Antique Wooden Apothecary cabinet restoration I ASMR restoration no talking

[@KristineSoutherland]

PLEASE HEAR and take to heart! Always, always put up your hair completely and hold it with a claw clasp whenever you are working with ANY sort of machine, very much including kitchen appliances such as mixers! MANY have been literally scalped and worse. A few stray hairs grabbed and in a split second, too late happens! Honestly, I nearly broke my neck! I wondered how I had been so "lucky" all those years gone by of doing what you are doing and MOST have. But "bad examples" have multiplied enormously. "Cooking shows" and celebrities seeking to "look their best" are everywhere, and little kids following the examples. I thank God and my own Soul for leading me to my years of shorter hair styles! My closest call was in my oldie years of longer locks once more, which are now wound up securely every morning! Enjoy your recovery efforts safely. :)

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt advice. I truly appreciate the concern and will definitely take it to heart. Safety is so important, and it’s a good reminder to always be cautious, especially with machines. I’m glad you shared your experience, it’s eye-opening and will help me stay more aware moving forward. Thank you again for looking out for me! 😊

[@wrenchbender66]

​@@2ndlife.furniture.restoration Another safety measure is to never wear gloves when drilling. My welding instructor was helping me drill holes in steel that would not fit in the drill press. He was wearing gloves and the drill caught in the metal and it snatched up his hand. He went to the ER and the doctor asked if he was wearing gloves while drilling. It happens all the time. I had no idea. BTW, 2 broken fingers. Just an FYI for everyone out there.

[@m.m.9684]

@@2ndlife.furniture.restoration I had to cut a huge chunk of hair off when it got caught in the hoover bar. It had stopped turning and I turned it up to see what was jamming it, it suddenly started working taking my hair with it. No real damage done, just a reminder to myself not to be so stupid again.

[@serendipitous_discoveries]

I was working on a drill press with my hair tied up in a ponytail, but the ponytail was long enough that I started feeling tiny sharp pains on my scalp. I was able to turn off the machine just before it scalped me!

[@chrissywebb8148]

I accidentally got mine caught in a rotary sander… 😅 it almost knocked me out. And then again when I thought I had it out of the way in a leaf blower… 😅😅😅 caution is key for survival…

[@rfcomm2k]

Just watched this video. Nicely done! I have some advice for you: 1. Sharpen your chisels. It hurt to watch you struggle to fit that patch in the cabinet. 2. Regarding the handles with three different metals, they are probably nickel plated brass, and to get the nickel to plate it must be applied to a copper base. 3. Watched you measure with calipers. Try this instead. Use caliper to measure total thickness, then set caliper to 1/2 of that and lock it. Then let one jaw of caliper ride against edge and use other jaw to scribe the line. 4. To pick paint out of tight grooves get a set of dental tools. Different sizes will fit different shaped grooves.

[@OtherSarah2]

Great advice. To make future such tasks easier let me suggest taking a day off and watching Mark Novak (of anvil gunsmithing; but the tools he uses for restoring 150+ year old wood will work for you too) on upgrading and maintaining basic tools: chisels, scrapers, hammers and screwdrivers as well as polished hammer faces. As was cited above, sharp chisels will make wood patches a delight instead of a struggle. Sharp spring steel scrapers will save you *days* cleaning off old finishes (paint, etc). Like good kitchen knives, good woodworking tools are worth the effort to prepare and maintain and will save you effort and expense.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you for the tips! You’re absolutely right about the chisels-I really need to sharpen them. Watching myself struggle with that patch was a good reminder to take care of my tools. The info about the handles being nickel plated over a copper base is really interesting. I hadn’t thought about the process like that, so thanks for explaining it! The caliper trick is such a good idea. I’ve been doing it the hard way, clearly. I’ll try your method next time, it sounds way easier and more accurate. And dental tools seem to be a must-have. I’ll definitely grab a set for those tricky grooves. I really appreciate you sharing all of this! It’s super helpful, and I’ll definitely put it to use in my next project. Thanks again! 😊

[@juliab1371]

It's not just sharpening the chisel - the force to the chisel shouldn't be just hand pressure, but applied to the chisel end with a small hammer. Learn how to 'mark, score and chop' practicing on a plain piece of wood, with confidence, and you'll save time, your hands, and get neat quick results.

[@GeraldMiller-mp8fc]

Your English subtitles are perfect, no talking and music is excellent.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks!! :)

[@purtis99]

I take it then your not from the U.S.

[@marcusott2973]

2 small tips, when using a paint stripper, immediately cover with plastic as soon as applied. The liquid being trapped without air drying it makes the stripper much more effective, by a factor of 3 to 4, especially in the details. Clingfilm is the best, but any old bin bag will do. When taking paint off metal, the cheapest and in my experience easiest way is. Boil it first like you did, but just in water, and then get it out and immediately dump it in a bucket of ice water (not cold water literally ice water) 90% of the paint especially where it's thick in the groves will just Flake off. Edit: love your work and immediately subscribed.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks for the tips! Both methods sound really effective, and I’ll be sure to try them out in my next video. Appreciate you sharing and for subscribing.

[@cferguson3368]

However, it may be that some older metal hardware may be too brittle for such temperature extremes.

[@debrataylor-cragg56]

So much work to take off the paint and old stain! The final result is beautiful and practical.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! It was definitely a lot of work to remove all the layers, but seeing the final result makes it all worth it. I’m glad you liked it!

[@wilnavanrooyen4156]

Wow. Stunning. Thanks for no loud back ground music.

[@khangaudio399]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ chúc mừng năm mới

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I try to keep the focus on the restoration-happy to hear it’s appreciated!

[@gretchen_needs_a_dog]

So beautiful without all of that paint! You did a fabulous job retiring it, and I loved the story, as well as the cute “finds” inside the drawers. Your dog is also adorable. I’d love to see the twin be restored as well.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the restoration and the little surprises inside the drawers. And Snickers appreciates the compliment too! I’m excited to start on the twin soon!

[@maryannhorner1900]

Absolutely love how this turned out 😍 and the fact that there is a second one is wonderful!! Such great storage potential for a craft room, would be my dream 💕

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much :) I wish I could keep them!

[@sarahlogan2075]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video, restoration, and the bird sounds. Thank you!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

This is why I do it!! thanks for that comment :)

[@EvaMorrison-y3m]

Breathtakingly beautiful transformation reborn to have another life just joyful to watch. Eva from Scotland 👏👏👏😘

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks so much :) Hi Eva! Love your country!

[@mrjoseywales1865]

Great work on this piece! Just goes to show that with patience and hard work you can do a great restoration without a big shop and a bunch of fancy tools! Keep it simple. Love your work!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks :)

[@paulabodine5317]

Wow, this piece turned out really nice!! I would do the same with the second one. I would love to have one of these in my home.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you liked it. I’m planning to keep the second one similar, it’s such a beautiful style. Hopefully, you’ll find one for your home someday! 😊

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

A labour of love. I hope 'Grandfather' is proud of you. Beautifully done. 🎉❤🎉

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! It really was a labor of love, and I hope he would be proud too. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@gillianbuchanan8194]

That cabinet looks stunning without all that paint on it, a job very well done. Can't wait to see how the twin turns out 😊

[@khangaudio399]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! I’m really happy with how it turned out too! 😊

[@lenoralb]

So cool. The ending was the best. I would have loved finding these!

[@rosemariesanchez1338]

I hope you do the twin the same way, both of them together in one room would be amazing! You are so talented , I am in awe and envious!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Ooh wauw thanks! That’s so sweet 🥹

[@tammytaylor7726]

I believe it is beautiful. What a great story about the apothecary cabinets.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

I loved this story so much!! it was really speaking to me

[@georgiacoker8166]

Love hearing the story. Plus this piece is just stunning with the way you refinished it.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks! More on the story to come!!

[@albarosas]

Wow, thank you for restoring its dignity too!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Wauw thanks for saying I did!

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Beautiful work! The cabinet looks great.

[@saraestridge3183]

I’m one of those stuck-ups that doesn’t like painted vintage furniture 😂 this was SO satisfying!!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks 😍

[@joanb7567]

What a beautiful transformation ❤❤❤

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks ☺️

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

I've followed many a restoration channel, but you are the first female I've ever come across. Your work is most excellent and you've just gained a new subscriber.

[@polgarauk5606]

Hi can I suggest a few women restorers too you they are lovely and excellent at what they do 😊 Ange at Transcend Furniture Gallery. Trena at Johns furniture repair. MCM Redo (not sure of her name sorry) LeAnne (I think I have a terrible memory for names 🫣) at McCluskey (restoration I think again memory bad).

[@pog2023]

Thank you i will also subscribe to them as well!

[@KimNevelzer]

​@@polgarauk5606excellent recommendations - all very talented ladies ❤

[@shannonnakashima7714]

Also K.Scott Salvaged. She’s good too. Love Angie of Transcend.

[@HeathersCats]

Transcend Furniture Gallery also female and she’s really skilled too!

[@hellovicki6779]

Re suggestions for dental tools to remove paint in hard to reach places. Yes, dental tools seem made for that purpose. I am on a tight budget, meaning I am broke! I made my own picks using larger sewing needles, especially the curved needles. I epoxyed them in to some wooden handles I made plus reused some old wooden handles that had lost the original tool. I am also a fan of restoring furniture, I am a novice but learn lots from watching YT videos, it is great that so many are generous with their skills/experience. The piece turned out gorgeous, well done.

[@justyb2209]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Beautifully restored!✊🏾

[@sophiachristo7546]

Absolutely Gorgeous restoration! Get yourself a MOUSE SANDER! It can sand all the corners and tight areas the orbital cannot. Happy new year

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! A mouse sander sounds like a great idea for those tricky spots-I’ll definitely look into it. Happy New Year to you too!

[@marybeth17]

Hi, this is my 1st time seeing your channel. It came out beautifully. Have a blessed new year.😊

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel!! Have a great New year as well :)

[@MichaelAdamReale]

Wow, breathtaking transformation. Love it!!!!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks you very much!

[@kellilandry2825]

Great video! I love when these old pieces come with a story. Can’t wait to see what you do with the next one because the first one is gorgeous!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! I agree, the story behind these old pieces makes them even more special. I’m excited to get started on the next one, so glad you enjoyed the first! 😊

[@leeslabach7427]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@mrjoseywales1865]

Great work Amy! I think this is an example of a quality restoration where you don’t need a big shop and a bunch of fancy tools. Nice job!,

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Oh thanks for that! :)

[@rengecko]

Pulls could be nickel plated brass. Sometimes this is done with a thin layer of copper plated in between the nickel and brass to improve adhesion of the nickel

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks for the insight! That’s really interesting-I didn’t know about the copper layer improving adhesion. I’ll have to keep that in mind when examining hardware in the future

[@70milebc]

Try using a spot sand blaster with some glass bead media. I did a ginger bread clock with a lot of relief work on it and a light blast worked a charm

[@workerbeast]

Beautiful work. I’m not sure I would have undertaken that project but the result was excellent. I like that you don’t use the annoying filler music so many other do. Nice job!!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks :) I don't like filler music to much either

[@theresepankey9978]

Beautiful job. Love that you got in touch with the previous owner. I’m sure he enjoyed hearing from you. For those small crevices you might try sand blasting. There are small hand held versions that are fairly inexpensive and if don’t have an air compressor there are small ones out there as well. That might help with the painted over screws too. Also you might want to check out the Japanese hand saws for those flush cut you need to make. They’re great at making smooth quick cuts.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks for the advice! I will look into that! I have looked for sandblasters but I don’t really find smalls ones to be honest. Do you have a brand in mind?

[@georgejones3526]

14:20 - I would recommend that one of your next purchases be a Japanese pull saw. They’re easier to use than a western push saw and give a finer cut. As the name suggests, the blade cuts as you pull it towards you rather than when pushing it away.

[@jeanine6492]

Great job! Yes to the twin being restored soon too..

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! I’m definitely planning to restore the twin soon. Can’t wait to get started!

[@barbarabritton4528]

Love the ending -- there's a twin !!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

I knooow 🙊 secret surprise!

[@markphillips6154]

Bravo, you’re the first restore I’ve seen that doesn’t use a tiny little one or 2 inch brush to stain with. Also, I agree with that hair thing that is just absolutely totally dangerous. You gotta put your hair up.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Will do!

[@autumnsky9807]

Wonderful work and gorgeous cabinets.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much!

[@Tsukihito]

Turned out looking great. I've seen other woodworkers/furniture restorers use dentist tools to get paint out crevices and grooves. It probably takes a while, but it seems to work well, so you could try that.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks for the tip!

[@karyndekeiser-moulton1213]

There’s attachments that go with a scraper the are a variety in size and curvature that work very well to scrape away the paint in crevices like those! Also adding some more paint stripper to that area might help.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

I will look for those and test that out! Thanks for the tips

[@anthonymcnamara4002]

Great job. It's quite easy to make a scraper to fit the profile of any beading. A piece of old saw blade is excellent, cut roughly to shape and then finished with a file. It might seem like another job but it cuts down all the scraping and picking immeasurably and is much quicker in the long run.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks for the tip! That sounds like a really smart solution, and I can see how it would save a lot of time. I’ll definitely consider trying that for future projects!

[@TM-km9db]

Yes, please share your restoration of the twin!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

I will!!!

[@sharontrujillo]

OHDEARGAWD!!!!! 🎉 i LoVE "no talking endlessly " videos!!!!! Watching this for the very first time...the woooooood! I kept saying, maaan that wood is different....and there's ANOTHER one!!!! Excellente ' young lady! Totally Enjoyed watching. 🤭

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and appreciated the beauty of the wood-it really is something special. And yes, there’s another one waiting for its transformation! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the no-talking style; it’s my favorite way to share these projects. Hope you stick around for more! 😊🎉

[@queenbee3647]

​@@2ndlife.furniture.restoration nice restoration. My first time here. I dont get it. Why do people get all gaga over no talking? Your voice is pleasant. Youre very pretty. I like the talking. Maybe another channel...

[@susanmcalpine6413]

Absolutely amazing!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks!

[@nikosyannacopoulos8975]

I love the result! It always gives me such pleasure to see the wood emerging back from under the paint, plus replacing the top with solid wood instead of just putting a veneer over the plywood, definitely wins you even more points! That said, I'm a little concerned that attaching such a large surface firmly all around, with screws and glue, with no room for the wood to expand and contract across the grain in response to humidity and temperature changes, might yield unpleasant surprises in the medium to long run... hopefully I'll be proven wrong.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! I completely agree, seeing the natural wood emerge is so satisfying and I’m glad you appreciate the solid wood top. You make a great point about allowing for wood movement; it’s definitely something to consider. I’ll keep an eye on it and hope it holds up well over time.

[@boa1793]

@@2ndlife.furniture.restoration, I’ve seen people actually create longer screw holes so the screws can slide a little. Don’t know which direction the length would be.

[@maggiesue4825]

What a wonderful restoration, and what a wonderful story!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you! The story really resonated with me as well! I knew those cabinets were special the moment I saw them

[@lorenajauregui4506]

Wow! It turned out so beautiful

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you!

[@juliahelland6488]

It looks so much better and was definitely a labor of love. I laughed when you brought out its twin. Thanks for sharing! 💯 ❣️

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks for commenting :)

[@veroniqueturban2315]

J'ai aimé voir une restauration faite avec des outils que tout le monde a chez soi. Ça devient plus accessible soudain 🙂 . Très belle restauration sur ce meuble de métier. Bravo !

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire ! C’était justement mon objectif : montrer que tout le monde peut s’y mettre avec les outils de base. Je suis ravi que ça vous ait plu !

[@talltom1129]

I love all that you did, and subscribed to see more of your techniques. As far as the suggestions you asked for, I think if I were to have remade the top I would have added a vertical piece at the back edge, i think it would make it look more complete. Just my personal taste.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much for subscribing and for your kind words! I really appreciate your suggestion, it’s a great idea, and I can see how adding a vertical piece at the back edge could give it a more finished look. I’ll definitely keep that in mind for future projects. Thanks again for the support! 😊

[@sherriwarnock9322]

Just a suggestion to you or anyone that might read this: a set of gunsmith screwdrivers might be a good invest for stubborn screws. The tips are flat and short which helps to reduce camber.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

That's a great suggestion-thank you for sharing! I’ll definitely keep that in mind for future projects and I’m sure others reading this will find it helpful too!

[@cferguson3368]

Also, you might search resell shops, flea markets, and yard sales (if they have them in Belgium) for pre-1940 screwdrivers. Older screwdrivers were made for older screws, so they often fit the slots better. This is even more true for larger straight edge slot screws. You'll likely get a better price with the bonus of a cheaper price. Every time I see your beautiful sink I cringe....the paint, stain, and chemicals used in furniture restoration are not kind to sinks.

[@carolhanson3198]

You need a set of picks/ detail sanding blocks/ mini detail scraper for those hard to reach places. They are all affordable and work great. Great work, my dear and Happy New Year.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks for the tip! Those tools sound super handy for the tricky spots, I’ll definitely check them out. Really appreciate the kind words. Happy New Year to you too! 😊🎉

[@winterstar4813]

this is beautiful the only thing i would have done differently is the handles but i love how you choose to bring out the natural wood lovely

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks! But i’m curious, what would you have done with the handles?

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Patience second to none! My father was a master carpenter and joiner. If a screw was stuck he would tap the screwdriver with a hammer. In those days they were only flat headed. I adore the cabinet and have always wanted one but two??🩷❤🩷❤🩷❤🩷🤣🥳👏👏👏

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Only flat headed screws sounds so difficult 🥲 I wish I would keep the cabinets 🥹

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

@@2ndlife.furniture.restoration I really think if you sell both you will always regret it. I I had the money I would pay for you to keep one😉🥰🥰👏👏

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

@@SusieMonk-jh8tj I honestly think I will regret it... but a girls gotta eat right 😅 but that's really sweet of you tho!

[@AnnWieland]

All that hard work and what a fabulous result. I hope we get to see its twin when you’re finished.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Yess you will :)

[@texasrattlesnake31637]

That was a fantastic restoration there sister! HELL YEAH!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the restoration. HELL YEAH! 😄

[@texasrattlesnake31637]

​ @2ndlife.furniture.restoration No prob, looking forward to watching all your furniture restorations - really love your careful & precise restoration techniques

[@victoriusgrace2307]

Omg, Peeling the paint off those handles would be so satisfying.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

It was 🤤

[@kaycox5555]

Done so beautifully!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much!

[@rolandbriers7707]

Mooi werk én van eigen bodem ! Zalig en ontspannen kijken zonder onnodige uitleg en muziek . I ❤ de hond en kijk uit naar meer ...

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Dankjewel ☺️☺️

[@judygarcia345]

Wow!! Beautiful work! Looking forward to seeing the twin refinished. 🎉❤

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! I’m excited to start working on the twin soon-stay tuned! 🎉❤

[@mikekennedy6228]

Beautiful work. I appreciate your attention to detail.

[@brianmello3525]

My wife Lisa and I just love the end result. Can't wait to see the next cabinet. Lisa says Hugs to Snickers.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much to you and Lisa! I’m so glad you both love the result. And please tell Lisa that Snickers sends hugs right back! 😊

[@shellydehart8217]

I’m impressed at how well you refinished this awesome piece. It’s a lot of work but so well worth it. It turned out amazing just like the day it was born. I too suggest using a heat gun on deep grooves, wire brush n dental pick. I couldn’t do a well enough job without those tools. I love antiques n this apothecary definitely stole my heart. I was just scrolling through Utube n saw your video n I’m happy I did. As of now I’m one of your new subscribers. Looking forward to seeing you do the twin. It’s a beauty!! ♥️🥰🥰👍🌟🌟

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It really was a lot of work, but seeing the final result made it all worth it. I’ll definitely keep your tool suggestions in mind for next cabinet, they sound like lifesavers for those tricky spots. I’m so glad you found my video and decided to subscribe, it means a lot! I can’t wait to get started on the twin and share the process with you. ♥️🥰👍🌟

[@Zee1949]

Nice work! If you want a less splotchy finish, spray the raw wood with shellac to seal it. Stain will take much more evenly. Better to use the belt sander horizontally on edges. Less chance of rounding over.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks for the advice!

[@paulosborne6517]

Snickers is a lovely dog. So good of him to check the cabinet for problems before you started.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

A good Snickers inspection is always needed!

[@karencooper9185]

You might look at getting a set of dental tools, they come in very handy for all those tight detailed areas, still extremely time consuming, but saves on the hand fatigue. Beautiful restoration.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

I will get some dental tools! Thanks

[@326656]

BRAVO And well done… beautiful

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! :)

[@ifyouthinkitsayit]

That’s dedication 💪🏼 you removed sooo much paint!!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you! It definitely took a lot of time and effort, but it was so worth it in the end 💪🏼

[@hollymartinson8428]

Wow! I can’t believe there are two!!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

I know! I can't believe I have to do that all over again LOL, but still excited!

[@franzsapka]

That turned out beautiful

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! I’m really happy with how it turned out!

[@judypierce7028]

You did an absolutely beautiful job.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much!

[@donnaezell2161]

Each piece has its own quirks and character. Each project has its own adventure. Yes, please, to the twin.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

So true! You never know where each piece is going to take you!

[@dshollins5864]

The finished result is so beautiful!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you 😊

[@GeraldMiller-mp8fc]

Nice oak top!

[@louiemartinez4000]

Those are two beautiful pieces , love the work done to them .

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@sallyweiner4180]

Wow beautiful. Love the simple sounds of your restoration

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks :)

[@fryheels]

Looks phenomenal, great job restoring this cabinet.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you ☺️

[@jflclc]

Nice job! I love apothecary cabinets.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Me too! And thanks!!

[@grant7934]

An excellent job. I reckon you could get a good price, especially if sold as a pair.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Yes I WISH I could keep them myself honestly, but I don't have the space... I went around the house with a measuring tape trying to find any spot where they would fit 😅🥹 I'm hoping somebody will buy them as a pair and keep them together!

[@forbart]

Beautiful work, enjoyed every minute! Can't wait to see how you tackle the second cabinet!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed it. I can’t wait to get started on the second cabinet, stay tuned!

[@lindachapman9137]

Beautiful result. What a ton of work though. You’re obviously very resourceful.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks so much! I do get very resourceful, sometime maybe a bit to much and it turns unconventional and not everyone likes that, but I guess that's thinking outside of the box? I don't know :)

[@annw1395]

Beautiful! I love the stain and the wood grain. I'm glad you didn't paint it. I'd restore the 2nd one the same way.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks! will do :)

[@kathygrbac2211]

Absolutely beautiful restoration.....

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you ☺️

[@paulastrong7571]

Great job 👍

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks!

[@tamioconnell8976]

Beautifully restored.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks!

[@sandym8787]

Fabulous and love your dog !

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the project and Snickers says hi! 🐾😊

[@nanag63]

Beautiful restoration!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

thanks!

[@KnottenWood]

You did a wonderful job on the restoration. You will find, in time, with gluing and screwing the top down and not allowing for movement across the width of the boards, will crack and split and buckle. The wood appears to be pine and the top of course looks to be oak. Looks soooo much better.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks! Yes I will think about that in future projects! Thanks for the tip

[@dianah.2684]

Great job, I am glad I found your channel!!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@jamesdesmond9098]

Absolutely wonderful restoration; Thanks ! for sharing.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you for your comment! :)

[@maureenanglim2927]

I can't use any commercial strippers because of allergies - so instead I use a mixture of bicarb of soda and dishwashing soap, mixed into a paste and I lay it on the project and let it sit for a minimum of a half hour. When that is done I add a bit of vinegar. After the bubbling has stopped, I was away all the grease and most of the paint from the piece. If it's really sticking, I'll do it a second time.

[@juliahelland6488]

That's very interesting! Do you have a recipe of the soda and dishwasher liquid portion sizes? Can you explain this method in more detail? I'd love to try it. Thanks for sharing! 💯

[@maureenanglim2927]

@@juliahelland6488 The amount and mix depends on the size of the piece. On bigger pieces I tend to mix it in smaller batches and apply it that way. Basically, it ends up almost a one-to-one ratio. Two tablespoons of baking soda (bicarb) to about the same amount of blue Dawn dish soap (that seems to work the best, I don't know what the equivalent would be in UK fairy?) combine until it looks like a thick toothpaste consistency. Apply it to the area, let it rest for a about 20 minutes or so (it should start to lift the dirt and old finish right away) then spray on vinegar/water solution (75/25) watch it bubble (that's so much fun. Everything should be coming up and off by that point. You can then let it sit for a couple of minutes or start wiping it away.

[@alexandralacerda492]

So beautiful❤

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks!

[@lydiaflatt9859]

I love this!

[@МаринаИсаева-л2м]

Великолепное преображение. У вас удивительные руки и светлая голова!

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thanks!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Absolutely beautiful. Wow!❤️

[@mildredslayton8778]

It looks beautiful you did a great job on that great craftsmanship❤❤❤❤

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

Thank you! I always hope to be as respectful to old craftsmanship as possible.

[@chrismunkelwitz4477]

The cabinet is great consider for the next one a plywood back & reuse the top for a bottom for keeping the awful critters & bugs out of the drawers contents maybe even a short stubby foot looks great now.

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

I see a few people say this, maybe it’s not something i see often where I live but do you get a lot of bugs in your furniture?

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Just curious....what was wrong with the original top, that you couldn't restore it?

[@2ndlife.furniture.restoration]

There were a few things! It was made of plywood, which are multiple sheets of wood together which you can see the lines running across the sides, it's of lesser quality then solid wood. Then I didn't show this but it wasn't the correct size, it was too small to fit the top completely in some places. Also as it was screwed in from the top down, there were already many holes I would need to fix amongst already other damages like chipped edges. And then on top of that the actual wood grain of the plywood wasn't nice, I could see if from the bottom on the side without the paint on it... So yeah, many reasons actually! In Theory it would have been possible, but for me it wasn't worth it.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@ That makes perfect sense. I didn’t pick up on the plywood, but I did notice the screw holes and was hoping you would attach the new top using dowels, but your way was much better. You definitely know your craft.