Refinishing The Filthiest Mid Century Table | Furniture Restoration & Repair

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

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[@44alwaysrightjlp]

I am 76 (F) and this so reminds me of watching my Dad repair and build furniture back in the 50's/60's. He was a master carpenter that came to Canada from Wales when I was 7. Dad loved auction sales and always came home with a little table to fix, it became a bit of a joke at our house. Your voice is also so calm and you explain so thoroughly just as he did. Have to admit I have a tear in my eye. Oh wait maybe its saw dust....LOL You did an amazing job and thank you for the trip to yester year...THANKS

[@branislavilic1146]

"it's not a defect, but design feature" Geniuosly!

[@eee2861]

Yes. The distinct new "shoes" on the feet really do give it a nice look.

[@margeryk000]

Honestly, my first thought was "what a pile of junk. It's not worth saving". But of course you performed a miracle and now it is a beautiful piece I would be proud to have in my home. Congrats on another wonderful transformation!

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

"If they all have the same mark, its not a defect. Its a design feature." Love it. Awesome job as usual

[@stormygirl1989]

I loved that comment too!!

[@conniediperi4837]

That came out beautiful. Your videos are so relaxing. I call you the Bob Ross of restoration and refinishing.

[@ronrobson4042]

It's like listening to Morgan Freeman narrating The Shawshank redemption 🙂

[@michaelbustamante8572]

I agree with you. And even the Thanks for watching catchphrase at the end is delivered so well

[@erica-1214]

Totally!! Best voice over. I often to imagine what his face looks like, because I've never seen it!!

[@alisontaylor4535]

That's how I feel too. A great way to wind down at the end of the day, and so satisfying to see how the pieces turn out. This one made me "wow" out loud. It's got me itching to try some refinishing.

[@berniecirni]

You know what i think is so relaxing about these videos? It’s reminiscent of listening to your father explain things. Whether we miss our dads or didn’t have nice ones growing up, it’s a very comforting thing for what its worth.

[@norcaldata]

After watching your videos for about 3 years, I don’t know why I’m always amazed at the love and life you breathe back into some of these pieces. The time, patience and detail that goes into a piece like this comes through in the finished product. I Apprenticed many years ago with two brothers that were artisan furniture builders and did this kind of work as a side hustle. One brother taught me and the other showed me the zen of doing pieces like this. One less for the junk pile! Someone will be very lucky❤️

[@momgib2000]

Wow! That looks awesome! Because of your influence (and my thrifty wood lover’s heart) when I was at the dump the other day (by Brainerd) I rescued a table. It’s 19” high and solid oak. Mission style, with a little shelf under the table top. Top was cracked an it had what looked like an oil stain on top. It was filthy. I took it apart (mortise and tenon) cleaned it up, sanded it a lot and finished it with danish oil. I love it. It’s now a footstool/step stool/side table in my craft room. Within a couple of hours it would have been bulldozed under.

[@tagheuer001]

I read this comment and love that you shared this story. Some of us read these to hear other's triumphs! Good on you sir!

[@deborahschipper1520]

I love your videos, your talent, your voice, yourtransformations, and your love for woodworking. My concern is how dark your videos are. I miss a lot of the details as I simply can't see exactly what you are doing.

[@medicbabe2ID]

I rescued a 70s era coffee table from a similar fate; it's a brute! 1.5" thick top, chunky turned legs...it was down the project list a bit but it's going to be such a fun project once the weather warms up again!

[@PeterRabbit000]

Nothing less than a resurrection. Just beautiful by anyone’s standards.

[@willreddy2856]

I love how your projects are getting more ambitious and your videos are getting more informative. Explaining how you’re identifying plywood, veneers, etc. is very helpful. And that trick with the string!!! Nice.

[@kariscreativequest1711]

Yes, and I second that thought about the tip using a piece of string.

[@lionelgardiner4408]

@@kariscreativequest1711 no string handy use floss

[@mothlarvas5066]

love how you save as much of the original table as you can, a lot of restoration channels i see can be pretty rough with their pieces, many would have completely replaced all the legs even though only the bottom was bad and completely sanded through the original veneer. great respect for that! :)

[@aquariuslady777]

I knew if anyone could bring it back to its glory....you were the one

[@pteddie6965]

This table is absolutely beautiful. You did such a good job on repairing those legs. I love the cut outs on the apron. You're truly an artist. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@paulcarlachapman628]

Lovely finish from a very unpromising pile of wood. Amazing!

[@TheMulsanne]

Well done! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos. They work miracles on my stressed out mind. A couple of minutes of beauty, craftsmanship and your soothing voice allow me to relax like nothing else.

[@ladytron1724]

His voice is like a fine malt scotch whisky in front of a log fire on a cold winter’s evening.

[@barbm1149]

Loved the glue flossing. Great trick.

[@bluecurlygirl]

The whole way through this restoration I was sitting forward really taking in what you were doing and admiring your work. Then when you showed it all put together at the end, I literally pulled back in my seat and gasped. What a fantastic job. I absolutely love watching you take these pieces and lovingly restoring them to their former glory. Thank you so much for sharing these moments of pure pleasure and beauty with us all. You're a blessing. Much love and admiration from Ireland.

[@cindyfaukovic4036]

Oh my goodness!!! I'm in shock. What a beautiful job!

[@funkypunkypine]

Proof that even the most unlikely pieces are worth saving and keeping out of the landfill. Stellar job! Very beautiful ❤️

[@131dyana]

That looks amazing. They now have a table that looks like new. Thanks.

[@vivianchairez955]

Wow that was a beautiful piece great job

[@kathyandthedogs626]

OMG! What a transformation! Just beautiful!!!!

[@cargogh]

Love the glue flossing.

[@KelseyDrummer]

I like how you try different products and methods. I learn so much! Thanks for the glue tip!

[@traceyrice]

I love the time, skill, and care that goes into your restorations. This table would have just been trash to almost anyone else but you have both the eye and the talent to bring out its beauty. Amazing job! 💜

[@ladytron1724]

Beautiful job .😍and the most calming voice on KZbin.😌

[@tgnben]

Oh wow, this might be the earliest I've ever been to one of your videos! Thanks for keeping us entertained! :)

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching.

[@gregthorne4292]

He said the thing!

[@Ntyler01mil]

You did a beautiful job reshaping the legs. The added feet give it a nice touch.

[@BBell-qt1lr]

WOW! You took what surely would have been thrown in the trash to a gorgeous piece with a whole new life! Thanks for sharing!

[@DoubleCrossRanch]

Every time I see a video longer than 20 minutes I get excited because it’s going to be an epic. Let’s gooooo I’m excited to watch

[@pat_an466]

That was a beautiful result on a really rough table, which appeared to be past repair, to turn it into something that most people would be proud to own. As you were working, I'd thought perhaps the new leg bottoms might look better with brass covers, or painted black, but actually it looked good with the slightly paler bottoms. Really good work, and as always the video was a delight to watch and listen to. :)

[@seeingthepattern]

I was also thinking black.

[@jocelyngleave946]

I was thinking the gold caps might have been used, actually love the contrast of the wood as a feature

[@cincy.a.l.w3219]

Hats off for no chalk paint or shabby chic ever. Thank you for really saving furniture

[@jd9351]

What a beautiful table. You are so amazing. 👏👏

[@wbooker5723]

I love your videos. They unwind any stress and you show how it can be done in a soft voice and no excruciating background noise.

[@holzmann8443]

Gorgeous results! You've taken one of the roughest pieces you've worked on and made it one of the most beautiful.

[@dochubbell]

This piece has been given a new lease on life. I can picture it being used in the corner of a kitchen for coffee in the mornings or breakfast on the weekends. Beautiful job.

[@shawncharton9416]

Ok, WOW! What an amazing transformation!

[@ddh-o8s]

Creative with the legs and they turned out great! Kudos!

[@martin33366]

Great job! I have been watching your videos for a few years, I appreciate the saving of old pieces of furniture and the fact that you use simple tools and don’t have a high end shop. Make do with what you got. I also like the way the legs would look with the square blocks before trimming them down, it would have changed the style, but still cool.

[@jamesbrewer9662]

Your videos have numerous virtues, but the one that resounds is patience. Thanks.

[@aaronandrews3059]

What a change! What a smart idea to fix the rotted legs. Now that table has boots and looks fantastic. Always love your videos.

[@jennydiaz9131]

The key is to recognize the potential...excellent!..from an ugly duckling to a swan..so glad you saved her!!..I love the simplicity of your finish work..just like the manufacture intended.

[@rosecityremodel2015]

Wow! Another great job. I never would have guessed that table could be turned around so beautifully.

[@peterpaliwoda1527]

Totally magic ….the crows were even crowing their approval at the end ….your an urban hero man ! ….good luck from U.K. 🇬🇧 Peter P

[@sophiecolunga8743]

I love all your videos, but this has to be my favorite. I hope you do more videos like this! I now have such a desire to find a piece that is beyond repair and give it a try! Great, great job and so much fun to watch. I hope whoever gets this piece also gets a "before pic". It will make them love their table even more.

[@ralphiewigs2208]

Very nice. The leg tips look like they've been there from the beginning.

[@SamS-ni9kb]

Excellent job on the leg repairs. I love it when having a stash of bits and spare parts pays off.

[@chandarussell]

Oh well done. It looks wonderful. Bravo

[@frenchfan1278]

Would never attempt to save the piece in this condition. But kudos to you. Reborn table. Bravo.

[@crow9669]

Wow! It came out beautifully! Thanks for saving and resurrecting this piece!

[@ellenl5626]

This was an amazing project, and I am so in awe of you to even take this mess on! I love how the marks on the legs are a design feature rather than a defect.

[@thisismelissalang]

I’ve been getting into furniture repairing and flipping lately and find your videos so relaxing and informational. It’s such a nice change up watching a video with no music, natural sounds and a calming voice over. Thank you for creating them! 🙂

[@indie825]

Wow, if I hadn't seen the before pic, I never would had believed the after pic was the same table. Great job!

[@alicewills7677]

What you can do with old furniture is amazing!

[@pbonniejean]

If I had not watched the whole process, it would be hard to believe that's the same table you started with. Well done!

[@832KJV]

Beautiful. I like the effect of the feet too - an alternative might have been metal caps there but I like what you did.

[@zdaddyo]

The lighter wood base on the legs gives the impression of brass caps. Looks awesome!

[@CarlosAugusto-jj7ei]

Thank you for letting us watch another awesome work of yours! Great video!

[@ninoskae]

AMAZING!! I doubted, foolishly, the wisdom of taking on this challenge but of course I was mistaken. Bravo 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@terribryant9696]

Beautiful!!!! Love watching you work your craft!!!!

[@stephmarks8923]

As normal, absolutely stunning! Most would have taken that table to the dump! You not only saved it, you made it better!

[@susanphend2189]

That's gorgeous! What a fabulous result you achieved. I'm so very impressed and all of us who love bringing something not so lovely back to a beautiful state are so happy ... not just with the result, but for this piece that will make someone else so pleased to own it.

[@nygrl6102]

Where did you find this piece? I'm surprised you didn't use brass leg caps to cover the bottoms of the rotten legs. Thanks for rescuing it!! You have mad skills!

[@icatz]

That was my question too, using period correct brass leg caps.

[@xdoctorblindx]

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe cost saving? Maybe aesthetics? The next owners could always add the leg caps if they want.

[@cynthiawilson8294]

It appears that Dashner applies craftsmanship whenever possible

[@KevinFields777]

@@cynthiawilson8294 I would agree, except he didn't do anything with the metal bracing. Stripped with vinegar and nothing else done to it, the metal is going to rust again. It would have only taken a few minutes to either polish and seal it or just slap on some anti-rust coating or paint to protect it. It's curious how he'll go to all sorts of trouble for the wood but skimps on easy to fix stuff. But, this never gets uninteresting! :)

[@cynthiawilson8294]

I did ask him if I had missed whether he had done anything further to the metal fittings gs post vinegar soak. Great minds!

[@quester09]

I could see a great design under the mold, and I'm glad you saved it.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Whole piece came out great. I thought you’d go with “brass” end caps for the legs but new ends came out great-well done

[@mpaquin61]

Beautiful work on this. I like how you rebuilt the legs

[@slaytallica136]

Those feet turned out great. Definitely looks like a design element. I would recommend going over that metal hardware with some kinda oil (3 in 1 for example) so you don't get any flash rusting. Also if you were feeling froggy, metal plating does not seem too difficult these days.

[@msmitsumitsuko]

Beautiful work as always. Love the two tones on the legs it got with the new wood on there. Very stylish

[@mariasimonelli9793]

GREAT GREAT workmanship. It especially great when you have GREAT TOOLS. This was a very patient restoration of a classic table. Thanks

[@cferguson3368]

A trick to address the flash rust after using vinegar: dry the piece with a towel after the vinegar treatment. Then, use a blow dryer on the hot setting to heat the piece. Rub the piece with mineral oil. Heat again with blow dryer and remove any excess oil with a towel. Note, a heat gun is too hot for the process. It cooks the mineral oil which is not needed.

[@insanejughead]

What about just using a small oven? (Just curious if that would be better for temp control and ease of use compared to the noise and handling of a blow dryer.)

[@cferguson3368]

Have used both small oven and regular oven at low temp. However, if I'm just doing a couple of small pieces, I tend to use the blow dryer.

[@insanejughead]

@@cferguson3368 Good to know! Thanks for answering.

[@CassandraSusan]

I was wondering also why you didn’t use a wire brush to remove the rest of the rust and then treat the metal pieces with something like oil or wax to keep them from rusting further.

[@Joe1935429]

After reading a lot of the comments and giving some 'thumbs up' I realized that a large part of what you do is based on what you see and we don't, and, in this case, what it can become, hopefully. Well done! You gotta feel good about this one! Thanks.

[@tyson145]

Keep doing what you're doing! I love this stuff! We're such a throwaway society. It's great to see stuff get a second life! Keep doing you're amazing work good sir :)

[@Vk-mm4lf]

Such a lovely little table. You are so careful and thoughtful about your work. Admirable.

[@jeanniealford4234]

Just another beautiful piece. She lives to tell another story.

[@missamo80]

Those legs turned out beautifully! Nice fix!

[@bloggalot4718]

Saviour of the furniture world, lovely job as usual and an inspiration showing what can be achieved with a seemingly lost cause.

[@Timhey0912]

Really nice job!! You're very talented and I enjoy your process and instruction. Thanks!

[@lizday8140]

Oh, wow! I do think that one gets the "Most Improved" award of your pieces! I love the two-toned legs. I thought you might build them up with 2-part epoxy and put the Mid-century brass leg covers on them, at first. To stop any further rusting of the metal, could you hit the brackets with some Rust-Oleum paint or clear-coat, perhaps?

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I could clear coat them but I don't think it's necessary. As long as it's not kept in a damp environment.

[@JustSayin916]

You truly are an artist...and your patience and respect for the wood and the work inspire me to do the same in my life! Thank you.🦃

[@swimrski]

Lost cause. What a waste of ti... WOAH! I love that table!

[@deanwellerassociates]

Sympathetic restoration, really enjoyed watching you work. Thanks.

[@mooninc.185]

I love your videos Although it does hurt me when you cover up all the scratches, marks, stains and history in the wood surface. I should definitely restore some wood furniture myself but keep the dints, scratches and marks on display

[@fannycraddock99]

What a nice little table, a job well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@heyhope326]

Lol "it's not a defect, it's a design feature."

[@conorpodonoghue]

Great video and great job. Thanks for all the explanations - many furniture restoration videos say what was done but not why it was done. The "why" is really important.

[@jennaiii]

Something to keep me company with my migraine. Thank you so much

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching.

[@pugratt]

Your workmanship is brilliant as always. Thanks for rescuing this table!

[@Seahorse1414]

A silk purse from a sow's ear ....just lovely !

[@jq2147]

Awesome transformation. Great job.

[@helenm6732]

I love furniture resurrection and your narration. Sometimes just seeing isn’t enough.

[@conradfjetland4970]

One persons trash is another persons weekend project to turn into treasure. Thanks for the video.

[@karenkouns577]

You can truly resurrect a dead piece of furniture with beautiful results. Thanks for sharing!

[@annezimmerman4262]

Wow! Beautiful! LOVE the string and the vinegar tips! Thank you for sharing this miraculous restoration ❤️

[@ThatLynnGirl]

WOW, that’s a real sweetheart. Love how the 4 new “feet” turned out. Well done, sir.

[@MASH2031]

I truly appreciate the sounds of nature in the background.

[@merryhunt9153]

That's beautiful table. Lovely proportions, fine wood grain. I'm so impressed with how you fixed those legs.

[@AdonisNesser]

Very beautiful outcome, definitely a piece worth saving

[@mikedo6]

Oh wow! Such a nice job!!

[@fritz4345]

Wow you made this moldy thing shine. What a wonderful table it is now. I really like these cutouts on these side pieces. A very nice detail and the new two colored feet.