Case Closed - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration

Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine completes his restoration of this handsome chest. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at www.thomasjohns..., or write us at [e-mail]. And for those on the west coast looking for custom framing, be sure to check out Tom's daughter's shop, www.emcollier.com (@emcollierframes on Instagram).

[@AD-hs2bq]

I appreciate your respectful work. Your eye for color for matching repairs is accurate and fun to see. Although your day might include nitpicky details to elevate the repair, you obviously enjoy the patience required to get the best outcome. Thanks for shots of Ella. What a terrific shop partner!

[@sammyjo8109]

Spending time on "nitpicky details" is what separates the amateur from the professional.

[@tomeoftheancient2225]

"Details are trifles, but trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle." Ben Franklin

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! And she is! Keeps us laughing!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Good point!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! This quote is great! I am going to use it

[@stephenburns3678]

Love the idea of the recorded family history being kept in this family heirloom . Thank you , sir.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Stephen! Me too - it makes it all kind of special

[@imager8763]

AWESOME! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. And thank you for the many, many hours of enjoyment you have given me and all you viewers!

[@johnsonrestoration]

You’re welcome! And I appreciate everyone watching and commenting. Have a great New Year!

[@argusfleibeit1165]

What a great episode: In which Thomas Johnson Makes A Mistake! And The Dog Tries To Eat The Glue! Thank you for another year of education and entertainment. I really appreciate being allowed to hang out in your workshop. Have the Happiest of Holidays!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! That's so nice!

[@sullyprudhomme]

How reassuring to see a master like you say "I realize I made a mistake"....you could have so easily edited that out. Thanks and best to you and your family for the holidays and new year!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I'm trying to show it all! Happy Holidays to you and your family as well

[@theblackswan84]

Finding a 30+ minutes long video from you is the best Christmas present!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! That's nice!

[@idontthinkso666]

Brilliant idea on your elongated hole technique! I've been woodworking for decades, but I've never thought of chucking a router bit into my drill press. I always do the "wiggle the drill bit back & forth" technique, and have the broken drill bits to prove it. Thank you Tom!

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! Me too! I wasn't sure it would work, it took a little practice

[@federicoprice2687]

Brilliant, Tom, brilliant! Pts. 1 and 2. All of your videos stand in testimony to your superb skills and will inspire many for years to come! 🎉🎉🎉 🤗

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@olobiksnagol2178]

I can not tell you in words how much I appreciate you sharing your techniques, mistakes, and most importantly how you fix your mistakes. I’m sure you’ve been told this many times, but I don’t think you can hear this enough - you are a true master craftsman. I’m astonished with what you achieve when restoring old pieces of furniture. When watching your videos there are times when I think I can do this or that, and then you do some intricate work on a piece and I’m literally gobsmacked. To me the most impressive thing you do is matching stain and making a piece look period correct. In some of the videos the amount of time you spend painstakingly matching the stain is amazing. I hope that people realize that the videos you do on restoring their piece is actually adding value to it. I truly look forward to every video you post. I thank you greatly for sharing your techniques and the patience you demonstrate when restoring a piece!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. But you should try, don’t be afraid to fail

[@olobiksnagol2178]

@@johnsonrestoration I agree completely! In my previous profession which I practiced for nearly 40 years the learning which came from mistakes was most definitely my finest and led to new long lasting discoveries and creations. My favourite craftman, creators, authors, researchers, etc. are those which have no fear in admitting mistakes and sharing how they resolved them.

[@martemacdougall1985]

Your humility in admitting the mistake of missing bevel on dovetailed rail was so educational, Tom. Thank you for an interesting and challenging restoration with this mahogany/birch desk. Really loved seeing the tools used in dealing with the various issues. ❤

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're very welcome!

[@darrelldavis9527]

Thanks for giving us the amount of hours and tools you used on this project. Also, I think it’s great that you included the part when messed up the first dove tail. I very much enjoy your videos.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, I think it’s good to show mistakes and that they get corrected

[@GeorgeLennon100]

Excellent job as always Mr. Johnson!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@hiker1392]

Your lovely doggo has finally realized she’s the star of the show and is requesting more screen time! That dovetail repair though…👍 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🎄

[@dlevi67]

I think Ella is requesting more hide glue...

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! She's a star! Merry Christmas!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Oh yeah! I have to watch that though. But it is funny

[@stevenkennedy]

You are the King of Antique Furniture Restoration! Great video.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I like that!

[@petergwatts9037]

Happy Christmas Thomas, not had the privileged of being able to watch you for a while. Your signature end phrase of "I think it looks pretty good"! was missing for the first time from this masterpiece! Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! You're the first to notice! Have a great Holiday and New Year too!

[@munroboice1542]

I noticed, but didn't mention it@@johnsonrestoration

[@Val_Emrys]

I think many of us thought that to ourselves at the end of the video.

[@petergwatts9037]

@@Val_Emrys we must be true fans alike!

[@austin12ascot]

Lovely show. Relaxing, easy viewing. Thanks from England.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@brucekilmer1096]

Even with almost a half century of doing these kinds of repairs I am still fascinated to watch you work. Also, it is possible to teach an old dog new tricks. Your repair of the key hole area was revealing to me. I am sure you know that birch can be stained to match almost any kind of wood.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, birch is amazing! I learn something new everyday!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Some birch can be amazing though

[@bobi3962]

Mr Johnson, you do fantastic work. Since it was missing from your video, I will say it for you - I think it looks pretty good.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Yes, I forgot!

[@YouT-DJ]

The sign of a true master, make a mistake, tear it off and do it right. Thanks for a great year of videos Tom. Happy holidays to you and yours.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! That's what makes a good job!

[@carpdude73]

Tom, as always, you are amazing and I am always referring people to your channel. Whenever there is a question on the proper way to handle a repair on antique furniture I turn to you! Thank you for your skills!

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome Bill! I appreciate you watching and commenting - and thanks for the referrals!

[@CalicoShadowPlusCat]

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and thank you for another great video! The true sign of a master's work at reviving pieces like this is that you cannot tell what was done. It looks like a well cared for antique without any damage. Great job keeping the character and patina of the piece in another masterfully done repair. I look forward to more videos in the new year.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Yes, more to come!

[@jmleeinla]

That was the most extraordinary restoration. That desk was made whole again. Gorgeous heirloom for he family lucky enough to own it. You do amazing work Mr. Johnson! And I loved the tools at the end. Very cool. And I could watch wood plaining all day long!!! So satisfying 😅

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! That's nice!

[@tinlizzie]

As a genealogist, I can so fully appreciate your work. Amazingly intricate!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Wow, thank you! That's nice

[@tinlizzie]

@@johnsonrestoration You guided me with the very old cat bed my Dad made as a teenager. For that you have my thanks!

[@tetreaulthank4068]

Excellent repair on the desk Thomas ! I was pleased to see you also had filmed your error in the dovetail layout and subsequent removal of the new piece you had made showing no matter how long we’ve all been doing this and how skilled we may be, everyone makes mistakes and you were not afraid to show the world even you are human ! It came out beautiful Thomas. Thank you for sharing you’re skills with us.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! I think every tradesman is judged by how they handle their mistakes. "Show me a man who's not making a mistake and I'll show you a man that's not doing anything!" From a guy I worked with 50 years ago

[@peterolsen6454]

You really are one class act, openly admitting to errors with out just editing out the error!

[@theblackswan84]

He's the best

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@wvrieselaar]

Beautiful restauration, thank you for sharing. It strikes me you always seem to put in exactly as many touch-ups and repairs as needed. No more no less.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! yes, I try to change as little as possible!

[@jsaus21]

The dovetail is (like everything) just so nice repared Tom. A nice end of 21 and an even more beautiful 2022 Tom

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@shariarnold9649]

Your restoration is impeccable….your craftsmanship is stellar…you sir are an artist!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! That's nice

[@mrknittle532]

Happy Holidays, Tom! Great work, as always! Thanks for the time spent detail, too. Thirty hours of fine craftsmanship condensed into thirty minutes of content.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! Happy New Year!

[@spiderswebs11]

It is such a privalige to see you at work, thankyou for sharing it with us mere mortals. All the best wishes.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! All the best!

[@michaelpage7691]

Happy Christmas to you and your family and thank you for a great year of knowledge and skills passed onto others.👍🏻😁🇦🇺

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! And all the best to you!

[@angelamoran1479]

Your precision and attention to detail make me so happy.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@dustinwestmoreland1200]

Hey Tom hope you have a great holiday. Just wanted to let you know how much I look forward every two weeks to your videos. Really appreciate everything you do and for sharing with us.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! And I appreciate you watching! All the best...

[@SM-ev3pv]

Such dedication and talent. . .I truly respect your work, Mr Johnson.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@Englandfan91]

Thanks for part 2. It's a lovely piece of furniture. I just admire your skills. But I appreciate also the fact that you admit to making mistakes and show us how you did it. It's a pleasure to watch you working miracles. I also love your inquisitive dog. I've got one myself and I know what it is like to be watched while working. Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Germany and a better New year. Stay well.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Yes, and all the best to you as well!

[@cajsheen2594]

Lovely vlog with great human interest back story and interaction with Bella! Lovely workmanship as always! Thankyou and Compliments of the season! XXX

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! The best Holiday to you as well! (correction: her name is Ella)

[@cajsheen2594]

@@johnsonrestoration Ooooops, Sorry Ella! XXX

[@dajohnnyboy]

Beautiful, sensitive restoration Tom. Appreciate knowing how many hours work was involved. Have a happy and peaceful Christmas

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! You too, have a great Christmas!

[@DominicPannell]

Of all the facinating videos of yours th I have watched, I think this is my favourite. You are a true craftsman, Tom. Merry Christmas and thank you.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! I appreciate it!

[@thomasc6412]

Really impressed as always. One practice that impressed me the most was working and shaping the groove trim, I never realised you could get planes for such a task. Merry Christmas Tom.

[@jmsmom67]

I thought the same thing! That’s a pretty specific but neat tool

[@dwightl5863]

Believe the making of trim/moldings was the job of jointers back in the day. They would have scores of planes with the different profiles machined into the blades. Also used several different planes to get more complex shapes.

[@patricianorton3908]

I have picked up several "different" planes over the years. I have several younger (than me) relatives who really enjoy old time cabinetry for which you need old time (timeless) tools. I still find them in non high end antique shops. I’ve never paid more than $25.00 and they have become a well used "new" tool in their arsenal. 👵🏻 😞

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, there are planes for almost everything!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! They are neat!

[@coreijensen4154]

I love to see your shop and the tools you pull in to every job. Each tool has a story all of it's own but your hands give them life and value. It's obvious that you love your work.🥰

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Nicely said!

[@yvonboudreau3932]

I love watching a piece of furniture come back to life by the hands of a master. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Stay safe.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! And the same good wishes to you!

[@jackiebeauty9007]

Beautiful as always ! Merry Christman to you and your family!🎅🙋‍♀️😘

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! And the same for you!

[@michaelsilva7085]

I really appreciated the added information at the end about how much time it took you and the tools used. I have often wondered about that. Wonderful project. Great job as always. Thank you. Happy Holidays.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! I will try to continue that

[@stevehasler8922]

I was going to add the same comment about the hours and tools. Nice addition to the story. And a beautiful restoration.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Fantastic restoration. I could watch your careful hands work all day; soothing to my soul. Merry Christmas Tom!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you Trena! And all the best Holidays and New Year to you!

[@dr.tomgio6694]

Master Johnson, This is another beautiful project brought to a conclusion. The idea of keeping family documents in a piece of furniture that many members of the family have seen and touched over the centuries is wonderful. My own family has done the same in our ancestral palazzo in Lanciano, Province of Abruzzo, Italy. We, however, have an entire room dedicated with many pieces of furniture set into the walls and arches since the family line goes back to the Second Crusade (almost 900 years ago) and covers 25 generations. Once again, excellent craftsmanship! Have a serene and joyful Christmas and thank you for the many gifts you have provided us over the course of the last year.

[@131dyana]

Thank you for keeping in touch with your ancient family. Here in America a lot of people just throw that stuff away and the past is lost forever. Merry Christmas.

[@dr.tomgio6694]

@@131dyana Thank you, Dyana; it is wonderful to know our past, but I must say that the greatest privilege my family has had was emigrating to the United States in 1907. The family that remained has maintained the palazzo since, including the archives. Though our past will always be ours, we came to America for our future. God Bless and Merry Christmas.

[@mercoid]

It is fortunate the family home and documents survived WWII.

[@dr.tomgio6694]

@@mercoid The Germans did ransack the palazzo after the armistice but my cousins had the presence of mind to hide everything of value. They stole a bicycle, a radio, a typewriter, and food stores. Over the centuries, we had a lot of practice. The edifice has 72 rooms, hidden passages and rooms. World War II was just the latest adventure. We've had to hide our documents, books, ledgers, and other valuables during the Great War, The Unification of Italy, the French Invasion of 1806, the bivouac of 300 French officers of Napoleon's Army on their transit back to France from Egypt in 1801, and the French Revolt of 1799. Before that, the Kingdom of Naples was pretty stable for about 700 years. Master Johnson would have a field day with the custom furniture, all of which have secret compartments and hiding places for sensitive papers.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Wow! Thank you! You have so much history documented. We love Italy, and I can really picture that room you describe. It's amazing

[@TRKGL1800]

I love watching your videos as they remind me of my father. He was such a great craftsman just like you. His work is all over the world from a small town in Berea Kentucky.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! A lot of great craftsman in Berea! Please email me info on your father: [e-mail]

[@TRKGL1800]

@@johnsonrestoration I Will get some info and pictures together in a day or two and email them to you. Thanks for your interest. Tim in Kentucky

[@ScrapmanJoe]

Hi Tom. I just found your channel. Your last video, where you started this project was the first of your videos I saw. You are talented and clearly love what you do. I subbed right away. Can't wait till your next video. -Joe

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! And welcome to the channel!

[@kurtnutin3968]

This why I throughly enjoy watching , the honesty of the craft , own it , repair it move ahead

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@markmurphy3578]

This is a lovely piece of furniture that has a real connection with its family. It was great to see how you managed to return it to such fantastic condition whilst retaining so much of its character, but with so few tools. Merry Christmas to you and all your family. I hope you have a fantastic holiday and I wish you all the best for the coming new year.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! And all the same good wishes to you as well!

[@Figueiredoartconservation]

It is just so special to see you working, explaining it, with such attention and care, very very nice, thank you for sharing this.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! Art restoration is fascinating also

[@knottyal2428]

Beautifully done, Thomas! Thank you for all your masterful videos, and we wish you and all your family and worldwide fans a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Alan and Jackie.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! From me and my fans - All the best Holidays to you!

[@2S74]

Wow !!! It's just incredibly well filmed, with a lot of zoom on the interresting details. Thank you very much for this high quality work: both furniture reparation and video filming.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georghalder2816]

Hello Tom! I wish you happy and relaxing holidays and would like to thank you again for the generosity with which you share your knowledge. I've benefited from it for years, and it is also so nice for me that you settled in Maine, where I felt more comfortable for a few weeks around 15 years ago than anywhere else in the United States. As far as loosening glue joints, I might have some advice for you: If I have to loosen hide glue joints, then I always try it first with Isopropyl -Alcohol, which I bring into the joint with a syringe. With the alcohol you can "crack" the glue, the rest is then much easier. That mostly works very well for me, with modern glue of course you don't have a chance with it. The restorer who told me about this also said you could often hear a faint crackling sound when the alcohol was doing its job. I can't do that, but that's more because I've been very hard of hearing for many years. The process naturally reaches its limits when there is a risk that the Alcohol will attack a shellac surface that is to be preserved or even a veneer. But it works really well for me, especially inside furniture. Many greetings from Germany: Georg

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! That sounds interesting, I will try it. Good point about the finish though

[@CARLOSTREUIL]

Merry Christmas and thank you for this video. I enjoyed watching the master make a mistake and correct it on camera. It gives some of us lesser skilled woodworkers confidence to tackle challenging jobs. All the best to your family for 2022.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! It's all about what you do with your mistakes!

[@earlyjp]

Season's Greetings, Mr. Johnson. As always, thank you for this wonderful chronicle of your work, as well as the project details at the end. If I may, I'd like to ask you for the maker of the (carbide?) scraper set you often use for glue removal? These look very handy. Thanks again, and best wishes to you and yours for a joyous new year.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! There are 2 similar scrapers: Woodpecker www.woodpeck.com/woodpeckers-mighty-mini-scraper.html and Hongdui: usa.banggood.com/HONGDUI-2-In-1-Mini-Wood-Carbide-Insert-Scraper-Glue-Scraper-Removal-Aluminum-Alloy-Handle-Woodworking-Tool-p-1649089.html?cur_warehouse=CN

[@gwynneharries7024]

Excellent as always Thomas. Thank you.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@pipmitchell7059]

Merry Christmas to you and yours, Tom. And what a great job restoring that beautifully simple chest!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! And I wish the same good holidays for you

[@michaelbaykara2322]

Tom once again your craft excellence and preservation of all the wear throughout the centuries is respected, Merry Christmas to you and your family and as always I'll be looking forward to your next project.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@joevano]

Love the addition of how much time and the tools… great job, as always, Tom! Merry Christmas to you and your entire family!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! And the same good wishes to you and your family for the holidays!

[@richardcary978]

Excellent work Thomas! That is a piece to be treasured.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@jill552]

Looks pretty good. Love the restoration. Love to see all of your techniques. Your channel is a antique furniture restoration with a hint of animal planet.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I like that!

[@timziegler9358]

Excellent job! Your client was fortunate to have you restore that desk for them. Merry Christmas.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Merry Christmas!

[@TheAndyJBall]

the more I watch the more I admire your skill and deication to your art. your obviousy love the piece of furniture you are working on, retain as mch untegrity that yoy possiby can and retaining the honesty it possessed the day it was bought. I find your presenation so comforting relaxed, but with maximum assurance a true master. youtube has a number of artisans who really care for their craft and the protection of it, i consider you Thomas Johnson to stand alongside any of the global team. thank a real pleasure and look forward to many more glimpses into your art. a merry christmas and great new year.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. And the best Holidays and New Year to you and your family as well!

[@LarryDoolittle]

Merry Christmas, Tom, to you, Jane, and of course Ella Bean. Thank you for the Christmas video. The desk looks fabulous.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome and Thank you!

[@jorisdemoel3821]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. And for not glossing over the problems, but showing how to deal with them. A lovely piece of furniture to keep one's family history in indeed.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You are so welcome!

[@nena4215]

It was so interesting to those job specific small planers that were not small, I did not know they existed! What a beautiful job you’ve done, it’s ready for another 50 years, I hope longer. Very much enjoyed seeing Ella in the wild, she’s so sweet, great choice!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@markphillips6154]

Never gets old watching you work. Merry Christmas

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! And the best to you and your family!

[@stevebussell5568]

Another great job, Tom. You "fixed" the problems without refinishing and maintained the history. Beautiful work. Happy New Year!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks, you too!

[@kersi-sandiego6036]

Watched it today, Christmas afternoon, and what a gift! Stick-to-itness to the hilt. Super intro showing Ella's frolic. Another salient was the narrative on the desks antiquity. Lovely wildlife ending. MERRY CHRISTMAS, Tom and kin and Ella. Thanks a bunch.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! I appreciate it!

[@craigathonian]

Once again, another beautiful restoration ! This is my all time favorite piece of furniture. With bookcase or without, all the different styles, there's just something about them that I love. Thanks for posting. Happy to hear there are families that appreciate a great piece like this. Best of the new year to everyone !

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! I agree - I love this desk! Happy New Year!

[@mariepeterson7250]

The title of this video made me think you were, perhaps retiring. Relieved there was no mention of such. You have a quirky sense of humour. I believe this desk belongs to you. Your home is lovely and it was a bit of a Christmas gift to see it. May you and your family have a blessed Christmas and New year. Thank you for all your videos. I love watching your craftmanship.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! I appreciate it!

[@JamesDeese]

I am always amazed at the skill and method of problem-solving you use.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I'm always amazed when it actually works!

[@flckrme]

As usual: Pure art and a huge TALENT. Love this channel!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@katiemccloskey635]

Another gem of a video, thanks Tom. You give me confidence to work on some of my family's pieces.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! yes, start small

[@udalimb384]

As I watch you work I can hear my father saying, "Slow and steady wins the race." A bit of wisdom for the ages. It's good to remember him in this way during the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I often think of my Dad! Happy Holidays!

[@dennisoshea4906]

I love how you match the color so well when finished its a true treasure

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@chrisfrench8323]

Beautiful work, as always, Tom. Merry Christmas!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! merry Christmas!

[@samspade4634]

Another beautiful restoration of our "old world" craftsmanship. Somehow you always seem to amaze me with your talents. The rebuilds, the color matching I see you do it all the time and still I am in awe. Thank you for the video and hope you and your family have a very blessed new year.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! And I wish the same for you!

[@sisters1941]

You had me worried a bit, Mr. Johnson when I read the title of this video and it said, Case Closed. I thought oh no, don't tell me he's retiring. Very happy to see that wasn't the case. Another great restoration. Thanks for all your expertise and hard work.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I'm retired from the business, but not from making videos!

[@2goldenace]

I always learn something here. These videos are gold and I am amazed as always. Thank you.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! I appreciate it!

[@conniehusband1365]

I have a whole new respect for the uses of masking tape. It is invaluable around my sewing machine and the perfect solution to many quilting designs.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! For so many things!

[@kaybonette]

I loved the way you ended this segment Thomas. Thank you for a great video.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@deettekearns9092]

You did a beautiful job restoring the desk. Truly. A wonderful holiday to you and yours!!! 🎄

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you Deette!

[@olgapaulus7299]

Another beautiful well done restoration Mr. Johnson. Love to see you I your work bringing another piece to life once more. Love your baby girl also. She's adorable. One thing I've never mentioned is the beautiful animals we all get to see in the beginning and ending of your videos, they are so enjoyable to watch. We as a family have a love for animals as well. 3 adult goats 2 junior and 3 babies. Lots of chickens also here in Mandeville, Louisiana. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Have yourselves great holidays.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I'm interested in goats! maybe someday. It's great to have the animals to provide sanity!

[@GreatHoneyBee]

Mr Johnson, thank you for sharing Ella as well as another great video. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@mercoid]

I appreciate the little extra Ella that Tom has been adding to the videos. Any more though, I think would shift focus away from the project at hand, particularly in the comments section. I think it’s perfect the way it is now. Ella seems much like my 18 year old dog Lotte. In her latter years she seems to actually be getting smarter, and much more brazen about involving herself in household activities she’s never showed interest in before. Makes me think if they could live 30 years, she’d almost be asking for the car key and cooking meals…etc.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! And Happy Holidays to you and your family as well!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! yes! it's the same here. She's been so obedient, but now she has to think about it! I do not like watching these animals grow old!

[@mikevukas9818]

Another masterful job. I have been enjoying your channel for the last couple of years and have learned so much. I recently was asked to restore a vintage doll highchair. Using what I gained from watching you I was able to complete the job to the owner’s delight. Thank you so much and happy holidays.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! That's great!

[@anthonychavez3742]

Merry Christmas Mr. Johnson thank you so much for sharing your knowledge your experience with us this year look forward to next year’s videos I think we all have learned so much from you.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@richardmarino5658]

Thanks again Tom. May you have a happy and healthy year. Rich form NJ

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! And the same to you!

[@kathysims8124]

Very nice work, so much detail in the repair. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@exileinderby51]

It turned out pretty good in the end! I hope you have a good Christmas and a better New Year, all the best.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! And the same for you!

[@kathleenreyes4345]

Love this desk! Beautiful repair and restoration work!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@benscott1872]

Perfect example of where your trade meets art. While your trade allows you to repair the piece, your art matches the finish and details. Nice work! Happy New Year!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I like that! You're very kind

[@darleeneadams9833]

Mr Johnson, Merry Christmas! I watch a lot of restoration videos, I end up comparing them to you, they don't compare. Keep up your wonderful work and we will keep watching!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@russellcraven251]

Merry Christmas Tom! Great job,especially repairing that broken dovetail.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@susaneverton4678]

It's a pleasure to watch a master at work.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@colinellicott9737]

Really nice job. Thanks for the demo, explanations, and context. Satisfying. Kudos.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@chuckotto7021]

I am glad to see that you are giving your dog more of a role in your production!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I will try! It's difficult as she's asleep most of the time!

[@anitamorales1506]

Wonderful! Merry Christmas to you and yours. Hope to see more of next year.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! You will!

[@The93Momo93]

woah it's crazy that piece is several hundred years old, not many families keep these around nowadays, it has lucky owners and you did an amazing job bringing it back to life

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! That's nice

[@thistlenstar]

"DJ's" comment below is so very close to what I wanted to say. I really appreciate it when you include an oversight or "mistake" in your videos together with your remedy and rethinking. It show that even a master can miss something the first time around, and that a master never stops learning. Merry Christmas!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I appreciate it. I am always learning, every day. Merry Christmas!