This One Was Worth The Trouble | Furniture Restoration & Repair

[@caroltanzi29]

Drexel in the 1950’s was still top of the line. You found a great piece. Imagine the sofa length that would ordinated with that table? Long and low. So 50’s! Great restoration. Carol from California

[@luisvelasco316]

Dashner with the save! The crowd goes WILD (Minnesota Wild, that is). Seriously, beautiful work; you're an inspiration.

[@goofe.washington953]

The touch up on the circular water stain, using the small brush, was fabulous. Great video.

[@hamsonthehill]

I like watching and learning from your videos. It shows us we can repair pieces with basic tools. Good job.

[@artistpw]

What a lovely restoration of a great Mid-Century Modern table.

[@raymart86]

Wow! Your patience and attention to detail is so inspiring.

[@deadiemeyers1661]

I admire your ability to repair something that has been injured and neglected, and restore it to a state of beauty and utility. Your meticulous attention to detail amazes and inspires me. The finished piece is lovely. (And I so enjoy the sounds of birds in your neighborhood when you are working out of doors. It is my favorite kind of background music!)

[@mirandamom1346]

You give such cogent explanations of what you do and why. I really appreciate it!

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

Congratulations on your use of the word cogent. The word of the day is cogent. Tomorrow's word of the day is eschew.

[@pat_an466]

That's beautiful now! I'm always impressed by your patience in doing these restorations, and the explanations you give of what you do, and why. It was certainly well worth taking that time and trouble, though.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@wilkie4142]

Brilliant workmanship. A most enjoyable video. Relaxing to listen to. If you were not a craftsman you could have been a therapist.

[@nancyanneberg403]

One and the same thing here, isn't he? Send me the bill.

[@PennyLuckyLuck]

I’ve been watching your videos for years and each time I always say to myself, “I wish I could do what you do.” Such an inspiration. Keep up with the great work of furniture restoration and video content.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Could you start practicing now and then, in another few years, you would have the skills to do it!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

That drawer design is so funky in a good way. I really like the new colors and touch ups that you’ve done.

[@lazygardens]

That was a great rescue.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@dsmsfamily674]

Thanks for another great project! You're a wizard with the retouching, at least it looks like magic. Also have to say that foaming glue should be illegal...

[@OwlingDogDesign]

Good on you to work in the snow! This video is fantastic, loved every second of it. In the midst of the drawer repair, when you removed those dowels for good, my blood pressure dropped significantly. LOLOL. Ahhhh, breathed a sigh of relief. 🥰Thanks for the video!! And I was just referring to you not even a week ago (for great videos/work), so good to see another great video from you.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

@@OwlingDogDesign Thanks for watching!

[@brianmoore5498]

impressive. my mom had an antique shop so we did this sort of thing growing up. i wish she would have lived to see youtube and your nice channel. thanks

[@mokimmy6457]

I grew up with parents who restored antiques because they couldn’t afford new furniture. It provided me with so must appreciation for fine craftsmanship, and with skills to last a lifetime. I cherish those memories. It’s nice to know someone else can relate. 😊

[@LoisQuichocho]

My!, My!, My!!!, You did an Exceptional Job. It’s really very beautiful. Well Done. 🥳🥳🥳

[@Happycatto]

This is art

[@kenc2257]

Very nice. The original tabletop veneer is really lovely; neat that you opted for a clear finish on the top.

[@loismaddux4800]

Beautiful!! ❤❤❤

[@nconk8093]

Super nice restoration!

[@midcenturyflipper]

Great job!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Another beautiful restoration by the Master! Thank for.

[@marchu50]

Amazing restoration, nice video.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

This was a beautiful piece of furniture and expertly restored. It looks amazing. Just imagine the size of jigsaw you could do on there? So pleased you saved it. 🙂

[@Joker_68]

That’s a really nice coffee table 👍🏽

[@Gilly14]

Totally agree! It has a nice sleek design to it.

[@LewHarriman]

What a great idea. Thanks for the tip about using a utility blade to flush-cut the epoxy putty. So obviously as soon as one sees you doing it. An excellent way to avoid heavy sanding (and the risk of sanding through the veneer) but trimming with a knife had never occurred to me. Thanks!

[@PeterRabbit000]

Beautiful, as usual.

[@aranjackson259]

So inspiring!

[@adambachmeier1901]

New vid = perfect Saturday morning starter

[@jennlizzy2019]

Beautiful. I would proudy put that in my living room.

[@motortowncuriosites7005]

Well done Picasso ! You are a master of the touch up.

[@mavision6525]

Turned out great.

[@junemcneil3822]

Beautiful

[@AussieFaraday2024]

What a stunning result. Be very proud of it - it was well worth all the effort!

[@yoyyoyyotambien]

Muy buen trabajo, ha quedado espectacular. Te felicito y gracias por compartirlo.

[@susielopresti7879]

Wonderful! I appreciate your specific details as you restored each aspect of this coffee table. Thank you. Susie

[@lovingmayberry307]

Before you apply stain or sealer, you could use a very wet q-tip just on the dark stained area, the water will raise the grain, then you can sand with 120 and it should remove a lot more of the stain.

[@alanatolstad4824]

You do amazing work under challenging conditions! Somewhere on your screen you should post the temperature! I also enjoyed the birdsong. I think I heard a cardinal? I did recognize the black-capped chickadee!

[@ianestevens7888]

Always a good watch.

[@loisbolton1800]

That is really gorgeous. I love the pieces you choose & the work you do.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you. I appreciate it!

[@br6480]

After the touch up you can barely see the planter stain. I love this piece.

[@pamsheets632]

Wow, you worked magic on the water circle, can't even see it now! Looks so gorgeous! The wood grain is absolutely amazing! Fantastic save and fabulous job! 😊❤

[@karenstimson2683]

Another stunning result! Your master craftsmanship and artistry are always a delight to watch. Brilliant work, as ever.

[@Csharpflat5]

Look great ❤

[@nancyanneberg403]

This is one beautiful design. You just unearthed its' wholeness . Thank you.

[@Restorology]

Beautiful piece. Well done! 🥃

[@hamonthecob]

Wow you did an awesome job! I didn’t expect that top to ever look great again after seeing the way it looked at the start. Unreal.

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Enjoyed this restoration. I think the table probably looks better than it did originally. The blemish correction was interesting and I learned something.

[@filipegomes9519]

It seems like a really well made table! Amazing restoration!

[@mariannerady1137]

so pretty! Love your videos so much, they calm me down

[@jill552]

You are honing your skills. Good repair. Beautiful table. I would love to find that Drexel table.

[@MavisTeff-xq7ph]

Love your vidios, im from the csrolins where a lot of the peices were made❤

[@Hrmn8tor]

Beautiful piece!

[@lindaburt6518]

Nice restoration!!! That's a great looking piece!

[@loisgehman949]

Wowww!… I think this one turned out beautifully. My favorite one yet and so satisfying to watch.

[@twilde3754]

Beautiful and informative. Thank you!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching!

[@brekkoh]

Was waiting to see what you did with the hinges, did they end up getting oiled or polished or just left as is?

[@seeingthepattern]

Another fantastic job on something some KZbin "restorers" would have painted without a second thought. Incredible work on that water stain circle.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

You truly are an artist in your craft and I’ve learned over the years about myself, that if your going to be good at something patience is the key, a lesson worth learning thank you my friend 😊

[@stephenbriskin9]

Beautiful nice work

[@furlvr1961]

Beautiful job! Lovely table.

[@tootsla1252]

Stunning result!

[@martihurford]

Beautiful outcome. Thanks!

[@appolop8273]

Another work of perfection.

[@thomasbagwell4510]

This Florida boy loves restoring furniture but not enough to work outside in Minnesota in the winter. 🥶

[@lucindas2931]

Absolutely beautiful save!

[@juliej5917]

Beautiful piece! Beautiful work! 🎉

[@mrwi]

Beautiful work!

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

What a lovely job you did here!

[@linebrisebois6908]

Another one saved from people’s negligence! Good job!!

[@michaelhenderson5683]

Another great piece of work 👏👏👍

[@fiberotter]

Wow...that one was a puzzle! Looks brand new now.

[@MrLakridsbat]

I've always wondered why noone ever stain the legs and aprons prior to reassembling. In my experience it's easier to get a uniform stain on the pieces if I stain and give one coat of varnish before I reassemble.

[@gailgaddy5340]

Beautiful job Mr. Dashner😊

[@ca6177]

Very nice transformation!

[@carolbulmer8253]

Beautifully restored… as usual👏👏👏👏👏

[@bryanherr1093]

Love it! Great work as always

[@wolf-r7q]

I clearly remember that you posted the same video before 2 or 3 years ago.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Those who are new viewers would be happy about that!

[@lochnessmonster3486]

Beautiful 👍👍👍

[@craigroberts3982]

excellent work

[@laurensouthgate2458]

Beautiful.

[@littlsuprstr]

I always like when the tables try to fly away.

[@jodidavis6595]

Me.Dasher this was quite impressive. I’ve never seen such detail in camouflaging a dark stain. Wow. Me likey ❤️

[@blackymaple]

Another great save!

[@mother_tucker]

Elegant work

[@boa1793]

Beautifully done. I was surprised you didn’t replace the veneer on the drawer corner. Maybe you just wanted the challenge of painting in the grain. It looks satisfying, but I know my with eyesight and lack of patience I would do well.

[@carolyncopeland2722]

This is really nice work!! Just wondering if the oxalic acid worked so well why not try a second application to remove the large ring? Does it not work well if applied a second time or would it have another unwanted effect?

[@magorzatamichalik7078]

Piękne, dziękuje.

[@toddoron]

Drexel Perspective! Designed by Milo Baughman. Drexel isn't my favorite mcm furniture manufacturer, but I do think they had the nicest veneer selection! I've restored quite a few drexel pieces and the grain patterns and chatoyancy are usually spectacular

[@thediddly]

Could a brass or stainless brush help to remove stins that has been gone over with the oxalic acid? Thoughts?

[@stephenburns3678]

Thank you

[@MLipinski100]

I've always been hesitant to refinish in the cold because I ended up with some pretty heavy blushing the last time I did it. Has that been your experience as well?

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I haven't had issues with blushing unless it's really humid out. Cold and dry weather haven't been an issue for me.

[@leewood729]

Always a pleasure, tino ataahua.

[@TonyBullard]

I would love to see a time lapse of the oxcalic acid working.

[@TheTobias81]

Does the effect of oxalic acid multiply when you do more than one treatment? I always find it fascinating how well it works against water stains. Great video again!

[@lucanolallo1776]

What are you using to apply the stain? Is that just a cotton cloth? Thank you.

[@thesnapz54]

Dashner, you used to discuss how you got a piece and what you paid for it - The treasure hunt is a part of the journey! Be nice if you consider working back into your videos. Also, interesting to hear how/if thrifting/yard sales for pieces has changed for you over the years, if at all? Iirc you even had a video in the past where you took people on a trip to a thrift store? But maybe I'm remembering another person's video?

[@manonbassguitar]

So you made a candle-wheat stain……Or, Prarie light. Noted.🤘🏼

[@shirleymueller9456]

Very pretty