Desk-zilla: The Conclusion

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This desk was in rough shape. Trena does extensive veneer, cane, and structural repairs. Be sure to check out Part I, "Fit for the burn pile"

[@kimspence-jones4765]

I’m so glad that in these days of throw-away culture there are still people with the skills to repair and restore - and equally glad that there are people prepared to pay for such expert work. What a beautiful result!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Me too! Love my customers!

[@lizlee6290]

This video is even more enjoyable because of your curious helper. What a well-behaved cutie!

[@Killashandra111]

I didn’t know you had a sense of humor! That whole distressed shtick was pretty funny. Thanks so much for your channel, I’ve learned a lot, much more than what I learned in finishing classes.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol. Glad you liked it.

[@kristenmclean2792]

Trina has a great sense of humor! See her many LOL video titles. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mrscalifdreamer]

Yeah, that whole distressed thing had me in stitches! Especially when she “elbowed” it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@truracer20]

I particularly liked the foam cups, and if I'm not mistaken I think I saw a sharpie chucked as well.

[@Angie-es6tf]

Rudee!

[@catskill49murphy27]

Using my legendary powers of observation and my world renowned math skills I've determined that you've been working on the Desk-zilla project since Jan.17th. I came to this conclusion by counting the number of times you were wearing different pants...Another incredible restoration..

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol. Nice work!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol

[@miss_sunshine25]

That is so stalkerish ... but in an innocent way! Hilarious 🤣 And I thought I was OCD! 🤪👍🤗

[@jerrysimas2040]

"There was a void in the veneer..." Poetry and incredible craftsmanship...I was really looking forward to part 2 to see the final result. Brava, Trena! Beautiful work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@chrismalcolm8804]

I like how, when explaining something you are always running your hand over the wood, tapping, assessing and even, sometimes, caressing the pieces. Amazing work on this one.

[@texanasimmons1761]

This desk WAS worth all the work to repair and restore it. It LOVELY!! ❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

I think so too!

[@aok2727]

What a joy to watch her come alive again. She is simply lovely. Well done. I appreciate your calm, thoughtful restoration.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@motortowncuriosites7005]

The owner must be over the moon with that ! That is a amazing transformation.

[@kathymorrison8634]

From and ugly duckling to a swan. As always, beautiful fine details executed perfectly!

[@charlesmadisonrhea]

Smiling watching Shopdog so attentive. Laughing out loud about distressed wood

[@josephgriffith3593]

My compliments on your good judgment in employing such an intelligent shop assistant Always will trust four-legged shop workers quicker than two-legged ones Thank you for your excellent work and your appreciation for the beauty of the wood

[@TXH1138]

Back in the late 60's I worked for Oklahoma Fixture during the summer. Distressing new stuff with chains was always fun. Thanks for bringing back those memories. Great work as usual and glad you did the before and after. I'd forgotten how bad it was.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@gdp3rd]

Watching you re-glue the veneer reminds me of my late father (an MD) using 20 cm-long amniocentesis needles to get glue under veneer.

[@Donna-ct2gn]

Talk to the wood about distressing it. Emotional therapy so the wood fits on with its friend. Love it❤️❤️❤️

[@johndoran4360]

From beat up back to beautiful. What a result! Hard work, I could watch it all day. :). The joy of being retired.

[@glennfranklin5293]

love the destressing bit. made me laugh! beautiful piece ! oak veneer is well matched indeed. keep up the great work!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol thanks!

[@jill552]

That was such a fun project. Even though I will never do anything like this, I learned a lot. Beautiful work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@horugeru7779]

Wow, once again, this is craftsmanship at its finest. Thank you, Trena, for showing me that.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks again!

[@nobuckle40]

I know that you take your work seriously, but I want to thank you for making it fun to watch. I subscribe to other restoration channels that do things so stoically. I appreciate your sense of humor and the times of playfulness. It helps me relax and forget the heaviness of life for a little while. Thank you.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Tha kyou

[@gregd.88]

I see shopdog is staying right on top of it, making sure you do not mess it up!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

She sure is 🤣

[@robertadriver6931]

This piece is beautiful and your finesse & patience is to be applauded in your endeavors to recreate this and many of the others you have done

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

THankyou!

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY. Desk design in woodworking has been a deal with me for many years.

[@jimchallender4616]

It would be nice to see your customers reactions to the wonderful restorations you do do!

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Great job, I can see why you called it Desk-Zilla!. years ago I put an Elevator in a furniture factory and they set this gorgeous hutch next to the opening on the first floor. Oak and the grain was beautifull. I was up in the hoistway working and I heard this clanging noise??? so went down to investigate and two guys were standing front and back, beating on the Hutch with chains!. as hard as they could swing and hit it. When I asked why? I was told to creat worm holes and to distress it. I almost cried when I saw that. Pro-gress! ya gotta love it!. Oh I think they called it "Technique" ECF

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol

[@sallybruska1499]

What you did is absolutely beautiful! You are very meticulous in the way you repair items. I hope you were well paid for your work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes. My customers are Awesome!

[@slc1161]

I am rolling on the floor laughing watching you distress everything. There’s just some days and there’s just some projects that need it.

[@abigailhamilton8983]

"It's not a big deal, if you make a mistake: it's only a big deal, if you leave it!"---thank you Trena! I Love it!

[@mikerussell1318]

You always amaze me with your quality of work and knowledge of your craft. Thank you for the insight into your work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@normanbott]

Really enjoyable and informative. Love the sigh of resignation when having to use nails. Not seen veneering with hide glue done that way before. My first encounter with hide glue was in pearl form - smelt abominable. It was rapidly abandoned for a thermoplastic adhesive film to complete the projects. The final toning of the fresh veneer was masterful as usual. Such skill and patience.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@thishandleistaken2023]

I learn something different with every video. Thank you so much for showing the correct way to restore and preserve these gorgeous antiques! =-)

[@debchoate8941]

Emotionally distress your wood! This is priceless, Thanks for this tip. Love you.

[@arthurkurtz2448]

Reflecting upon all that was needed to effect this amazing restoration, I would say it was a difficult journey, but one with a beautiful finish. Bravo!

[@wollaminfaetter]

I would be so proud to own this piece, knowing all the work and attention that has gone into it. Dare i say love?

[@luc2128]

The distressing!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad I could make you laugh

[@petersdotter1]

Quarter-sawn oak is my favorite wood! This piece came out absolutely beautiful. I'd have this in my home in a minute. You can be very proud.

[@steve_weinrich]

A remarkable restoration. You should be extremely proud of this. BTW, I bought the little scraper you use from Lee Valley. I like it a lot, so thank you. I have learned a lot from your videos.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Oh awesome. It’s so handy! Cheers

[@michaelbeilner7383]

love the before and after shots at the end. Nicely done.

[@lindathompson3982]

Thank you for saving this beautiful lady; she'd waited 4 so long for this rescue! A more skilled pair of hands, a more meticulous & thoughtful artist/craftsperson doesn't exist, & I'm very glad it was you that took on this restoration. Now, this piece can, once again, be seen as she's meant 2 b seen- - and useful, as originally intended! 🎉

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are welcome!

[@philippasalikie4370]

Your love and patience for your art is outstanding.

[@Wordsnwood]

amazing that you could salvage this. I learned a lot.

[@jacquelineduplantier5563]

Absolutely fabulous. Thanks for sharing your many talents/gifts with us. 💕💕💕

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou for watching

[@rogerdudra178]

When I made the desk I'm writing on, I finished everything before I assembled my desk. I'd broken the mission desk into sub assemblies which made glue up a lot easier. Never did anchor the top. Well done.

[@richardrodgers1883]

Good to see Shop Dog on the job as the QC Inspector making sure you got the right stuff for the project. She is an Excellent employe. 🐶

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You got that right!

[@kimambrose1018]

Distressing the wood was hysterical, thank you, I am learning so much.

[@dottietruthseeker4546]

Thank you for the laugh this morning. I love your take on distressed and distressing “new” wood.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@billeadie397]

Stunning transformation,your attention to detail and commentary is first class . I love the facial expressions, it shows your care and concentration. You need to get back to Canada and give mr Trudeau the same talk you gave your new wood piece.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

no thanks. lol

[@johnunger3131]

I enjoy watching you work, flying by the seat of your pants! Nice job Very simple and effective techniques, love you Trena...Dad.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thanks dad! love you!

[@Ivc406]

Hi,great outcome,silk purse from a sows ear😎 old Scots saying anyone who never made a mistake never made anything,take care good health in 2023 from Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇬🇧

[@melodienaber4992]

The distressing....OMGOSH! Best laugh of the day 🤣 😆

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🤓

[@rpfree]

Why is Trena so watchable? Why do I think this is going to a million subscribers?

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

that would be great!

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Your work is unbelievable. The sad little pieces really come to life. Your work is more than awesome❤❤❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lynnpappas4049]

I'm a new watcher of your channel; and admit to binge watching 3 or 4 repairs at a time. I'm a great grandma who loved painting and working on furniture when I was younger. Watching your repairs and refurbishing of older pieces has been delightful for me. This little desk turned out absolutely beautiful. It would be a welcomed addition in any home. The Lord has blessed you girl with an awesome talent and ability to see the beauty in these pieces you so well reconstruct and bring back to life for another day of blessing someone. God Bless you girl, stay confident in the ability He has given you. I think He must enjoy watching you as you create.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou Lynn, very kind

[@Tootsie55]

Beautiful

[@mary8273]

Beautiful work

[@johnconnolly3635]

Great job

[@ronpelletier9905]

Great job!

[@nicolahoult785]

looks fabulous x

[@annszajduk2926]

Amazing 👏

[@jeffreywatts94]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@donlopeaguirre112]

BEAUTIFUL

[@kencochrane8795]

Very nice work!

[@evertwenderpirt6328]

Wonderful !!

[@larrypratt4858]

OUTSTANDING

[@wirenutjoe]

Very nice !!

[@mechaniclabor9686]

Awesome work

[@proud_to_be_a_ted]

Incredible work

[@scharlottehart9321]

As always, amazing job!!!

[@sandratessier428]

Stunning!

[@WINDYJEAN]

Looks beautiful.

[@DK-vx1zc]

gorgeous !

[@drkbart]

Absolutely great work. Love that your dog “helps” you. My boxer Scarlet was my helper when I worked on motorcycles.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

That is awesome!

[@shirleybishop4882]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@loisbernardes7940]

It always seems so easy, for you, it makes me feel so good to see all of yours, post, congratulations, teacher, I think so, maturity begins when we are ready to feel that we are right about something, without feeling the need to prove it. someone else is wrong, peace to all your family, Brazil

[@richardwolske2015]

Love it 😍

[@chuckyc6912]

Awesome job

[@vickiel914]

Beautiful transformation!

[@tomt9543]

Normally don’t like to leave 2 comments on the same video, but the finished product was incredible! Your attention to detail, and your talent for not stressing out when things don’t exactly go according to plan are commendable! Just the thought of installing that caning gave me hives! Thanks for a wonderful channel, and for sharing the talents that God blessed you with, and your parents fine tuned! Until next time, stay safe, stay well!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Tom!

[@jimschnars2866]

Beautiful job !

[@donloughrey1615]

Nice. It turned out really really well.

[@patriciaboyd1199]

Absolutely beautiful !

[@Grunt49]

Another humbling lesson! Thank you!

[@akmb8211]

Excellent work!

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

Wonderful

[@sallyweiner4180]

Nice work!!!

[@brianyoung9014]

Nice work!.

[@edwardmurray4703]

once again, gooooood work!!!!!!!

[@carollemus6887]

Gorgeous

[@rustythecat2163]

Nice!

[@mikedarby4872]

What a fantastic job.....well done

[@johnbaker7621]

Nice work

[@Cranstal]

Magnificent work!

[@jim7082]

Fantastic

[@imanutnur7]

Another great job from start to finish.

[@chuckbowie5833]

Beautiful suff!

[@skyhunk]

Wow! Simply amazing work!!

[@debraanntaylor5472]

Awesome work!

[@brucemillar3015]

Wow! Super nice job!

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY. I never learned without watching first.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Rodger when you say Big Sky are you referring to Saskatchewan?

[@rogerdudra178]

@@johnsfurniturerepair I haven't been in Saskatchewan yet, but north of Montana is Alberta which is a Provence I've been in many times. The Big Sky of Montana is my Home.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Oh nice!

[@firstsgtpete8614]

Absolutely beautiful job Trena..