BEAUTIFUL restoration of a very cracked SHELF

[@ellenfoster9764]

If you are watching this and not subscribed, do it! This guy deserves at least 1 million subscribers. He is the best on you tube

[@danitajaye7218]

I hope you are teaching young ones so they can carry on this important work. :) I'm your biggest fan.

[@pamelaremel7477]

I would call this piece an Etagere. It deserves a fancy name for something SO lovely!

[@michaelzimmerman635]

That tenon replacement was genius.

[@roguepetunia]

I sent the video from my iPad to the TV screen. My spouse came in, sat on the couch while the video was playing, and said, “Watching this is meditative. I like that he doesn’t say anything.” :)

[@ATRestoration]

Haha :)

[@dnithaatpg4]

This is perfect example that sentimental value is priceless.

[@graemehansell7642]

Those puppys are called cleats in English. Lovely restoration.

[@lrdisco2005]

Imagine the events that modest shelf has witnessed over the last 100 years.

[@nancyring8104]

I deeply admire the respect you show for the pieces that you restore! You replace only what’s necessary, and send them back out into the world for another 100 years of useful life!!❤️

[@shellydehart8217]

You said that perfectly. He’s definitely a Master at what he does. ♥️😊👍

[@franslabberton9683]

Exactly! He is an artist!

[@dianeadams9537]

VERY IMPRESSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL!!!💖💖💖💖💖

[@robinstuyvesant7187]

Certainly not an industrial shelf but delicately elegant for an early 20th century living room.

[@brianvittachi6869]

My mother was born in 1930. That piece has outlived her. Now, thanks to you, it might even out live me. Great job.

[@dianesantos7797]

Hello from Florida, USA. I just happened to watch a video one day and now I'm hooked! I know nothing about all of this. Everything you restore is amazing. I'm a nurse, and to me, you are a "surgeon" for furniture that is broken. I can't imagine how many years it took for you to learn how do do this. Each "patient" is unique. I'm in awe.

[@jodidavis6595]

Well said 👍🏼

[@dianesantos7797]

Thank you

[@markphillips6154]

Be sure to go back and watch all his videos. He is an absolute genius and everything. Take a look at some of the upholstery work is done. It’s just nuts

[@dianesantos7797]

Hi Mark, I already have. Amazing!

[@lovingmayberry307]

I think we might call your puppies, shelf pins..? Beautiful piece! 💙

[@jodidavis6595]

Just got home from thrifting and what do my wondering eyes should appear? A video from the best furniture restorer everrrr 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇺🇸👍🏼

[@Ci-Me122...]

I just wish I was rich, then I'd hire you to make a house full of beautiful pieces for my family and I. You Sir are an absolute craftsman, with an eye for perfection!! Bless you and your beautiful artistry!!!

[@ОльгаЛункина-н5е]

Работа великолепная. Вы дарите старым вещам новую жизнь. Ваш инструмент и мастерская вызывают у меня зависть. Удачи во всех делах.

[@SimplyReg]

Hi, Ahti. In English, those fasteners are called "cleats". They are my favourite way of fastening a wooden table top. They're just so old school and functional. I love them!

[@terrimitchell-whatdoyouthink]

So much work... So much patience. Wow. Just stunning.

[@jenniferbassett3001]

In your native tongue, the name of this sounds much more beautiful! You did a beautiful job on this one!

[@vickiefowler1429]

That turned out really nicely! The splice and stain matching on the broken leg was brilliant!

[@АллаМ-ва-л8з]

И снова удовольствие от просмотра! Не устаю восхищаться вкусу, мастерству, терпению этого замечательного Мастера! Благодарю и желаю успехов и всего самого доброго. Привет из Питера!

[@deeskinner9014]

Wow, color match Wizard, yet again! What a beautiful job. I loved your solution to allow the shelves to 'float' using the wood from the shelf. What a brilliant job. Love seeing your work, it is just so inspiring! Thank you so much for posting!

[@MelodyHutton]

I love your work. This may be from a year ago but i still enjoy watching you work. I'm 75 years old nevertheless you make me eant to learn the skills that you display. Thank you.

[@acdallas6356]

If it's not called "puppy" in English, it should be! Beautiful work.

[@dochubbell]

Your attention to detail is astonishing to me. You make the tedious look easy. Not very many people would have the skills or patience to do what you do to old furniture. Kudos to you big time. You would never know what sad shape that shelf unit was in to look at it now. 10 + out of 10 on this job. Whould be interesting to know how many hours you spent on this shelf.

[@Ladybug-uf7uh]

You really, really made me smile when you did the before and after shots. Thank You.

[@Nanna-hpi]

What a beauty. It was so lucky to meet with you. It is glorious again and hopefully it will be cherished and last for centuries.

[@Valmtg]

I think the 'kutsikad' are shelf pins, shelf spoons, or shelf supports in my country. The amount of care, attention to detail, and efforts to preserve as much of the original material is absolutely wonderful. I love watching the results of your hard work and the effort you take to make sure the completed project is done correctly the first time.

[@alangknowles]

They are called 'buttons' in English. They're used to allow expansion of table tops. See Paul Sellers videos.

[@Rev-D1963]

Gorgeous work as always brother. My wife and I are your biggest fans, and are never disappointed in your videos! What you called "puppies", we, in Kansas U.S.A. call "cleats". A cleat is a fastening point here, also the name of where you tie mooring lines on a boat or ship. Thank you again Ahti, for the great video. God bless. Rev. D.

[@RissaFirecat]

Ahti, you are a wizard of great power. When you restore a piece of furniture. You make it like it was when it was new. Actually, I would call it a book shelf! I am in awe. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. God Bless you sir.

[@kimberlyporter9555]

Your videos are so relaxing to me I watch until I feel myself drifting to sleep but won't fall asleep until I see the reveal of your final product!😂

[@XpurlX]

When you restore wood, I fall in love with wood and it’s beauty, like silk, velvet or gold really stunning work!❤

[@channelsixtysix066]

I've always known those as cleats, Ahti. 20:50 The rack is elegent simplicity, and beautifully restored.

[@jessegonzales9205]

yes cleats

[@cricketfighter123]

I think they are also called turnbuttons

[@ATRestoration]

I must remember that.

[@channelsixtysix066]

@@cricketfighter123 What we know as turnbuttons in Australia, are used in marine applications. It's a post that is fixed on a rail or deck that has a spring loaded button that is turned so that tarpolins can be fixed down.

[@channelsixtysix066]

@@jessegonzales9205 Yes, that is what they were called in high school woodworking class.

[@MindyMaeCrochets]

In any language this piece it beautiful!! My antique teacup collection would lovely on it!! You're work is wonderful!

[@marymorrison2484]

What a flawless restoration. It's timeless.

[@RamonaAnne]

What a tedious lot of detail, and yet you never take short cuts. Amazing.

[@nataliakhartskhaeva7446]

Спасибо вам за видео,это учебный материал. Желаю,чтобы вековые вещи,попадали только к достойным Мастерам на реставрацию.

[@sharonbuckley4591]

Beautiful craftsmanship.

[@GeorginaRankin]

Once again, you have done an amazing job. This beautiful piece will now last for 100 more years

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

Loved the restoration of all 50+ bits...beautiful 😊 and the puppies, too...everyone loves puppies. 😂

[@watt-pd6kh]

Ahti, basically, those things are table top fasteners. Amazon sells metal ones & offers this info: "Table Top Fasteners provide a sturdy connection between the tabletop and apron, while still allowing the top to expand and contract with seasonal humidity changes. This prevents cracks from forming over time." Your hand-made wooden ones are much more in keeping with the integrity of the design.

[@carollsbostwick9683]

My southern grandmother had one in her living room full of ceramic figurines.

[@stephanymurdy3165]

Unbelievable!!! From 50 pieces you restored a 1910 bookshelf to its original appearing condition! You are a master, sir!!!

[@EleanorPolifka]

Stunning, you are keeping a lost art alive, thank you!

[@lionelgardiner4408]

We would call the "puppies" cleats. Beautiful job as always!

[@sharimccormick1352]

I love how you don't paint wood to cover up any flaws...you fix the flaws! Beautiful job.

[@jacquelinejackymurray4532]

Simple and exquisite. I so enjoy watching you work.

[@Crazy_Space80]

There was such a piece of furniture in my grandmother's room. A white napkin with embroidered flowers in the form of a pattern was placed on each shelf (DIY) They put on sticks : photographs, watches, books, newspapers, a casket We called it "etażerka"

[@susanfodera3308]

Your work is exceptionalAZ, USA

[@deborahkelly1489]

Beautiful ! I know nothing about refinishing furniture but I really enjoy watching you do so from beginning to end. Watching you returning it to its former glory. Thank you for sharing this process.

[@danielyazbek9910]

You are an absolut artist, your restorations are perfect!!!!!

[@vbee3571]

I was surprised that the wood turned out to be so beautiful! Definitely a piece worthy saving. It’s always a pleasure to watch things being done the right way. 🌟

[@ВикторГалянин]

Спасибо за видео. Отличная работа, реставрация что надо. Лайкаю мастеру за труд.

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

This is amazing. If I hadn’t seen your work, I would swear you found an identical shelving unit somewhere. The finish is flawless, and the color is so rich and vibrant that it takes my breath away.

[@shirleypedersen7406]

All I can say is “WOW”!!! Oh ya and “AMAZING”!!! and a whole bunch of good adjectives (lol).

[@mikemactavish1665]

You take something that would be a $5 yard sale piece to something we would all want in our homes . . . respect

[@Vikingwerk]

Your skill at matching wood stains on old and new wood never ceases to astonish me; the amount of learning to possess such knowledge and technique! Very well done!

[@williamdoyle649]

This project was fantastic.Here in Kentucky,we call the puppies,buttons.

[@татьяналаврушина-г5ц]

Есть какое-то непреходящее очарование в старых вещах, даже в таких казалось бы простых. Спасибо, Ваша работа восхищает меня.

[@keithdonally3080]

Beautiful restoration. Easily another century of enjoyment (I agree with Ms. Ring)

[@erikziak1249]

Have you ever thought of making replicas of antique furniture? Your skill is certainly on a level where you would achieve this. Maybe try selling some "new made old stuff". Good old craftsmanship and quality that will last decades.

[@jonawolf8023]

During my apprentership (carpenter in Germany) we made copies from old furniture to improve our skills. But there are two problems. Traditonal techniques are time consuming/ expensive. The second problem are the legal term, selling this furnitur would be considert as fake and punishd.

[@ATRestoration]

Maybe some day I will if there is client who is ready to pay for it.

[@erikziak1249]

@@jonawolf8023 If you market is as replicas, fully admitting that they are, it should be OK I think. You are not making a fake, you are recreating something of real value. Real Handwerk, as you might say. Traditional techniques are time consuming, I agree. But I think there will be a market for such products. Not the IKEA mass produced things (which I have at home and certainly do not claim they are inferior). If I ever earn that much money, I would pay a true artist - craftsman to do the job.

[@erikziak1249]

@@ATRestoration I hope you will one day. I hope people will one day not only earn enough money, but also appreciate the art that people like you put into your work. Whether it is restoration or building something new. Best wishes, Erik. 🙂

[@jonawolf8023]

@@erikziak1249 to be more precise. The use of the techniques and even making and selling a replica is legal if i mark them and ensure that nobody can remove the mark... The German Market for antique is very tricky becaus antiques are seen as oportunitie to do tax evasion o invest money. That means ther are lots of regulations an one hand, an the other hand we have a big market for fakes. Mixing old furniture an new ons means you will have lots of problems becaus of tax evasion or fraud.

[@grumpyoldman5772]

That tennon repair might be a standard technique, but for me as a non woodcraftsman it was pure genius. I'll stash it, although I'll probably never use it.

[@167curly]

Being of quite light construction I suggest that those shelves are for light weight ornaments etc and not as a bookcase. May I suggest that you get a rubber mallet for separating joints in wooden furniture thereby avoiding bruising or damaging the wooden parts. I enjoy watching your furniture repairs/restoration videos very much. Thank you.

[@Kira2010Msk]

Прекрасно сделано, как и все ваши работы. Мне очень нравится то, что вы возвращаете вещам именно первозданный вид. После вашей высококлассной реставрации они становятся такими, какими их задумали те, кто их делал

[@ronelxp2064]

Beautifully restored. It is called a whatnot.

[@roosdillema4505]

The candlestick at the end... oh how beautiful!

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

I wrap mallets in a soft cloth if I'm separating wood or metal. It doesn't leave marks but still does the job

[@cathybenson5119]

He is very clever n thorough. 👏 I love how he has an eye for detail. Some of the ways he repairs things are brilliant. 👍👍👍

[@teddeonarine6281]

So elegant and beautiful with the natural wood, I know many people who would have thrown that out and bought a plastic or MDF replacement.

[@danitajaye7218]

I enjoy watching your way of accomplishing a task. The little twist on the tool to remove the stubborn shelf. Awesome. You do amazing work.

[@patsyschindler7291]

I love to watch you work. You are so exacting and your good and it’s clear you love your work. You’re. The only one I watch

[@geniestotz2240]

I imagine the original person that built this would be proud to know that it is still useable and beautiful,thanks to you.😊

[@ТатьянаКопылова-щ4н]

Искренне восхищена Вашими работами ❤ Исключительно бережное отношение к реставрируемым вещам. Ювелирная работа по замене разрушенных или частично недостающих деталей...Финиш работ, как всегда - безупречен и великолепен ❤❤❤❤

[@imlistening1949]

When I'm having an especially rough day, watch AT Restoration my stress melts away. Thank you

[@fredrobinson6990]

Perfect renovation. You’re a true artisan.

[@jillosiecki3049]

Another masterful restoration!

[@kdove2110]

I found you recently. I've not a lot of time to sit and watch videos, but when I do, I've been watching yours. Thank you for sharing what you do. To watch a master at his craft is an absolute beautiful thing. It's easy to see you love what you do. It's amazing and refreshing to see the beauty restored, instead of the gaudy paint that is used in the States. Love your humor also!

[@catherinewhite2943]

Such a beautiful job! That shelf unit will be a lovely and useful ornament to the home where it will be used.

[@schoensangalli6972]

You simply make this look effortless. Hypnotising!

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

You have truly revived this piece , wonderful work. Loved the video!

[@trtsndrnggr]

remarkable restoration, with no quick glance and no damage so severe. But once you remove it in small pieces, there's a lot of damage. And you fixed it very carefully. It's a very nice video to watch.

[@ciciriellov]

Kutsikad in Estonia and shelf support pegs in English. The high level of your skill is off the chart you make it look easy and it's not. Thank you for sharing and showing us these invaluable skills. Many thanks from UK

[@jomercer21113]

In English, we would call that a button fastener. Wonderful job, as always!

[@verbnames]

The "puppys" we call buttons! Great work!

[@nidomhnail2849]

Beautiful work. As a US resident, thank you for sharing its history

[@antoniompacosta]

Truly the best restoration youtube channel by miles 🙏

[@magicfungi]

Great Job!!! "Puppy" in America is called a Cleat.

[@1953lili]

Very nice! You worked a miracle on a complicated piece that looked simple!

[@donnapellett8185]

Amazing work as usual! I wish you lived near me! I love your videos….the focus remains on your beautiful transformation of damaged wood back to grand pieces of furniture. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talents with all of us around the world.

[@СветланаБуслаева-ъ3ь]

Браво, Мастеру-доктору, вылечил красивую этажерку!!!!!

[@OwlingDogDesign]

I like the term 'puppies' - so cute. 😀Here we sometimes use an oblong hole in which the screw is allowed to 'float' with expansion. But, it accomplishes the same result. Great work, as always, thank you for the video.

[@Christin5554]

what a wonderful job. This piece looks so rich now. When you mentioned Estonia, I imidiatly had to think of the sunken Ferry.

[@andersnilsson4233]

I love your channel. And it is so nice to see that all of your fingers are still there.

[@michaeltreadwell777]

WOW, that is a beautiful piece of furniture. How clever you are - you did a stunning job there ! Thanks for sharing your skills. Take care 🙂

[@macmccreadie8541]

Very delicate work;expertly done.

[@1975dlawson]

Love your videos. Your attention to the smallest of details is amazing! You're a true craftsman.

[@jadedstar7442]

This probably looks better now than it did new! Amazing job. And you can feel the love.

[@pandoradesigner96]

Libreria, scaffale in italiano 😊🇮🇹 bellissimo lavoro, complimenti! Adoro seguire i tuoi lavori di restauro, perché sei bravissimo ed esaustivo, oltre che è divertente vedere gli inghippi che concerne la restaurazione 😄

[@litsatsourka977]

You are the meaning of perfection!!! I wish I had your skills and your patience!!! I am amazed!!!