I have the exact same stool from my parents. It is from the early 50's, an wonderful memento from my childhood.

[@Restorology]

Thanks for sharing. I could not place a date on this stool before now. I am glad to know it has survived so long. I use it almost every day in my shop now.

[@hanasladka7213]

Moc děkuji za úžasné video, líbí se mi že vše děláte venku za účasti domácích mazlíčků. A ta spousta praktického nářadí, jste moc šikovný a je vidět že vás to baví. 👌 👍

[@Restorology]

Ano, mazlíčci se vždy zajímají o to, na čem pracuji. Musím však být opatrný, protože někdy utečou s kousky, zvláště když vypadají jako dřevěné tyče! Děkuji za milé komentáře. Na zdraví! ✌🏽

[@jt9498]

That's what I call a perfect restoration!

[@Restorology]

I don't know about that but thank you very much!! 🍻

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

I think it's beautiful. I agreed with each step you took, no pun intended.

[@Restorology]

Ha! Nice one. Thanks!!

[@yana1955]

Wonderful job. I enjoy the variety of your restorations and the different skills you utilize.

[@Restorology]

Thank you. I am slowly learning as I pick up each new project. Cheers!

[@dannyhenson2298]

Excellent restoration. It came out fantastic

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year!

[@lindawallace6750]

BEAUTIFUL JOB !!

[@Restorology]

Thank you!!

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

Beautiful! Cutest little step stool in all the land. 😁

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I use it almost every day now. I love it. 🌻

[@goodgrieflouiser5807]

Very nice restoration. Nice details to the finished product.

[@Restorology]

Thank you so very much!

[@joshwhitehead2262]

Great restoration! So much to learn from this. From removing nails to stripping paint to staining. Thanks so much for posting!

[@Restorology]

Thank you sir. I appreciate you taking the time to watch the project and leaving nice feedback. 🍻

[@jaynerichards7527]

Lovely to see your gorgeous dog lending a paw ❤

[@Restorology]

She is always there to help! 🐶

[@romeldphillips3146]

Awesome restoration, glad you got rid of all those nails

[@Restorology]

Thanks. It took me way too long to get them all.

[@jebsails2837]

Nice! At first glance I thought it was made of metal, like the one in my Aunts kitchen, same ivory color and red seat. She kept in under the wall phone to sit on for those long conversations. Thanks. Narragansett Bay

[@m.pav.8397]

Beautiful piece

[@Restorology]

Thank you. I like how it turned out too.

[@chandarussell]

Wow. This really turned out well. It looks great.

[@Restorology]

Thank you so very much!

[@markduncan6690]

Reminds me of a “Nursing Rocker” that I restored! It still sits in a little corner undisturbed!

[@Restorology]

I repaired a rocking chair on this channel last year and it has since sat in a corner undisturbed as well. I hope to get more use out of this piece in the shop!

[@ann-louiserobson8803]

Lovely step stool ❤

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I use this almost every day now. 🌻

[@mkemp5983]

Love it!

[@Restorology]

Thank you!! I appreciate the feedback.

[@barbannco]

that is amazing a really nice restoration ...well done ...I would love that in my house

[@Restorology]

Thank you! I use this stool almost every day now. I love it.

[@ВалентинаСтавська-ф5ч]

Ціную людей, які у своїй справі досягають майже досконалості.. Клас!

[@Restorology]

Дякую за теплі слова!

[@lisagrafton2529]

You should sign and date each piece you restore. Maybe order a branding iron, that says: RESTORED BY: your name date That way, those who own your restored treasures in the future, will know you did the restoration. Your work is impeccable. People, in the future, should know you did it!

[@Restorology]

Thanks for the great feedback! Maybe I will do something like that in the future. I have left notes hidden before in pieces and some of my work has been added to different museum collections, including a well known national institution. I'll get some recognition that way but a brand could be cool too. Thanks!! ✌🏽

[@ladytron1724]

Beautiful restoration,could be nice see to display plants or ornament’s.😍

[@Restorology]

That is a great idea. My plan was to use it in my shop but you are much more creative than me. I never would have thought of that. Thanks!

[@nadinepartridge2570]

Incredible transformation! Thanks for sharing.

[@Restorology]

You are welcome...thanks for watching!

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

The black pops. Looks super

[@Restorology]

Thanks!!

[@thecreativecardinalbyl.bet7012]

Thank you for showing us so much of this process as I have learned a lot and will apply it to my restoration projects! I really appreciate it.

[@Restorology]

You are welcome...thanks for the nice words and good luck with your projects!

[@trtsndrnggr]

A very impressive wooden job. Your hand work is so great, you watch every part of it and fix it. From the smallest hole to the wooden fault fault, you fix them one by one and last you compile them like a new wood just made. I really like your work, man, good job.❤🍻🍻🥂

[@Restorology]

Hey thank you very much. I am happy you enjoyed the video. Cheers! 🍻

[@joesony5196]

excellent work .Happy new year .

[@Restorology]

Thank you! I hope you also have a great year coming up. ✌🏽

[@jackymac2446]

Beautiful restoration 🦋really lovely useful piece of furniture again!

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I almost hate to use it in my shop and get it all banged up again. Cheers!

[@sylviacortes3251]

Muy lindo y bien ejejutado su trabajo ...... su mascota adorable❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Restorology]

Muchas gracias. Ella es muy linda, estoy de acuerdo! 😍

[@kathleengertzberg5405]

How nice is that! Loved watching the restoration.

[@Restorology]

Thank you so much!! I really loved how this one turned out. I use it almost every day now.

[@christinebritcher-viviyan5080]

Very nice work, lovely restoration, an enjoyable watch.

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! I am happy that you enjoyed watching this. I use this stool almost every day now.

[@nataliakhartskhaeva7446]

Мне все очень понравилось, совершено новая вещь получилась. Спасибо за видео.

[@Restorology]

Спасибо за очень хороший комментарий. Я рад, что вам понравилась последняя часть. Прошу прощения, если мой перевод неверен. С Новым Годом!

[@JeremyStanfill]

Amazing!

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@calhoun1925]

This is lovely. I like the results. And the puppy😊

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much! 🤙

[@imahiredhand]

Having a father who earned a living as a finish carpenter I am not easily impressed. But you sir are one of few that has impressed me. Your stripping of finishes, disassembly of the seat, stretchers, and legs was error free. The repair techniques are those of an experienced carpenter. Assembly and finishes were top quality for the “kitchen stool”. Attention to detailed was what made your effort an excellent example of what can be accomplished without having a large shop area stuffed with tools and gadgets, A tip of my hat to you for a job well done.

[@Restorology]

Wow thank you for the very nice message. I am very much not a professional but I am learning as I go with these projects. I hope to have a better-equipped shop one day so I can try bigger projects and build things from scratch. Thank you again for the great comment and please have an excellent day!! ✌🏽

[@rynait]

then you flunked the class. in most situations, wood and epoxy do not work together that well.

[@Restorology]

@@rynait It's just a cheap shop stool, not fine, antique furniture. It will be okay.

[@rynait]

@@Restorology AH. so you were fooling with cheap stool and don't care if it does not survive. NO PROBLEMS.

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

It’s a lovely stool!

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I use it almost every day now. I love it.

[@rycho662]

Bardzo, bardzo dobra robota i bardzo, bardzo dobry film.

[@Restorology]

Dziękuję Ci bardzo. Cieszę się, że podobało Ci się wideo.

[@leahsdreams]

Much nicer without the cushion. Amazing work!

[@Restorology]

Thanks! My original plan was to replace the padding and cover but that changed after I saw how nice the wood is underneath. It is still comfortable without it so good choice! ✌🏽

[@SewFrancine6120]

WoW Very beautiful restoration

[@Restorology]

Thank you so very much!

[@beatamichalska6220]

Very nice result. Congrats !

[@Restorology]

Thank you!

[@thesehandsart]

I have a really similar one but it has a back on it, now you're making me want to take it all apart and refinish it LOL

[@Restorology]

Go for it! It can be a great project to start off the new year!! Good luck!

[@rachealsmith5138]

Wow! That looks so wonderful!😊

[@Restorology]

Thank you! I love this and use it almost every day. 😊

[@giuseppecolombo4701]

Ottimo lavoro di restauro

[@Restorology]

Grazie mille!

[@efrenthemad5087]

Esto es simplemente PERFECTO

[@Restorology]

¡Muchas gracias! Estoy feliz de que hayas disfrutado el video. ¡Salud!

[@coolamberdog]

Amazing work 👍

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much! ✌🏽

[@markphillips6154]

Well worth the effort

[@Restorology]

Thanks!!

[@СветланаБелова-г9х]

Вы большой Молодец !

[@andrewverbil3518]

It came out looking great 👍

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@fabianemonteiro5863]

Uau! No início pensei que se tratava de uma pequena escada de ferro, mas durante seu lindo trabalho foi revelado que é madeira. Amazing!❤

[@Restorology]

Obrigado! Achei que as peças do degrau tinham um folheado de metal sobre compensado quando removi a tinta pela primeira vez. Quase substituí a madeira velha por uma madeira maciça, mas estou feliz por ter conseguido consertá-la. 🤙

[@lynettemayhew1723]

That turned out great! Thanks for sharing this with us 👌From Sacrament, CA

[@Restorology]

You are welcome. Thanks for visiting the channel and for the great comment. ✌🏽

[@oscaroses1278]

Hermoso tu trabajo te felicito

[@Restorology]

¡Muchas gracias!

[@dain_nell]

금이가고 갈라진 목재를 최대한 살려서 복원하는 기술이 멋집니다!👍

[@Restorology]

매우 감사합니다! 즐거우셨다니 다행입니다.

[@marcianogueirademoraes4790]

Very beautiful

[@Restorology]

Thank you!

[@Starie78]

Beautiful work!

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!!

[@theresegagne994]

Tres belle restauration il est tres beau

[@Restorology]

Merci beaucoup!

[@ЕкатеринаОсманова-ь7ф]

Здравствуйте Спасибо за видео У Вас замечательная собака Очень мило, что Вы уделили ей внимание, а не выгнали из кадра Вы чудо)

[@Restorology]

Спасибо! Ей всегда интересно, как я работаю, и ей нравится быть рядом со мной. Я уверен, вы увидите ее в других видео в будущем. Спасибо за хорошее сообщение. Прошу прощения, если мой перевод неверен. Ваше здоровье!

[@Restomaniac]

What a lot of work! It was great my friend, I love it 👌👌👌 I also love your assistant 🐕

[@Restorology]

Thanks! It was a lot of work for such a little stool. It has been so long since I've posted I am just happy to have it finished. My assistant is not much help in the shop but it is nice having her around to talk to sometimes. 🐶

[@dannyhenson3141]

Excellent 👌👍 restoration

[@Restorology]

Thanks! 🤙🍻

[@jodyjones8155]

Really like this one. Great thoughts, and an awesome job!

[@Restorology]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!!

[@michaelparkinson3254]

your a skilled craft man

[@Restorology]

Thanks 🤙

[@sallyweiner4180]

Nice! And I love your editing style!

[@Restorology]

Hey thank you very much! It's nice to see that kind of feedback. Cheers!

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

superb. Love the two one look!

[@Restorology]

Thanks. I was a bit hesitant to use the black coating on the step mount but the veneer on it demanded I do something different. I like how it turned out.

[@MrsJax304]

Excellent work

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@MrThetaphi]

Well done!

[@Restorology]

Thank you 🍻

[@ИринаБеляева-ф1г]

Вы супер-мастер!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@Restorology]

Я не уверен в этом, но спасибо, что сказали!

[@chrisdobbie5900]

Wow that's beautiful love it ❤

[@Restorology]

Thank you! 😊

[@sharonromer6606]

WOW beautiful

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@ErnestoRodriguez-fn1sh]

Sí señor un buen trabajo y un buen resultado y bonito 👌👍🇪🇸🌿

[@Restorology]

¡Muchas gracias por las bonitas palabras! ✌🏽

[@arthurkestner2254]

Awesome job buddy!

[@Restorology]

Thanks!!

[@mauromarinelli6449]

Speachless

[@Restorology]

Thank you. I am happy you enjoyed it. ✌🏽

[@SparrowStockwell]

Very nice.

[@Restorology]

Thank you!! I use this almost every day now.

[@jamesalsup9135]

Excellent!

[@Restorology]

Thank you!!